John Bruder
John Bruder
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Haddam, Conn.
  • High School:
    Haddam Killingworth

Bio

As a sophomore (2023)
Competed in the shot put... Earned gold medals at the America East Championships (17.22m), UMass (17.67m), Bison Outdoor Classic (17.53m), and the Black & Gold Invitational with a distance of 17.70m.

As a freshman (2022)
Named to the NEC All-Rookie team for the outdoor season... Placed fifth in the shot put at the NEC Outdoor Championships... Placed sixth on Bryant's all-time list with a 13.55 meter shot put during the indoor season.

Fall 2021 (Football): Bruder played for the Bryant football team in the fall, appearing in one game as a defensive end.

Before Bryant
Played three seasons of varsity football ... Posted 44 tackles and 4.0 sacks as a junior ... Helped team win Class S State Championship as a sophomore ... Honorable Mention All-Conference as a junior ... Also competed in track and field ... Conference champion in the shot put as a junior ... Conference champion in shot and discus as a senior ... Class M State Champion in the shot put ... Second in State Opens in the shot ... High Honor Roll.

Personal
The son of Eric and Denise Bruder ... Has two siblings.

News Mentions

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Bulldogs Place Fourth, Sixth at America East Championships

ALBANY, N.Y.- The Bryant track and field teams won three more individual titles and eight more medals on Day 2 of the America East Outdoor...

May 8, 2023

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4x400, Shot Put Highlight Bulldogs' Track and Field Weekend

PHILADELPHIA/AMHERST - The Bryant track and field teams took their talents to multiple states this weekend, with three relays taking part in the...

May 1, 2023

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Bulldogs Complete Strong Weekend at Bucknell

LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bryant track and field teams completed a solid weekend at the Bucknell Outdoor Classic, breaking three school records, setting...

April 18, 2023

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Bulldogs Win Four Events at UMass Invitational

AMHERST, Mass.- The Bryant track and field teams totaled four event wins and set three school records during a solid weekend at the UMass...

April 10, 2023

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Bulldog Men Take Victory in Black and Gold Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I.- The Bryant track and field teams completed a successful weekend at the Black and Gold Invitational, with the men’s team...

April 3, 2023

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Bulldogs Open Outdoor Season at Shamrock Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.- One event win, two school records, and 18 top-eight finishes highlighted the Bryant track and field teams’ season opener...

March 20, 2023

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Two Medals, Ten All-East Performances Highlight ECAC/IC4A Meet

BOSTON, Mass.- A pair of medals and ten total All-East performances led the Bryant track and field teams in their indoor season finale at the...

March 6, 2023

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Three Gold Medals Lead Bryant at America East Championships

BOSTON, Mass.- Three event titles and eight total medals led the Bryant track and field teams to a pair of top-six overall finishes at the America...

February 19, 2023

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Five School Records Highlight BU Track Meet

BOSTON, Mass.- Five school records and five top-three finishes highlighted the Bryant track and field teams’ efforts at this weekend’s...

January 30, 2023

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