Eric Lawson
| Height: | 6-0 |
| Year: | Fr. |
| Hometown: | Simpsonville, SC |
| High School: | Mauldin |
| Position: | Distance |
| Major: | Pre-Medicine |
| Parents: | Kevin & Sandy |
Career Best Marks (Indoor):
| 9:51.88 | 3000m Run | 2/6/2010 | Sewanee Tiger Indoor Invitational |
| 4:49.49 | Mile Run | 1/22/2010 | Niswonger Invitational |
Career Best Marks (Outdoor):
| 2:06.71 | 800m Run | 3/5/2010 | Emory Classic |
| 4:12.81 | 1500m Run | 3/19/2010 | Emory Invitational |
Prior to Emory:
Was a four-year letterwinner for Mauldin High School, where he served as the captain of the track and field team for his junior and senior seasons... Recorded career-best times of 16:53 in the 5,000-meter run, 4:33 in the 1,600-meter run, and 2:03 in the 800-meter run... Was a Heisman State Finalist as a senior... Was part of his school's 4x800-meter relay regional championship team... Coached by Delmer Howell in high school.
Personal:
Born November 23, 1990... Is an Emory Scholar.
Quote:
"Emory was the perfect fit for me, with its great athletic program and strong academics."