Calin is coming off a big season where he earned All-American status by finishing 10th at the national meet. He was timed in 25 minutes, 2.85 seconds to post the best finish by a Warrior male runner at the meet. Calin transferred to LCSC prior to last season and immediately made an impact. He was the team’s top finisher in every race he competed in. He also was second at the region meet and holds the program record for 8 kilometers.

PERSONAL: Born April 19, 1984 in Sighisoara, Romania to Ioan and Elena, Hantau. Calin has one brother, Alin. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Won two indoor and three outdoor titles his freshman and sophomore years and also won a cross country title. He participated in the World Youth Championships during his junior year. 

PERSONAL BESTS: Has run 3:47 in the 1,500, 8:20 in the 3,000, 14:50 in the 5k, 24:24 in the 8k, and 30:40 in the 10k. 

FAVORITE MOVIE: Apocalypto 

FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza 

DREAM JOB: To coach F.C Barcelona soccer team 

FAVORITE PHRASE: “Good times...good times.” 

MISCELLANEOUS: He placed third in the Balcani Team Championships in the 8 kilometer run in 2004, and then was second in the 1,500 and 5,000 in the Romanian Collegiate Championships in 2005. He also has four third-place finishes in the Romanian U23 meets.