Bio

TFRRS Profile: https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/8927228/Defiance/Elijah_Fortman.html

Junior (2024-25)

• Competed in 10 track and field meets
• Set PRs in the 600- and 800-meter dashes as well as the 1500-meter run
• Finished first in the 1200-meter run at the Ashland Invitational
• Ran in four cross country events in the fall 

Personal

• Majoring in exercise science
• Transferred from the University of Pikeville before coming to Defiance
• Graduated from Defiance High School in 2022 where he letter four years in cross country and track
• Son of Jessica and Jason Fortman
• Has two siblings and sister, Bri, played soccer at the University of Pikeville