Kevin Lanza
Kevin Lanza
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Winter Park, FL
High School: Trinity Prep
Major: Environmental Studies
Parents: Sal & Susan

Junior (2009):
Ran in a total of six competitions ... Was the No. 3 Emory performer to cross the finish line and sixth out of 68 overall at the Quaker Invitational (Oct. 17) with an 8K effort of 28:00 ... Finished third among the Eagles' contingent and 21st out of 62 hopefuls at the UGA Invitational (Sept.19) ... Credited with a career-best time of 27:28 at the Foothills Invitational (Oct. 10).

Sophomore (2008):

Competed in five events ... No. 4 Emory finisher and 30th out of 77 contestants at the Vanderbilt Invitational with a season-best 8K time of 27:47 ... Ran at the UAA Championships.

Freshman (2007):

Took part in three meets as a freshman ... Best time was a 28:54 at the Bulldog Stampede (Sept. 22) ... Was the No. 3 Emory runner and crossed the line 59th out 172 runners at the Georgia State Invitational (Sept. 15).

Prior to Emory:

Fine career in both cross country track while at Trinity Preparatory ... Was coached by Ken Vinal ... Was named his team's Outstanding Distance Runner for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons ... Served as capatin of the cross country team his junior and senior campaigns ... Was a second-team selection to the Orlando Sentinel cross country all-metro team ... Best 5K time in cross country was a 16:49 ... Best effort in the mile was a time of 4:30 his senior year ... Three-year recipient of cross country's Coach's Award ... Captured third place in the 1,600 meters at the 2007 state of Florida 1A Finals.

Personal: Born April 10, 1989 ... Honor roll member as a freshman and senior and was on the Headmasters List his sophomore and junior years in high school.

Career Stats

Year W L Pct. Avg. Best
2007 241 180 .572 29:35 28:54
2008 346 349 .498 26:08 27:47
2009 634 207 .704 28:20 27:28
Career 1221  736  .623   27:28

Quote: "I selected Emory Unviersity because I could still be able to run while receiving a great education. The location of the university is a big plus as well."