NAME: Tiger Bartlett
SCHOOL: Ryle High School
SPORT(S): Track-Cross Country
GRADUATING YEAR: 2024
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Signing to the University of Cincinnati to continue my academic and athletic career.
BIRTHDATE: 8/28/2006
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'3"-160 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Union, Ky.
PARENT: Malcolm & Jennifer
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: “My parents as they have shaped me into who I am today.”
FUTURE GOAL: Degree in Mechanical Engineering

In track, Ryle senior Tiger Bartlett holds school records in the mile run and the 3200 run. His junior year, at the 2023 Class 3A regional track & field championships, he won the 1600 run (4:19.02) and finished fourth in the 3200 run (9:31.97), to help the Raiders take the team championship. Following his regional success, at the 2023 Class 3A Kentucky state track & field championships, he was state runner-up in the 1600 run in 4:15.47 and finished fourth in the 3200 run in 9:31.20. He was named first-team all-region and first team all-state.

In cross country, Tiger is a two-time regional champ, in 2022 finishing in 15:53.18 and in 2023 finishing in 15:41.72. He has been named first-team all-state and all-region three times and twice has been named Northern Kentucky cross country Runner of the Year. He has been Academic All-State three times as well. He holds the school's cross country record in the 5,000 meter run in 14:51, set at the Great American Cross Country Festival in North Carolina, where he finished seventh overall in the Race of Champions in a field of top runners from several states. His time was the fourth fastest time in Kentucky history. In track, his 1:58.41 is the fourth fastest time in the 800 meter run in the state of Kentucky while his 4:19.39 time in the 1,600 meter run is also the fourth fastest time in Kentucky. He was just named as a finalist for the Cincinnati Enquirer's All-Star Awards' Cross Country Athlete of the Year Award.

A super student who is active in community affairs, Tiger will continue his running at the next level, running both cross country and track at the University of Cincinnati.

His favorite athlete is Steve Prefontaine, favorite entertainer is Kendrick Lamar, favorite book is Running with the Buffaloes, favorite movie is Pulp Fiction and most-like-to-meet is Kanye West.

COACH'S QUOTE – “Tiger gives 100% in every aspect of his school and athletic life, while holding himself to the highest standards.”
—Joe Zeinner, Varsity Track Coach