Christian Ydens
Christian Ydens
  • Height:
    6'2
  • Year:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    Santa Margarita
  • Previous College:
    Colorado School of Mines
  • Events:
    Throws
  • Major:
    Business

Bio

Returns to Saddleback after a stellar freshman campaign when he won the Orange Empire Conference title in the discus and placed seventh in the state in the hammer throw.  Previous to Saddleback, Ydens lettered in track and football at Santa Margarita Catholic High School before graduating in 2015.  While at SMCHS, he was a two-time, field athlete-of-the-year for the Eagles. His father, Robert, played football at the University of New Mexico.  Ydens plans to major in business.

News Mentions

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McGinley wins state coaching award

The Saddleback track & field program was back in the news this weekend as it was reported from the track & field office that assistant...

August 6, 2018

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McArthur makes his choice

The Saddleback men’s track & field team was back in the news this week when the T&F office announced that hammer thrower Eric...

July 13, 2018

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Men’s T&F finishes 9th at state finals

The Saddleback men’s track and field team finished in ninth place at the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State...

May 20, 2018

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Ydens sets new mark in winning SoCal hammer

The Saddleback men’s track & field team was in San Diego on Saturday to participate in the Southern California Regional Prelims at San...

May 6, 2018

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Gauchos third at OEC Finals

The Saddleback men’s track & field team finished in third place at the Orange Empire Conference Finals on Friday in Riverside. The...

April 30, 2018

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McArthur brings home OEC hammer title

The Saddleback men’s track & field team got off to a solid start at the Orange Empire Conference prelims last week in Riverside. ...

April 26, 2018

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Throwers lead Gauchos down the stretch

The Saddleback track & field season is nearing the home stretch and a number of athletes are leaving their mark. The Gauchos have top-20...

April 11, 2018

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Personal bests fall at OEC meet

The Saddleback men’s track & field team was in action on Friday, competing against both Riverside City College and Orange Coast College....

March 24, 2018