Year: | Sr. |
Hometown: | Marietta, GA |
High School: | George Walton |
Major: | Biology |
Parents: | Edwards & Nancy |
Senior (2011):
Ran in four meets during the campaign ... Was the first
Emory runner to cross the finish line and placed 42nd overall out
of 309 runners with a career-best effort of 26:45 at the Southeast
Classic ... Was part of the Emory contingent that competed at the
UAA Championships ... Also took part in the Sewanee Invitational
and the Berry College Invitational.
Junior (2010):
Ran in five meets ... Registered a career-best 8K time of
27:29 at the Royal Cross Country Challenge ... Was one of Emory's
runners at the UAA Championships, recording a time of 28:58
that represented his second-best time ... No. 3 Eagle to
finish and 39th overall at the JSU Foothills Invitational (29:48)
... Also competed at the Sewanee Invitational and the Berry College
Invitational.
Sophomore (2009):
Did not take part in any competitions.
Freshman (2008):
Took part in the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 6), The
Vanderbilt Invitational (Sept. 20) and the 5K Front Runner
Invitational (Oct. 18) ... Top 8K time was 29:27 at the Vandy
meet.
Prior to Emory: Earned three letters in cross country and
track at George Walton High School ... Was coached by Tom Williams
... Best 5000 meters mark was 16:42 as a senior ... Was chosen as
the cross country and track team's Most Improved Performer in 2006
and 2007 ... Was a member of his high school's swimming and diving
program.
Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990 ... Recipient of
various community service awards for his work with Habitat For
Humanity.
Quote: "I selected Emory University because of the
outstanding academics, the people that comprise the school and the
reputation of the cross country and track teams."