Charles Meade
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
High School: Wellesley
Major: Finance
Parents: James Meade & Merry Murray Meade

Sophomore (2007): Took to the course in six competitions ... One of the Eagles' most consistent performers, ranking among the squad's top five finishers in each outing ... Ranked third on the team in wins and posted a record of 687-280 ... Brought home all-region honors following his 16th-place finish out of 170 runners at the NCAA South/Southeast Region Championships (26:41) ... Was the No. 2 Eagle to cross the finish line and 28th out of 91 entries at the Bulldog Stampede (Sept. 22) with a time of 26:57 ... Was the No. 2 Emory finisher at the NCAA Championships with a career-best 26:13.

Freshman (2006): Competed in three meets ... No. 1 Emory runner and was second overall in the 111-runner field at the Georgia Collegiate Championship (Sept. 30) with a season-best 8K time of 27:21 ... Also saw action at the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 2), where he was the No. 6 Emory performer and 38th overall out of 152 (28:17), and the Crimson Classic (Sept. 15).

Prior to Emory: Competed for Wellesley High School where Jamie Chisum was his coach ... Best time in the 5K was 16:40 while his best showing in the mile was 4:29.

Personal: Born November 6, 1987.

Career Stats:

Year W L Pct. Avg. Best
2006 295 85 .776 27:38 27:21
2007 687 280 .710 27:04 26:13
Career 982 365 .729 27:21 26:13

Quote: "I chose Emory for its great location, great weather and enjoyable team atmosphere."