FIU Athletics

Prep: A tri-sport athlete at Dade Christian, competing in varsity track & field and soccer for four years and football for two... Advanced to the Class 1A state track & field championships all four years... As a senior, won the state title in the 800 meters in 1:57.50 and anchored the 4x400-meter relay to gold in 3:27.42... Ran the second leg of the 2004 state champion 4x800-meter relay (8:02.79)... Posted personal-best marks of 49.7 seconds in the 400 meters and 1:55.7 in the 800... Team finished as state runner up in 2004 and 2006... Three-time track & field team MVP. Personal: Born February 11, 1988, in Miami... Son of Fidel and Ana Betancourt... Has one sibling, Darian (6)... Also recruited by Miami and Florida State... A business administration major.