Meet the 2026 SWM Athletes: Joe Bistritz

Joe Bistritz | Men’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Instagram | Strava

College: NC State
Mile PR: 4:03.75

I grew up in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, attended college in Raleigh, North Carolina, and moved to Boise, Idaho, in 2022 after graduating to be closer to my siblings.
My favorite cuisine is probably Indian food. If you live in the Raleigh/Cary area go to Himalayan Nepali Cuisine, it’s my favorite spot.
I own a fluffy cat named Margo.
I have never smoked a cigarette or had a twinkie. Not sure if either will happen in my lifetime.
Over the last couple of years, I’ve probably baked around 100–150 different cookie recipes.

What is a movie or show you have seen lately that others should tune into? I know everyone is going to see the odyssey but I recommend people check out The Invite.
What is a book or podcast that is worth checking out? I highly recommend the podcast What Went Wrong. It covers all things that went wrong during the production of a movie.
What is your “Song of the Summer?” Give Yourself A Try by The 1975
When you’re not training, what’s one of your favorite activities? In the summertime, I love floating/swimming in the Boise river!
Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? Heck yeah, I ran track and cross country at NC State!