Year: | Jr. |
Hometown: | Raleigh, NC |
High School: | Ravenscroft |
Major: | Psychology, Linguistics |
Parents: | Psychology, Linguistics |
Senior (2004):
Ross ran a season-best time of 27 minutes and 49 seconds at the NCAA pre-national meet. He finished in the top seven for the Eagles in three of the five meets he ran in this season.
Junior (2003):
Ross ran a season-best time of 27 minutes and 32 seconds at the Southeastern Classic. He finished among the top 10 for the Eagles in five of his six meets.
Career Stats:
Year | W | L | Pct. | Avg. | Best |
2003 | 451 | 266 | .629 | 28:23 | 27:32 |
2004 | 417 | 283 | .596 | 28:21 | 27:49 |
Career | 868 | 549 | .613 | 27:32 |
Quote:
"So far, this season (my first one running cross country at Emory) has been extremely challenging, yet very rewarding. I have definitely been pushed physically further than I ever have in my life before, yet that makes the success you feel after finishing a tough race that much more satisfying. The members of this team are all extremely dedicated runners, and the fact that we're all participating in this common activity has created a bond between us that goes beyond just being running buddies; we have become friends. Coach Graham is an amazing coach, and if I were to become a coach, I would definitely model my style after him. There was a race earlier this season where I remember finishing and improving my time a lot, and for the first time in as long as I could remember, I actually felt satisfied with myself. I credit my being a part of this team with helping me to find this sense of satisfaction."