Brennan Benson, a former distance runner for the Aggies, is in his first year as assistant coach and director of operations for Utah State’s track & field and cross country programs.
Benson joined the Aggies’ coaching staff after a distinguished five-year career as a member of USU’s track & field and cross country teams. Benson won Mountain West titles in the outdoor 800 meters, mile and distance medley relay and earned a total of six all-conference honors during his career. He owns the school record in the 1,500 meters with a time of 3:40.96, which he set in 2023, and holds seven other placements in the school’s all-time top-10 list. In cross country, Benson represented the Aggies at the NCAA Championships in 2022 and 2024.
Academically, Benson was a USTFCCCA All-Academic Team member in 2025, a nine-time Academic All-MW honoree and a six-time MW Scholar-Athlete selection.
Benson earned his bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in international studies from Utah State in 2024 and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in sport management at USU.
He is married to former Utah State track & field and cross country athlete Sammi Lee-Benson.
