Nathan Gordon
Nathan Gordon
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Marietta, GA
High School: George Walton
Major: History
Parents: Edwards & Nancy

Junior (2010):
Ran in five meets ... Registered a career-best 8K time of 27:29 at the Royal Cross Country Challenge ... Was one of Emory's runners at the UAA Championships, recording a time of 28:58 that represented his second-best time  ... No. 3 Eagle to finish and 39th overall at the JSU Foothills Invitational (29:48) ... Also competed at the Sewanee Invitational and the Berry College Invitational.

Sophomore (2009):
Did not take part in any competitions.

Freshman (2008):
Took part in the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 6), The Vanderbilt Invitational (Sept. 20) and the 5K Front Runner Invitational (Oct. 18) ... Top 8K time was 29:27 at the Vandy meet.

Prior to Emory:
Earned three letters in cross country and track at George Walton High School ... Was coached by Tom Williams ... Best 5000 meters mark was 16:42 as a senior ... Was chosen as the cross country and track team's Most Improved Performer in 2006 and 2007 ... Was a member of his high school's swimming and diving program.

Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990 ... Recipient of various community service awards for his work with Habitat For Humanity.

Quote: "I selected Emory University because of the outstanding academics, the people that comprise the school and the reputation of the cross country and track teams."