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Dermot O'Connor
Dermot O'Connor
  • Year:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Clifton Park, NY
  • High School:
    Shenendehowa HS
  • Previous College:
    Hudson Valley CC
  • Major:
    Management
  • Favorite Food:
    Pizza
  • Favorite Class:
    Psychology
  • Go to warm up song:
    Til I Collapse by Eminem
  • Why did you chose PSC:
    The small class size & community feel
  • Fun Fact:
    I have three brothers

Bio

Dermot O’Connor

Collegiate Sport(s): Cross Country and Snowshoe Racing

Hometown/State: Clifton Park, NY

High School/year graduated: Shenendehowa High School:  2019

Son of: Kathleen & Patrick O’Connor

Born: March 15, 2001

Academic Major(s):  Management

Collegiate Athletic Honors/Highlights Prior to coming to Paul Smith’s, Dermot established PRs of 4:58 in the 1,600, and ran a 30:28 in the 8K while running at Hudson Valley CC.

Recreation Pursuits/Leisure Interests: Hiking

Why Paul Smith’s?   Small classes and great community

Athletic Achievements at Paul Smith's College:

2022 - Men's Cross Country:

20 August:  Dermot placed 2nd in the men's 20 - 29 age category in the Olga Run's 10K with a time of 43:06.  

27 August:  Dermot paced third overall in the Vergennes Day Races 10K in 46:45 and won the men's 20 - 29 age category.

3 September:  Dermot was the fifth Bobcat to finish the 40th Cardinal Classic 6K at SUNY Plattsburgh with a time of 27:17.

News Mentions

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PSC Men's Cross Country Places 4th at USCAA Nationals in Chesapeake, Virginia

First year student Ryan Chiari paced the Bobcats to a 4th place team finish as he and captain Zack Sprott Scribner worked together to finish in...

November 15, 2022

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Paul Smith's College Men's XC Wins YSCC Title at Vermont Tech; PSC Women Place Second

Phil Matthews and Wes Burkit paced their respective Paul Smith's College teams with third place finishes at the Yankee Small College Conference...

October 31, 2022

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PSC Bobcat Harriers Enjoy Solid Improved Performances - Cross Country Only Championships

Given the flat course along the Seneca Lake shoreline, the PSC XC Runners improved dramatically over the 6K (women) and 8K men's times from their...

October 17, 2022

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Ryan Chiari Paces Bobcat Men to a 5th Place team finish at Cazenovia College in Men's XC

Ryan Chiari continues to pace the Bobcat Men as he led the Men's XC team to a 5th place finish at Cazenovia College's 12 Annual XC Invitational.

October 2, 2022

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Bobcat Harriers Continue to Improve while Racing at SUNY Canton Kangaroo Invitational

Wes Burkit paced the women with a 3rd place finish in a very impressive time of 25:44, while Ryan Chiari led the men's team with a team's season's...

September 18, 2022

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PSC Bobcat XC Fared well at 40th Annual Cardinal Classic at SUNY Plattsburgh

Logan Krahn paced the Bobcat Men in the SUNY Plattsburgh 6K Cardinal Classic

September 6, 2022

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PSC Bobcats Tune-up at the Vergennes Day Races

Senior Captain, Zack Sprott - Scribner won the men's 15K in the Vergennes Day Race, while fellow team mates Dermot O'Connor placed 3rd in the 10K,...

August 28, 2022

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PSC Bobcats Enjoy the 25th Annual Olga Run in Saranac Lake to begin 2022 Season

Alex Cameron and Dermot O'Connor paced the Bobcats in the 5 and 10K respectively in Saranac Lake's Olga Run.

August 23, 2022