Christian Altamura
Sprints and Hurdles Coach

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On August 14, LIU Post Head Cross Country Coach Rob Morris revealed the hiring of Christian Altamura. A four-year competitor for the Pioneers, Altamura will serve as Sprints Coach along with overseeing the team's strength and injury-prevention workouts.

In his undergraduate career (2009-12), which saw four-straight East Coast Conference titles, Altamura was a four-time All-ECC selection (three first-team nods). He was also a two-time USTFCCCA All-Academic choice, and a 2011 Division II All-Region pick. In addition, Altamura currently holds the 11th-fastest 8k and 10k marks in program history, with clockings of 25:35, and 32:25, respectively.  He was also the treasurer of the Health Majors Club and a four-time Dean's list student with a GPA of 3.5.

When asked about the appointment, Morris replied: "He (Christian) brings an amazing love, dedication and knowledge of the sport to the table."

Altamura graduated with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from LIU Post, and is pursuing his master's degree in physical therapy.

He is currently a substitute in the Levittown school district for all grade levels.  In addition, Christian is a Level 1 certified USATF coach and ACSM personal trainer.



 

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