John Devlin
John Devlin
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Bronxville, NY
High School: Bronxville
Major: Music/Latin
Parents: John & Donna

Career:
Finished his cross country career in 27th place on the school's all-time list in wins with a record of 1463-1354.

Senior (2007):
Saw action in three competitions, the Bulldog Stampede (Sept. 22), Tiger Twilight (Oct. 12) and the UAA Championships (Oct. 27).

Junior (2006):
Competed in five meets ... Best time was a 27:19 at the Crimson Classic (Sept. 15) that placed him fifth among Emory runners and 41st overall in the 120-runner field ... Posted a 19th-place finish out of 109 runners at the Great American Cross Country Festival (Sept. 23) ... No. 5 Emory finisher and was 37th among 152 harriers at the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 2) with a mark of 28:15

Sophomore (2005):
The sophomore finished in the top seven for the Eagles in every meet ... Ran a career-best time of 26:40 at the NCAA Regional meet, finishing as the fifth man for the team ... His season-average time of 27:41 is more than a minute faster than his 2004 average ... Named the team's Most Improved Athlete.

Freshman (2004):
Ran a season-best time of 27 minutes and 49 seconds at the Georgia State Championships .. Finished in the top 10 for the Eagles in five out of the nine meets this season including the UAA Championships.

Career Stats:

Year W L Pct. Avg. Best
2004 524 405 .564 28:40 27:49
2005 467 449 .510 27:31 26:40
2006 415 357 .538 28:12 27:19
2007 57 143 .285 28:57 28:23
Career 1463 1354 .519   26:40

Quote:
"My decision to come to Emory was largely based on the quality of the athletic program and the way it integrates itself into the Emory community. I can be in music ensembles, take a rigorous courseload and still be a varsity athlete. Emory allows you to seriously persue all of your interests."