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Men’s Outlook After returning to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2010, the Men of Oregon look to build on that experience with six runners returning from the Ducks’ 20th place national finish. This fall, Oregon will look to senior All-Americans Parker Stinson and Mac Fleet to lead the squad. Stinson, from Austin, Texas, is a two-time NCAA Cross Country Championships qualifier, while Fleet (San Diego, Calif.) was splendid in his triumphant return to running - winning the 2013 NCAA Outdoor 1,500 meter crown - after missing nearly two years due to injury. The rest of the squad will be filled out by rising underclassmen and newcomers. Sophomore Matthew Melancon (Eugene, Ore.) could be at the top of the returners. He is the Ducks’ top returning finisher from the 2013 NCAA Championships (97th). He added a 31st-place finish at the Pac-12 meet and is coming off a solid outdoor season. Right there with Melancon are juniors Jeramy Elkaim (Livingston, N.J.), who shined with a 32nd place finish at the NCAA West Regional, and Ryan Pickering (West Palm Beach, Fla.), who was 32nd at the league championships. Two other seniors have extensive postseason experience. Both Ben DeJarnette (Mechanicsville, Va.) and Cole Watson (Rogue River, Ore.) ran at the Pac-12 and NCAA West meets in 2012. DeJarnette impressed earlier in the year with his third place finish at the Bill Dellinger Invitational - his best run as a Duck - and went on to earn the NCAA Elite 89 award for men’s cross country as the competitor with the highest grade point average at the NCAA Championships. Other veterans in the mix in 2013 include seniors Tim Costin (Springfield, Ore.), and Brett Johnson (Ocean City, N.J.), juniors Colby Alexander (Strongsville, Ohio), Boru Guyota (Portland, Ore.) and Daniel Winn (Portland, Ore.), and sophomores Chris Brewer (Vista, Calif.), Russell Hornsby (Williamsburg, Va.) and Matt Jablonski (Cockeysville, Md.). The Ducks also welcome an exciting and talented crop of newcomers, led by Edward Cheserek (Newark, N.J.) and Eric Jenkins (Portsmouth, N.H.), a transfer from Northeastern who ran the fastest 5,000 meters by an American under the age of 21 last year (13:18.57). Other freshmen looking to make an immediate impact include Jackson Darland (Eugene, Ore.), Bryan Fernandez (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Jake Leingang (Bismarck, N.D.), Chris Mulverhill (Austin, Texas), Travis Neuman (Bend, Ore.), Dan Oekerman (Portland, Ore.), Sam Prakel (Versailles, Ohio) and Alec Smith (Portland, Ore.). Oregon also went to Europe for the addition of French runner Tanguy Pepiot, and added another Ivy League transfer, Nathan Mathabane (Portland, Ore.) from Princeton. In recent seasons, the men have experienced success on a national level rarely seen in TrackTown USA. Oregon won back-to-back NCAA titles in 2007 and 2008, and followed that with a runner-up finish in 2009. Those results harken back to the era of the legendary Steve Prefontaine, when the Ducks won national titles in 1971, 1973 and 1974, were second in 1970 and third in 1972.
Parker Stinson
Jeramy Elkaim
Matthew Melancon
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2013 Men’s Roster
6-Time NCAA Champions Back-to-Back NCAA Titles in 2007-08 NCAA Runners-up in 2009 3 Individual NCAA Champions (Steve Prefontaine, Alberto Salazar, Galen Rupp) 16-time Conference Champions
Men’s Cross Country 2013 ROSTER Name Colby Alexander Chris Brewer Edward Cheserek Tim Costin Jackson Darland Ben DeJarnette Jeramy Elkaim Bryan Fernandez Mac Fleet Boru Guyota Russell Hornsby Matt Jablonski Eric Jenkins Brett Johnson Jake Leingang Nathan Mathabane Matthew Melancon Chris Mulverhill Travis Neuman Dan Oekerman Tanguy Pepiot Ryan Pickering Sam Prakel Parker Stinson Cole Watson Brett Willyard Daniel Winn
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Hometown Strongsville, Ohio Vista, Calif. Newark, N.J. Springfield, Ore. Eugene, Ore. Mechanicsville, Va. Livingston, N.J. Santa Barbara, Calif. San Diego, Calif. Portland, Ore. Williamsburg, Va. Cockeysville, Md. Portsmouth, N.H. Ocean City, N.J. Bismarck, N.D. Portland, Ore. Eugene, Ore. Austin, Texas Bend, Ore. Portland, Ore. Besancon, France West Palm Beach, Fla. Versailles, Ohio Austin, Texas Rogue River, Ore. Seaside, Ore. Portland, Ore.
High School / College Strongsville High School Rancho Buena Vista High School St. Benedict Prep Springfield High School Sheldon High School Atlee High School Livingston High School Dos Pueblos High School University City High School Jefferson High School Georgetown Prep Loyola Blakefield High School Portsmouth High School / Northeastern Ocean City High School / Virginia Bismarck High School Lincoln High School / Princeton Sheldon High School Cedar Park High School Summit High School Beaverton High School Lycee Jules Haag John I. Leonard High School Versailles High School Cedar Park High School Rogue River High School Seaside High School Cleveland High School * - has utilized redshirt season
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Colby Alexander Pac-12 scorer at 1,500 meters. Redshirted his first year in Eugene. Prior to Oregon, posted a strong senior year that saw him win a pair of Ohio Division I state titles at 1,600 meters. Set an Ohio state record in the indoor 1,600 (4:09.53). A 2010 USA Junior Track & Field qualifier in the 1,500 meters, where he ran a personal-best 3:50.89.
RS-Junior Strongsville, Ohio Strongsville High School Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 3:44.23, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., 5/11/13 Mile - 4:09.35, adidas Grand Prix, New York, N.Y., 6/12/10 Pac-12 Track Championships 2012 - 1,500 Meters, 9th, 3:44.67 2012 - 1,500 Meters, 7th, 3:49.25 2012 - 5,000 Meters, DNF
2012-13: Outdoors - Pac-12 and NCAA West qualifier. Was sixth in his heat of the 1,500 meters at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational (3:44.99). Ran a personal-best 3:44.23 in the 1,500 Pac-12 semifinals to advance to the final, where he was ninth (3:44.67). Also made the NCAA West quarterfinals in the 1,500. Indoors - Did not compete. Cross Country- As a redshirt sophomore, placed seventh overall at the Park Pier Invitational with a time of 18:11.66 (6,000 meters). Ran in the Dellinger Invitational and recorded a time of 25:12 (8,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:44.23 (PR), Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles., Calif. (5/11/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - A Pac-12 scorer at 1,500 meters. Coming off an injury, got a late start to the season. Helped Oregon win the Pepsi Team Invitational with a fifth place finish in the 1,500 (3:48.61). Also ran at the Oregon Relays and then the Oregon Twilight, where he set a seasonal-best in the 1,500 of 3:46.44. At the Pac-12 meet, helped Oregon win its sixth straight title with a seventh place finish in the 1,500 (3:49.25). Wrapped season at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds. Indoors - Did not compete. Cross Country - Made his varsity debut at the Beaver Classic, finishing 23rd in 25:49 (8,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors 1,500 Meters - 3:46.44, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/5/12). 2010-11: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Indoors - Redshirt season. Ran unattached in the mile at the Husky Classic. Cross Country - Redshirt season. Competed unattached at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Prep: After being slowed by an injury as a junior, stormed back upon the national prep scene by winning a pair of 2010 Ohio Division 1 state 1,600 meter titles as a senior for Strongsville High School. Won the indoor state title in an Ohio indoor record 4:09.53. Came back in the spring to win the outdoor title in a personal best 4:09.44 Winning time was a state record. That victory came on the heels of a sweep in the 800 and 1,600 meters at the Northeast Ohio Conference Championship. Went on to compete at the 2010 USA Junior Track & Field Championships, where he placed fourth in the 1,500 meters in a personal-best 3:50.89. Took third in the mile at the 2010 Nike Indoor Nationals (4:11.46). Best time in the mile, 4:09.35, came at the 2010 adidas Grand Prix in New York City. Also competed in the mile at the 2010 New Balance Nationals (4:09.61). Was a 2009 Foot Locker nationals qualifier after finishing seventh at the regional meet in 15:49. Also ran at the 2009 Nike Outdoor meet. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1:53.00, 2010; 1,500 Meters - 3:50.89, 2010; 1,600 Meters - 4:09.44, 2010; Mile - 4:09.35, 2010. Personal: Major is general social science.
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Chris Brewer Ran lead leg of Oregon’s exciting 4xMile win at the 2013 Penn Relays. NCAA West qualifier. U.S. Junior Nationals qualifier. Redshirted his first year in Eugene. A two-time California state finalist in the 1,600 meters. Had the top 1,600 meter time in the state in 2010. Also a state top-10 finisher in cross country as a senior.
RS-Sophomore RS Sophomore Vista, Calif. Rancho Buena Vista High School Middle Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 3:44.18, West Coast Invitational, Salem, Ore., 5/11/13 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 59th, 25:12
2012-13: Outdoors - Part of Oregon’s thrilling 4xMile win at the Penn Relays. Ran the opening leg on the team that won in 16:17.57. Made eight appearances on the season with a solid final month. Great 1,500 meter run at the West Coast Invitational qualified him for the NCAA West meet. Ran a personal best 3:44.18 at the West Coast meet to finish third overall. Indoors - Ran the 3,000 in two meets, including the Husky Classic (8:11.63). Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Cross Country- Started the season running a 18:06:00 (6000 meters) race at the Park Pier Invitational, placing fifth. Earned a 40th place finish out of 101 runners at the Dellinger Invitational with a time of 24:49 (8,000 meters). At the Pac-12 Conference Championships, individually ran a 25:03 (8,000 meters) and placed 55th overall. Was the seventh member rounding out the Oregon’s team time of 24:02 which led to a third place win in the conference. Earned an honorable mention for the Pac-12 all-academic team. Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:44.18 (PR), West Coast Invitational, Salem, Ore. (5/11/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - Redshirt Season. Qualified for the U.S. Junior National Championships in the 1,500 meters. Ran a seasonal best 3:49.76 in the semifinals to advance to the finals where he placed ninth (3:53.35). Competed unattached in the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Preview, John Knight Twilight and Oregon Relays, and the 3,000 meters at the Oregon Twilight. Cross Country - Redshirt Season. Ran unattached at the Beaver Classic, where he finished 18th (25:44/8,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:49.76, U.S. Junior Championships, Bloomington, Ind. (6/15/12). Prep: Twice was a California state 1,600 meters finalist for Ranch Buena Vista High School. Impressed at 3,200 meters as a senior in winning the Bronco Invite in 8:59.68. Also finished eighth as a senior at the 2010 state cross country meet (15.05/5,000 meters). Personal best in the 1,600, 4:11.12, came as a junior in winning the Palomar League title. That was the top 1,600 meter time in California in 2010. Also ran a 4:09.60 4x1,600 meter relay split at the 2010 Mt. SAC Relays. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1:53.04, 2011; 1,600 Meters - 4:11.12, 2010; 3,200 Meters - 8:59.68, 2011. Personal: Major is mathematics.
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Tim Costin Local product has blossomed into a Pac-12 scorer in the steeplechase. Three-time state scorer for Springfield High School is one of the Ducks’ most improved runners over the last three seasons. 2012-13: Outdoors - Did not compete. Indoors - Did not compete. Cross Country- Participated in two meets during the year. Placed sixth overall at the Park Pier Invitational with a race time of 18:08.06 (6,000 meters). Represented Oregon in the Dellinger Invitational finishing the 8,000 meter race with a time of 26:40. Earned second team Pac-12 all-academic honors.
RS-Senior Springfield, Ore. Springfield High School Distance Personal Bests 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 8:57.91, Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore., 5/12/12 Pac-12 Track Championships 2012 - 3,000 Meter Steeplechase, 6th, 8:57.91
2011-12: Outdoors - Set four personal bests in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, including a sixth-place finish at the Pac-12 Championships. Opened season with a sixth-place finish at the Pepsi Team Invitational and a PR of 9:14.73. Lowered that time to 9:07.01 in a runner-up finish at the Oregon Relays. Trimmed another :07 off at the Oregon Twilight (9:00.29). Top performance of the year came in a sixth-place showing at the Pac-12 Championships, helping Oregon to its sixth straight title, where he run under 9:00 for the first time (8:57.91). Wrapped season with his first NCAA West Preliminaty appearance in the steeplechase. Also ran the 1,500 meters once, taking third at the John Knight Twilight (3:53.17). Indoors - Did not compete. Pac12 all-academic second team. Cross Country - Led Oregon to the Beaver Classic title with his fourth-place finish in 24:54 (8,000 meters), his best finish as a Duck. Opened season at the Bill Dellinger Invitational and finished 51st in 25:04.92 (8,000 meters). Pac-12 all-academic second team. Season Bests: 1,500 Meters 3:53.17 (PR), John Knight Twilight, Monmouth, Ore. (4/13/12); 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 8:57.91, Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore. (5/12/12). 2010-11: Outdoors - Had seasonal PR in the steeplechase at the Oregon Twilight of 9:17.24. Ran the steeple at UCLA in 9:21.24. First career steeplchase came at the Pepsi Team Invitational. Made varsity debut in the 3,000 meters at the Oregon Preview. Pac-10 all-academic honorable mention. Cross Country - Took 15th in his varsity debut at the John Frank Memorial. Was 32nd at the Charles Bowles Invitational in 24:45.66 (8,000 meters). Also ran at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Pac-10 all-academic second team. Season Bests: 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 9:17.24, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/6/11). 2009-10: Redshirted the indoor and outdoor seasons. Ran unattached in the 1,500 at the Oregon Relays (3:58.96). Cross Country - Redshirt season. Competed unattached at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, Mike Hodges Invitational and the Beaver Classic. Prep: Three-time state scorer at 3,000 meters for Springfield High School. Was sixth at that distance as a sophomore, fifth as a junior and eighth as a senior. District champion at 3,000 meters as a senior. Won the prep section of the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 2009 Oregon Relays in 9:31.33. Also a three-time state scorer in cross country, where placed ninth as a sophomore, fifth as a junior and seventh as a senior. District cross country champ as a senior. High School Bests: 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 9:31.33, 2009. Personal: Major is business. Recipient of a Presidential Scholarship.
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Ben DeJarnette Won the NCAA Elite 89 Award as the competitor with the highest grade point average at the 2012 Men’s NCAA Cross Country meet. Two-time NCAA Championships competitor in cross country. Impressed with a third-place showing at the 2012 Bill Dellinger Invitational. Virginia state 3,200 meter outdoor and indoor champion.
RS-Senior RS Senior Mechanicsville, Va. Atlee High School Distance NCAA Elite 89 Award Winner (Men’s Cross Country) Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 14:26.47, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., 4/30/10 10,000 Meters - 30:28.68, John Knight Twilight, Monmouth, Ore., 4/13/12 3,000 Meters - 8:12.49 (i), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash., 2/13/1010 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 154th, 31:07.9 2010 - DNF NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 75th, 31:03.00 2011 - 72nd, 30:54 2010 - 28th, 30:41.28 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 59th, 25:12 2011 - 64th, 25:18 2010 - 26th, 24:14.17 (Pac-10)
2012-13: Outdoors - Limited to four meets on the season. Ran the 5,000 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational, where he just missed a PR (14:21.53), and the West Coast Invitational and the 10,000 meters at the Oregon Relays. Indoors - Did not compete. Pac-12 all-academic first team. Cross Country - Earned second in the Park Pier Invitational (17:53:00, 6,000 meters) where eight of the top nine finishers represented Oregon. Finished third overall running the 8,000 meter race with a final time of 23:49 at the Dellinger Invitational and helped the Oregon team claim second at the meet with an average time of 24:00. At thePre-Nationals, finished with a time of 23:52.3 (8,000 meters) and placed 28th out of 272 runners. Was a main contributor to Oregon’s third place team finish. Competed in the Pac-12 Championships (8,000 meters) and recorded a 25:12 finish. Was a member of the squad that placed fourth overall at the NCAA West Regional with an individual time of 31:03 (10,000 meters). Placed 154th at the NCAA Championships with an individual time of 31:07.9 (10,000 meters). Was the fourth place finisher for Oregon, helping the Ducks place 20th out of 31 schools. Earned first team Pac-12 all academic honors. Named the 2012 winner of the NCAA Elite 89 Award for showing high academic standards and athletics performance. Season Bests: Outdoors - 5,000 Meters - 14:21.53, Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore. (4/6/13); 10,000 Meters - 30:42.75, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/19/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - Made appearances in the 5,000 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational and the Oregon Relays. Also ran the 10,000 meters at the John Knight Twilight, finishing second in 30:28.68. Indoors - Redshirt season. Pac-12 all-academic first team. Cross Country - The team’s No. 5 scorer at the NCAA West Regional. Oregon’s No. 4 runner at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational. Was 34th at the Bill Dellinger Invitational (24:37.41/8,000 meters). Won a tough battle with Gonzaga’s Willie Milam to capture medalist honors at the season-opening dual with the Bulldogs (19:39.5/4 miles). Also ran at the Pac-12 Championships. Pac-12 all-academic first team. Season Bests: Outdoors - 10,000 Meters - 30:28.68, John Knight Twilight, Monmouth, Ore. (4/13/12). 2010-11: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Ran unattached at the Oregon Relays and Oregon Twilight. Indoors - Ran 8:15.61 in the top section of the 3,000 meters at the UW Invitational. Was in the mile at the Husky Classic. Season debut came as the anchor leg of the distance medley relay at the UW Indoor Preview. Cross Country - Was a winner his first varsity race, taking the season-opening John Frank Memorial in 19:36.1 (four miles). Came in as the Ducks’ No. 5 finisher in 24:30 (8,000 meters) to help Oregon win the Notre Dame Invitational. Finished 13th at the Bill Dellinger Invitational in 24:14.49 (8,000 meters). Placed 26th in his Pac-10 Championships debut in 24:14.71 (8,000 meters). Was Oregon’s No. 5 scorer at the NCAA West Regional, finishing 28th in 30:41.28 (10,000 meters) to help Oregon win the meet. Capped season with first NCAA Championships appearance. Pac-10 all-academic first team selection. Season Bests: Indoors - 3,000 Meters - 8:15.61, UW Invitational, Seattle, Wash. (1/29/11). 2009-10: Outdoors - Varsity debut was in the 5,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational (14:38.02). Came back to run the 1,500 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational (3:50.69). Doubled in both events against UCLA, going 3:50.08 in the 1,500 and 14:37.59 in the 5,000. Established personal best in the 5,000 meters at the Oregon Relays, 14:26.47. Indoors - Opened season with a solid 8:12.49 in the 3,000 meters at the Husky Classic. Ran 4:06.96 in the mile at the MPSF Championships. Also ran mile leg on the distance medley relay team that took seventh at the MPSF meet (9:53.68). Cross Country - Redshirt season. Posted an unattached eighth-place run at the Mike Hodges Invitational. Also unattached in a third-place finish at the Beaver Classic (24:38, 8,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:50.08 (PR), UCLA Dual, Eugene, Ore. (4/17/10); 5,000 Meters 14:26.47 (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/30/10). Indoors - Mile - 4:06.96 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/27/10); 3,000 Meters - 8:12.49 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/13/10). Prep: After finishing second in both the 1,600 meters (4:14.84) and the 3,200 meters (9:25.18) at the 2008 Virginia state meet, broke through with a win at 3,200 meters as a senior in 2009. Ran a season-best 9:06.28 to claim that title. Additionally, won the Virginia state indoor 3,200 meter title. Also as a senior, ran a seasonbest 4:16.01 to win the 1,600 meters at the Central Region Meet before finishing sixth at that distance at the state championships (4:16.14). In cross country, finished second in the 2008 Virginia State AAA meet as a senior after winning the Central Regional Championships. Named the Richmond Times Dispatch Runner of the Year for the season, during which he also won the McDonald’s XCountry Festival at Maymont and the Capital District meet. Also named the 2009 Richmond Times Dispatch Scholar-Athlete of the Year. High School Bests: 1,600 Meters - 4:14.84, 2008; Mile - 4:15.64, 2009; 3,200 Meters - 9:06.28, 2009. Personal: Major is journalism.
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Jeramy Elkaim Earned indoor All-America status in the 5,000 meters as a redshirt freshman. Nike Cross Nationals qualifier broke the New Jersey Meet of Champions record in the 3,200 meters as a junior. Led the nation at 3,200 meters in 2010.
Junior Livingston, N.J. Livingston High School Distance All-American Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 3:42.83, Arkansas Dual, Eugene, Ore., 4/20/13 5,000 Meters - 13:39.35 (i), Husky Classic, Seattle. Wash., 2/8/13 Mile - 3:59.18, MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., 2/23/13 3,000 Meters - 8:03.61 (i), Texas A&M Challenge, College Station, Texas, 1/28/12 NCAA Indoor Track Championships 2013 - 5,000 Meters, 13th, 14:08.42 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 159th, 31:12.2 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 32nd, 30:25 2011 - 38th, 30:18 Pac-12 Track Championships 2013 - 5,000 Meters, 9th, 14:17.88 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 68th, 25:38 2011 - 20th, 23:51
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2012-13: Outdoors - NCAA West and Pac-12 qualifier at 5,000 meters. Great month of April, where he won the 5,000 meters at the Pepsi meet, took third in the 1,500 in the dual with Arkansas and ran on Oregon’s winning 4xMile relay squad at the Penn Relays. Set an outdoor personal best in winning the 5,000 at the Pepsi Team Invitational (13:57.24). Came back to PR in the 1,500 meters against Arkansas (3:42.83). Closed out the month by taking the third leg on Oregon’s triumphant 4xMile team at the Penn Relays (16:17.57). Also competed at the Pac-12 and NCAA West Preliminary meets. Indoors - Impressed in the 5,000 meters, running a personal best 13:39.35 at the Husky Classic. That was the No. 5 time in school history. Won the 5,000 at the UW Invitational (13:51.20). Joined the prestigious 4:00 mile club at the MPSF Championships, placing fourth in 3:59.18. Earned second team All-America honors for his 13th place finish in the 5,000 at the NCAA Indoor Championships (14:08.42). Cross Country - Represented Oregon in the Pac-12 Conference Championships and finished the 8,000 meter race with a time of 25:58. Finished as the third individual for the Ducks at the NCAA West Regional with an individual time of 30:53 (10,000 meters). Helped the Ducks take fourth place in the meet against 25 other competing teams. Was the fifth-place finisher for the Oregon team at the NCAA Championships with an individual time of 31:12.1 (10,000 meters) and a 159th place individual finish. Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:42.83 (PR), Arkansas Dual, Eugene, Ore. (4/20/13); 5,000 Meters - 13:57.24 (PR), Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore. (4/6/13). Indoors - Mile - 3:59.18 (PR), MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/23/13); 5,000 Meters - 13:39.35 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/8/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Ran unattached in the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Preview and in the 3,000 meters at the Oregon Twilight (8:05.47). Indoors - Appeared in three meets, including a fourthplace showing in the 3,000 meters at the Texas A&M Challenge in 8:03.61. Also ran the mile at the Husky Classic (4:05.33). Cross Country - Wrapped good freshman campaign with a 38th-place finish at the NCAA West Regional (30:18/10,000 meters). Made impressive varsity debut at the Pac-12 championships, where he was one of five freshmen to factor in the scoring for the Ducks. Finished 20th in 23:51 (8,000 meters) as Oregon’s No. 3 runner. Ran unattached at the Bill Dellinger Invitational and finished 13th in 24:05.74 (8,000 meters). Season Bests: Indoors - 3,000 Meters - 8:03.61 (PR), Texas A&M Challenge, College Station, Texas (1/28/12). Prep: A two-time state champion for Livingston High School, including a meet record performance of 8:46.08 in winning the 3,200 meters at the 2010 NJSIAA Meet of Champions. Prior to that, he established a personal-best at 1,600 meters by running 4:12.89 at the sectional meet. Also won the 3,200 meter state title as a senior in 2011 (9:05.43). Following the prep season, set a personal best at 5,000 meters of 14:54.62 in a third-place finish at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. Indoors, finished third in the high school mile (4:19.60) at the Millrose Games in New York as future UO recruits went 1-2-3 in that race, with Chad Noelle winning in 4:16.71 and Matt Jablonski taking second in 4:16.88. In cross country, was third at the state championships in 15:29 (5,000 meters), before qualifying for the Nike Cross Nationals as a senior. High School Bests: 1,600 Meters - 4:12.89, 2010; 3,200 Meters - 8:46.08, 2010; 5,000 Meters - 14:54.62, 2011. Personal: Major is economics.
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Mac Fleet Brilliant return to the track in 2013 following nearly two-year absence due to injury culminated in the NCAA 1,500 meter championship. Was also a finalist in the 1,500 at the U.S. Track and Field Championships and set PR’s in both the 800 and 1,500. National runner-up in the indoor mile in 2010 set the school record in that event (3:57.70). Pac-10 scorer at 1,500 meters in 2010. U.S.A. and Pan American Junior Champion (1,500 meters) was also the California cross country and 1,500 meter titlist as a prep senior. Nationally, ranked second in the mile (4:02.90) and sixth at 800 meters (1:50.31) among all high schoolers in 2009.
RS-Senior San Diego, Calif. University City High School Middle Distance NCAA Champion (1,500 Meters) 2 School Records (Mile-i, Distance Medley Relay-i) 5-Time All-American Personal Bests 800 Meters - 1:46.32, Victoria International Classic, Victoria, B.C., 7/5/13 1,500 Meters - 3:38.35, Harry Jerome International, Burnaby, B.C., 7/1/13 Mile - 3:57.70 (i), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash., 2/13/10 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships 2013 - 1,500 Meters, 1st, 3:50.25 NCAA Indoor Track Championships 2013 - Mile, 12th, 4:02.18 2011 - Mile, 16th, 4:08.16 2011 - Distance Medley Relay, 10th, 9:48.00 2010 - Mile, 2nd, 4:01.63 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 220th, 32:04.8 2009 - 49th, 31:58.69 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2009 - 49th, 31:58.69 Pac-12 Track Championships 2013 - 1,500 Meters, 3rd, 3:42.20 2010 - 1,500 Meters, 6th, 3:43.21 (Pac-10) Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2009 - 33rd, 24:11.74 (Pac-10)
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2012-13: Outdoors - NCAA Champion, 1,500 meters. U.S. Track and Field Championships, 1,500 meters. Return to the track was one of the best stories in track and field in 2013. After missing nearly two years due to injury, came back to win the NCAA title at 1,500 meters. Was also a 1,500 meter finalist at the U.S. Championships and set PRs in the 800 and 1,500. Opened outdoor season by winning the 800 at the Pepsi Team Invitational in a then-personal best 1:48.70. Caught national attention by winning the 1,500 meters against Arkansas in a then-PR 3:40.21. Wrapped up April by anchoring Oregon’s victorious 4xMile relay squad at the Penn Relays (16:17.57). In the championship season, helped Oregon win its seventh straight Pac-12 title by taking third in the 1,500 (3:42.20). Cruised through the West Preliminary 1,500 rounds before running smart races to win his first NCAA crown. Was dominant in winning his semifinal heat in 3:41.21. In the final, patiently waited out a sluggish first half of the race to kick away from the field and win in 3:50.25. After the college season, took sixth in the 1,500 at the U.S. Track and Field Championships (3:46.06). Followed that with two personal bests in Canada. Finished fifth in the 1,500 meters at the Harry Jerome International in 3:38.35. That was the eighth fastest time in school history. Wrapped up season by running a personal best 800 meters of 1:46.32 at the Victoria International Classic. That was the sixth-best time in school history. Indoors - All-American, Mile. Late start to the season before breaking 4:00 in the mile at the Alex Wilson Invitational (3:58.90) to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Took 12th in the mile at the NCAA Championships (4:02.18) to earn second team all-America honors. Cross Country - Ran first race of the season at the NCAA Championships and finished with a time of 32:04.8 (10,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 1:46.32 (PR), Victoria International Classic, Victoria, B.C. (7/5/13); 1,500 Meters 3:38.35 (PR), Harry Jerome International, Burnaby, B.C. (7/1/2103). Indoors - Mile - 3:58.90, Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, Ind. (3/1/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - Did not compete due to injury. Indoors - Redshirt season. Cross Country - Did not compete due to injury. 2010-11: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Indoors - NCAA qualifer in the mile. Solid season debut in the mile at the Husky Classic, where he ran 4:01.04. Took the opening leg (2:56) of the winning distance medley at the MPSF Championships that ran the second-fastest time in NCAA history, 9:26.78. Made the NCAA meet by running 3:59.03 in the mile at the UW Final Qualifier. At the NCAA Championships, ran a strong lead leg on the distance medley relay and also was in the mile. Cross Country - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Indoors - Mile - 3:59.03, UW Final Qualifier, Seattle, Wash. (3/5/11). 2009-10: Outdoors - Ranked 20th nationally at 1,500 meters (third among freshmen). Finished sixth in the 1,500 meters at the Pac-10 Championships in a personal-best 3:43.21. Thrilled crowd in his Hayward Field debut by winning the 800 meters in a personal-best 1:49.19 to help Oregon win the Pepsi Team Invitational. Came back a week later and captured the 1,500 meters against UCLA in a personal-best 3:46.62 to help Oregon win that dual meet. Was named the Pac-10 athlete of the week after running in three relays - two wins and a runner-up - at the Penn Relays. Ran the 800 leg on Oregon’s winning distance medley relay (9:30.60), led off the winning four-mile relay (16:15.14) and had the second leg on the runner-up 4x800 meter relay (1:47.64). Set an outdoor personal best in the mile at the Oregon Twilight, running 3:59.88. Finished solid freshman season at the NCAA West Regional, where he ran 3:45.08 in the opening round of the 1,500 to advance to the quaterfinals where he placed 15th in 3:44.13, which was less than a second off his PR. Indoors - The national runner-up in the mile. Broke Galen Rupp’s school record in the indoor mile by clocking 3:57.70 at the Husky Classic on Feb. 13. Was second overall and the top collegian in that race as his time was an NCAA automatic qualifier. Two weeks earlier at the Texas A&M Challenge, helped Oregon record the fastest distance medley time in the nation, 9:29.82, running as the lead (1,200 meter) leg. Also ran 4:03.49 to win the mile at that meet. Ran the 800 leg on the DMR squad that took seventh at the MPSF meet (9:53.68). At his first NCAA Championships, was the national runner-up in the mile, finishing in 4:01.63 as the top freshman in the race to help Oregon tie for second in the team competition. Cross Country - Competed unattached at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, but was Oregon’s top freshman finisher (26th, 24:18.88). In 2014 NCAA Championships, June 11-14, Historic Hayward Field
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Men’s Profiles his varsity debut, finished in the top 25 percent of the field at the Pre-National Invitational (52nd, 24:42.3, 8,000 meters). Made Pac-10 debut to begin the championships season (33rd, 24:11.74). Was also Oregon’s only freshman to run at the NCAA West Regional. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 1:49.19, Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore. (4/10/10); 1,500 Meters - 3:43.21, Pac-10 Championships, Berkeley, Calif. (5/16/10); Mile - 3:59.88 (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/8/10). Indoors - Mile - 3:57.70 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/13/10). Prep: The 2009 Pan American Junior Champion in the 1,500 meters was also the California state champion in both cross country and at 1,600 meters as a senior. After winning the cross country title his senior season in 16:00 (3.04 mile course), cemented his status as one of the nation’s top prep runners by winning the junior mile at the Feb. 7 Reebok Boston Indoor Games in 4:09.06. Outdoors as a senior, captured his first CIF title at 1,600 meters, running a personal-best 4:05.33 in the state final. He was also the city champion at 800 meters and ran a prep-best 1:50.31 at that distance at the Triton Invitational early in the season. During the summer of 2009, set a high school best in the mile by running 4:02.90 at the Portland Track Festival before going on to win the national title at 1,500 meters (3:47.44) at the U.S. Junior Track and Field Championships in Eugene. Then, claimed his first international victory by winning the 1,500 meters at the Pan American Junior Championships in 3:48.04. He was named the San Diego Union-Tribune Runner of the Year. As a junior, finished third in the state at 1,600 meters in 4:13.33. During his sophomore season, was ninth in the state cross country meet (15:37, 5,000 meters) and second in the 1,600 meters (4:08.09). High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1.50.31, 2009; Mile - 4:02.90, 2009; 1,600 Meters - 4:05.33, 2009; 3,200 Meters - 9:03.79. Personal: Major is sociology.
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Boru Guyota NCAA Championships and Pac-12 scorer at 800 meters. Native of Ethopia is accomplished on the track, as well as in the classroom. Has a state 800 meter title to his credit and was also awarded a prestigious Ford Foundation Scholarship as the co-valedictorian at Jefferson High School.
RS-Junior Portland, Ore. Jefferson High School Middle Distance 3-Time All-American Personal Bests 800 Meters - 1:47.42 (i), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., 2/9/13 1,500 Meters - 3:47.47, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., 5/6/11 Mile - 4:02.05 (i), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash., 2/9/13 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships 2012 - 800 Meters, 14th, 1:48.01 NCAA Indoor Track Championships 2013 - 800 Meters, 8th, 1:51.04 2011 - Distance Medley Relay, 10th, 9:48.00 Pac-12 Track Championships 2013 - 800 Meters, 4th, 1:51.45 2012 - 800 Meters, 5th, 1:49.36 2011 - 800 Meters, 5th, 1:49.34 (Pac-10) Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2011 - 57th, 24:58
2012-13: Outdoors - Pac-12 scorer at 800 meters. Consistent runner in the spring. Placed second in the 800 at the Pepsi Team Invitational (1:49.81). Lowered that to 1:49.65 against Arkansas (fourth). Set a seasonal PR of 1:49.20 in the preliminary round of the Pac-12 Championships. Took fourth in the final. Also advanced to the quarterfinal at the NCAA West Preliminary meet. Indoors - Earned first first team All-America honors with his eighth place finish in the 800 (1:51.04). Set personal best in the 800 in a runner-up finish at the MPSF Championships (1:47.42). Also set a PR in the mile at the Husky Classic (4:02.05). Cross Country - Did not compete. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 1:49.20, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif. (5/11/13). Indoors - 800 Meters - 1:47.42 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/9/13); Mile - 4:02.05 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/9/12). 2011-12: Outdoors - Consistent presence in the 800 meters outdoors where he was a Pac-12 scorer and an NCAA all-American. Competed in eight meets. Was second in the 800 at the Pepsi Team Invitational (1:51.09). Dropped under 1:50 at the Oregon Relays (1:49.25). At the Pac-12 Championships, helped Oregon win its sixth straight title by finishing fifth in the 800 (1:49.36). At the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, ran a then-season-best 1:48.98 to qualify for the NCAA Championships. There, ran a seasonal-best 1:48.01 to finish seventh in his semifinal heat and 14th overall. Indoors - Competed in four meets. Ran an indoor PR of 1:48.84 in the 800 at Texas A&M. Also hit a PR of 4:03.19 in the mile at the Husky Classic. Cross Country Was one of five freshmen to factor in the scoring at the Pac-12 Championships for the Ducks. Was Oregon’s No. 7 runner (57th overall) in 24:58 (8,000 meters). Made cross country debut at the season-opening dual meet with Gonzaga. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 1:48.01, NCAA Championships, Des Moines, Iowa (6/6/12). Indoors - 800 Meters - 1:48.84, Texas A&M Challenge, College Station, Texas (1/28/12); Mile - 4:03.19 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/11/12). 2010-11: Outdoors - Concluded season with an appearance in the 800 meters at the NCAA West Preliminary meet. Took fifth in the 800 meters at the Pac-10 Championships in 1:49.34 to help Oregon win its fifth straight league title. Timed 1:48.80 in the prelims. Won an exciting 1,500 meters at the Oregon Twilight in a personal-best 3:47.47. Lowered personal best in the 800 meters to 1:47.75 in a runner-up finish at the Oregon Relays. Time was tied for No. 10 at Oregon. Helped Oregon tie UCLA with a third-place finish in the 1,500 meters in 3:49.09. Was the surprise winner of a thrilling three-way finish in the 800 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational. Won in then-best time of 1:48.65 over OTC Elite’s Russell Brown (1:48.82) and teammate Elijah Greer (1:48.87). Ran 1:52.28 800 meters at the Stanford Invitational. Set a :07 personal best in the 1,500 meters in his outdoor debut at the Oregon Preview. Indoors - Ran a personal-best 1:50.34 to win his section of the 800 meters at the UW Invitational. Won his section of the mile in his Oregon debut, running 4:12.98 at the UW Indoor Preview. Also ran the third leg on the distance medley relay. Was eighth in the 800 meters at the MPSF Championships (1:52.03). Ran a terrific 800 leg in the distance medley relay at the NCAA Championships (9:48.00). Cross Country - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters 1:47.75 (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/23/11); 1,500 Meters - 3:47.47 (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., (5/6/11). Indoors - 800 Meters - 1:50.34, UW Invitational, Seattle, Wash. (1/29/11); Mile - 4:12.98, UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, Wash. (1/15/11). Prep: Won the 2009 state 800 meter title for Jefferson High School as a junior in 2009. Also helped Jefferson win the 4x400 meter relay title as a sophomore in 2008. Recorded top prep 800 time of 1:52.56 at the 2010 Oregon Twilight to win his section. Took second in the 800 at the 2009 BorderDuel Classic (1:55.64). High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1:52.56, 2010; 1,500 Meters - 3:58.00, 2010. Personal: Major is general social science. Was co-valedictorian for Jefferson High School and received a prestigious Ford Foundation Scholarship. Also was named a 2010 Dell Scholar. Works with Food Works of Janus Youth Programs, which provides fresh organic produce to needy Portland residents. Born in Yabello, Ethiopia.
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Russell Hornsby Pac-12 scorer with a lot of untapped potential. Small school runner from Virginia with a talented family history. 2012-13: Outdoors - A Pac-12 qualifier at 800 meters. Had a season-best 800 of 1:50.67 at the Oregon Twilight. Indoors - Redshirt season. Cross Country - Did not compete. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 1:50.67, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/3/13).
RS-Sophomore RS Sophomore Williamsburg, Va. Georgetown Prep Middle Distance Personal Bests 800 Meters - 1:49.70, USC Invitational, Los Angeles, Calif., 3/24/12 Pac-12 Track Championships 2013 - 800 Meters, s-5th, 1:51.14 2012 - 800 Meters, 6th, 1:50.39
2011-12: Outdoors - Consistent performer in the 800 meters where he scored at the conference meet. Opened year by running a seasonal best 1:49.70 at the USC Invitational. Came back later in the season to run 1:50.72 in the semifinals of the Pac-12 meet to advance to the final. There, ran 1:50.39 to finish sixth and score three points for the six-time champions. Concluded season with his first NCAA West Preliminary Round appearance. Indoors - Ran the 800 three times with a best of 1:51.83 at Husky Classic. Cross Country - Redshirt Season. Ran unattached at the Beaver Classic. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 1:49.70 (PR), USC Invitational, Los Angeles, Calif. (3/24/12). Indoors - 800 Meters - 1:51.83 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/11/12). Prep: Won the 800 meters at the IAC Championships as a senior in 2011 for Georgetown Prep after finishing as the runner-up as a junior in 2010. Has a personal best of 1:53.31 in the 800. Anchored Georgetown Prep’s winning 4x400 meter team (3:26.92) at the 2011 IAC Championships. Was also on the 4x800 meter relay team that placed third in the 2010 Penn Relays’ Championship of America. High School Bests: 400 Meters - 48.84, 2011; 800 Meters - 1:50.82, 2011. Personal: Major is cinema studies. Father is Grammy-award winning musician Bruce Hornsby, leader of the bands “Bruce Hornsby and the Range” and “Bruce Hornsby & the Noise Makers,” who has also played over 100 shows with the “Grateful Dead.”
Matt Jablonski Pac-12 cross country competitor for the Ducks. Won the high school mile at the Penn Relays and was the runner-up indoors in the mile at the Millrose Games. Ranked in the top 10 nationally at two miles. Was also a Baltimorearea private schools champion on the track (800 meters) and in cross country. 2012-13: Outdoors - Appeared in seven meets. Ran a personal best 3:51.62 at the Oregon Twilight. Indoors - Saw action in three meets. Ran a personal best 14:24.67 5,000 meters at the MPSF Championships. Pac-12 All-Academic selection. Cross Country - Redshirt season. Ran unattached in only one event this season at the Dellinger Invitational. Recorded a time of 25:09 (8,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters 3:51.62 (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/3/13); 5,000 Meters - 14:30.05 (PR), Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore. (4/6/13). Indoors - 3,000 Meters - 8:10.62 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/9/13); 5,000 Meters - 14:29.19 (PR) UW Invitational, Seattle, Wash. (1/25/13).
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2011-12: Redshirted the indoor and outdoor track seasons. Ran unattached 1,500s at the Oregon Preview and Oregon Relays. Also ran unattached in the 3,000 meters at the Oregon Twilight. Cross Country - Earned Pac-12 appearance to highlight his freshman season. Made his Oregon debut at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, finishing 41st in 24:44.35 (8,000 meters). Prep: As a senior for Loyola Blakefield High School in 2011, won the Penn Relays high school mile in a personal best 4:10.37. Was the runner-up in the 3,200 meters at the Arcadia Invitational (8:50.80), which ranked him No. 7 nationally at two miles in 2011. Indoors, was the runner up in the high school mile (4:16.88) at the Millrose Games in New York as UO recruits went 1-2-3 in that race, with Chad Noelle winning in 4:16.71 and Jeramy Elkaim taking third in 4:19.60. Was the 2010 MIAA cross country champion, running the three-mile course in 15:11 to win the Baltimore-area private schools title. On the track as a junior in 2010, won the IAAM/MIAA championship in both the 800 and the 1,600 meters. High School Bests: Mile - 4:10.37, 2011; 3,200 Meters - 8:50.80, 2011; Two Miles - 9:02.00, 2010. Personal: Major is general social science.
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Brett Johnson Great indoor season his first term in Eugene resulted in a sub-4:00 mile and an All-America award in that event. Was an NCAA All-American in the 1,500 meters for Virginia. Two-time NCAA semifinalist in the 1,500. Threetime ACC scorer in the 1,500. Two-time All-American in the mile as a high schooler. Won that race at the Meet of Champions. Footlocker cross country finalist.
RS-Senior Ocean City, N.J. Ocean City School / Virginia Middle Distance 3-Time All-American Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - u-3:38.91, Oxy High Performance Meet, Occidental, Calif., 5/17/13 Mile - 3:58.91 (i), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash., 2/9/13 NCAA Indoor Track Championships 2013 - Mile, 13th, 4:04.11
2012-13: Transferred to Oregon prior to the 2013 indoor season. Outdoors - Redshirt season. U.S. Championships qualifier (1,500 meters). Competed unattached in a number of meets, including the Oxy High Performance Meet, where he ran a personal best 3:38.91 in the 1,500 meters. Also took fifth in the national section of the 1,500 meters (3:39.59). at the Pre Classic. Won the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Twilight (3:42.87). Indoors - AllAmerican (mile). Big run in the mile at the Husky Classic where he broke 4:00 for the first time. Ran 3:58.62 for the No. 6 mark in school history. Placed 13th overall in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Championships (4:04.11) to earn second team All-America honors. Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:38.91 (PR), Oxy High Performance Meet, Occidental, Calif. (5/17/13). Indoors - MIle - 3:58.62 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/9/13). Before Oregon: Two-time NCAA Championships qualifier in the 1,500 meters for Virginia. Earned AllAmerica honors (second team) in 2011. As a junior in 2012, was an ACC scorer in the 1,500 meters (eighth). Clocked a season best 3:44.59 at the Lannigan Last Change meet. At the NCAA East Preliminary meet, was 10th in the quarterfinals to advance to the NCAA Championships. There he just missed a PR by running 3:44.63 in the national semifinals (ninth). In 2011, won the 1,500 meters at the Mason Spring Invitational in a Virginia best 3:44.44. Went on to score in the 1,500 at the ACC meet (sixth) before placing sixth at that distance at the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds in 3:47.56 to advance to the NCAA Championships. Earned All-America honors by finishing eighth (3:47.96) in his national semifinal heat. In the 800 meters, timed a Virginia best 1:50.73 in 2011. Also a member of Virginia’s relay team that won the Penn Relays 4x800 race in a school record 7:12.15. Was sixth in the 1,500 at the ACC meet as a freshman in 2010. Indoors, placed third in the mile at the 2011 ACC indoor meet (4:07.93). Best time in the mile, 4:03.62, came at the Husky Classic. Redshirted the 2012 indoor season. Also ran cross country for Virginia in 2010 and 2011. Virginia Bests: 800 Meters - 1:50.73, 2011; 1,500 Meters - 3:44.44, 2011; Mile - 4:03.62 (i), 2011. Prep: Two-time All-American for Ocean City High School. Won the mile at the Meet of Champions. Twotime New Jersey state champion in the 800 meters. Footlocker finalist in cross country. Personal: Major is psychology.
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Matthew Melancon Emerged as one of the Ducks’ top young runners after qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the 10,000 meters. Also placed fourth in the Pac-12 at that distance as a freshman. Is Oregon’s top returner from the 2012 NCAA Cross Country Championships. 2012 U.S. Junior Championships qualifier (5,000 and 10,000 meters). State Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year was a two-time Oregon state champion as a senior for Sheldon High School.
RS-Sophomore Eugene, Ore. Sheldon High School Middle Distance Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 14:09.37, Arkansas Dual, Eugene, Ore., 4/20/13 10,000 Meters - 29:31.82, Stanford Invitational, Stanford, Calif., 3/29/13 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships 2013 - 10,000 Meters, 20th, 30:42.16 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 97th, 30:41.2 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 33rd, 30:24.5 Pac-12 Track Championships 2013 - 10,000 Meters, 4th, 29:38.36 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 31st, 24:18.4
2012-13: Outdoors - Shone over the final month of the season with impressive performances at the Pac-12 and NCAA West meets. Set personal 10,000 meter best of 29:31.82 early in the season at the Stanford Invitational. Was the runner-up at 5,000 meters against Arkansas (14:09.37). In the championship season, impressed with a fourth place showing in the 10,000 meters at the Pac-12 meet (29:39.36). Best race of the year may have been the NCAA West Preliminary, where he fought for the 12th and final spot to the NCAA Championships (30:27.59). Placed 20th at the NCAA Championships in his first national final (30:42.16). Indoors, raced at the UW Invitational and the MPSF Championships. Pac-12 All-Academic first team selection. Cross Country - Strong contributor to the Oregon squad through all meets during the year. Placed eighth in the Park Pier Invitational with an individual time of 18:12.81 (6,000 meters). Was Oregon’s sixth finisher at the Dellinger Invitational with a time of 24:29 (8,000 meters). Recorded a time of 24:12.0 in the 8,000 meter race at the Pre-Nationals, placing 65th out of 272 individuals and helping Oregon win third in the team competition. Had a strong showing at the Pac-12 Championships, finishing 31st with a time of 24:19 (8,000 meters). Finished fourth for Oregon at the NCAA West Regional, recording a time of 30:25 (10,000 meters). Helped the Ducks place fourth overall out of 26 teams. Was part of the 20th place Oregon team that competed at the NCAA Championships. Ran the 10,000 meter race in 30:41.2 as the Ducks’ No. 2 finisher and earned a 97th place individually. Season Bests: Outdoors - 5,000 Meters - 14:09.37 (PR), Arkansas Dual, Eugene, Ore. (4/20/13); 10,000 Meters - 29:31.82 (PR), Stanford Invitational, Stanford, Calif. (3/29/13). Indoors - 3,000 Meters - 8:14.89 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/23/13); 5,000 Meters - 14:17.76 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/22/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Qualified for the U.S. Junior Championships in both the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. was fifth in the 10,000 (31:52.40) and sixth in the 5,000 (14:51.93). Ran unattached at the Oregon Preview, Oregon Relays and Oregon Twilight. Set a personal best in the 3,000 meters at the Twilight (8:18.93). After the season, ran 3:56.68 in the 1,500 meters at the Portland Track Festival. Indoors - Redshirt season. Cross Country - Redshirt Season. Ran unattached at the Beaver Classic where he placed fifth in 24:57 (8,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors - 3,000 Meters - 8:18.93 (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., (5/5/12). Prep: Ran a 12-second personal best to capture the 2011 state 6A title at 3,000 meters (8:30.78) as a senior for Sheldon High School. Also placed fourth in the 1,500 meters (4:01.53) as a senior. Opened senior year by winning the Oregon 6A cross country championship and was named the state’s Gatorade Runner of the Year. Ran 15:36 to win the state title (5,000 meter course), after earlier setting his best time at 5,000 meters of 15:10.6 at the Concordia Puma Classic. As a junior, was fourth in the state at 3,000 meters in 2010 (8:46.55) after setting a season-best at that distance of 8:42.08 at the Oregon Relays. High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 4:01.53, 2011; 3,000 Meters - 8:30.78, 2011. Personal: Major is product design. Father Randall Melancon ran track at Arkansas and later for Athletics West.
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Ryan Pickering Big upside for the 2012 U.S Junior national champion at 10,000 meters and IAAF World Junior Championships qualifier. An NCAA Cross Country Championships qualifier. A top-10 Foot Locker Nationals finisher and state cross country champion comes long distance from Florida to Oregon. Also a state champ at 1,600 meters.
Junior West Palm Beach, Fla. John I. Leonard High School Distance Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 14:19.49, West Coast Invitational, Salem, Ore., 5/3/13 10,000 Meters - 29:48.52, Oregon Relays, Eugene. Ore., 4/19/13 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 144th, 31:04.2 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 60th, 30:41.9 2011 - 94th, 31:24 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 32nd, 24:21.7 2011 - 39th, 24:29
2012-13: Outdoors - NCAA West qualifier at 10,000 meters. Saw action in five meets. Won the 10,000 meters at the Oregon Relays in a personal best 29:48.52. Took third in the 5,000 meters at the West Coast Invitational in a personal best 14:19.49. Indoors - Competed in the 3,000 meters at the UW Invitational. Cross Country - Opened sophomore season running 6,000 meters at the Dellinger Invitational with a time of 24:33, helping the Oregon team place second. Competed for Oregon in the Pre-Nationals meet running the race in 24:35.9 (8,000 meters). Was one of Oregon’s top four finishers at the Pac-12 Conference Championships, placing 32nd with a time of 24:22 (8,000 meters). Represented Oregon at the NCAA West Regional and ran the 10,000 meter race in 30:42. Helped the Ducks place fourth overall out of 26 teams. Was Oregon’s third place finisher at the NCAA Championships with a time of 31:04.3 (10,000 meters). Helped the Ducks place 20th overall. Earned a Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Season Bests: 5,000 Meters - 14:19.49 (PR), West Coast Invitational, Salem, Ore. (5/3/13); 10,000 Meters - 29:48.52 (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/19/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - U.S. Junior national champion at 10,000 meters. Ran a season best 30:56.77 to win and qualify for the IAAF World Championships, where he placed 15th (31:33.69). Also ran the 5,000 meters at the U.S. Junior meet, finishing third (14:29.25). Redshirted the outdoor season. Ran unattached in four meets, including a 14:25.99 5,000 at the John Knight Twilight and a 8:1.98 3,000 at the Oregon Twilight. Indoors Redshirt season. Cross Country - One of five freshmen to factor in the scoring for the Ducks at the Pac-12 meet. Was Oregon’s No. 5 runner (39th overall) in 24:29 (8,000 meters). In Oregon debut, was the team’s No. 3 runner (15th overall) at the Bill Dellinger Invitational (24:07.48/8,000 meters). Also ran at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational. Finished first cross country season with his initial NCAA West Regional debut. Season Bests: 3,000 Meters - 8:11.98 (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., (5/5/12); 5,000 Meters - 14:25.99, John Knight Twilight, Monmouth, Ore. (4/13/12); 10,000 Meters - 30:56.74, U.S. Junior Championships, Bloomington, Ind. (6/16/12). Prep: Backed up his 2010 Florida state track title at 1,600 meters as a junior by winning the 4A cross country championship as a senior for John I. Leonard High School. Time of 15:03.01 was a state meet record. Followed the cross country win by running 14:55.48 at the Flrunners.com Invitational cross country race and then took ninth at the Foot Locker national championships in San Diego in 15:25. His senior season on the track, was the state runner-up at 3,200 meters in a personal-best 9:12.17. Also took fifth in the 1,600 meters. His junior season, led Leonard to a fourth-place finish at the state meet with his victory in the 1,600 meters in 4:11.77. Was also fourth in the 3,200 meters. High School Bests: 1,600 Meters - 4:11.77, 2010; 3,200 Meters - 9:12.17, 2011. Personal: Major is environmental science.
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Parker Stinson Three-time all-American now ranks in the UO career top 10 at both 5,000 and 10,000 meters. One of the veterans of the distance group. NCAA Championships competitor in cross country. A three-time USA Junior Track & Field champion at 10,000 meters. 2011 Pan American Junior Championships winner at 10,000 meters. Impressive prep running career included two USA wins at 10,000 meters and a sixth-place finish at the IAAF World Junior Championships. Time at the 2010 World meet, 29:32.23, ranked No. 6 all-time on the U.S. high school list.
Senior Austin, Texas Cedar Park High School Distance 3-Time All-American Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 13:31.70, Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Stanford, Calif., 4/28/13 10,000 Meters - 28:34.71, Stanford Invitational, Stanford, Calif., 3/29/13 3,000 Meters - 7:55.60 (i), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., 2/25/12 NCAA Outdoor Track Championships 2013 - 10,000 Meters, 6th, 29:46.45 2012 - 5,000 Meters, 10th, 13:58.28 2011 - 10,000 Meters, 23rd, 31:04.85 NCAA Indoor Track Championships 2012 - 5,000 Meters, 13th, 14:08.63 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 240th, 32:49.2 2010 - 121st, 31:21.6 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 7th, 29:52.5 2011 - 17th, 29:49 2010 - 31st, 30:48.57 Pac-12 Track Championships 2013 - 10,000 Meters, 2nd, 28:56.20 2012 - 10,000 Meters, 6th, 29:49.88 2012 - 5,000 Meters, 7th, 14:09.17 2011 - 10,000 Meters, 7th, 29:55.44 (Pac-10) 2011 - 5,000 Meters, 9th, 14:22.01 (Pac-10) Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 4th, 23:27.2 2011 - 7th, 23:28 2010 - 34th, 24:22.30 (Pac-10)
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2012-13: Outdoors - An NCAA scorer at 10,000 meters. Got season off to a fast start by running a personal best 28:34.71 in a runner-up 10,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational. That was the seventh-fastest time in school history. Was the 5,000 meter runner-up at the Pepsi Team Invitational (14:05.06). Won the 5K versus Arkansas in 13:59.83. Set a :27 personal best in the 5,000 at the Payton Jordan Invitational (13:31.70). That was the eighthfastest time in school history. Impressed durng the championship season. Secured a runner-up finish in the 10,000 meters (28:56.20) to help Oregon win its seventh straight Pac-12 title. Advanced to the NCAA Championships with a 10th place finish in the 10,000 meters at the West Preliminary Rounds (30:23.10). Posted best-ever finish at the national championships, placing sixth in the 10,000 (29:46.45). Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention selection. Indoors - Redshirt seasons. Cross Country- Started out junior season with a strong showing at the Dellinger Invitational, finishing 11th overall with a individual time of 24:00 (8,000 meters). Also matched the team’s average time, helping propel Oregon to a second place finish in the team competition. Proved to be a key contributor for Oregon at the Pre-Nationals recording a time of 23:24.8 (8,000 meters) and placing ninth overall out of 272 runners. Placed fourth in the Pac-12 Conference Championships with a time of 23:28 (8,000 meters) and was instrumental in helping the Oregon team place third in the conference with an average time of 24:02. Was Oregon’s second finisher at the NCAA West Regional with a time of 29:53 (10,000 meters). Helped the Ducks place fourth out of 26 total teams at the meet. Was part of the 20th place Oregon team that competed at the NCAA Championships. Ran the 10,000 meter race in 32:49.2. Named an honorable mention for the Pac-12 all-academic team. Season Bests: Outdoors - 5,000 Meters - 13:31.70 (PR), Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Stanford, Calif. (4/23/13); 10,000 Meters - 28:34.71 (PR), Stanford Invitational, Stanford, Calif. (3/29/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - All-America (5,000 Meters). Came on at the end of the year with performances at the Pac12 meet, NCAA West Rounds and NCAA Championships. Ran a pair of personal bests early in the season to set the tone for the year. Went 29:00.07, a :14 PR, in the 10,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational. Followed that with an then-outdoor-best 14:02.93 in a win at 5,000 meters at the Oregon Relays. Helped Oregon win its sixth straight Pac-12 title by taking sixth in the 10,000 and seventh in the 5,000 (14:09.17). Showed good resilience at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds where a stomach ailment forced him to drop out of the 10,000 meters, but was able to come back the next day in the 5,000 and qualify for the NCAA Championships by finishing eighth in 14:23.64. Then in his NCAA debut at 5,000 meters, broke 14:00 for the first time outdoors to finish 10th in 13:58.28. Indoors - All-America (5,000 Meters). Ran an all-conditions personal beat in the 5,000 meters of 13:39.86 at the Husky Classic. That was the fourth-fastest time in school history. Timed a seasonal best at 3,000 meters, 7:55.60, at the MPSF Championships. Qualified for his first NCAA Indoor Championships in the 5,000 meters. Ran 13th in 14:08.63 for his first all-America certificate. Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Cross Country - Strong finish to the season by taking 17th at the NCAA West Regional meet in 29:49 (10,000 meters). Key to Oregon’s third-place finish at the Pac-12 championships with his seventh-place run in 23:28 (8,000 meters). Solid showing with the top-20 finish at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational. Covered the 8,000 meters in 23:51.5 to place 18th. Led team at the Bill Dellinger Invitational with an eighth-place finish in 23:23.85 (8,000 meters). Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Season Bests: Outdoors - 5,000 Meters - 13:58.28, NCAA Championships, Des Moines, Iowa (6/8/12); 10,000 Meters - 29:00.07, Stanford Invitational, Stanford, Calif. (4/6/12). Indoors - 3,000 Meters - 7:55.60 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/25/12); 5,000 Meters - 13:39.86 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/10/12). 2010-11: Outdoors - Impressive double at the USA Junior Championships where he won the 10,000 meters (30:25.77) and was the runner-up at 5,000 meters (14:10.59). Title in the 10,000 meters was his third straight and propelled him to the Pan American Junior Championships. Dominated in winning the Pan Am games 10K title by more than 40 seconds (30:37.88) in a hot race in Miramar, Fla. Capped the collegiate season with his first NCAA Championships appearance in the 10,000 meters. Claimed the 12th and final spot in the 10,000 meters for the NCAA Championships by running 29:20.89 at the NCAA West Preliminary meet. Was seventh in the 10,000 meters in his Pac-10 debut in 29:55.44. Was also ninth in the in the 5,000 meters (14:22.01). Helped Oregon tie UCLA by winning the 5,000 meters in a personal-best 14:08.22. Set 10,000 meter PR by running 29:14.25 at the Stanford Invitational, a :15 improvement over his previous best. Made outdoor debut in the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Preview (3:53.67). Indoors - Was third in the 5,000 meters in his indoor debut at the UW Invitational, running 14:10.91. Cross Country - The only true freshman to 2014 NCAA Championships, June 11-14, Historic Hayward Field
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Men’s Profiles run in all three championship meets. Opened season with a 36th-place finish in 24:38 (8,000 meters) at Notre Dame. Was Oregon’s fifth scorer in 24:08.15 (11th overall, 8,000 meters) in the Ducks’ win at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Was 34th in Pac-10 debut in 24:22.30 (8,000 meters). Strong run as Oregon’s No. 6 runner at the NCAA West Regional, placing 31st in 30:48.57 (10,000 meters). The Ducks’ No. 4 scorer at the NCAA Championships, running 31:21.6 (10,000 meters). Season Bests: Outdoors - 5,000 Meters - 14:08.22, UCLA Dual, Los Angeles, Calif. (4/17/11); 10,000 Meters - 29:14.35, Stanford Invitational, Stanford, Calif. (3/25/11). Indoors - 5,000 Meters - 14:10.91, UW Invitational, Seattle, Wash. (1/28/11). Prep: Captured back-to-back USA Junior Track & Field championships at 10,000 meters, running 31:18.13 to win at Hayward Field in 2009 before coming back in 30:56.10 to defend his title in Des Moines in 2010. Wrapped up prep career with a sixth-place finish at the 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships in 29:32.23, a mark that is No. 6 all-time on the American junior list. Following his win in 2009, went on to finish third at the Pan American Junior Championships. As a senior for Cedar Park High School, took third in the state at 3,200 meters in 9:04.20. As a junior, had one of the nation’s top 3,200 meter times, running 8:54.70 in winning the 2009 state 3,200 meter title. That time led the state of Texas and ranked ninth nationally. Took third in the state at 3,200 meters as a sophomore in 2008 (9:19.45). In cross country, placed third in the 2009 Texas State cross country championship and then ran 15:36.40 over the 5,000-meter course at Nike Cross Nationals, placing 16th. High School Bests: 1,600 Meters - 4:12.85, 2009; 3,200 Meters - 8:54.70, 2009; 10,000 Meters - 29:32.23, 2010. Personal: Major is philosophy and social science.
Cole Watson Pac-12 competitor both on the track and in cross country. Versatile runner has competed in the 1,500 meters, steeplechase and cross country (8,000 meters) at the conference level. Seven-time state champion and a two-time USA Junior Track & Field Championships competitor from one of Southern Oregon’s finest prep programs. Won an impressive three state track titles as a junior in 2009 and another two at the 2010 championships.
RS-Junior Rogue River, Ore. Rogue River High School Middle Distance Personal Bests 800 Meters - 1:51.78, Oregon Preview, Eugene, Ore., 3/19/11 1,500 Meters - 3:48.25, Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore., 4/9/11 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 101st, 31:29.7 Pac-12 Track Championships 2012 - 3,000 Meter Steeplechase, 15th, 9:18.07 2012 - 5,000 Meters, DNF 2011 - 1,500 Meters, p-9th, 4:03.63 (Pac-10) 2011 - 5,000 Meters, DNF, (Pac-10) Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 39th, 24:30.7 2011 - 51st, 24:45
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2012-13: Outdoors - Appeared in six meets outdoors. Timed a seasonal best 9:12.30 in a third place finish in the steeple versus Arkansas. Indoors - Ran in three meets. Clocked a season-best 8:11.65 in the 3,000 meters at the MPSF Championships. Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Cross Country - Started the season with a strong presence by placing first with a time of 17:52:69 (6,000 meters) at the Park Pier Invitational. Helped the team finish second overall in the 8,000 meter event at the Dellinger Invitational, coming in 16th with an individual time of 24:06 and figured into scoring for the team, propelling Oregon’s second place finish. At the Pre-Nationals, competed with a time of 24:02.4 (8,000 meters) and placed 49th out of 272 racers. Was a key contributor to the Oregon team’s rank of third among 40 teams at the meet. Placed 39th overall at the Pac-12 Championships with a time of 24:31 (8,000 meters) and added to the team average of 24:02, winning third place in the Pac-12. Helped Oregon take fourth overall at the NCAA West Regional, contributing an individual time of 31:30 (10,000 meters). Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Season Bests: Outdoors - 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 9:12.30, Arkansas Dual, Eugene, Ore. (4/20/13). Indoors 3,000 Meters - 8:11.65 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/23/13). 2011-12: Outdoors - Pac-12 qualifier in the steeplechase. Made appearances at wide range of distances between 800 meters and 5,000 meters. Focused on the steeplechase the later part of the season. Placed second in the steeplechase at the John Knight Twilight in 9:12.78. Set a seasonal best in the steeple, 9:12.21, at the Oregon Twilight. Capped season in the steeple at the Pac-12 Championships. Indoors - Saw action in four meets. Ran the 3,000 meters at the UW Indoor Preview and the MPSF Championships. Was in the mile in three meets, including a best of 4:08.45 at the Husky Classic Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Cross Country - Was one of five freshmen who figured into the scoring at the Pac-12 championships. Placed 51st overall in 24:45 (8,000 meters) as Oregon’s No. 6 finisher. Oregon’s No. 5 runner (20th overall) at the Bill Dellinger Invitational (24:18.88/8,000 meters). Placed fifth at the season-opening dual meet with Gonzaga (20:08.6/4 miles) in his cross country debut. Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:51.87, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/21/12); 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 9:12.21 (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/5/12). 2010-11: Outdoors - Pac-10 qualifier in the 1,500 meters to wrap up freshman campaign. Huge charge down the final few meters led to a runner-up finish in the 1,500 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational (3:48.25), clipping Stanford’s Chris Derrick by .01. Ran a personal best 800 meters at the Oregon Preview, 1:51.78. Indoors - Oregon debut came as the lead leg of the runner-up distance medley relay at the UW Indoor Preview. Timed 4:07.72 in first indoor mile at the UW Invitational, where he also ran the lead leg of the winning distance medley relay team (9:35.98). Dropped mile time to 4:06.42 at the Husky Classic. Nearly 2014 NCAA Championships, June 11-14, Historic Hayward Field
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Men’s Profiles matched that time in a fifth-place finish at the MPSF Championships (4:07.00). Just missed scoring in the 800 meters as well (1:52.42). Cross Country - Redshirt season. Competed unattached at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 1:51.78 (PR), Oregon Preview, Eugene, Ore. (3/19/11); 1,500 Meters - 3:48.25 (PR), Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore. (4/9/11). Indoors - 800 Meters - 1:52.42 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/26/11); Mile - 4:06.42 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/12/11). Prep: Truly impressive record his final two years for Rogue River High School, capturing six state titles, including back-to-back wins at 1,500 meters. Capped senior year by qualifying for the 1,500 meters at the 2010 USA Junior Track & Field Championships. Began senior season by winning his first state cross country title (2009) and his time, 15:52, was the fastest of all six classifications over the 5,000 meter course. Followed that in the spring with state titles at 1,500 (3:55.76) and 3,000 (8:47.55) meters to help Rogue River finish second overall. Prep best time in the 1,500, 3:50.84, came at the 2010 Oregon Relays at Historic Hayward Field, while his best in the 3,000, 8:45.10, happened at the 2010 Prefontaine Rotary Invitational. Put on an impressive performance as a junior at the 2009 state 3A championships where he was a three-time champion, taking titles at 400 meters (50.57), 800 meters (1:56.85) and 1,500 meters (4:06.32). Was also the state 800 meter champion as a sophomore in 2008 (1:54.71). Was a 2009 USA Track & Field Junior Championships competitor in the 800 meters and was the 2009 recipient of the Nike Oregon Sports Awards Steve Prefontaine Award. Also a three-year starter for the Rogue River basketball team. High School Bests: 400 Meters - 50.57, 2009; 800 Meters - 1:52.48, 2009; 1,500 Meters - 3:50.84, 2010; 3,000 Meters - 8:45.10, 2010. Personal: Major is product design.
Daniel Winn Former Oregon state middle distance champion is coming into his own as a collegiate runner. Lots of raw talent still in the developmental stage. 2012-13: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Ran unattached at the Oregon Relays and the OSU High Performance Meet. Indoors - Did not compete. Cross Country - Placed 22nd overall in the Dellinger Invitational and contributed to Oregon’s second place finish with an individual time of 24:25 (8,000 meters). Competed with 271 other runners in the Pre-Nationals meet and finished 61st with a time of 24:06. Ran the 8,000 meters at the Pac-12 Conference Championships with a time of 25:03 and helped Oregon place third overall in the conference. Was an alternate for the Ducks at the NCAA Championships. Earned an honorable mention for the Pac-12 all-academic team.
RS-Junior Portland, Ore. Cleveland High School Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 3:49.39, Oregon Twilight Eugene, Ore., 5/6/11 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 50th, 25:03
2011-12: Outdoors - Saw action in four meets, racing between 800 and 1,500 meters. Had a seasonal best in the 1,500 meters of 3:49.65 at the Pepsi Team Invitational. Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Indoors Competed in four meets at the mile and 3,000 meters. Ran a seasonal best of 4:05.18 in the mile at the MPSF Championships. Cross Country - Finished ninth at the Beaver Classic in 25:10 (8,000 meters) for his first top-10 finish. Was Oregon’s No. 2 runner as the Ducks claimed the team title. Made Oregon debut at the Bill Dellinger Invitational and finished 46th in 24:52.38 (8,000 meters). Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:49.65, Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore. (4/7/12). Indoors Mile - 4:05.18 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/25/12). 2010-11: Outdoors - Good finish to the season at the Oregon Twilight, where he ran a personal-best 3:49.39 to win the second section of the 1,500 meters. Ran unattached in the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Preview (3:53.20). Made varsity debut in the 800 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational. Indoors - Redshirt season. Cross Country - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Outdoors - 1,500 Meters - 3:49.39 (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/6/11). Prep: Was a double winner at the state 5A championships, taking both the 1,500 (4:01.39) and 3,000 (8:51.88) meters as a senior in 2010 for Cleveland High school. Had the No. 2 time in the state in the 1,500 (3:58.78). Finished sixth in the state at the 2009 5A cross country championship for Cleveland High School. Was also fifth in the 1,500 meters at the 2009 state outdoor meet. Won the 3,000 meters at the 2010 Border Classic in a meet and stadium record 8:33.79. High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 3:58.78, 2010; 3,000 Meters - 8:33.79, 2010. Personal: Major is political science.
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Edward Cheserek Arguably the nation’s top distance recruit in 2013, Cheserek broke the 49 year-old boys’ national indoor high school two-mile record at the Millrose Games in New York City. The native of Kenya finished in 8:39.15 to take down the 8:40 run by Gerry Lindgren of Rogers High in Spokane, Wash., in 1964. A versatile runner capable of competing at any distance from 800 meters on up.
Freshman Newark, N.J. St. Benedict Prep Distance Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 13:57.04 (i), Millrose Games, New York, N.Y., 2/12/12 10,000 Meters - 29:42.31, Sam Howell Memorial Invitational, Princeton, N.Y., 4/6/12 Mile - 4:02.21 (i), New Balance Games, New York, N.Y., 1/21/12 3,000 Meters - 8:05.46 (i), Millrose Games, New York, N.Y., 2/16/13
Prep: Broke the 49 year-old boys’ national indoor high school two-mile record at the 2013 Millrose Games in New York City. Finished in 8:39.15 to take down the 8:40 run by Gerry Lindgren of Rogers High in Spokane, Wash., in 1964. Was the 2013 Gatorade National Cross Country Runner of the Year and didn’t lose a prep cross country race since 2010, when he finished second as a freshman at the Nike National Championships. Included in his winning streak were two Footlocker national cross country titles, as he become just the fourth boy to win twice. Impressively, he broke cross country course records in 12 of his 21 career high school starts. Outdoors on the track in 2013, won the Essex County championship in the 800 (1:50.84) and then turned around and won the state title at 3,200 meters (9:08.63). Was an eight time high school national champion for St. Benedict’s Prep. In addition to breaking the national indoor two-mile mark, which ranks fourth in all conditions, also holds the national indoor record in the 5,000 meters, 13:57.04, a time that is No. 7 in all conditions. Is also ranked second in the indoor mile (4:02.21), fifth in the 3,000 meter steeplechase (9:00.11) and eighth in the 10,000 meters (29:42.31). High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1:49.98, 2012; 1,500 Meters - 3:55.53, 2013; 1,600 Meters - 4:09.90, 2012; Mile - 4:02.21i, 2013; 3,000 Meters - 8:05.46i, 2013; Two-Mile - 8:39.15i, 2013; 5,000 Meters - 13:57.04i (2012); 10,000 Meters - 29:42.31 (2012); 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 9:00.11, 2012. Personal: Major is undeclared.
Jackson Darland Another in a long line of local products to sign with the Ducks. Named the 2012 Oregon Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year after winning the 2012 state crown. Also captured the state 2013 1,500 meter title. Prep: Was the 2012 Oregon 6A state cross country champion for Sheldon High School, covering the 5,000 meter course in 15:40. Named Oregon’s 2012 Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year after that victory. Followed cross country win by taking the Oregon 6A state crown at 1,500 meters as a senior in 2013. Was the state runner-up in the 1,500 meters as a junior in 2012 and has a personal best of 3:55.38 in the event. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1:54.80, 2012; 1,500 Meters - 3:55.38, 2012. Personal: Major is undeclared. Was Sheldon’s valedictorian.
Freshman Eugene, Ore. Sheldon High School Middle Distance
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Bryan Fernandez California Gatorade cross country runner of the year as another in the next wave of talented young distance runners to don the Oregon singlet. Went undefeated in cross country races as a senior. Prep: The 2012 Gatorade California Cross Country Runner of the Year was defeated in cross country in 12 prep races as a senior, including the prestigious Mt. SAC Invitational, as he won the California Division 5 state title for Dos Pueblos High School. During the 2012 cross country season, broke the Seaside Invitational course record held by Meb Kefleghzi and Louie Quintana by running 14:05 over three miles and also set the Channel League course mark in 14:21. On the track, was third in the 3,200 meters at the California state championships in 9:14.55 as a junior in 2012. Also scored in the 3,200 as a senior, when he set prep bests in both the 1,600 meters (4:12.62) and 3,200 (9:11.02). High School Bests: 1,600 Meters - 4:12.62, 2013; 3,200 Meters - 9:11.02, 2013; Three-Mile - 14:05.77, 2012; 5,000 Meters - 15:09.00, 2012.
Freshman Santa Barbara, Calif. Dos Pueblos High School Distance
Personal: Major is business administration.
Eric Jenkins One of the top collegiate distance runners in the nation brings his considerable talents to Oregon. While at Northeastern, ran the fastest 5,000 meter time ever run by an American younger than 21 (13:18.57). All-American who is a championships level competitor in both track and cross country.
RS-Junior RS Junior Portsmouth, N.H. Portsmouth School / Northeastern Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 3:45.44, Colonial Relays, Williamsburg, Va., 4/5/13 5,000 Meters - 13:18.57, Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Stanford, Ca., 4/28/13 Mile - 3:58.11 (i), Terrier Classic, Boston, Mass., 1/26/13 3,000 Meters - 7:50.44 (i), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash., 2/9/13
Before Oregon: All-American at 5,000 meters and a four-time Colonial Athletic Association champion, including the 2013 800 and 1,500 meter titles, for Northeastern. Ran the second-fastest 5,000 meters in the NCAA in 2013, 13:18.57, before finishing 10th at that distance at the 2013 NCAA Championships at Historic Hayward Field. That personal best was the fastest 5,000 meters ever run by an American under the age of 21 and ranked No. 10 on the all-time collegiate list. Also holds impressive personal bests in the 3,000 meters (7:50.44) and mile (3:58.11). Holds Northeastern’s school record in the mile, 3,000 meters and 5,000 meters. At the 2013 NCAA Indoor meet, initially finished second in the 3,000 meters (7:46 unofficially), but was disqualified in a controversial ruling. Broke the 4:00 barrier at the 2013 Terrier Classic (3:58.11). Was also the 2011 CAA cross country individual medalist and athlete of the year. Medical redshirt for the 2012 outdoor season after running in just one meet. Northeastern Bests: 800 Meters - 1:52.06, 2013; 1,500 Meters - 3:45.44, 2013; Mile - 3:58.11 (i), 2013; 3,000 Meters - 7:50.44 (i), 2013; 5,000 Meters - 13:18.57, 2013; 10,000 Meters - 31.23.97, 2012. Prep: Set six New Hampshire high school track & field records running for Portsmouth High School: 1,500 meters (4:04.56), 1,600 meters (4:15.10), 3,000 meters (8:53.10), 5,000 meters (15:16.20), mile (4:28.33) and two-miles (9:24.66). As a senior, won the cross country state championships with a time of 15:32 (5K) and set records at the Class I and state meets. Also won the 1,600 meter crown. As a junior, won the Meet of Champions and set a new course and meet record on the Mine Falls 5K course (15:16.2). Personal: Major is sociology.
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Jake Leingang Two-time national prep champion at 5,000 meters was an 11-time North Dakota state champion for Bismarck High School. Three-time Gatorade cross country runner of the year for North Dakota.
Freshman Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck High School Distance Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 14:11.61, New Balance Nationals, Greensboro, N.C., 6/14/13
Prep: Won back-to-back national prep titles at 5,000 meters and was an 11-time North Dakota state champion for Bismarck High School. Won the 2013 New Balance Nationals 5,000 meters in a prep-best 14:11.61. Won his first national 5K title as a junior in 2012, running 14:26.16 at the 2012 New Balance Track and Field Nationals in Greensboro, N.C. That time was third-fastest among high schoolers in 2012. Also won four North Dakota state cross country titles, as Bismarck extended its run of state championships to eight during his career. Won three straight Gatorade North Dakota Cross Country Runner of the Year honors. Following his senior high school cross country season, won races at the Footlocker Midwest Regional and Nike Heartland Regional before taking third at the national Footlocker XC Championships. Won his first state title on the track as a freshman in 2010, taking the 3,200 meters. As a sophomore, added the cross country title and doubled up with wins in both the 1,600 and 3,200 at the state track meet. Repeated that feat as a junior in cross country, the 1,600 (4:13.62) and the 3,200 (9:34.19) and added a fourth title by running a leg on the winning 3,200 meter relay team. Impressive high school career saw him win the last two of his 11 titles on the track in 2013, taking both the 800 and 1,600 Meters. High School Bests: 3,200 Meters - 8:51.23, 2012; 5,000 Meters - 14:11.61, 2013. Personal: Major is undecided.
Nathan Mathabane Princeton graduate is the latest in a long line of fifth-year Ivy League transfers, including fellow Tiger alum Matt Maag (2010) and Dartmouth transfers Alexi Pappas and Matt Miner in 2013. Portland native was a two-time state champion for Lincoln High School. Before Oregon: An Ivy League scorer in the mile for Princeton as a freshman in 2010 before being sidelined by injury the next two seasons. Came back in 2013 to set a personal best in the 800 meters of 1:51.15.1. Also a member of Princeton’s school record 4x800 relay team (7:21.62). Princeton Bests: 800 Meters - 1:51.15, 2013; 1,500 Meters - 3:49.02, 2010. Prep: Won the Oregon state 6A 2008 1,500 title and the 2009 3,000 meter crown for Lincoln High School. Personal: Major is geological sciences.
RS-Senior RS Senior Portland, Ore. Lincoln High School / Princeton Middle Distance Personal Bests 800 Meters - 1:51.15, George Mason Spring Invitational, Fairfax, Va., 4/13/13
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Chris Mulverhill U.S Junior Nationals all-American in the steeplechase who was also a member of Cedar Park’s state championship high school. Prep: Finished sixth in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 2013 U.S. Junior Championships. Ranked eighth nationally among high schoolers in the 2,000 meter steeplechase in 2013, running 6:01.52 at the Oregon Preview. Was the prep steeplechase champion at the Texas Relays. Placed tenth at the 2013 Texas 4A state cross country meet for Cedar Park High School. Also a member of Cedar Park’s 2010 Texas state championships cross country team. High School Bests: 2,000 Meter Steeplechase - 6:01.52, 2013. Personal: Major is environmental science.
Freshman Austin, Texas Cedar Park High School Steeplechase
Travis Neuman Won back-to-back Oregon 5A state cross country titles in 2011 and 2012, leading Summit High School to state crowns both years. Was named the 2012 Gatorade Oregon Cross Country Runner of the Year. Prep: A U.S. Juniors national qualifier in the 1,500 meters. Won back-to-back Oregon 5A state cross country titles in 2011 and 2012, leading Summit High School to state crowns both years. Was named the 2012 Gatorade Oregon Cross Country Runner of the Year. Was the state runner-up in cross country as a sophomore. Impressed at an early age by scoring as a freshman at the state track meet in both the 1,500 and 3,000 meters. As a senior, set a prep best at 3,000 meters by running 8:36.21 at the 2013 Oregon Twilight. High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 3:57.26, 2013; 3,000 Meters 8:36.21, 2013. Personal: Major is undeclared. Also lettered in cross country skiing for Summit High School.
Freshman Bend, Ore. Summit High School Distance Personal Bests 3,000 Meters - 8:36.21, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., 5/3/13
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Dan Oekerman Former Oregon state champion at 3,000 meters is another talented, home-grown runner for the Ducks. Prep: Was the 2012 Oregon 6A state champion at 3,000 meters for Beaverton High School. Came back as a senior in 2013 to finish third in the state at both 1,500 and 3,000 meters. Set a prep best of 8:28.04 in the 3,000 at the Oregon Relays, finishing second. In cross country, was the state runner-up in 2012 and took third in 2011. High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 3:55.36, 2012; 3,000 Meters - 8:28.04, 2013. Personal: Major is business. Father Guy Oekerman competed in track and field for Oregon State.
Freshman Portland, Ore. Beaverton High School Distance Personal Bests 3,000 Meters - 8:26.04, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., 4/20/13
Tanguy Pepiot Internationally experienced steeplechaser from France comes to Oregon with a PR within :13 of the school record. Won the steeple bronze medal at the 2013 European U-23 Championships. Before Oregon: Ran an impressive personal best of 8:33.42 at the 2012 BottropGala in Germany, a time that is just :13 off the Oregon school record. Finished third in the steeplechase at the 2013 European U-23 Championships (8:38.07). Prior to that, placed seventh in the steeple at the 2010 World Junior Championships. Also has a solid 3,000 meter P.R. of 8:06.50 from the 2013 indoor season. Bests: 1,500 Meters - 3:46.94, 2013; 3,000 Meters - 8:06.50, 2013; 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 8:33.42. Personal: Major is undeclared.
Junior Besancon, France Lycee Jules Haag Steeplechase Personal Bests 3,000 Meters - 8:06.50, Val-de-Reuil Meeting National, Val-de-Reuil, France, 2/12/13 3,000 Meter Steeplechase - 8:33.42, BottropGala, Bottrop, Germany, 7/7/12
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Sam Prakel U.S. Junior bronze medal winner and Foot Locker Nationals finalist is an exciting and talented runner from the Midwest. Won six total titles for Versailles High School. Gatorade Ohio Runner of the Year.
Freshman Versailles, Ohio Versailles High School Distance
Prep: Won the bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2013 U.S. Junior Championships (3:46.93). A twotime Ohio Division III state champion in cross country (2011-12) for Versailles High School. Won the 800 (1:52.32) and 1,600 (4:14.00) meters at the as a senior at the 2013 Ohio state meet, where he also scored on the 4x400 meter and 4x800 meter relay. Set a prep best in the 1,600 of 4:09.92 in winning the Midwest Meet of Champions. Captured the 1,600 meters (4:10.33) and the 3,200 meters (9:16.14) at the 2012 state track championships. Went on to finish fourth in the mile at the 2012 New Balance Outdoor Nationals in 4:11.82. Was named a 2012 Wendy’s High School Heisman winner, as well as the Ohio Gatorade Runner of the Year. Was also a Footlocker Nationals qualifier in 2012. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1:52.32, 2013; 1,500 Meters - 3:46.93, 2013; 1,600 Meters - 4:09.92, 2013; 3,200 Meters - 9:16.14, 2012. Personal: Major is biochemistry.
Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 3:46.93, U.S. Junior Championships, Fairfax, Va., 4/9/11
Brett Willyard Five-time state champion for Seaside High School covered a wide range of distances. Won titles at 800, 1,500 and 3,000 meters, as well as the 4x400 meter relay. Prep: Was a five-time state 4A champion for Seaside High School. Won titles at 800 and 3,000 meters as a senior in 2013 after taking the 1,500 and 3,000 meter crowns as a junior in 2012. Prior to that was the state runner-up at 800 meters as both a sophomore and freshman. Also a member of the state championship 4x400 meter relay squad as a freshman. Posted an 800 PR of 1:52.59 at the 2013 Portland Track Festival. In cross country, was sixth at the state meet as a senior. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 1:52.59, 2013; 1,500 Meters - 3:56.20, 2012; 3,000 Meters - 8:38.14, 2012. Personal: Major is undeclared.
Freshman Seaside, Ore. Seaside High School Middle Distance
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