NJIT

2008: Named Great West Conference Athlete of the Month for September after capturing two first place finishes (Hofstra Invitational - 5,000 meter race (16:04); NJIT Invitational - 8,000 meter race (26:81). ... Baumbach was also recognized as Great West Conference Runner of the Week (9.16.08).

Prior to NJIT: Meet of Champions (3rd place), set a high school record in the 3200 and 1600 meter run at Hopewell HS. ... all-State second-team in the 3200 meter run. ... lettered in lacrosse and swimming. 

Personal: Christian August Baumbach. ... son of William and Gail Baumbach. ... biology major enrolled in NJIT's Albert Dorman Honors College . ... born 5/17/89 in Flemmington, NJ.