PRELIMINARY 2026 Track and Field Roster
Bender, Matthew
Matthew Bender
- Position:
- Javelin
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- History
- Hometown:
- Los Angeles, Calif.
- Prev School:
- Cal State LA
Bio
Prior to LBSU: Began collegiate career as a pitcher at Glendale College where he pitched in eight games over the 2023 and 2024 seasons … Transferred to Cal State LA where he won the CCAA title in the javelin with a season-best toss of 199-2, provisionally qualifying for the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships … Competed in nine javelin contests during the 2025 season, winning three times and finishing second three times.
High School: A 2022 graduate of Glendale High School … Competed in baseball for Glendale … Club:  A three-time USA Track & Field Junior Olympic All-American in the javelin.
Personal: Son of Jason and Sylvia Bender … Father competed in track and field for the UCLA and the Stars & Stripes Track Club … Intended major is History.Â
High School: A 2022 graduate of Glendale High School … Competed in baseball for Glendale … Club:  A three-time USA Track & Field Junior Olympic All-American in the javelin.
Personal: Son of Jason and Sylvia Bender … Father competed in track and field for the UCLA and the Stars & Stripes Track Club … Intended major is History.Â
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