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Thomas Arnold runs the distance on campus and across the globe

Lehigh senior Thomas Arnold is ending his collegiate track career this spring while pursuing a greater passion: running and exploring nearly 40 countries around the world.

Published Apr 8, 2026, 12:34 PM EDT | Lehigh University

Senior distance runner Thomas Arnold is finishing his final collegiate track season this spring, yet says his true passion is traveling and running in new places. Arnold, who has visited nearly 40 countries, has balanced the demands of Division I athletics with his love for travel by planning trips around school commitments.