Sophomore (2012):
Ran in seven competitions ... Scored for the Eagles in three events ... Helped the team to the top spot at the Gulf Coast Stampede, placing fifth among the Emory pack and 17th overall in the 93-runner field with an 8K showing of 27:12 ... Competed at the NCAA South/Southeast Region Championships ... Registered a personal-best 8K mark of 27:01 at the UAA Championships ... Fourth on the team and 40th out of 134 contestants at the season-opening Sewanee/Berry Invitational ... Was part of the Emory contingent that raced at the Family Gibson Pre-Nationals, clocking a 27:17 ... Eagles' final scorer at the 6K Georgia State Invitational (21:22).  

Freshman (2011):
Ran in five competitions ... Was the team's No. 4 finisher and 22nd overall out of 94 runners at the JSU Foothills Invitational with a season-best 8K time of 27:26 ... Registered a 27:29 on the 8K course at the Berry College Invitational, placing 27th in the 133-runner field ... Other race appearances included the Sewanee Invitational (29:11), the Griak Invitational (27:55) and Southeast Classic (27:34).

High School:
Three-year competitor at St. Petersburg High School ... Was coached by Brian Cull ...  Served as his team's captain his junior and senior seasons ... Top 5K time was a 16:33 that took place at the 2010 FHSAA 4A Region 2 Championships .. All-county selection in cross country ... In track, his best effort in the 1600 meters was a 4:42 at the 2011 FHSAA 4A District 5 Championship ... Personal best in the 3200 meters was a 10:12.

Personal:
Son of Warren and Kathleen Wheeler ... Majors in accounting ... Born July 23, 1993.