Before Penn State
HIGH SCHOOL PRs: 800m – 1:53.95, 1600m – 4:11.97, 3200m – 9:02.25, 5000m – 14:55
Ran cross country and track at Freeport Area High School where he earned varsity letters all 4 years... Named cross country team MVP in 2022, 2023 and 2024... All county first team in 2022, 2023 and 2024... All state 1st team in 2023, 2024 and 2025... Two-time PIAA runner-up in cross country and 3200m... Medaled in 2024 Footlocker Northeast Regional Cross Country Championship... WPIAL District 7 champion in cross country and 3200m.
Personal
Son of William and Allison Braun... Has one brother, Trevor... During his free time Michael enjoys motorcross and being outdoors... From Worthington, PA... Chose Penn State because of the campus, facilities, coaches and team.