Mario Small

School: VMI (SoCon member 1924-2003, 2014-present)

Sport: Men's Track & Field

Years Competed: 1987-91

Major/Degree: B.A., History

Relevant Statistics

- Standout sprinter who captured 11 individual SoCon track titles and also ran on five SoCon championship relay teams
- Was never defeated in four years (1988-91) in the Southern Conference outdoor 400-meter dash and 200-meter dash
- Won the SoCon indoor 400-meter dash through straight years from 1988-90
- Set the SoCon Outdoor Championship record in the 400-meter dash in 1991 (45.77 seconds), a mark that still stands

Team Record(s)/Finishes

Helped VMI to four SoCon track titles between 1987 and 199 (one indoor, three outdoor) 

Conference Honors/Awards

- SoCon 100th Anniversary team
- SoCon 75th Anniversary team
- Named 1991 SoCon Outdoor Meet Most Outstanding Performer

National Honors/Awards

Qualified for the 1991 NCAA nationals in the 400-meter dash and advanced to the semifinals