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."