UC Davis Athletics

2025: Competed in five meets for the Aggies...Posted first place at the Aggie Open in the 800 meter race with a personal best time of 1:54.34...Set another personal best at the Mike Fanelli in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 3:58.28.

2024: Competed in 5 meets in his freshman debut season...Set a PR in the 800 meter race at the Hornet Invite with a 1:57.02...Set a PR at the Mike Fanelli Classic in the 1500 with a 4:12.38.

Piedmont High School '23: During his time at Piedmont, Christian competed in cross country and track all 4 years posting many impressive times for the highlanders. He ended his 4 year double sport career with the following personal records...3 mile (15:43), 2 mile (9:55.79), 1 mile (4:15.07), 800m (1:56.25), 400m (50.52). He was also a member of the distance medley relay team that broke the school record in 2022 with a time of 10:28.74. He was named to the NCS Cross Country President's List in 2020, 2021, 2022 and to the NCS Track and Field President's List is 2021, 2022, and 2023. He also received the following accolades during his senior cross country season (2022): most valuable player, most improved 4 year athlete, and all league 1st team. He holds the Mount Sac Course School Record with 15:57. In the same year, he was a CIF state qualifier, NCS Meet of Champions Qualifier, and helped lead the team to finish first in the league and third in the section. All in all, his high school career is highlighted by winning 6 high school championships with Piedmont High School. Not only did Christian perform on the cross country course and track, but he was a member of the Piedmont Honor Society 2020-2023. 

Personal: Born in New York City but raised in Piedmont, California...Son of Terry and Nicole Taylor...Christian has one younger sister, Caroline...Outside of running, Christian enjoys mountain biking, playing chess, and reading.