University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2020 Track and Field Roster
Chandler Burns
- Position:
- Distance
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Benton, La.
- High School:
- Benton
2019-20: Indoor - Did not compete. Cross Country - Appeared in five meets for the Ragin' Cajuns with top 8K time (29:13.2) coming at the Sun Belt Conference Championships.
High School: Finished in the top-20 at the 2018 Class 4A State Cross Country Championships ... runner-up at the District 1-4A championships ... posted the fastest time in the 3,200-meters (10:30) ... named Academic All-State.
Personal: Born April 21, 2000 in Shreveport, La. ... the son of Lisa and Christopher Burns ... has one sister ... father competed in both cross country and track and field at Northwestern State ... career goal is to work in the automotive industry as an exterior/interior designer ... drawing/painting, running and reading are among his hobbies ... an industrial design major.
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High School: Finished in the top-20 at the 2018 Class 4A State Cross Country Championships ... runner-up at the District 1-4A championships ... posted the fastest time in the 3,200-meters (10:30) ... named Academic All-State.
Personal: Born April 21, 2000 in Shreveport, La. ... the son of Lisa and Christopher Burns ... has one sister ... father competed in both cross country and track and field at Northwestern State ... career goal is to work in the automotive industry as an exterior/interior designer ... drawing/painting, running and reading are among his hobbies ... an industrial design major.
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Inside Louisiana Athletics Recap for Apr 21, 2026 to Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday, April 28
Matt Deggs Media Availability (Apr 27, 2026)
Monday, April 27
Alyson Habetz Media Availability (Apr 27, 2026)
Monday, April 27
Trent Chaney Media Availability (April 25, 2026)
Saturday, April 25
