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

Senior (2009)
Solid final season that saw him land All-America honors for the second straight year following his 12th-place finish out of 276 runners at the NCAA Division III Championships with a time of 25:46 ... His effort at nationals enabled him to become just the third cross country runner in school history to capture All-America accalaim twice and the first since Dave Laub (1986 and 1987) ... Took part in six competitions and was among the squad's top three performers in each race ... Claimed All-South/Southeast Region honors after pacing the Emory pack and placing third out of 174 runners at the NCAA Regional Championships with a time of 26:38 ... Captured All-UAA First Team honors after clocking in with an 8k time of 26:20, good for the top spot on the squad and third overall out of 80 contestants ... Was named the Eagles' MVP ... Member of the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team.

Junior (2008):
Became Emory's first cross country All-American since 2003 when he crossed the finish line in 18th place out of 278 runners at the NCAA Championships with a career-best time of 24:49 ... Named Emory's Most Valuable Runner ... Was among the team's top two finishers in all seven of his competitions ... Landed all-region kudos after pacing the Eagles and finishing fourth out of 152 entries at the NCAA South/Southeast Championships ... Named UAA Runner of the Week after leading the Emory pack and finishing 23rd out of 213 at the Auburn Invitational (Oct. 4) ... Earned First Team All-UAA honors after a seventh-place finish (25:57) ... Team's No. 1 performer and ended up in fifth place out of 307 entries at the Griak Invitational.

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 ... Takes part in the Emory READ Tutoring Program.

Career Stats:

Year W L Pct. Avg. Best
2006 295 85 .776 27:38 27:21
2007 687 280 .710 27:04 26:13
2008 1202 57 .955 23:54 24:49
2009 1069 22 .980 25:54 24:59
Career 3253 444 .879 27:21 24:49

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