Sophomore (2010): Competed in four meets ... Best personal-best 8k time of 28:27 at the Greater Louisville Classic ... Came in 44th out of 104 runners at the Sewanee Invitational (29:11) ... Also took to the course in the Berry College Invitational and the Royal Cross Country Challenge.

Freshman (2009): Ran in four events ... Crossed the finish line in 18th position out of 68 entries at the Quaker Invtational (Oct. 17) with an 8K mark of 29:10 ... Posted a season-best performance of 28:41 at the Foothills Invitational (Oct. 10).

Prior to Emory: Earned four letters at Maudlin High School High School ... Was coached by Delmer Howell ... Served as team captain his junior and senior campaigns ... During his junior year, he posted a 5K time of 16:53 ... Recorded a 2:03 in the 800 meters his final year ... Was a member of the 4x800 relay team that captured a region championship ...

Personal: Born November 23, 1990 ... Wendy's High School Heisman state finalist as a senior ... Was a South Carolina Governor Scholar his junior year.

Quote: "Emory was the perfect fit for me with its great athletic program and strong academics."