2009 COLORADO CROSS COUNTRY

DO NOT APPROACH THE BUFFALOES! These animals may appear tame, but are wild, unpredictable and dangerous. Buff aloes can weigh 2,000 pounds and can sprint at 30 mph, three times faster than you can run.

INDEX COLORADO AT A GLANCE SPORTS INFORMATION Academics and Athletics ...... 75-77 Location ...... Boulder, Colo. (103,216) Cross Country Contact ...... Linda Poncin Coaching/Staff ...... 3 Founded ...... 1876 Offi ce ...... 303/492-5980 All-Americans ...... 55 Enrollment ...... 30,128 Fax ...... 303/492-3811 Athlete Biographies ...... 7-41 Colors ...... Silver, Gold and Black E-Mail ...... [email protected] ...... 72 Nickname ...... Buff aloes (Buff s) Internet ...... www.CUBuff s.com Big 12 10th Anniversary Team ...... 73 Home Course ...... Buff alo Ranch at So Campus Boulder/Denver Facts and Trivia ...... 78-79 Distances ...... 5,800-m (women), 8k (men) PRACTICE SCHEDULE Buff s vs. The Nation ...... 47 Elevation ...... 5,435 feet above sea level Mondays ...... 2:00 p.m. (Fieldhouse) Conference History ...... 45 NCAA Affi liation ...... Division I Tuesdays ...... 2:00 p.m. (Fieldhouse) Head Coach Mark Wetmore ...... 2 Conference ...... Big 12 (Joined 1996) Wednesdays ...... 2:00 p.m. (Fieldhouse) Honor Roll ...... 56-57 President ...... Bruce Benson Thursdays ...... Off Letterwinners, All-Time ...... 62-65 Chancellor ...... Phil DiStefano Fridays . 6:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.(Fieldhouse) National Champions ...... 48-54 Faculty Athletics Representative ...... Dr. David Clough Saturdays ...... Raceday NCAA History & Results ...... 46 Athletic Director ...... Mike Bohn Sundays ...... 8 a.m. (long runs off campus) Post-Collegiate Success ...... 60-61 Senior Woman Administrator ...... Ceal Barry Rocky Mountain Shootout History ...... 44 ON THE COVER Running Town USA ...... 68-69 Front ...... Jenny Barringer, Support Staff ...... 74 CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION Emily Hanenburg, Kenyon Neuman, and Tradition...... 4 Head Coach ...... Mark Wetmore (15th Season) Jordan Kyle. 2008 In Review ...... 42-43 Assistant Coach ...... Heather Burroughs 2009 Outlook ...... 5 Director of Operations ...... Karen Lechman Inside Front ...... Schedule 2009 Rosters ...... 6 Cross Country Offi ce ...... 303/492-5227 Inside Back ...... Success in the Wetmore Era University of Colorado ...... 70-71 Back ...... CU Campus Aerial USA Championships ...... 59 Walk-On To All-American ...... 58 PHOTO CREDITS: Chip Bromfi eld, Cliff Grassmick, Brian What They’re Saying About Boulder ...... 80 Lewis, CU Photo Offi ce, Gary Ahearn, Patrick Collard, World Championships ...... 59 Heather Burroughs, Allison Wade, Cheryl Tregworthy, Year-by-Year Results ...... 66-67 Andrea DuBay, Mark Foos , Casey Cass and Geoff Thurner 2008 TEAM FINISHES Men Women 2009 SCHEDULE Big 12 Championships ...... 2/66 pts. ....5/145 Sept. 5 Alumni/Open/Time Trial Buff alo Ranch @ South Campus, BOULDER NCAA Mountain Region ....1/42 pts. ....4/133 Oct. 3 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT Buff alo Ranch @ South Campus, BOULDER NCAA Championships ...12/372 pts...... 9:15 Women’s 5.8k 10:00 Men’s 8,000-m Letterwinners Ret/Lost ...... 7/2 ...... 6/2 Oct. 17 at Pre-NCAA Invitational LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course, Terre Haute, Ind. All-Americans Ret/Lost ...... 1/0 ...... 1/0 Oct. 31 at Big 12 Championships Columbia, Mo. Postseason Scorers Ret/Lost .....5/1 ...... 5/1 Nov. 14 at NCAA Mountain Region Championship Albuquerque, N.M. Newcomers ...... 7 ...... 12 Nov. 23 at NCAA Championships LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course, Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 13 at USATF Cross Country Championships Spokane, Wash. *--all student-athletes have signed waivers March 27 at IAAF Cross Country Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland disclosing their academic standing 2009 colorado cross country 1 HEAD COACH MARK WETMORE

Colorado head coach Mark Wetmore enters his 18th season at Colorado, his 15th as the head coach, as the only Division I cross country coach to win all four NCAA titles - men’s and women’s team and men’s and women’s individual- at the same school. His women’s team won the team championship at Iowa State in 2000, while his men’s team won the following year at Furman. He has coached (1998), (2002) and (2003) to men’s individual titles, while Kara Grgas-Wheeler won the 2000 women’s crown. His men’s and women’s teams became just the fourth in championship history to sweep the team titles, doing so in 2004. In 2006, his men’s team came through again in muddy conditions to win his fi fth team championship. He has earned the honor of being the NCAA Women’s Coach MARK WETMORE of the Year twice (‘00 and ‘04) and the NCAA Men’s Coach of the Year once Head Coach, 15th Season (‘06). Wetmore’s coaching career began immediately after high school, with a municipal junior track club called the Mine Mountain Road Department. From there, he coached a TAC team while simultaneously coaching distance runners at his prep alma mater, Bernards. Wetmore served a four-year stint at Seton Hall from 1988-1991 where he was an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s distance programs and as a member of the academic support staff . In August of 1991 he moved to Boulder and took a volunteer position in ’92. He was promoted from volunteer to part-time assistant in 1994, and assumed head coaching responsibilities two weeks prior to the 1995 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Ames, Iowa, where the CU men fi nished just off the podium in fourth, the women fi fth with both combining for eight All-American performances. All told nine of Wetmore’s athletes — Adam Goucher, Alan Culpepper, Sara (Gorton) Slattery, Kara Grgas- Wheeler, Jodie Hughes, Jorge Torres, Dathan Ritzenhein, Renee Metivier and Jenny Barringer— have combined for 18 NCAA individual cross country, indoor and outdoor championships. Barringer was the fi rst CU collegian to win a USA crown in 2007 in the 3,000-meter and she did so again in 2009. Barringer placed fi fth at the IAAF World Championships in 2009 and set the American record in the steeplechase at 9:12.50, breaking her former record by almost 10 seconds. His men’s teams have won 12 Big 12 Conference titles, while his women’s teams have won 11 of the last 13 titles. Wetmore has earned the conference coach of the year honor 19 times in cross country, as well as 12 region coach of the year honors. He has tutored 15 individual conference champions, 13 regional title winners and 79 All-Americans while six CU runners have been crowned USA Cross Country Champions, including in 2003, Pete Janson in ‘04 and Liza Pasciuto in ‘05. Three former student-athletes, Goucher, Shayne (Wille) Culpepper and Alan Culpepper, represented the United States at the 2000 while Ritzenhein joined the Culpeppers in ‘04 . In 2008, three more former athletes made the Olympic team, Kara Goucher, Billy Nelson and Jorge Torres. Current CU harrier Jenny Barringer also made the team and was one of six U.S. track team members to come back to college the following fall. Over two dozen Buff distance alumni have signed professional running contracts; 14 are still competing. After sending 17 of his current and former athletes to the IAAF World Cross Country Championships since 1992, USA Track & Field named Wetmore to the coaching staff for the USA National Team that competed at the 2004 Championships in Brussels, Belgium . He coached the junior men’s team to a seventh-place fi nish, paced by future Buff Ryan Deak. A native of Bernardsville, N.J., Charles Mark Wetmore graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English Education from Rutgers in 1978 before receiving his master’s in movement sciences from Columbia in 1988. He lives in the mountains west of Boulder. 2009 colorado cross country 2 COACHING sTAFF

Colorado’s first female three-time cross country All-American, Heather Burroughs is back for her sixth season on the staff of her alma mater assisting head coach Mark Wetmore with both the men’s and women’s teams. Since joining the staff , she has coached eight conference championship teams, three NCAA Championship teams and 24 All-Americans. During Burrough’s Colorado cross country career she was a top-fi ve and an all-conference fi nisher in 1994, 95, 97 and ’98 with a runner-up fi nish in ‘95. She claimed all-district honors those same seasons and was an All-American in 1994, HEATHER BURROUGHS Assistant Coach, ‘95 and ’98. Sixth Season On the track she was the 1995 Big Eight indoor 3k champion and was an indoor 5k All-American in ’98. In all, she had six NCAA indoor and outdoor races. Running professionally from 1999-01, she fi nished third in the 1999 USATF Fall Cross Country Championships, seventh on the 2000 USA Winter Cross Country Championships 8k course in Vancouver, Wash., and sixth in the 2001 USA Half Championships in Parkersburg, W.V. and was a world team alternate. Born Feb. 25, 1976 in Kansas City, Kan., she now calls the mountains west of Boulder home.

Karen Lechman is in her third year as the director of operations, but her eighth year overall with the program as she was the administrative assistant prior to her promotion. She has had an offi ce management career since graduating college. Lechman has worked for companies in software development, commerical fi nance, scientifi c research and offi ce products. Lechman was also a certifi ed fi tness instructor from 1993-2005 and taught kick-boxing and step aerobics. Karen Lechman Lechman earned her bacherlor’s degree from Colorado in 1983 in Director of Operations, communications. The former Karen Marcy has been married to Brian Lechman Seventh Season since 1985. The couple resides in Broomfi eld, Colo., and has two daughters, Mychelle (21) and Kimberly (18).

2009 colorado cross country 3 A Tradition of Excellence

Colorado Cross Country

83 All-Americans… 25 Conference Championships… 5 NCAA Team Championships… 4 NCAA Individual Champions… all since just 1993…one combined program, using only U.S. athletes. CU is one of four programs to have an American Men’s NCAA Champion in the last 20 years. CU has had three. CU is one of only two public universities to win the NCAA Women’s Title since 1988. CU has won twice. Mark Wetmore is the only coach to win all four NCAA titles at one school: Men’s and Women’s Teams, Men’s and Women’s Individuals. CU is one of only three schools that has won both men’s and women’s team titles on the same day. CU has had 21 athletes qualify for the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in venues as far reaching as Ireland, Morocco, Switzerland, Japan and Kenya. Accomplishments which other schools celebrate occasionally (some still 30 years later), at CU have become an annual matter of course, a matter of tradition. A tradition of excellence.

2009 colorado cross country 4 2009 SEASON OUTLOOK

The University of Colorado men’s and women’s cross country teams are preparing to once again compete for a spot on the podium at the NCAA Championship, as well as contend to be at the top of the Big 12 Conference. The 2008 season was an off -year for the Buff s as the men fi nished second in the league (the fi rst time they did not capture the title) and the women were fi fth in the conference. Seniors Jordan Kyle and Kenyon Neuman will look to lead the men to the Big 12 title. Both recorded All-Big 12 status in 2008; Kyle led the way with an eighth-place fi nish while Neuman was 14th. Kyle is the lone returning male All-American from last year’s squad that fi nished 12th overall. He was 14th at the national championship. “Both of them (Jordan Kyle and Kenyon Neuman) have always been hard working guys,” Wetmore said. “I can’t say that they have instead of turning pro following a record-setting track season. upped their game in any way but they have both attempted to train The women are looking for a much diff erent result this year. soundly in the year since last and I think they are ahead of where Barringer is CU’s only returning female All-American and is touted as they have been in the past.” one of the favorites this season to win the NCAA individual crown as The men have no shortage of talent on the roster. Senior Seth she was the runner-up in 2006 and 07. Barringer is a three-time Big DeMoor played a key role in helping the Buff s last season. Juniors 12 runner-up and a two-time NCAA Mountain Region runner-up. Richard Medina and Matt Tebo have been scoring for CU since they Being the favorite isn’t anything new to Barringer as she spent were freshmen and sophomores Christian Thompson and Andy all of last season on the track with a target on her back as she set Wacker ran last season after redshirting their fi rst seasons. All will NCAA record after NCAA record in six events (three indoor and three look to continue to make an impact on the team. outdoor) and never lost a collegiate meet. “We have some formidable opponents in both the Big 12 and the “She has been in some pretty big meets and under the beam of NCAA,” Wetmore said. “We need all of the elders and maybe even some pretty high expectations already and I don’t think that [target] some sophomores to take a slightly more than a logical step in their will derail her at all,” Wetmore said. performances for us to regain the conference championship and to Barringer’s teammates had to step up in 2008 without her points regain the podium at the NCAA. But I am confi dent that this men’s and that has translated into a much improved team. Senior Emily team is capable of that and that they have done everything that is Hanenburg led the Buff s in a pair of races (including the Big 12 in their power since the end of the outdoor track season to do that.” Championship), while junior Laura Thweatt and Aislinn Ryan each Once again Wetmore has a stable of talent waiting to earn a spot led the Buff s in one. on the varsity roster. Wetmore redshirted all of the freshmen in 2008 “Returning Jenny certainly takes a sizeable chuck of points off of and this year they will be competition for positions with the upper our score in a big meet,” Wetmore said. “But also in the year since the classmen. There are seven true freshmen on this year’s roster and only last NCAA, a number of the other elders have taken very nice steps time will tell if they will contribute to the team this season or if they in their fi tness. Even without Jenny, this would be a signifi cantly will also redshirt like those in previous seasons. improved team from last year. CU will have some stiff competition for the league title. Oklahoma “Honestly (assistant coach) Heather (Burroughs) and I haven’t State, which won the league crown in 2008, returns all of its varsity done things very diff erently in the last 11 months than we have runners. On the national level, Oregon will be looking for its third in the numerous years prior. Last year was an anomaly but as I’ve straight NCAA crown but the Buff s hope to be back in the mix as the said some of the returning women have taken it upon themselves season progresses. and have challenged their perceptions of what they are capable of The women, who were without the service of Olympian Jenny in training and concluded that they could work even harder. So the Barringer who redshirted the 2008 season fresh off an American biggest diff erence in the last couple of months has been the athletes record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and a ninth-place fi nish at the and not the coaches.” Olympics, will get back a huge weapon this season as Barringer has Sophomores , Katie Cumming and Kaylen Slack, come through on her word to return for her fi nal cross country season who all earned spots on the varsity roster as freshmen, look to pick up where they left off . They will have some competition with the incoming class which has 15 newcomers. Wetmore has said that this is one of his best recruiting classes, so the competition will be fi erce for the few varsity roster positions. “Once again if we had no new people this year, we would have a much better team than last, but I do anticipate that some new folks will fi nd their way into the scoring team come November,” said Wetmore. It looks like things are falling into place for the women with Barringer back in the line-up, the upper classmen making huge strides in their fi tness in the summer months and the addition of the newcomers. One thing is a given for the CU cross country program; they are working hard to get back where they belong. “We are working hard to bring home both of the (Big 12) trophies,” Wetmore said.

2009 colorado cross country 5 2009 ROSTERS COLORADO WOMEN Name Ht Yr Exp. Hometown (High School/College) Jenny Barringer** 5-5 Sr. 3L Oviedo, Fla. (Oviedo) Courtney Bouchet 5-4 Fr. HS Estes Park, Colo. (Estes Park) Megan Burrell 5-5 So. VR Colorado Springs, Colo. (Coronado) Chloe Calton 5-7 Fr. HS Ogden, Utah (Ogden) Emma Coburn* 5-8 So. 1L Crested Butte, Colo. (Crested Butte) Katie Cumming 5-6 So. 1L Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Nicole Eckles 5-2 Fr. HS Plano, Texas (Plano West) Staci Foster 5-6 Fr. HS Orange, Calif. (Orange Lutheran) Diane George 5-9 Fr. HS Livermore, Calif. (Livermore) Emily Hanenburg* 5-9 Sr. 2L Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Classical Academy) Kelly King 5-10 Fr. HS Longmont, Colo. (Silver Creek) 5-7 Fr. HS Salt Lake City, Utah (Skyline) Nikki Look 5-2 Fr. HS Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) Camille Logan 5-6 Fr. HS Littleton, Colo. (Littleton) Allie McLaughlin 4-10 Fr. HS Colorado Springs, Colo. (Air Academy) Brooke Regan 5-9 Fr. HS Loveland, Colo. (Thompson Valley) Allison Sawyer* 5-10 Jr. 2L Hilton, N.Y. (Hilton) Kaylen Slack 5-5 So. 1L Colorado Springs, Colo. (Liberty) Laura Thweatt 5-4 Jr. 2L Durango, Colo. (Durango) Elizabeth Tremblay 5-4 Fr. HS Longmont, Colo. (Thompson Valley) Laura Tremblay 5-7 Fr. HS Longmont, Colo. (Thompson Valley)

COLORADO MEN Name Ht. Yr Exp. Hometown (High School/College) Matthew Biegner 6-4 So. VR Broomfi eld, Colo. (Broomfi eld) Joe Bosshard 6-0 Fr. RS Crested Butte, Colo. (Crested Butte Academy) Cameron Clayton 6-2 Jr. VR Superior, Colo. (Monarch) Joseph DeMoor 5-7 Fr HS Buena Vista, Colo. (Buena Vista) Seth DeMoor* 5-5 Sr. 1L Buena Vista, Colo. (Buena Vista) Adam Eckmann 6-0 Fr. HS Seattle, Wash. (Seattle Preparatory) Aaron Friedland 5-11 Fr. HS Castle Rock, Colo. (Castle View) Matthew Herzl 6-0 Jr. VR Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) Stephen Kasica 6-2 So. VR Grand Junction, Colo. (Fruita Monument) Jordan Kyle* 6-0 Sr. 1L Fishers, Ind. (Indiana University) Evan Johnston 5-10 So. VR Granby, Colo. (The Middle Park) Brennan Lynch 5-6 Fr. HS Santa Cruz, Calif. (Santa Cruz) Martin Medina 5-6 Fr. RS Grand Junction, Colo. (Grand Junction) Richard Medina* 5-5 Jr. 2L Grand Junction, Colo. (Grand Junction) Kenyon Neuman* 5-10 Sr. 3L Bend, Ore. (Summit) Ryan Savercool 5-11 Fr. HS Mendham, N.J. (Mendham) Dillon Shije 5-8 Fr. HS Albuquerque, N.M. (Sandia Preparatory) Jonathan Stevens 6-3 Fr. RS Vail, Colo. (Battle Mountain) Matt Tebo* 5-9 Jr. 2L Albuquerque, N.M. (Eldorado) Christian Thompson 5-10 So. 1L Candor, N.Y. (Candor) Aric Van Halen 5-11 Fr. RS Los Angeles, Calif. (Oakwood) Andy Wacker 5-11 So. 1L Pinehurst, N.C. (Pinecrest) Jeff Warren 5-9 Fr. HS Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Mountain Vista) *-indicates returning 2008 postseason scorers ** - indicates returning 2007 postseason scorer who did not compete in 2008

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COLLEGE--2008: Redshirt. Did not compete. 2007: Jenny Barringer’s fi rst meet of the season was pre-nationals. Barringer fi nished the ‘new’ 6k course at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course in 19:43.3, which was the fi rst time she would fi nish under the sub 20:00 minute mark in her career. Barringer was the Buff aloes’ top racer all season as her lowest fi nish was just second and she would fi nish under 20:00 in all four races of the 2007 season. Barringer recorded her third consecutive Big 12 Runner-up performance as she crossed the line in her fastest mark to date of 19:29.30. It was her third all-conference honor. Barringer was the runner-up at the NCAA regional for the second straight year, coming in at 19:43.9 and just about 45 second ahead of the third-place fi nisher for yet another all-region honor. Barringer ran to a runner-up fi nish at the NCAA Championship for the second time in as many years to earn her second All-American status in cross country. It was also the second time she was the top American in the race. Barringer was named a fi nalist for the Honda Sports Cross Country Award and was the USTFCCCA Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year for the second straight season. 2006: Barringer led the Buff s during her sophomore campaign, starting with a fi rst-place fi nish at the Rocky Mountain Shootout, defeating the runner-up by 28 seconds. Barringer’s lowest fi nish of the season was at pre-nationals, where she led CU with a third-place fi nish. Her mark of 20:09.8 was the best of the season. Barringer took JENNY BARRINGER second in the next three races, all coming in behind Texas Tech’s Sally Kipeygo. In doing so, she helped CU win another Big 12 and Mountain Region title and its second straight runner-up Senior • 3L fi nish at nationals. Barringer became the second CU harrier in three years to fi nish as the Oviedo, Fla. NCAA runner-up, becoming the fourth highest fi nisher in Colorado history. Barringer was named a fi nalist for the Honda Sports Cross Country Award and was named the USTFCCCA (Oviedo) All-Academic Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year. 2005: Established herself as the 2005 ...... Fin/CU ...... Time Buff ’s No. 2 runner in the fi rst three races of the season. Barringer fi nished second overall in her fi rst race, the Rocky Mountain Shootout. She was named the Big 12 Conference Newcomer Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 2/2 ...... 21:07 of the Year after her second second-place fi nish of the season at the conference championship at Pre-Nationals ...... 5/2 ...... 20:33.6 and was also named to the All-Big 12 Team. Barringer ran a season-best at the Pre-Nationals at Big 12 Championship ...... 2/2 ...... 30:34 race with a time of 20:33.6. In the race, she placed fi fth-overall and was the second Buff to at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 8/4 ...... 21:29 cross the fi nish. At the NCAA Championships, Barringer fi nished 43rd overall and was third at NCAA Championship ...... 43/3 ...... 20:36 for CU, just missing out on her fi rst All-American honor. HIGH SCHOOL: A four-time All-Seminole Athletic Conference, all-region and all-state runner, 2006 ...... Fin/CU ...... Time Barringer is a fi ve-time 4A Florida State champion on the track and three-time champion in Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 1/1 ...... 20:51 cross country. She was the 2003 and ’04 Foot Locker South Regional Champion. Advancing at Pre-Nationals ...... 3/1 ...... 20:09.8 to the Foot Locker National Championships both years, she fi nished third as a junior and at Big 12 Championship ...... 2/1 ...... 20:45.52 10th as a senior to earn All-American honors. The 2005 USA Cross Country Championships at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 2/1 ...... 20:30.5 Junior Women’s third-place fi nisher, she also raced in both the 2004 and ’05 IAAF World Cross at NCAA Championship ...... 2/1 ...... 20:37.9 Country Championships. In the classroom she was a four-year member of the Principal’s List, graduating with a 4.2 weighted GPA. 2007 ...... Fin/CU ...... Time IN THE CLASSROOM: Barringer is a political science and economics major. She is an at Pre-Nationals ...... 1/1 ...... 19:49.3 eight-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll as well as a member of the at Big 12 Championship ...... 2/1 ...... 19:29.3 Academic All-Big 12 First Team. Barringer and owns a 3.672 GPA and has been named the USTFFCCCA Female Cross Country Academic Athlete of the Year twice as well as a CoSIDA at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 2/1 ...... 19:43.9 Academic All-American twice. at NCAA Championship ...... 2/1 ...... 19:47.8 PERSONAL: Born Aug. 23, 1986 in Webster City, Iowa, Jennifer Mae Barringer is the middle child of Bruce and Janet Barringer of Stillwater, Okla. She has one brother, John, and a HONORS sister, Emily. Her hobbies include playing piano and guitar and she serves as an interpreter 2005 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year in sign language. Barringer recently tutored at Boulder High School and volunteers at her 2005, 06, 07 All-Big 12 local church Cornerstone. 2005, 06, 07 All-Region 2006, 07 NCAA runner-up 2006, 07 All-American 2006, 07 Academic All-Big 12 2006, 07 Honda Award Cross Country Finalist 2006, 07 Sportswomen of Colorado Honoree 2006, 07 USTFCCCA Academic Athlete of the Year 2007-08, 08-09 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:02.54 (O) 1,500-m ...... 3:59.90 (O) Mile ...... 4:25.91 (I) Steeplechase ...... 9:12.50 *U.S. record 3,000-m ...... 8:42.03 (I) 5,000-m ...... 15:01.71 (I) 2009 colorado cross country 7 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE: Redshirt. Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Bosshard won three letters in cross country and four on the track. While competing in Wisconsin, he was a two- time member of the Mississippi Valley Conference cross country first team. On the track he earned MVC honorable mention honors in the 3,200-meter run. Boshard fi nished fourth at the 2006 Wisconsin Division III Cross Country Championships. In 2007, he placed 27th at the Foot Locker Midwest Cross Country Championship. He also placed second in the 3,200m at Mt. Sac JOE BOSSHARD Relays. Bosshard competed in the Nike Outdoor National Meet Freshman • RS in the 5,000m and ran a mark of 15:12. He was also recruited by Crested Butte, Colo. Kentucky, Northern Arizona and Washington. (Crested Butte Academy) IN THE CLASSROOM: Bosshard is majoring in business management. He would like to work in sports after college, preferably in the front offi ce of a sports team. PERSONAL: Joseph William Bosshard was born on October 30, 1989 in La Crosse, Wis., to William and Diane Bosshard. He has one older bother (Andrew), two younger sisters, (Makenzie and Carley), and one younger brother, (John). Bosshard was a world champion logroller for the 6 and under division.

TRACK PRs- 800-m ...... 2:04 mile...... 4:22 3,000-m ...... 8:17.98 2009 colorado cross country 8 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Did not compete. 2007: Redshirt. Did not compete for CU. Burrell did compete at the USA Cross Country Championship in San Diego in February of 2008. She was the highest placing Buff as she took 10th in the women’s junior race. Burrell recorded a time of 21:58. HIGH SCHOOL: Burrell is a four-time letter winner in track and three-time in cross country at Coronado High School in Colorado Springs. She owns the school record in the 1,600-meter run at 5:07, set in 2007. During her senior season, she took 10th in the MEGAN BURRELL state cross country meet and was fi fth in the 1,600 and ninth in Sophomore • VR the 3,200. Burrell was a Gazette First Team selection for cross Colorado Springs, Colo. country and second team for track as a senior. She was the (Coronado) 2006-07 CHS Athlete of the Year. Burrell was also a standout in soccer at CHS. She earned four letters and was named to the 5A State soccer team as a freshman. Groucher College recruited her to play soccer. IN THE CLASSROOM: Burrell is an integrative physiology major at Colorado and would like to pursue a career in sports medicine. Burrell is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s honor roll and owns a GPA of 3.392. She was a member of the National Honor Society in high school. PERSONAL: Born on January 4, 1989 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Megan Burrell is the middle child of Greg, who ran cross country and track at Idaho State, and Cheryl Burrell. Her older brother Ian ran at the University of Georgia and her younger sister Kaitlin attends middle school. Burrell enjoys backpacking and climbing 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado.

TRACK PRs- 800-m ...... 2:20 1,500-m ...... 4:55.92 (O) mile...... 5:05.86 (I) 3,200-m ...... 10:48.77 (I) 2009 colorado cross country 9 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Calton earned eight letters as a member of the OHS cross country and track and fi eld teams (four in each). She owns three records for the Tigers. Her time of 18:06 on the Mt. Ogden Park Cross country course still stands as well as a pair on the track in the 800-meter run (2:13) and the 1,600 (5:01). As a senior, Calton was named the Gold Watch Winner, which is the best female athlete at OHS. She was all-state in cross country and track in the 1600, 800 and medley relay as she helped the Tigers win the Utah State 3A Track and Field Championship as a member CHLOE CALTON of the state championship medley relay team (ran the 800-leg). Freshman • HS During her junior year, she won the state title in the 1600, beating Ogden, Utah her long time rival in the process, as well as the 800 and medley (Ogden) relay. Calton was named the Standard Star (twice), all-state in cross country and track (1600, 800 and medley relay), the Most Valuable Runner at OHS and was the MVP of the Ogden city /Weber County track meet. She was an all-state selection as a sophomore (800). Calton also lettered in soccer at OHS. Other schools to recruit Calton include Weber State, BYU and Arkansas. IN THE CLASSROOM: Calton is majoring in fi nance and is also interested in marketing, international business and Spanish. PERSONAL: Chloe Calton was born on Feb. 26, 1991 in Louisville, Kent. She is the daughter of Thomas and Allison Calton of Ogden, Utah. Calton has three siblings, Lauren, Avery and Zachary. Lauren ran track for two years at Southern Utah University. She lists her hobbies as boating, skiing and hanging out with family and friends.

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:13.4 1,600-m ...... 5:01 2009 colorado cross country 10 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Did not compete. 2007: Clayton ran in three meets for the Buff s. In his collegiate debut, Clayton placed 27th and was the 12th Buff to reach the fi nish at the Rocky Mountain Shootout. His best race came at the Air Force Invite where he took fi fth overall and was the No. 2 CU harrier. HIGH SCHOOL: Clayton was a three-time All-Front Range First Team selection in cross country. He also earned fi rst-team recognition on the all-state team as a freshman, junior and senior and was on the second team as a sophomore. Clayton was fi fth in CAMERON CLAYTON the state meet as a senior and was sixth as a junior. He owns the Junior • VR MHS record in the 1,600-meter run at 4:25 and the 3,200-meter Superior, Colo. run at 9:36. In the 2007 Colorado State 5A Championship, he (Monarch) placed eighth in the 3,200 and was 13th in the 1,600. Clayton ran a personal best in the Bolder Boulder in 2007 with a time of 32:58, fi nishing 23rd in his section. IN THE CLASSROOM: Clayton is majoring in MCDB and Spanish at Colorado. He is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and has a 3.379 cumulative GPA. Clayton was a member of the All-Colorado Academic team as a senior and an academic all-conference performer as a junior. PERSONAL: Cameron Clayton was born on July 6, 1988 in Reno, Nevada to Brad and Lori Clayton. He is the youngest of two. His older brother Jon-Eric plays volleyball on the Colorado club team. Clayton’s hobbies include scuba, reading, computer games, watching movies, backpacking, hiking, biking and kayaking. He climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Clayton has worked for road runner sports in the past.

2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 27/12 ...... 27:18 at Ft. Hays Invite...... 32/5 ... 27:20.34 at Air Force Invite ...... 5/2 ..... 26:36.26

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 4:07.45 steeplechase ...... 10:03.44 2009 colorado cross country 11 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE- 2008: Coburn was one of two freshmen women to score for the Buff s and did so in four meets. She started off her career with a 25th place fi nish at the Iowa State Invitational and was the sixth Buff to cross the fi nish. She followed up that performance with her best fi nish of the season (eighth) at the Rocky Mountain Shootout (fourth Buff ). Coburn was 139th at the pre-national meet (fi fth to score). During the two postseason races, Coburn was the No. 3 runner for CU. She placed 27th at the Big 12 meet and was 30th at regionals. HIGH SCHOOL: Coburn was an all-state performer for four years for the Titans; including two fourth place fi nishes at the state EMMA COBURN cross country meet in 2006 and 2007. She placed 29th at the Sophomore • 1L 2007 Foot Locker Midwest Championship. On the track Coburn Crested Butte, Colo. is an eight-time 2A state champion. She owns fi ve CBHS records: (Crested Butte) 400m (1:02), 800m (2:16), 1,600m (5:11), 3,200m (11:32), the 4x800-meter relay and in the high jump (5 feet, 1 inch). She ran the 2,000-meter steeplechase at Nike Outdoor Nationals. Coburn placed second in 2008 and fourth in 2007 to earn a pair of All- American honors. Her time in 2008 was the fi fth fastest time in high school history. Coburn was a member of the basketball and volleyball in high school. She was also recruited by Michigan and Virginia before committing to CU. IN THE CLASSROOM: Coburn is majoring in business and owns a greater than 3.00 GPA after her fi rst year at CU. She was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll as a freshman. PERSONAL: Emma Jane Coburn was born on October 19, 1990 in Boulder, Colo. She is the daughter of Bill and Annie Coburn of Crested Butte, Colo. She has three siblings, Willy, Grace and Joe. Willy and Grace both attend CU. Coburn has volunteered with Living Journies Cancer Foundation and the Mountain Adventure Kid’s Camp.

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 25/6 ... 23:19.00 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 8/4 ...... 22:13 at Pre-Nationals ...... 139/5 ... 22:12.0 at Big 12 Championship ... 27/3 ..... 22:03.2 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 30/3 ..... 21:57.3

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:14.43 (O) 1,000-m ...... 2:52.43 (I) 1,500-m ...... 4:27.69 (O) mile...... 4:53.27 (I) 3,000-m ...... 9:48.89 (I) steeplechase ...... 10:06.21 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 12 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE – 2008: Cumming was one of three freshmen to earn a spot of the varsity roster although she did not score for CU during the season. She was 29th in her collegiate debut at the Iowa State Invitational and was the No. 7 Buff to fi nish the race. At the Rocky Mountain Shootout, Cumming was 11th and was the No. 6 harrier, fi nishing in 22:33. Two weeks later at Pre-Nationals, she was placed 157th and was once again the No. 6 racer for CU. The Big 12 meet saw Cumming placing 49th overall (No. 7) in 22:42.9. Her best time of the season was at regionals when Cummings placed 58th as CU’s No. 6 runner in 21:57.3. HIGH SCHOOL: Cumming earned eight letters in cross country and track & fi eld at Hudson High School. She was an all-conference selection all four years. Cumming owns Hudson High School records in the 3,200- KATIE CUMMING meter run (10:53, June ’08), the 4x400-meter relay (4:05.37, June ’05) Sophomore • 1L and the 4x800 (9:27.74). Her 3,200m and 4x800 record are also Big Rivers Hudson, Wis. Conference records. HHS won two conference cross country titles, three (Hudson) track conference titles, four regional and three sectionals titles. She lists her biggest moment when the Raiders won the high school track meet in 2007 and three girls won state titles, including Cumming. She was also recruited by Duke, Minnesota and Wisconsin. IN THE CLASSROOM: Cumming is an open major at Colorado and has a GPA of 3.528. Cumming was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll as a freshman. She was a member of the honor roll in high school and a Wisconsin Academic All-State selection all four years. She was named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Association Scholar Athlete as a senior. PERSONAL: Catherine Mackenzie Cumming was born on May 20, 1990 in Hudson, Wis. Her parents are Robert Cumming and Ann Blide of Hudson, Wis. She has one younger brother, Jacob. Cumming’s hobbies include skiing, boating, reading, gardening, fi shing, hiking and scuba diving. She has volunteered with Stuff -A-Truck food drives, Adaptive Floor Hockey and the American Cancer Society.

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 29/7 ... 23:37.00 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 11/6 ...... 22:33 at Pre-Nationals ...... 157/6 ... 22:23.0 at Big 12 Championship ... 49/7 ..... 22:42.9 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 58/6 ..... 21:57.3

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:16 1,000-m ...... 3:02.03 (I) 1,500-m ...... 4:33.58 (O) 3,000-m ...... 10:01.76 (I) 5,000-m ...... 18:04.57 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 13 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: DeMoor won the state 3A cross country championship as well as titles in the 1600 and 3200-meter runs his senior year at BVHS. He owns the division record on the Liberty Bell Course for Division 4, breaking former Buff s Jon Severy and Bret Schoolmeester’s times. During his senior season, he was named the Tri-Peaks League Runner of the Year, was named All- Colorado and 3A all-state. DeMoor scored 31 points for BVHS at the 2009 state track meet when he won the 1600 and 3200 and recorded points in the 800 and 4x400-meter relay. DeMoor was also recruited by Syracuse, Tennessee, CSU and Western State. JOSEPH DEMOOR IN THE CLASSROOM: DeMoor is an open major but is interested Freshman • HS in history and English. He was a member of the National Honor Buena Vista, Colo. Society and was the vice-president of the senior class. (Buena Vista) PERSONAL: Joseph DeMoor was born on July 31, 1990 in Denver, Colo. His parents are Joe DeMoor of Buena Vista, Colo. and Wynne Warren of Denver, Colo. He has an older sister, Sarah and an older brother, Seth, who is a member of the CU cross country and track and fi eld team. He lists camping, long-boarding, snowboarding and traveling as his hobbies.

TRACK PRs 1,600-m ...... 4:21 3,200-m ...... 9:04 2009 colorado cross country 14 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: DeMoor played an exciting and important role in the Buff aloes’ line-up during the season. He didn’t start competing for the Buff s until the Air Force Invitational, the fi rst cross country win of his career. DeMoor crossed the fi nish in 25:57.77 to earn a spot on the varsity team. One week later he took 20th overall at the Big 12 Cham- pionship (No. 5 Buff ), just barely beating out Iowa State’s Rico Loy and Joel Limo by .09 to help the Buff take second. Had he not placed 20th, ISU would have taken second with the Buff s fi nishing third. DeMoor fol- lowed up that performance with another at regionals where he fi nished 18th overall to earn all-region honors as CU’s No. 5 scorer. DeMoor was 222nd at NCAAs. 2007: DeMoor ran at the Fort Hays Invite. He took 30th SETH DEMOOR overall and was the fourth Buff to fi nish.2006: DeMoor saw action in Senior • 1L two meets for the Buff s. He recorded a career best fi nish at the Rocky Buena Vista, Colo. Mountain Shootout when he took eighth overall and was the second (Buena Vista) CU harrier across the fi nish. He was CU’s seventh man at pre-nationals, fi nishing 72nd overall. HIGH SCHOOL: DeMoor was a member of the second-place cross coun- try team at the Colorado Class 3A meet in 2003. As a senior, he was the captain of the cross country and track and fi eld teams. DeMoor earned letters all four years. He ran second on his team as a freshman and ran a personal best 16:27 in the 5k at the Liberty Bell Invitational. DeMoor ran the mile in 4:40 and the two mile in 10:05. IN THE CLASSROOM: DeMoor is majoring in history. He owns a bet- ter than 3.00 grade point average and has been named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. PERSONAL: Seth J. DeMoor was born on June 10, 1985 in Colorado Springs, Colo. His parents are Joe DeMoor of Buena Vista, Colo. and Wynne Warren of Denver, Colo. He has an older sister, Sarah, and a younger brother, Joseph, who is a member of the CU cross country and 2006 ...... Fin/CU ....Time track and fi eld team. He lists reading, running, traveling and camping Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 8/2 ...... 25:35 as his hobbies. at Pre-Nationals ...... 72/7 ..... 24:42.9

2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at Ft. Hays Invite...... 30/4 ... 27:16.14

2008 at Air Force Invite ...... 1 ...... 25:57.77 at Big 12 Championship ...20/5 ...... 25:05.0 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 18/5 ...... 30:11.8 at NCAA Championship ....222/7 ....32:11.7

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 4:08.79 3,000-m ...... 8:46.87 (O) 5,000-m ...... 14:46.35 (O) 10,000-m ...... 31:54.32 2009 colorado cross country 15 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Foster owns four OLHS cross country course records (Mt. Sac – 17:56, state – 18:10, Orange County – 17:32, league – 18:04). She also owns the Lancer’s record in the 1600- meter run (4:49) and the 3200 (10:37) and is a member of the school record relay 4x400, 4x800, 4x1600 and DMR teams. Foster had an outstanding senior season. She was named the OLHS and Trinity League Athlete of the Year as well as the league’s athlete of the year for cross country and track. Foster was all-state in cross country and track. She won the CIF, Orange County and Trinity STACI FOSTER League 1600 as well as the Trinity League 3200. Foster fi nished Freshman • HS sixth in the 5k open division at Nike Nationals. As a junior, she was Anaheim Hills, Calif. All-Trinity League (cross country, 1600) and All-CIF SS and all-state (Orange Lutheran) in cross country. Foster was named the Trinity League MVP and earned the Outstanding Sophomore Award (cross country) her sophomore year. She was the Trinity League Champion in the 800, 1600, 3200 and 4x400 meter relay. Foster was also recruited by USC, UC Davis, Northern Arizona and UCSB before deciding on Colorado. IN THE CLASSROOM: Foster is an open major at Colorado. PERSONAL: Staci Foster was born on August 12, 1991 in Anaheim, Calif. She is the daughter of Greg and Sherri Foster of Anaheim Hills, Calif. Foster has one younger brother, Cody. Her grandfather, Norman Gray, played baseball and basketball at Cal Tech as well as baseball at Navy. She lists scrapbooking and wakeboarding as her hobbies.

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:17 1,600-m ...... 4:49 3,200-m ...... 10:37 2009 colorado cross country 16 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: George is a nine-time league champion, winning the cross country and 1600-meter titles her freshman through junior seasons, the 3200 her sophomore and junior years and the 800 as a junior. George raced to a sixth place fi nish in the state cross country meet in 2008 after fi nishing 14th in 2007. On the track she fi nished seventh in the state (1600) her junior and senior years after taking ninth as a sophomore. George’s highest fi nish at the state meet was fi fth in the 3200 as a sophomore. She was 19th at the USA Junior Cross Country Championships in 2009. George was also recruited by Arizona, Columbia, Washington, Cal DIANA GEORGE and UC-Riverside. Freshman• HS IN THE CLASSROOM: George intends to major in mechanical Livermore, Calif. engineering and is also interested in biomechanical engineering. (Livermore) She received the AP Scholar with Honor Award as a senior. PERSONAL: Diana Marie George was born on February 7, 1991 in Livermore, Calif. She is the daughter of Edward and Susan George. She also has one older brother, Christopher. George enjoys jigsaw puzzles and has volunteered with the Interact Club. George earned the Livermore High School Musical Achievement Award.

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:15.09 1,600-m ...... 4:52 3,200-m ...... 10:35 2009 colorado cross country 17 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Hanenburg had a breakout cross country season in 2008 and led the Buff s in a pair of races. She started off the year by placing 22nd overall at the Iowa State Invitational and was the fi fth Buff to cross the fi nish. Hanenburg picked up her best fi nish of the year at the Rocky Mountain Shootout when she was the fi rst Buff to cross the fi nish and was fi fth overall. Hanenburg fi nished the race in 21:52. Her lowest fi nish of the year was at pre-nationals when she took 107th as the No. 3 Buff . Hanenburg earned a pair of 22nd place fi nishes during the postseason at the Big 12 and regional championships. Hanenburg led the Buff s at the conference championship and was the second Buff to fi nish at regionals to earn her fi rst all-region honor. 2007: Hanenburg ran in three races for Colorado during her sophomore campaign. She started off the season by placing 20th overall at the Rocky Mountain Shootout. Hanenburg was the ninth Buff to cross the fi nish. She also ran in the open race at pre-nationals. Hanenburg was 62nd overall and fi nished with a season-best time 23:01.4. At the Air Force Invite, she was the fourth overall to fi nish and was the top Buff in the race. 2006: Hanenburg earned a spot on the varsity team at the onset of the season. She competed in four races for the Buff s. Hanenburg took 30th at the Rocky Mountain EMILY HANENBERG Shootout. At pre-nationals, she came in 71st in the open race. Hanenburg was CU’s seventh harrier at the Big 12 Championships, fi nishing 52nd overall. She earned her highest fi nish Senior • 2L on the team at nationals as CU’s sixth fi nisher. Hanenburg came in at 214th. She was the Colorado Springs, Colo. alternate at the regional meet. HIGH SCHOOL: A four-time MVP at The Classical Academy, Hanenburg helped her team (The Classical Academy) to three straight 3A Colorado State and Tri-Peaks League Championships from 2003-05. Hanenburg’s cross country team also won the regional championship her freshman through senior years. Hanenburg was the runner up at the 2005 state championship and was the regional champion her sophomore through senior seasons. The 2005 Gazette Area Cross Country Runner of the Year was also a four-time member of the Gazette First Team All-Area . Hanenburg was named to the TPL First Team four times and was the league’s champion and Female Runner of the Year during her senior season. Hanenburg also served as the captain 2006 ...... Fin/CU ....Time her senior year and fi nished 39th at the Foot Locker Regional in 2005. Hanenburg was an Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 30/8 ...... 23:08 honorable mention all-state selection as a junior, otherwise, as a freshman, sophomore and at Pre-Nationals ...... 71 ...... 22:36.9 senior, she was all-state. at Big 12 Championship ... 52/7 ... 23:02.92 IN THE CLASSROOM: Hanenburg is majoring in Studio Art and Spanish at Colorado. She owns at NCAA Mtn Region ...... ALT an impressive 3.876 cumulative GPA. Hanenburg is a member of the Dean’s List and the Big at NCAA Championship .... 214/6 ... 23:24.9 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. She would like to be an elementary art teacher or a graphic artist. Hanenburg was academic All-State as a junior and senior and was also a member of the National Honor Society in high school. 2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time PERSONAL: Emily Anne Hanenburg was born on April 12, 1988. Her parents are Barry and Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 20/9 ...... 23:02 Anita Hanenburg of Colorado Springs. She has two younger siblings, Kaitlin and Benjamin. at Pre-Nationals ...... +62 ...... 23:01.4 Barry, Kaitlin and Benjamin will often ride their unicycles with Emily when she goes on her at Air Force Invite ...... 4/1 ..... 23:26.32 runs. She lists art, basketball, ultimate frisbee, hiking and reading as her hobbies. Hanenburg taught Sunday school while she was in high school and has also volunteered at the children’s 2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time literacy center. Her aunt Donna Hanenburg ran cross country at Calvin College. at ISU Invite ...... 22/5 ... 23:08.00 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 5/1 ...... 21:52 at Pre-Nationals ...... 107/3 ... 21:58.7 at Big 12 Championship ... 22/1 ..... 21:56.1 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 22/2 ..... 21:12.8

HONORS 2007, 08 Academic All-Big 12 2008 All-Region

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:17 1,500-m ...... 4:39.67 (O) mile...... 5:01.50 3,000-m ...... 9:59.63 (I) 5,000-m ...... 17:27.19 (O) steeplechase ...... 10:49.54 2009 colorado cross country 18 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Did not compete. 2007: Herzl ran in three meets for the Buff s. He started the season by fi nishing 36th at the Rocky Mountain Shootout. At the Fort Hays Invite, he was 55th. Herzl’s top fi nish of the season was a seventh place at the Air Force Academy. He clocked a time of 26:50.35. 2006: Redshirt. Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Herzl owns fi ve records at Heritage High School in the 5k (15:27), the 3,200 (9:37), 4x800 (7:58, 1:57.0 leadoff ), the Distance Medley and the 4x1600. Herzl earned four letters as a member of the track and fi eld team and four as a member of the cross country team. He was a three-time all-state track selection and received the Golden Eagle Leadership and Scholar Athlete of the Year award. Herzl earned MATT HERZL two sixth-place fi nishes at the AAU Junior Olympics in the 1,500 and Junior • VR the 3,000. Littleton, Colo. IN THE CLASSROOM: Herzl is majoring in physics at Colorado. He has (Heritage) been a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and owns a better than 3.0 GPA. He was named the recipient of the Golden Eagle Leadership Award and the Scholar/Athlete Award. A member of the honor roll, Herzl earned a 4.1 GPA at HHS. He also scored an 800 on the Math section of the SATs. PERSONAL: Matthew Herzl was born on March 22, 1988. His parents are Alfred, who played soccer at Lafayette College, and Cynthia Herzl of Littleton, Colo. He has one older sister, Caroline, who played soccer at Lenoir-Rhyne, and a younger sister, Elizabeth, and a younger brother, William. In his spare time, Herzl likes to build things and do program- ming. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Operation Santa Claus.

2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 36/13 ...... 27:51 at Fort Hays ...... 55/6 ... 28:40.10 at Air Force ...... 7/3 ..... 26:50.35

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 3:59.75 Mile ...... 4:20.46 Steeplechase ...... 8:42.05 3,000-m ...... 8:27.10 5,000-m ...... 16:36.88 2009 colorado cross country 19 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: King owns fi ve SCHS records. She ran the fastest time in school history on the Liberty Bell Course (18:44). On the track, her records include the 800 (2:17), 1600 (5:07), 4x400 and 4x800-meter relays. As a senior, King was named all-conference in cross country and was an honorable mention selection on the track. She was named the SCHS most valuable runner as a junior. King was the winner of the Raptor Award for Cross Country and Track and Field (the equivalent of the team MVP) her sophomore and freshman seasons. She was all-conference for the fi rst time in her career as a freshman and did so in both sports. King was named the Raptor of the Year (the SCHS Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year). The Raptors won the conference title all four years on the track while she was there and the cross country team won her freshman, KELLY KING sophomore and senior seasons. She was also recruited by Arizona, New Freshman • FR Mexico, Utah and UC Santa Barbara. Longmont, Colo. IN THE CLASSROOM: King intends to major in integrative physiology (Silver Creek) at Colorado and is also interested in environmental science. She was a member of the honor roll in high school. As a senior, she was named the Outstanding Student Senator of the Year, the Valedictorian and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in both Academics and Athletics. PERSONAL: Kelly King was born on January 6, 1991 in Boulder, Colo. She is the daughter of Scott and Tracy King of Longmont. She has two younger siblings, Maddie and Andrew. King comes from a long line of CU Buff s as her father, uncle (Dan King) and aunt (Christi Holligan) ran cross country and track at Colorado. King lists acting, hiking, camping and painting as her hobbies. She was a member of the National Honors Society at SCHS and organized a 5k “Malaria Hysteria” to raise money to send mosquito nets to prevent malaria in Africa. King also volunteered at the democratic national precinct in 2008. She did a marketing internship with ReadyTalk Audio and Web Conferencing. King was very involved in her high school. She served as the student body vice-president, was the Honors Biology student of the year (2007), Physics student of the year (2009) and the SCHS Homecoming Queen.

TRACK PRs 400-m ...... 59.0 800-m ...... 2:17 1,600-m ...... 5:07

2009 colorado cross country 20 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Kipp was the MVP of the SHS cross country team her sophomore year and was the cross country and track and fi eld team captain as a senior. Kipp won the Utah State 5A Cross Country Championship in 2006 and was the runner-up in 2008. As a senior she qualifi ed for Foot Locker nationals and placed 28th overall. That same year on the track, Kipp won the state 1600 and 3200-meter run titles. She is the SHS 3200 record holder (10:50), which she set on May 17, 2009. Kipp earned eight letters with the Eagles. IN THE CLASSROOM: Kipp intends to major in integrative physiol- ogy. SHALAYA KIPP PERSONAL: Shalaya Kipp was born on August 19, 1990 in Salt Lake Freshman • HS City, Utah. She is the daughter of Ron Kipp and Shannon Kipp-Gillette. Salt Lake City, Utah Kipp lists skiing and hiking as her hobbies. She alpine ski raced for (Skyline) 10 years.

TRACK PRs 1,600-m ...... 5:02 3,200-m ...... 10:50 10,000-m ...... 37:19 2009 colorado cross country 21 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Kyle proved to be a huge asset to the Buff s after transfer- ring to CU during the summer. He led Colorado in all but the fi rst race and was the one Buff to record All-American honors at nations. Kyle started the season at the Iowa State Invitational with a fi fth place fi nish and was the fourth Buff to cross the fi nish in 25:59.59. He followed up the performance with a runner-up fi nish at the Rocky Mountain Shootout, which is one of the most challenging courses in the country. Pre-nationals was another great run for Kyle as he took seventh (23:39.9). Kyle recorded his fi rst All-Big 12 honor with an eighth-place fi nish. He picked up all-region recognition with a sixth-place fi nish at the regional championship, helping CU to its sixth consecutive team title. At nationals, Kyle took 14th, fi nishing with a time of 29:52.4. AT INDIANA: Kyle used a redshirt his fi rst season in 2005 at IU and JORDAN KYLE then went on to earn his fi rst All-American cross county honor at the 2006 Senior • 1L NCAA Championship. He placed 33rd overall and ran a mark of 31:39.3. He Fishers, Ind. recorded his fi rst title at the George Mason Invitational 8k and was named the Big Ten Runner of the Week on Oct. 3 for the win. Kyle was third at the Great (Hamilton Southeastern/ Lakes regional and was 16th at the Big Ten Championship. In 2007, Kyle was Indiana) 15th at the Big Ten Championship and took fi fth at the regional meet.HIGH SCHOOL: Kyle earned all-state honors in cross country during his sophomore year. That year he also placed fi fth in the 3,200-meters at the state meet and he owns the school record (9:17) in the event. Kyle took 13th at the Foot Locker Midwest Regional meet in 2005. At the all-star cross country meet, he was ninth. Kyle served as the team captain his junior and senior seasons. He was a two-time winner of the Set A Good Example Award at HSHS and served as the vice-president of the student council. IN THE CLASSROOM: Kyle is majoring in marketing and owns a GPA greater than 3.0. Kyle is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. He is the president of SAAC at CU. PERSONAL: Jordan Kyle was born on January 7, 1987. His parents are John and Marcia Kyle of Fishers, Ind. He has two older sisters, Kerry and Mackenzie. Kyle’s grandfather, John Milton Kyle, played baseball at Indiana University and was recruited by the Chicago Cubs. He lists his hobbies as photography and Spanish cooking. Kyle has also done volunteer work at a homeless shelter and has worked for Gatorade camps.

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 5/4 ..... 25:59.59 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 2/1 ...... 25:20 at Pre-Nationals ...... 7/1 ...... 23:39.9 at Big 12 Championship ... 8/1 ...... 24:28.2 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 6/1 ...... 29:52.8 at NCAA Championship .... 14/1 ..... 29:52.4

TRACK PRs Mile ...... 4:00.04 (I) 3,000-m ...... 8:14.71 (I) 5,000-m ...... 14:03.38 (O) 5,000-m ...... 13:59.75 (O) 10,000-m ...... 28:52.29 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 22 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Logan set three school records while a member of the LHS cross country and track and fi eld team. She ran a school 5k Liberty Course record of 18:14 in 2008 and took fourth in the meet. On the track, Logan recorded school records in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs. She ran a time of 5:03 to place third in the 1,600 and 11:03 in the 3,200 to fi nish 12th. Both were at the Arcadia Invitational in April of 2008. On the track she was named all-league fi rst team her sophomore through senior years and was named All-Colorado honorable mention as a junior. Logan was also recruited by the University of Washington and the University of Portland. CAMILLE LOGAN IN THE CLASSROOM: Logan intends to major in integrative physiology. Freshman • HS She was a member of the honor roll in high school. Littleton, Colo. PERSONAL: Camille Catherine Logan was born on August 10, 1991 (Littleton) in Denver, Colo. She is the daughter of Karl and Mary Logan and has two siblings, James and Jordan. Logan lists hiking and dancing as her hobbies. She used to compete in Irish step dancing.

TRACK PRs 1,600-m ...... 5:03 3,200-m ...... 11:03 2009 colorado cross country 23 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Lynch ran to a second-place fi nish at the state cross country championship his senior year; improving from a seventh-place fi nish his junior year. He earned four letters as a member of the Cardinals. Lynch owns the SCHS record in the 1,600-meter run at 4:17. Lynch was also recruited by Iowa State, Cal Poly, Purdue and UC Davis. IN THE CLASSROOM: Lynch intends to major in studio art and is also interested in environmental science. He was a member of the honor roll in high school. BRENNAN LYNCH PERSONAL: Brennan Lynch was born on November 8, 1990 in Freshman • HS Santa Cruz, Calif. He is the son of Jerry Lynch and Jan Zeff . Lynch Santa Cruz, Calif. has three siblings, Lauren, Sean and Danny. His hobbies include (Santa Cruz) art and outdoor activities.

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 1:58 1,600-m ...... 4:17 3,200-m ...... 9:19

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HIGH SCHOOL: McLaughlin has only been running cross country for two years, but made her mark on the high school scene. She won the Colorado State 5A title by more than a minute as a senior with a PR of 17:04, which doubles as the AAHS and meet record. McLaughlin was undefeated her senior season and set three course records as well as four meet records. Besides winning the state title, she was the conference and regional champion. McLaughlin was named the cross country runner of the year by the Rocky Mountain News, The Denver Post and The Colorado Springs Gazette. In addition to those honors, she was named the AAHS Female Athlete of the Year, Sportswomen of Colorado honoree for cross country, Rotary Champions nominee and the Gatorade Colorado Runner of the Year. McLaughlin qualifi ed for the IAAF World Championships after placing fourth at the USA Junior Championships in 2008 and earned All- ALLIE MCLAUGHLIN- American honors by placing fi fth at the Foot Locker National Championships. Freshman • HS She also served as the captain for the cross country and lacrosse teams her Colorado Springs, Colo. senior year. As a junior McLaughlin also had a lot of success. She won the (Air Academy) 2008 state 3,200-meter run title and was the regional champion. McLaughlin was named all-fi rst team in track and cross country by the Colorado Springs Gazette. The Rocky Mountain News named her the Distance Runner of the Year in 2008. She also earned four letters as a member of the lacrosse team that won four conference championships and the state title in 2009. McLaughlin played hockey until her sophomore year of high school. Her plans were to play collegiate hockey until she ran cross country as a junior and loved it. She was also recruited by Oregon, Michigan State, Air Force and High Point. IN THE CLASSROOM: McLaughlin intends to major in integrative physiology. While in high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, the Principal’s Honor Roll and was named to the Colorado High School Activities Association Academic All-State First Team. PERSONAL: Allison Jordan McLaughlin was born on Oct. 30, 1990 in Dayton, Ohio. She is the daughter of Thomas, who played lacrosse at Michigan State, and Carol McLaughlin of Colorado Springs, Colo. She has one older brother, Andrew. McLaughlin lists snowboarding, wakeboarding, swimming, downhill mountain biking, weightlifting, photography and running with her dogs as her hobbies. She has also volunteered her time baking food in a soup kitchen while in high school.

TRACK PRs 1,600-m ...... 5:13 3,200-m ...... 10:49

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COLLEGE – 2008: Redshirt. Did not compete. Medina did compete at the USA Cross Country Junior Championship and placed 27th overall. He fi nished the course in 25:49. HIGH SCHOOL: Medina earned a third-place fi nish at the 5A Colorado State High School Cross Country meet in 2007. In the race, he recorded a personal best of 16:06. Medina helped Grand Junction High School claim second place at the state meet in 2006. That year he placed 12th overall. On the track he was 12th in the 1,600-meter run in 2007 and 08. Medina was 10th in the 3,200m in 2007 and 15th in 08. His personal records are 4:26 in the 1,600 MARTIN MEDINA and 9:30 in the 3,200. Medina was also recruited by Colorado State Freshman • RS and Boise State before deciding on Colorado. Grand Junction, Colo. IN THE CLASSROOM: Medina is majoring in psychology. (Grand Junction) PERSONAL: Martin Medina was born on April 27, 1990 in Torrance, Calif. to Martin and Rose Medina of Grand Junction, Colo. He is the second oldest of four. His older brother Richard is a junior on the Colorado cross country and track & fi eld team. His younger siblings are Stephanie and Charlie.

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 4:06.26 (O) 3,000-m ...... 9:05.68 (I) 5,000-m ...... 14:38.53 (I)

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COLLEGE— 2008: Medina had another great season for the Buff s. He started off strong at the Iowa State Invite, placing fourth overall, and was the No. 3 racer for the Buff s. Despite having to sit out of the Rocky Mountain Shootout, Medina came back strong and was 59th overall at pre-nationals. Two weeks later he recorded his fi rst All-Big 12 honor with a 15th place fi nish. Medina crossed the fi nish in 24:51.3 as the fourth scorer. He improved to the No. 2 racer for CU at regionals and nationals. He was eighth at regionals and took 64th at nationals. 2007: Medina quickly earned a spot on the varsity roster in his freshman season. He started by placing seventh overall at the Rocky Mountain Shootout. Medina fi nished behind teammates Brent Vaughn, Stephen Pifer and Kenyon Neuman. At pre-nationals, he continued to score for the Buff s as the fi fth racer. Medina placed 81st overall in the race. At the Big 12 and NCAA Mountain Region Championship, he was the sixth scorer for the Buff s. Medina fi nished just out of all-conference honors by taking 17th overall in RICHARD MEDINA Lubbock (Big 12). Medina did earn his fi rst all-region honor by taking 22nd overall. Junior • 2L At nationals, he placed 178th and was the seventh Buff across the fi nish. Grand Junction, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL: Medina did not start competing in athletics until his sophomore season. He is a four-time 5A state champion on the track and in cross country. (Grand Junction) Medina won his fi rst title during his junior year in the 3,200-meter run. He fi nished in 9 minutes and 13 seconds setting a GJHS record, which he lists as the biggest moment in his high school career. As a senior, he won the 5A state cross country title, fi nishing the 5k course in 15:19 and another school record. At the state track championships, he won the 1,600 in a GJHS record of 4:16 and the 3,200 in 9:15. Medina was also successful at the Foot Locker Championships. In 2005, he placed 28th in the Midwest region. He improved to eighth-place in 2006, qualifying for the national competition where he would fi nish 18th overall. IN THE CLASSROOM: Medina is majoring in Spanish at Colorado. He is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and has a 3.2 GPA. PERSONAL: Richard Medina was born on June 15 in Torrance, Calif. to Martin 2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time and Rose Medina of Grand Junction, Colo. He is the oldest of four. His younger Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 7/4 ...... 25:42 brother Martin is a freshman on the CU cross country/track & fi eld team. His other at Pre-Nationals ...... 81/5 ..... 24:20.0 two siblings are Stephanie and Charlie. Medina is bilingual (Spanish). He had at Big 12 Championship ... 17/6 ... 25:17.40 never participated in sports until he began running for the cross country team at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 22/6 ..... 31:10.0 at NCAA Championship .... 178/7 ... 31:43.7 his sophomore year. Medina lists his hobbies as mountain/road biking, camping, reading and hanging out with family and friends. He was an active volunteer in 2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time Grand Junction, doing a variety of work which included picking up trash, bingo at ISU Invite ...... 4/3 ..... 25:59.25 and working with the Fun in the Summer program. at Pre-Nationals ...... 59/4 ..... 24:31.3 at Big 12 Championship ... 15/4 ..... 24:51.3 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 8/2 ...... 29:57.7 at NCAA Championship .... 64/2 ..... 30:35.3

HONORS 2008 All-Big 12 2007, 08 All-Region 2008 Academic All-Big 12

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 3:58.58(O) 3,000-m ...... 8:26.02(I) 5,000-m ...... 13:51.58(O) 10,000-m ...... 30:44.47(O) 2009 colorado cross country 27 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Neuman’s fi rst race of the season came at pre-nationals when he took 54th and crossed the fi nish as the No. 3 Buff . He followed up that performance with a 14th-place fi nish at Big 12s (also No. 3). Neuman’s mark was 25:50.0. He improved to 13th at regionals and recorded his best 10k mark of the year (30:04.1). Neuman concluded the year as CU’s No. 3 at nationals; fi nishing 115th overall. 2007: Neuman quickly became a scoring member of the varsity team and never placed lower than third on the team during the 2007 season. Neuman earned a fourth-place fi nish at the Rocky Mountain Shootout as CU’s No. 3. He fi nished behind teammates Brent Vaughn, Stephen Pifer and 2006 RMS Champion Mark Korir (Wyoming). At pre-nationals, Neuman was 27th overall. His best career fi nish came at the Big 12 Championship when he was the runner-up behind Vaughn. Neuman fi nished just 14 seconds behind Vaughn for his fi rst all-conference honor. He ran to an eighth-place fi nish at the NCAA Mountain Region to earn his fi rst all- KENYON NEUMAN region honor. At the NCAA Championships, Neuman was 87th and again CU’s No. 3 harrier. 2006: Neuman earned a spot on the varsity team as a redshirt freshman. Senior • 3L He took 16th overall at the Rocky Mountain Shootout, placing ninth on the team. Bend, Ore. Neuman took 191st at the open race at pre-nationals. He led the ‘B’ team at the Air Force Invite with a fi rst-place fi nish, completing the course in 26:09. At the (Summit) Big 12 Championships, Neuman didn’t score for the Buff s, but took 21st overall as CU’s sixth to cross the fi nish. He was the alternate on the NCAA Mountain Region and NCAA Championship Teams. 2005: Ran unattached in one race his freshman 2006 ...... Fin/CU ....Time campaign and placed third overall at the Air Force Invitational as an individual. He Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 16/9 ...... 26:15 at Pre-Nationals (open) ....191 ...... 27:06.8 took a redshirt for the season. at Air Force Open ...... 1/1 ...... 26:09 HIGH SCHOOL: Neuman was a four year letterwinner at Summit in cross country at Big 12 Championship ... 21/6 ... 25:22.40 and track & fi eld. Neuman set a league record his senior year in the 3k during a at NCAA Mtn Region ...... ALT cross country meet. Later that year, he competed in the Foot Locker West Regional at NCAA Championship ...... ALT Championships and fi nished 17th. The biggest moment of Neuman’s high school career was winning the Oregon State 4A Track & Field Championship 4x400 relay 2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time and placing third in the 1,500m (3:54), which was a league record. Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 4/3 ...... 25:13 IN THE CLASSROOM: Neuman is majoring in fi nance at Colorado, but is also at Pre-Nationals ...... 27/3 ..... 23:48.5 interested in photography. He is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor at Big 12 Championship ... 2/2 ..... 24:36.50 Roll and carries a GPA of better than 3.00. at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 8/3 ...... 30:29.9 PERSONAL: Born Kenyon Neuman on Jan. 12, 1987 in Yakima, Wash to Mark at NCAA Championship .... 87/3 ..... 31:02.4 and Janice Neuman. Neuman has two older sisters, Stephanie Studebaker and Shauntel, and two younger brothers, Gatlin and Travis. He enjoys snowboarding 2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at Pre-Nationals ...... 54/3 ...... 24:27.5 and wakeboarding in his free time. at Big 12 Championship ...14/3 ...... 24:50.0 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 13/4 ...... 30:04.1 at NCAA Championship ....115/3 ....31:01.6

HONORS 2006, 07, 08 Academic All-Big 12 2007, 08 All-Big 12 2007 Big 12 Runner-up 2007, 08 All-Region

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 1:55.83 (O) 1,500-m ...... 3:49.93 (O) 3,000-m ...... 8:02.42 (I) 5,000-m ...... 13:41.66 (I) 10,000-m ...... 30:40.78 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 28 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Regan’s high school team won the 4A Colorado State Cross Country Championship in 2006 and 2008 and was the team runner-up in 2005. Regan’s team also placed fourth at the Nike Cross Country Southwest Regional as a senior and was named the Most Outstanding Runner and the Most Inspirational Runner. On the track she is a seven-time state champion in the 800, 800-meter relay, 1600- meter relay, 3200-meter relay spanning 2006-2009 and was an all-state track selection from 2006-09. Her 3200-meter relay team took second place at Nike Outdoor Nationals her senior year as well. Regan was named the TVHS Track Athlete of the Year as a freshman and won the BROOKE REGAN TVHS Track Golden Eagle Award as a sophomore and senior. She was Freshman • HS named the Loveland Reporter Herald All-Area Track Athlete of the Year Loveland, Colo. in 2006 and 2007. (Thompson Valley) IN THE CLASSROOM: Regan intends to environmental biology and is interested in environmental studies. She would like to pursue a career in environmental law/policy or sports medicine. She earned a GPA of 4.286 in high school and was a member of the honor roll. Regan also was awarded the AP Scholar honor. She is part of the Norlin Scholars program at CU. PERSONAL: Brooke Regan was born on April 3, 1991 in Fort Collins, Colo. She is the daughter of Ken and Claudia Regan of Loveland, Colo. and has one older sister, Melissa Haselhoff . Regan lists her hobbies as playing violin and piano, horseback riding, running, hiking, camping, fi shing, rock climbing and skiing. She has volunteered with the Big Thompson Watershed Forum, a non-profit community based organization concerned with water issues in the local river system. Regan has also spent time volunteering with Hearts and Horses, a therapeutic riding program for diabled children. She is also very active in her 4-H Club.

TRACK PRs 400-m ...... 58.1 800-m ...... 2:14.88 1,600-m ...... 5:16.99 5,000-m ...... 19:40 2009 colorado cross country 29 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Sawyer was the No. 2 harrier for CU’s fi rst three races. She was 12th at the Iowa State Invite, sixth at the Rocky Mountain Shootout and 97th at pre-nationals. Sawyer’s best fi nish of the year was at pre-nats when she fi nished in 21:51.7. At the Big 12 Championship she was 39th, coming in fi fth for the Buff s. In the fi nal race of the season, Sawyer placed 74th overall. 2007: Sawyer became a part of the varsity roster immediately. She started off strong at the Rocky Mountain Shootout, taking eighth overall as CU’s No. 4. Sawyer placed 119th at pre-nationals (No. 7). She was the No. 8 fi nisher for CU at the conference meet, taking 55th. Sawyer’s fi nal meet of the season ALLISON SAWYER was the regional, where she was 75th. She also competed at the USA Junior • 2L Cross Country Championship in February of 2008. Sawyer took 31st and Hilton, N.Y. fi nished the women’s junior race in 23:29. (Hilton) HIGH SCHOOL: Sawyer was the 2006 New York State Cross Country Champion. She also led her team in the 2006 Nike Team Nationals to a runner-up fi nish by taking third overall, despite losing a shoe early in the race. Sawyer’s 2005 high school team won the Nike Team Nationals and she took eighth overall. Sawyer was a fi nalist in the 2006 Foot Locker Nationals where she placed 32nd. Sawyer lists her biggest moment in high school as when her team won the Nike Team Nationals in 2005. She was also recruited by Notre Dame, Brown and Syracuse. IN THE CLASSROOM: Sawyer is majoring in environmental design at Colorado. She is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and owns a better than 3.00 GPA. PERSONAL: Allison Sawyer was born on February 16, 1989 in Rochester, 2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time N.Y. Her parents are Vance and Carol Sawyer of Hilton, N.Y. Her brother, Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 8/4 ...... 22:31 Brad, competes in cross country and track at Rochester Institute of at Pre-Nationals ...... 119/7 ... 21:59.2 at Big 12 Championship ... 55/8 ... 22:39.15 Technology. Sawyer lists road biking, drawing and painting as her at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 75/6 ..... 23:00.6 hobbies.

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 12/2 ... 22:37.00 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 6/2 ...... 22:07 at Pre-Nationals ...... 97/2 ..... 21:51.7 at Big 12 Championship ... 39/5 ..... 22:18.3 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 74/7 ..... 22:18.7

HONORS 2008 Academic All-Big 12

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 4:42 mile...... 4:14:15 3,000-m ...... 9:56.85 Steeplechase ...... 10:45.80 2009 colorado cross country 30 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE – 2008: Slack showed steady improvements throughout her freshman campaign on the cross country team, earning a varsity spot immediately. She started off 38th at the ISU open and moved up to 13th at the Rocky Mountain Shootout. Slack took 165th at pre-nationals at CU’s No. 7 harrier. She was the sixth Buff to fi nish at the conference championship, placing 44th overall. Her top postseason performance came at regionals when she took 31st overall and scored for the Buff s as the fourth to fi nish. HIGH SCHOOL: Slack qualifi ed for state on the cross country team four years and was the team MVP every season. She was awarded LHS’s Most Dedicated Track Runner as a senior and was also chosen to represent KAYLEN SLACK track and cross country on Liberty’s Wall of Fame. Slack’s highest fi nish Sophomore • 1L at the state track championship was in 2008 when she took seventh Colorado Springs, Colo. in the 1,600-meter run. She was all-conference throughout all four (Liberty) years at LHS. IN THE CLASSROOM: Slack is majoring in Spanish at Colorado. She earned a 3.639 GPA in her fi rst year at CU and is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. PERSONAL: Kaylen Marie Slack was born on August 17, 1990 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Her parents are Thomas and Laurie Slack. She has two older sisters, Cori and Andrea. Slack lists playing guitar, writing music and running as her hobbies. She has participated in several mission trips to Mexico (as well as other places) to help build homes, work in the orphanages and work with the homeless.

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 35/8 ... 24:00.00 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 13/7 ...... 22:41 at Pre-Nationals ...... 165/7 ... 22:27.5 at Big 12 Championship ... 44/6 ..... 22:26.9 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 31/4 ..... 21:25.7

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 4:47.40 (O) mile...... 5:14.26 3,000-m ...... 9:58.07 (I) 2009 colorado cross country 31 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE – 2008: Redshirt. Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Stevens earned eight letters at Battle Mountain on the cross country and track teams. The Huskies won the conference championship in 2006 and 07; they were also the regional champions from 2005-07. BMHS men’s track team won the regional title in 2008. Stevens set the school record in the 5k for cross country at 15:58, which still stands as well as the 4x800-meter relay (7:52). He helped lead the Huskies to a 4A state championship in 2007. The team scored 55 points, which was the lowest score over the last 10 years. Stevens recorded a fourth place fi nish. He also fi nished 11th in the 2007 Nike Team Nationals Southwest Cross Country Meet. Stevens was the cross country team JONATHAN STEVENS captain and all-state selection his sophomore through senior seasons. Freshman • RS He was also a standout on the varsity hockey team. Stevens earned four Vail, Colo. letters in hockey and was named the Denver Post Hockey Player of the (Battle Mountain) Year. He was all-state his junior and senior seasons and was the team captain his senior year. Stevens was also recruited by Colorado State, Iona, Cal Poly and Arizona State. IN THE CLASSROOM: Stevens intends to major in business at Colorado and is also interested in Spanish. He was named an AP Scholar his senior year and was a member of the honor roll all four years. PERSONAL: Jonathan Stevens was born on November 24, 1989. His parents are Jerry and Nancy Stevens of Vail, Colo. Stevens has a twin sister, McKenzie, who will play varsity hockey at Middlebury College. McKenzie also played varsity hockey with Stevens in high school. He has a younger sister, Maddie. His hobbies are running, reading, going to concerts and camping.

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 1:56.8 mile...... 4:17.21 1,500-m ...... 4:04.07 3,000-m ...... 8:37.50 steeple ...... 9:55.61 2009 colorado cross country 32 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Tebo started off the season strong, placing third overall (second for CU) at the Iowa State Invite. He followed up that performance with an eight-place fi nish at the Rocky Mountain Shootout as the fourth CU harrier to cross the line. Tebo did not score for CU in the next three races as the No. 6 runner. He placed 115th at pre-nationals, was 23rd at Big 12s and took 26th at regions, just missing out his fi rst all-region honor by one position. At nationals he scored for CU as the No. 5 runner, coming in at 208th. 2007: Tebo became a part of the varsity roster immediately in his freshman campaign. Tebo was the fi fth Buff to fi nish the Rocky Mountain Shootout and placed eighth overall. At pre-nationals, he was 101st overall, but didn’t score for the Buff s. Tebo competed at the Big 12 Championships, placing 33rd overall as CU’s No. 8 harrier. He served as the alternate on the regional and national championship MATT TEBO team. Tebo also competed at the USA Cross Country Championship in February Junior • 2L of 2008. He took 10th overall in the men’s junior race and fi nished in 24:58. Albuquerque, N.M. HIGH SCHOOL: Tebo represented the U.S. at the 2007 World Cross Country (Eldorado) Championships in Kenya. He earned the trip by placing third at the U.S. Championships the previous February (in Boulder) and placed third overall in the junior’s division. Tebo won the 2006 Foot Locker West Regional, earning all-region honors and a trip to nationals where he placed fi fth. While at EHS, he was a three-time state champion. As a junior, Tebo was 16th at the Foot Locker Nationals. On the track, he ran the 3,200-meter run in 8:47 at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, which was one of the best times ever recorded by a high school junior and the all-time high school record in New Mexico. He placed second in the meet. Tebo was also a three-time state champion on the track and owns the state record in the 3,200 (9:07). IN THE CLASSROOM: Tebo is majoring in Studio Art at Colorado and would like to be a professional runner after graduation. PERSONAL: Matt Tebo was born on March 17, 1989 to Michael, who played water polo at Florida State, and Chris, who was a swimmer at Clemson, in 2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time Albuquerque, N.M. He has one older sister, Kim, who attends the University of Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 8/5 ...... 25:43 at Pre-Nationals ...... 101/6 ... 24:33.5 New Mexico and a younger brother, Luke. Kim was the homecoming and prom at Big 12 Championship ... 33/8 ... 25:53.30 queen and played football in high school. Tebo lists Kim as his role model. at NCAA Mtn Region ...... ALT at NCAA Championship ...... ALT

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 3/2 ..... 25:58.97 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 8/4 ...... 25:48 at Pre-Nationals ...... 115/6 ... 25:01.9 at Big 12 Championship ... 23/6 ..... 25:08.3 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 26/6 ..... 30:25.1 at NCAA Championship .... 146/5 ... 31:54.7

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 3:56.36 (O) 3,000-m ...... 8:10.80 (I) 5,000-m ...... 13:53.60 (I) 10,000-m ...... 30:41.22 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 33 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Thompson earned a spot on the varsity roster as a redshirt freshman. He started off the season by fi nishing eighth overall (CU’s No. 7) at the Iowa State Invite. A few weeks later at the Rocky Mountain Shootout he was sixth overall and the No. 3 harrier for CU. After the return of some of Thompson’s teammates who didn’t compete in the fi rst two meets, he moved down to the No. 5 runner at the pre-national meet (fi nishing 79th). Thompson earned a spot on the postseason roster. He placed 29th at Big 12s by fi nishing in 25:18.1, was 34th at regionals (30:42.8) and 208th (31:54.7) at nationals. 2007: Redshirt. Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Thompson was 11th at the Northeast Foot Locker CHRISTIAN Championships in 2006. He won three class D New York State Public High THOMPSON School Association Cross Country Titles. Thompson was a four-time Inter- Sophomore • 1L scholastic Athletic Conference selection. As a senior he was an all-state Candor, N.Y. selection and a second team member as a junior. He fi nished third in (Candor) the 2007 USATF Junior Championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Thompson was a two-time state champion in the steeplechase. IN THE CLASSROOM: Thompson is majoring in International Aff airs at Colorado and is interested in International Business. He would like to work for a company where he can travel the world upon graduation. He was a member of the honor roll in high school. Thompson has been a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and carries a better than 3.00 GPA. PERSONAL: Christian Charles Thompson was born on July 2, 1988 in Johnson City, N.Y. His parents are Robert and Valerie Thompson of Candor, N.Y. He has one younger brother, Patrick, who plays soccer at Hartwick College. Thompson lists his hobbies as snowshoeing, cross country skiing and traveling. He has volunteered with kinder soccer and elementary track. Thompson washed dishes at Camp Owahta for 2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time a summer. at ISU Invite ...... 7/6 ..... 26:00.68 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 6/3 ...... 25:53 at Pre-Nationals ...... 79/5 ..... 24:43.8 at Big 12 Championship ... 29/8 ..... 25:18.1 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 34/7 ..... 30:42.8 at NCAA Championship .... 208/6 ... 31:54.7

HONORS 2008 Academic All-Big 12

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 3:58.46 (O) Mile ...... 4:10.99 (I) 3,000-m ...... 8:14.55 (I) Steeplechase ...... 8:49.38 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 34 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE— 2008: Thweatt took a huge step forward in 2008 as she became more of a leader on the team despite being a sophomore. She started out the season placing 18th overall at the ISU Invite (No. 3 Buff ), fi nishing in 23:04.00. Thweatt followed up that performance with a 10th place fi nish at the Rocky Mountain Shootout. There she was the fi fth CU harrier to cross the line. Thweatt was the top fi nisher for CU in a pair of races, the fi rst coming at pre-nationals when she was 86th overall. Two weeks later at the Big 12 Championship, she was 26th and was the second Buff to fi nish. Thweatt’s best 6k time of the year was at the regional championship in Fort Collins. She earned all-region honors by crossing the fi nish 14th overall to lead the team. Her time was 20:59.7. 2007: Thweatt was CU’s top freshman during the LAURA THWEATT 2007 season. She started off strong at the Rocky Mountain Shootout, taking sixth overall and was CU’s No. 3 racer to fi nish. The next two meets, Thweatt Junior• 2L would score as the fourth runner for Colorado. She was 74th at pre-nationals Durango, Colo. and 18th at the conference championships. Thweatt served as the alternate (Durango) on the regional and national championship squad. HIGH SCHOOL: Thweatt took 14th at the 2007 USA Cross Country Champion- ships in Boulder, Colo. She was the 5A state runner-up as a senior, moving up from an eighth-place fi nish as a junior. Thweatt was a three-time member of the all-state fi rst team as she placed seventh in the state championship as a sophomore. A two-time regional champion as a senior and junior, she was inducted into the Durango High School Hall of Fame. Thweatt was the 5A runner-up in the 3,200 and took third in the 1,600 as a senior. She owns DHS records in the 800 (2:18), 1,600 (4:54) and 3,200-meter (11:03) runs and 5k (18:33), which were all set at the state championships. IN THE CLASSROOM: Thweatt is majoring in sociology. A member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll, Thweatt carries a 3.319 GPA. 2007 ...... Fin/CU ....Time Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 6/3 ...... 22:12 PERSONAL: Laura Kristine Thweatt was born on December 17, 1988 in Dur- at Pre-Nationals ...... 74/4 ..... 21:29.9 ango, Colo. Her parents are Steve and Jean Thweatt. She had two cousins who at Big 12 Championship ... 18/4 ... 21:34.10 played football at Oregon. Thweatt lists skiing and hiking as her hobbies. at NCAA Mtn Region ...... ALT at NCAA Championship ...... ALT

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 18/3 ... 23:04.00 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 10/5 ...... 22:31 at Pre-Nationals ...... 86/1 ..... 21:45.2 at Big 12 Championship ... 26/2 ..... 22:02.5 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... 14/1 ..... 20:59.7

HONORS 2008 All-Region 2008 Academic All-Big 12

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 4:41.67 (O) 3,000-m ...... 10:40.35 (i) 5,000-m ...... 16:52.63 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 35 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Tremblay recorded a 20th-place fi nish at the state championship her senior year in cross country en route to her high school winning the team title. The Eagles also won in 2006. She was all-conference, all-region and all-state her senior year and was named the Most Improved Athlete for TVHS. Tremblay’s team also fi nished fourth at Nike regional cross country meet. On the track, she won state title in the 400-meter run in a meet and school record 55.1 seconds. She was also a member of three meet and school records in the 800-medley (1:47.2), 4x400 (3:47.4) and 4x800 (8:58.6). Tremblay was also recruited by Stanford, ELIZABETH TREMBLAY Duke, Baylor, CSU, Utah, Wake Forest, Arizona State, Arizona, New Freshman • HS Mexico State and Kansas. Longmont, Colo. IN THE CLASSROOM: Tremblay intends to major in integrative (Thompson Valley) physiology but is also interested in exercise science and sports medicine. She was a member of the honor roll at TVHS and was an academic all-state selection as a junior and senior. PERSONAL: Elizabeth Tremblay was born on March 28, 1991 in Loveland, Colo. She is the daughter of Michael and Olivia Tremblay. She has two older siblings, Anne and Joe and a twin sister Laura, who is a member of CU cross country and track and fi eld teams. Tremblay lists her hobbies as reading, playing sports, outdoor activities and hanging out with friends. She has volunteered with the Hearts and Horses program, Local House for Humanity, House of Neighborly Service and Immanuel Lutheran School.

TRACK PRs 100-m ...... 12.1 200-m ...... 25.1 400-m ...... 55.1 2009 colorado cross country 36 Colorado BUffaloes

HIGH SCHOOL: Tremblay placed second at the state cross country meet as she helped TVHS win its second team championship in three years (last in 2006). She was named all-state, all-region and all-area with the runner-up fi nish. Tremblay was named the TVHS Female Athlete of the Year and served as the captain her senior year. She won the Nike Southwest Regional and her team placed fourth in the meet. Tremblay won eight of 10 cross country meets her senior year. On the track Tremblay won the 2009 Colorado State 4A 1600-meter title in a meet and school record (4:54) as well as in the 4x400 (3:47.4) and 4x800-meter relays (8:58.6). Tremblay LAURA TREMBLAY also won the 800-meter run. She was also recruited by Cornell, Freshman • HS Stanford, Duke, Baylor, CSU, Utah, Wake Forest, Arizona State, Longmont, Colo. Arizona, New Mexico State, Texas A&M and Kansas. (Thompson Valley) IN THE CLASSROOM: Tremblay intends to major in chemical and biological engineering and is also interested in Spanish and women’s studies. She was a member of the National Honor Society, honor roll and was an AP Scholar with distinction in high school. PERSONAL: Laura Tremblay was born on March 28, 1991 in Love- land, Colo. She is the daughter of Michael and Olivia Tremblay. She has two older siblings, Anne and Joe and a twin sister Elizabeth, who is a member of CU cross country and track and fi eld teams. Tremblay lists her hobbies as horseback riding, playing the cello, reading, playing sports, outdoor activities and hanging out with friends. She has volunteered with the Hearts and Horses program and House of Neighborly Service.

TRACK PRs 800-m ...... 2:13 1600-m ...... 4:54 3200-m ...... 11:09 5000-m ...... 17:40

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COLLEGE – 2008: Redshirt. Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Van Halen won the 2007 Division V California State Cross Country Championship. Van Halen helped to lead Oakwood High School to its fi rst state appearance in 2005. Van Halen has school records in the 400m (:53.1), 800m (2:00), 1,600m (4:22) and 3,200m (9:19). He was also recruited by Baylor, Texas and Arizona State before deciding on Colorado. IN THE CLASSROOM: Van Halen is majoring in pre-journalism. PERSONAL: Aric Alexander Van Halen was born on October 6, 1989 in Los Angeles, Calif. His parents are Alex and Kelly Van Halen. He ARIC VAN HALEN has one younger brother, Malcolm and a younger sister, Stella. Van Freshman • RS Halen was the fi rst American born in his family. He lists his hobbies Los Angeles, Calif. as cars, scuba diving, ultimate Frisbee and cycling. (Oakwood)

TRACK PRs mile...... 4:22 3,000-m ...... 8:23.83 2009 colorado cross country 38 Colorado BUffaloes

COLLEGE – 2008: Wacker made the varsity team as a redshirt freshman. He was eighth overall in his debut at the Iowa State Invite (CU’s No. 7), fi nishing in 26:04.77. A couple of weeks later at the Rocky Mountain Shootout, he placed 12th and moved up a spot to CU’s No. 6 runner. At pre-nationals, Wacker placed 116th in an 8k best of the year for him at 25:02.0. Wacker’s fi nal race of the season was the conference championship. He fi nished 41st and was the ninth Buff . Wacker served as the alternate at regionals and nationals. 2007: Redshirt. Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Wacker earned six letters as a member of the Pinecrest High School Cross Country team and six on the track team. His cross ANDY WACKER country team won the conference title from 2001-06, as well as the Sophomore • 1L 2005 and 06 regional championship and 2004 state championship. Pinehurst, N.C. Wacker was the Mid-Southeastern Conference champion his senior (Pinecrest) year and the East Region champion his junior and senior seasons. He was also selected to the all-state team four times (freshman through senior seasons). IN THE CLASSROOM: Wacker is double majoring in evolutionary biol- ogy and integrated physiology and owns a GPA better than 3.00. He is also a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Wacker was a member of the honor roll in high school. PERSONAL: Andrew James Wacker was born on September 24, 1988 in Houston, Texas. His parents are Charles and Karin Wacker of Pinehurst, N.C. He has one older brother, Ben. Wacker lists swimming, biking, kayaking and drawing as his hobbies. He has been an active member and offi cer in Key Club, a service based club, for four years. He has also taught Sunday school and helped his community through Boy Scouts.

2008 ...... Fin/CU ....Time at ISU Invite ...... 8/7 ..... 26:04.77 Rocky Mtn. Shootout ...... 12/6 ...... 26:21 at Pre-Nationals ...... 116/7 ... 25:02.0 at Big 12 Championship ... 41/9 ..... 25:31.5 at NCAA Mtn Region ...... ALT at NCAA Championship ...... ALT

HONORS 2008 Academic All-Big 12

TRACK PRs 1,500-m ...... 3:52.21 (O) 3,000-m ...... 8:24.42 (I) 5,000-m ...... 14:06.39 (O) 10,000-m ...... 31:30.83 (O) 2009 colorado cross country 39 buffs TO WATCH

MATTHEW BIEGNER - FRESHMAN - RS - BROOMFIELD, COLO. (BROOMFIELD) COLLEGE-2008: Ran in two open races but did not compete for the Buff s. HIGH SCHOOL: Ran middle distance at BHS…owns school records in the 3,200-meter relay (7:54) and the distance medley relay (10:58)…was an all-state track performer all four years…was all-conference in cross country three times…ran a personal best of 36:28 in the 2007 Bolder Boulder (10k) and owns a pr of 16:26 in the 5k. IN THE CLASSROOM: Majoring in business and is interested in pre-med…was a member of the honor roll and National Honor Society in high school. PERSONAL: Matthew James Biegner was born on October 21, 1989 in Denver, Colo…is the son of Rob and Laura Biegner…has one younger sister, Alex…his father ran track at Bowling Green and his grandfather played semi-pro basketball and baseball.

ADAM ECKMANN - FRESHMAN - HS - SEATTLE, WASH. (SEATTLE PREPARATORY) HIGH SCHOOL: Member of the All-BCL fi rst team for cross country…named most valuable runner and most outstanding runner as a senior…placed third at the NCS cross country championship and was on the SPS’s fi rst team to qualify for the state meet. IN THE CLASSROOM: Intends to major in engineering. PERSONAL: Adam Eckmann was born on August 31, 1990…son of Lee and Janet Eck- mann…Lee played soccer at Washington…has one sister, Emily.

AARON FRIEDLAND - FRESHMAN - HS - CASTLE ROCK, COLO. (CASTLE VIEW) HIGH SCHOOL: Owns the school record in the 5k (cross country) at 15:58…named fi rst team All-CSML and all-state second team for cross country as a senior…named cross country MVP as a junior…was also third at the regional championship. IN THE CLASSROOM: Intends to major in business management and is also interested in Spanish and environmental studies. PERSONAL: Aaron Charles Friedland was born on November 23, 1990…son of David and Denise…has one younger sister, Emma.

STEPHEN KASICA - FRESHMAN - RS - GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. (FRUITA MONUMENT) COLLEGE – 2008: Ran in one open race but did not compete for the Buff s. HIGH SCHOOL: Won the 2007 Colorado State 5A 800-meter run and holds the FMHS 800m record…earned three letters on the cross country team and four letters on the track & fi eld team. IN THE CLASSROOM: Kasica is majoring in journalism and is also interested in Spanish… member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll…GPA is 3.838. PERSONAL: Stephen Wayne Kasica was born on September 27, 1989…his parents are Robert and Ronda Kasica.

2009 colorado cross country 40 buffs TO WATCH

NIKKI LOOK - FRESHMAN - HS - CASTLE ROCK, COLO. (DOUGLAS COUNTY) HIGH SCHOOL: Four-sport athlete at DCHS…received the National Girls and Women in Sports Day Recognition Award as a junior…earned one letter as a member of the cross country team and four on the track team. IN THE CLASSROOM: Intends to major in chemical and biological engineering…also interested in applied mathematics…named Outstanding Female Student Athlete of the Year as a senior. PERSONAL: Nicole Look was born on October 28, 1990…daughter of Douglas and Lois Look…one younger sister, Danielle.

RYAN SAVERCOOL - FRESHMAN - HS - MENDHAM, N.J. (MENDHAM) HIGH SCHOOL: Member of the 2008 Iron Hills Conference Champion…was a two-year captain on the cross country team. IN THE CLASSROOM: Intends to major in integrative physiology. PERSONAL: Ryan Savercool was born on May 10, 1991…son of Mike and Shawn Sav- ercool.

DILLON SHIJE - FRESHMAN - HS - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (SANDIA PREPARATORY) HIGH SCHOOL: Named the MVP of the cross country team his sophomore through senior years…named top Native American runner in the nation in 2007 and 2008…was named most inspirational as a senior…placed 50th at the USA Junior Cross Country Champion- ship. IN THE CLASSROOM: Is an open major. PERSONAL: Dillon Shiji was born on May 22, 1991…son of Myron and Marie Shije…has one younger brother, Levi.

JEFF WARREN - FRESHMAN - HS - HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. (MOUNTAIN VISTA) HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-time state qualifi er at MVHS…owns the school 5k record (16:15) and has held it since 2006…fi rst ever state qualifi er for MVHS…named all-league fi rst team after fi nishing third at the league meet. IN THE CLASSROOM: Intends to major in molecular, cellular and developmental biology and is also interested in integrated physiology. PERSONAL: Jeff Warren was born on April 7, 1991…son of Doug and Mary Warren…has one younger sister, Kathryn.

2009 colorado cross country 41 2008 COLORADO WOMEN IN REVIEW

Sept. 20 Iowa State Invitational ...... NTS Oct. 4 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT (Boulder) ...... 1/3 (D-I) 1. Colorado (15), 2. Air Force (63), 2. Northern Colorado (63) Oct. 18 at Pre-National Invitational (Terre Haute, Ind.) ...... 20/39 1. Florida State, 89; 1. Princeton, 89; 3. Michigan, 168; 4. Illinois, 186; 5. Georgetown, 186; 6. Arizona State, 202; 7. Baylor, 203; 8. StonyBrook, 265; 9. Nebraska, 350; 10. Northern Arizona, 374...20. Colorado, 552. Oct. 25 at Air Force Invitational (USAFA, Colo.) ...... NTS Nov. 1 at Big 12 Championships (Ames, Iowa) ...... 5/12 1. Texas Tech, 44; 2. Baylor, 71; 3. Nebraska, 102; 4. Texas, 117; 5. Colorado, 145; 6. Kansas State, 158; 7. Oklahoma State, 168; 8. Kansas, 203; 9. Iowa State, 225; 10. Oklahoma, 229; 11. Texas A&M, 242; 12. Missouri, 184. Nov. 15 at NCAA Mountain Region Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.) ...... 4/17 1. Texas Tech, 42; 2. New Mexico, 70; 3. Northern Arizona, 92; 4. Colorado, 133; 5. BYU, 152; 6. Utah,188; 7. Colorado State, 212; 8. Utah State, 218; 9. Wyoming, 234; 10. Nevada, 264; 11. Weber State, 269;12. UTEP, 340; 13. Air Force, 347; 14. Southern Utah, 374; 15. Montana, 408; 16. New Mexico State, 426; 17. Idaho State, 439.

ISU RMS PRE-NC AFA B12 MTR Runner 6k 5.8k 6k 6k 6k 6k E. Coburn 25/6 8/4 139/5 27/3 30/3 23:19.00 22:13 22:12.0 22:03.2 21:25.3 K. Cumming 29/7 11/6 157/6 49/7 58/6 23:37.00 22:33 22:23.0 22:42.9 21:57.3 M. Ekemo 19/4 7/3 125/4 31/4 36/5 23:05.00 22:10 22:06.7 22:11.6 21:33.1 R. Gioscia 2 62/8 24:26.44 23:01.2 E. Hanenburg 22/5 5/1 107/3 22/1 22/2 23:08.00 21:52 21:58.7 21:56.1 21:12.8 A. Ryan 9/1 22:22.00 A. Sawyer 12/2 6/2 97/2 39/5 74/7 22:37.00 22:07 21:51.7 22:18.3 22:18.7 K. Slack 35/8 13/7 165/7 44/6 31/4 24:00.00 22:41 22:27.5 22:26.9 21:25.7 K. Smith 48/9 26:05.00 L. Thweatt 18/3 10/5 86/11 26/2 14/1 23:04.00 22:31 21:45.2 22:02.5 20:59.7 + open race/individual/unattached

2009 colorado cross country 42 2008 COLORADO MEN IN REVIEW

Sept. 20 Iowa State Invitational ...... N T S Oct. 4 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT (Boulder) ...... 1/3 (D-I) 1. Colorado (17), 2. Air Force (42), 2. Northern Colorado (80) Oct. 18 at Pre-National Invitational (Terre Haute, Ind.) ...... 9/40 1. Stanford, 77; 2. Iona, 123; 3. BYU, 154; 4. Auburn, 194; 5. UCLA, 196; 6. Virginia, 205; 7. Tulsa, 212; 8. Indiana, 219; 9. Colorado, 235; 10. Iowa State, 249. Oct. 25 at Air Force Invitational (USAFA, Colo.) ...... N T S Nov. 1 at Big 12 Championships (Ames, Iowa) ...... 2/12 1. Oklahoma State, 26; 2. Colorado, 66; 3. Iowa State, 67; 4. Texas A&M, 95; 5. Missouri, 155; 6. Texas, 179; 7. Nebraska, 200; 8. Kansas, 208; 9. Texas Tech, 255; 10. Baylor, 197; 11. Kansas State, 355; 12. Oklahoma, 365. Nov. 15 at NCAA Mountain Region Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.) ...... 1/15 1. Colorado, 42; 2. Northern Arizona, 65; 3. BYU 70; 4. New Mexico, 93; 5. Air Force, 173; 6. Wyoming, 182; 7. Colorado State, 211; 8. Weber State, 226; 9. Southern Utah, 229; 10. Utah State, 278; 11. Montana, 295; 12. Montana State, 313; 13.Texas Tech, 356; 14. New Mexico State, 424; 15. Idaho State, 451. Nov. 24 at NCAA Championships (Terre Haute, Ind.) ...... 12/31 1. Oregon, 93; 2. Iona, 147; 3. Stanford, 227; 4. Wisconsin, 229; 5. Auburn, 264; 6. Northern Arizona, 281; 7. Portland, 293; 8. Oklahoma State, 305; 9. BYU, 310; 10. Georgetown, 319; 10. Alabama, 319; 12. Colorado. 372.

ISU RMS PRE-NC AFA B12 MTR NCAA Runner 8k 8k 8k 8k 8k 10k 10k M. Biegner +32 +3 (6k) 28:06 21:05.85 J. Bosshard +5 26:19 S. DeMoor 1 20/5 18/5 222/7 25:57.77 25:05.0 30:11.8 32:11.7 G. Duff y +7 (6k) 21:53.52 B. Harkrader 6/5 26:00.29 E. Johnston +38 28:31 S. Kasica +5 (6k) 21:40.33 J. Kyle 5/4 2/1 7/1 8/1 6/1 14/1 25:59.59 25:20 23:39.9 24:28.2 29:52/8 29:52.4 R. Medina 4/3 59/4 15/4 8/2 64/2 25:59.25 24:31.3 24:51.3 29:57.7 30:35.3 N. Miller 11/5 +7 25/7 26:19 24:52.7 25:13.4 K. Neuman 54/3 14/3 13/4 115/3 24:27.5 24:50.0 30:04.1 31:01.6 P. Nilan +6 (6k) 21:41.84 C. Pannone 2/1 3/2 36/2 9/2 9/3 120/4 25:58.67 25:22 24:17.5 24:35.5 29:58/2 31:03.5 J. Perkins +41 +13 28:40 29:00.79 J. Stevens +9 +9 27:04 27:51.98 M. Tebo 3/2 8/4 115/6 23/6 26/6 146/5 25:58.97 25:48 25:01.9 25:08.3 30:25.1 31:13.1 C. Thompson 7/6 6/3 79/5 29/8 34/7 208/6 26:00.68 25:43 24:43.8 25:18.1 30:42.8 31:54.7 A. Van Halen +31 +5 28:04 27:19.77 A. Wacker 8/7 12/6 116/7 41/9 ALT 26:04.77 26:21 25:02.0 25:31.5 Brett Walters +4 +3 26:17 27:11.72 + open race/individual/unattached

2009 colorado cross country 43 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT TOP COURSE TIMES (Buff alo Ranch/CU South Campus) *--indicates course record Men Women *Jorge Torres, Colorado 24:07 2002 *Kara Grgas-Wheeler, Colorado 19:38 2000 Adam Goucher, Colorado 24:12 1998 *Kara Grgas-Wheeler, Colorado 19:38 2000 Adam Goucher, Colorado 24:30 1997 Amy Mortimer, Kansas State 20:06 2000 Kelly Christiansen, Western State 24:40 2004 Sara (Gorton) Slattery, Colorado 20:07 2000 Scott Larson, Unattached 24:42 1997 Molly Austin, Colorado 20:14 2001 Jorge Torres, Colorado 24:47 2001 Renee Metivier, Colorado 20:21 2004 Dathan Ritzenhein, Colorado 24:47 2001 Molly Austin, Colorado 20:23 2002 Jorge Torres, Colorado 24:48 2000 Martha Tenorio, Unattached 20:29 1999 Brent Vaughn, Colorado 24:48 2004 Kara Grgas-Wheeler, Colorado 20:33 1999 Rees Buck, Western State 24:50 1999 Sara (Gorton) Slattery, Colorado 20:33 2000 Mark Korir, Wyoming 24:51 2006 Stefanija Statkuviene, Unatt. 20:36 1997 Michael Aish, Western State 24:51 1999 Martha Tenorio, Unattached 20:41 1997 Jorge Torres, Colorado 24:54 1999 Kelly Brinkman, Iowa State 20:44 2000 Bret Schoolmeester 24:55 2005 Molly Austin, Colorado 20:45 1999 Josh Eberly, Unattached 24:55 2003 Alisha Williams, Western State 20:46 2003 Ed Torres, Colorado 24:58 2002 Kara Newton, Baylor 20:47 2000 Kim Hogarth, Western State 24:59 2006 Sara (Gorton) Slattery, Colorado 20:48 2001 Ron Roybal, Colorado 25:01 1999 Lesley Higgins, Colorado 20:49 1999 Josh Eberly, Western State 25:02 2002 Natalie Florence, Colorado 20:49 2002 Chris Siemners, Western State 25:03 2002 Yukari Komatsu, Unattached 20:50 1998 PAST SHOOTOUT TEAM CHAMPIONS Year Men (Runner-up) Women (Runner-up) Course 1986 Adams State (Colorado) N/A Spring Hill GC 1987 Weber State (Wyoming) Colorado (NAU/New Mexico) Paul Beck Rec Ctr 1988 Adams State (Adams State TC) NC State (Boulder Road Runners) Paul Beck Rec Ctr 1989 Colorado (Brigham Young) Boulder Road Runners (Weber State) Lake Valley GC 1990 Brigham Young (Wyoming) Boulder Road Runners (Colorado) Lake Valley GC 1991 Colorado (Western State) Weber State (Wyoming) Lake Valley GC 1992 Colorado (Brigham Young) Colorado (Montana State) Lake Valley GC 1993 Colorado (Idaho State) Colorado (Weber State) Gallagher Ranch 1994 Colorado (Idaho State) Colorado (Michigan) Gallagher Ranch 1995 Colorado (Western State) Colorado (Oregon) Gallagher Ranch 1996 Colorado (Portland) Colorado (Adams State) Gallagher Ranch 1997 Colorado (Western State) Colorado (Adams State) Flatirons Property/Buff alo Ranch 1998 Colorado (Western State) Adams State (Colorado Flatirons Property/Buff alo Ranch 1999 Colorado (Western State) Colorado (Western State) Flatirons Property/Buff alo Ranch 2000 Colorado (Wyoming) Colorado (Wyoming) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2001 Colorado (Wyoming) Colorado (Wyoming) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2002 Colorado (Denver/AFA) Colorado (Denver) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2003 Colorado (Air Force) Colorado (Northern Colorado) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2004 Colorado (Wyoming) Colorado (Wyoming) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2005 Colorado (Air Force) Colorado (Northern Colorado) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2006 Colorado (Wyoming) Colorado (Colorado State) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2007 Colorado (Wyoming) Colorado (Wyoming) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus 2008 Colorado (Air Force) Colorado (Air Force) Buff alo Ranch at CU South Campus PAST SHOOTOUT INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Year Men Women 1986 Pat Porter (Vigilantes TC) 25:13 N/A 1987 Pat Porter (Vigilantes TC) 25:08 Linnsberg (UTEP) 16:25 1988 Mark Steckley (Boulder Road Runners) 25:26 Sue Addison (Boulder Road Runners) 16:21 1989 Dennis Leck (Unattached) 26:18 Carla Borovica (Unattached) 17:35 1990 Silvio Guerra (Unattached) 23:07 Kirsten Russell (Unattached) 16:48 1991 Ron Salazar (Colorado) 24:26 Brooke Baughman (Colorado) 17:20 1992 Richard Kosegei (Barton County) 24:30 Brooke Baughman (Colorado) 17:55 1993 Scott Larson (Colorado) 25:37 Brooke Baughman (Colorado) 16:40 1994 Alan Culpepper (Colorado) 25:25 Elva Dryer (Western State) 17:11 1995 Adam Goucher (Colorado) 25:32 Jenna Carlson (Oregon) 17:20 1996 Adam Batliner (Colorado) 26:23 Shayne Wille (Colorado) 17:57 1997 Adam Goucher (Colorado) 24:30 Kim Bugg (Adams State) 21:06 1998 Adam Goucher (Colorado) 24:32 Kim Bosen (Adams State) 20:54 1999 Reese Buck (Western State) 24:50 Kara Grgas-Wheeler (Colorado) 17:07 2000 Jorge Torres (Colorado) 25:24 Kara Grgas-Wheeler (Colorado) 19:38 2001 Jorge Torres (Colorado) 24:47 Molly Austin (Colorado) 20:14 2002 Jorge Torres (Colorado) 24:07 Molly Austin (Colorado) 20:23 2003 Billy Nelson (Colorado) 25:05 Alisha Williams (Western State) 20:46 2004 Kelly Christiansen (Western State) 24:40 Renee Metivier (Colorado) 20:21 2005 Bret Schoolmeester (Colorado) 24:55 Christine Bolf (Colorado) 20:53 2006 Mark Korir (Wyoming) 24:51 Jenny Barringer (Colorado) 20:51 2007 Brent Vaughn (Colorado) 24:46 Sara Vaughn (Colorado) 21:00 2008 Aaron Brown (Adams State) 25:04 Shannon Payne (UC-Colorado Springs) 21:25 2009 colorado cross country 44 CONFERENCE HISTORY

Colorado Men Year Winner (pts) CU (pts) Top Colorado 1950 Kansas 4th 10. Milt Wiley 1951 Kansas (13) 5th (85) 19. Colin Cooper 1952 Kansas (20.5) 3rd (43) 3. Lloyd Barlow 1953 Kansas (16) 2nd (19) 5. Lloyd Barlow 1954 Kansas (30) 4th (54) 8. Jim Wyatt 1955 Kansas (15) 3rd (34) 4. Jack Hughes 1956 Kansas (20) 2nd (88) 9. Jim Wyatt 1957 Kansas (26) 2nd (52) 5. Ned Sargent 1958 Kansas (37) 3rd (98) 12. Mike Peake 1959 Kansas (51) 5th (98) 4. Bernie Frakes 1960 Oklahoma St. (40) 8th (180) 22. Eric Cahn 1961 Kansas (26) 2nd (78) 8. Bob Griffi th 1962 Colorado (60) —- 9. Bob Griffi th 1963 Kansas (26) 4th (85) 4. Dave Wighton 1964 Kansas (31) 3rd (72) 1. Dave Wighton 1965 Kansas State (34) 4th (76) 9. Craig Runyan 1966 Kansas State (51) 2nd (57) 6. Jeff Berven The 2007 teams were one of 11 to sweep both the men’s and 1967 Missouri (52) 2nd (59) 1. Craig Runyan 1968 Kansas (45) 2nd (61) 1. Craig Runyan women’s conference races, including 15 Big 12 individual titles. 1969 Kansas (55) 6th (137) 5. Rick Trujillo 1970 Missouri (60) 4th (83) 6. Mike Peterson 1971 Kansas State (49) 4th (110) 5. Mike Stegner 1972 Oklahoma St. (37) 2nd (76) 4. John Gregorio 1973 Oklahoma St. (53) 2nd (55) 2. Mike Peterson 1974 Iowa St./Missouri 6th N/A Colorado Women 1975 Kansas State (25) 2nd (73) 5. John Hunsaker Year Winner (pts) CU (pts) Top CU Finisher 1976 Colorado (46) —- 1. Kirk Pfeff er 1976 Iowa State (20) 2nd (59) 7. Pam Allen 1977 Colorado (21) —- 1. Mark Spilsbury 1977 Iowa State (27) 2nd (62) 3. Dana Slater 1978 Colorado (22) —- 1. Kirk Pfeff er 1978 Iowa State (43) 2nd (70) 5. Dana Slater 1979 Colorado (23) —- 1. Mark Anderson 1979 Iowa State (31) 5th (108) 13. Fran Montes 1980 Colorado (26) —- 1. Mark Scrutton 1980 Missouri (36) 2nd (75) 5. Fran Montes 1981 Iowa State 3rd 1. Mark Scrutton 1981 Iowa State (27) 4th (100) N/A 1982 Colorado (35) —- 1. Mark Scrutton 1982 Kansas State (41) 3rd (80) 7. Sheri Rochel 1983 Iowa State (53) 5th (94) 6. Mick Bannister 1983 Iowa State (44) 5th (123) 20. Nancy Reynolds 1984 Iowa State (32) 5th (114) 16. Chuck Trujillo 1984 Missouri (57) 3rd (79) 5. Michelle Bews 1985 Colorado (48) —- 3. Dan Reese 1985 Nebraska (61) 5th (106) 6. Sarah Hanson 1986 Colorado (37) —- 1. Chuck Truijillo 1986 Oklahoma State (50) 3rd (64) 5. Chris McNamara 1987 Iowa State (47) 3rd (92) 6. Andy Dunn 1987 Colorado (49) —- 3. Chris McNamara 1988 Iowa State (34) 2nd (71) 8. Bob Cisco 1988 Nebraska (41) 6th (120) 9. Catrina Campbell 1989 Iowa State (22) 3rd (92) 8. Bob Cisco 1989 Nebraska (42) 5th (135) 12. Liz Laster 1990 Iowa State (26) 6th (113) 17. Ron Salazar 1990 Iowa State (48) 3rd (94) 12. Shanon Busch 1991 Iowa State (16) 2nd (86) 11. Fritz Rogers 1991 Nebraska (55) 3rd (93) 2. Brooke Baughman 1992 Colorado (42) — 5. Fritz Rogers 1992 Colorado (52) —- 1. Brooke Baughman 1993 Iowa State (27) 2nd (49) 5. Ron Salazar 1993 Nebraska (57) 3rd (78) 3. Patty Roberts 1994 Iowa State (29) 2nd (49) 4. Adam Goucher 1994 Colorado (29) —- 2. Patty Roberts 1995 Oklahoma St (38) 2nd (53) 1. Adam Goucher 1995 Colorado (25) —- 1. Patty Roberts 1996 Colorado (66) —- 5. Adam Batliner 1996 Colorado (30) —- 1. Kelly Smith 1997 Colorado (32) ___ 1. Adam Goucher 1997 Colorado (23) __ 2. Jennifer Smith 1998 Colorado (31) ___ 1. Adam Goucher 1998 Kansas State (78) 2nd (99) 4. Heather Burroughs 1999 Colorado (22) ___ 1. Ron Roybal 1999 Colorado (62) ___ 1. Kara Grgas-Wheeler 2000 Colorado (16) ___ 1. Jorge Torres 2000 Colorado (29) ___ 1. Kara Grgas-Wheeler 2001 Colorado (31) ___ 1. Jorge Torres 2001 Colorado (33) ___ 1. Molly Austin 2002 Colorado (25) ----- 1. Jorge Torres 2002 Colorado (34) ------1. Molly Austin 2003 Colorado (38) ------1. Dathan Ritzenhein 2003 Colorado (45) ------1. Natalie Florence 2004 Colorado (48) ------2. Brent Vaughn 2004 Colorado (25) ------1. Renee Metivier 2005 Colorado (44) ------5. Stephen Pifer 2005 Colorado (38) ------1. Christine Bolf 2006 Colorado (36) ------3. Brent Vaughn 2006 Colorado (45) ------2. Jenny Barringer 2007 Colorado (34) ------1. Brent Vaughn 2007 Colorado (59) ------2. Jenny Barringer 2008 Oklahoma St (26) 2nd (66) 8. Jordan Kyle 2008 Texas Tech (44) 5th (145) 22. Emily Hanenburg

Conference Coaches of the Year Conference Coaches of the Year Jerry Quiller (1987, 1991, 1992) Jerry Quiller (1987, 1992, 1994); Toby Jacober, Assistant Coach (1995); Mark Wetmore (1997, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07) Mark Wetmore (1997, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07) 2009 colorado cross country 45 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

DISTRICT/REGION CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY Year M-Team Top Colorado Finisher W-Team Top Colorado Finisher 1980 1st (50) 1. Mark Scrutton 29:21.9 1st (65) N/A 1982 1st 1. Mark Scrutton 29:48.8 4th (65) 10. Sarah Hanson 18:11 1983 5th 7. Mick Bannister 31:38 5th (83) 19. Sarah Hanson 18:34 1984 2nd (78) 8. Todd Winke 30:49 5th 5. Michelle Bews 16:50 1985 2nd (58) 3. Dan Reese 30:55 4th (96) 4. Chris McNamara 17:39 1986 1st (46) 1. Chuck Trujillo 30:25 1st (92) 3. Chris McNamara 17:01 1987 1st (80) 2. Andy Dunn 31:10.8 1st (33) 3. Vivian Sinou 17:01 1988 3rd (71) 9. Andy Dunn 30:46 N/A 7. Catrina Campbell 17:43 1989 2nd (100) 4. Bob Cisco 30:46 t-4th (159) 12. Peg Millican 17:53 1990 12th (289) 21. Ron Salazar 31:42 4th (158) 17. Michelle Kantor 17:51 1991 5th (5th) 21. Fritz Rogers 31:36 5th (138) 5. Brooke Baughman 17:19 1992 1st (77) 8. Fritz Rogers 31:06 3rd (125) 1. Brooke Baughman 16:53 1993 1st (50) 4. Scott Larson 30:28 2nd (57) 4. Brooke Baughman 17:11 1994 1st (46) 1. Adam Goucher 30:07.6 1st (26) 2. Patty Roberts 17:07 1995 1st (66) 1. Adam Goucher 29:33.2 2nd (31) 2. Colleen Glyde 16:56.0 1996 1st (33) 1. Adam Batliner 32:23.38 1st (43) 3. Kelly Smith 18:27.35 1997 1st (15) 1. Adam Goucher 30:04.0 2nd (64) 3. Kelly Smith 17:20.8 1998 1st (34) 1. Adam Goucher 30:43.8 2nd (69) 7. Heather Burroughs 18:04.3 1999 2nd (61) 1. Ron Roybal 30:12.8 2nd (61) 1. Kara Grgas-Wheeler 16:39.9 2000 1st (38) 1. Jorge Torres 30:38.6 1st (38) 1. Kara Grgas-Wheeler 20:45.0 2001 1st (48) 1. Jorge Torres 30:53.3 2nd (48) 1. Jodie Hughes 21:13.9 2002 2nd (93) 1. Jorge Torres 29:33 2nd (66) 4. Sara (Gorton) Slattery 20:39 2003 1st (69) 1. Dathan Ritzenhein 30:32 2nd (67) 4. Renee Metivier 21:05 2004 1st (40) 5. Brent Vaughn 30:03 1st (32) 1. Renee Metivier 20:30.7 2005 1st (42) 1. Billy Nelson 30:28.2 1st (53) 2. Liza Pascuito 20:52.8 2006 1st (59) 8. Billy Nelson 30:25.3 1st (64) 2. Jenny Barringer 20:30.5 2007 1st (47) 6. Stephen Pifer 30:28.3 4th (105) 2. Jenny Barringer 19:43.9 2008 1st (42) 6. Jordan Kyle 29:52.8 4th (133) 14. Laura Thweatt 20:59.7 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY YR TEAM TOP CU FINISHER TIME TEAM TOP CU FINISHER TIME 1965 14th (281) 8. David Wighton 30:15 1966 6th (248) 15. Craig Runyan 30:40 1967 3rd (163) 4. Craig Runyan 31:10 1968 5th (241) 13. Craig Runyan 30:00 1970 15th (450) 52. Ted Castaneda 29:25 1973 6th (217) 11. Ted Castaneda 28:55 1975 20th (447) 58. Rick Musgrave N/A 1976 16th (546) 16. Pam Allen 17:12 1977 10th (299) 14. Mark Spilsbury 29:34 3rd (164) 7. Mary Decker 17:49 1978 5th (224) 21. John Hunsaker 30:06 4th (147) 1. Mary Decker 16:59 1979 4th (189) 14. Mark Anderson 29:32 18th (430) 93. Fran Montes N/A 1980 13th (369) 6. Mark Scrutton 29:20 19th (408) 26. Ruth Hamilton 17:51 1981 9th (237) 37. Sharon Hulse 18:49 1982 7th (219) 1. Mark Scrutton 30:12 1984 22nd (411) 27. Richard Reese 30:22 1985 3rd (167) 15. Dan Reese 30:12 1986 5th (195) 13. Chuck Trujillo 31:21 6th (186) 23. Carol McMordie 17:38 1987 15th (385) 39. Andy Dunn 30:13 12th (249) 33. Chris McNamera 17:01 1989 18th (365) 40. Mike Nahom 30:47 1992 11th (320) 34. Shawn Found 31:49 20th (454) 11. Brooke Baughman 17:37 1993 4th (172) 31. Alan Culpepper 30:33 14th (326) 32. Brooke Baughman 17:19 1994 2nd (88) 2. Adam Goucher 30:12 4th (126) 13. Patty Roberts 17:17 1995 4th (181) 6. Adam Goucher 30:58 2nd (123) 17. Heather Burroughs 17:40 1996 5th (179) 17. Chris Severy 31:29 4th (145) 15. Colleen Glyde 18:02 1997 3rd (108) 3. Adam Goucher 29:10 3rd (178) 18. Kelly Smith 17:03 1998 3rd (158) 1. Adam Goucher 29:26 7th (332) 25. Heather Burroughs 17:30 1999 7th (307) 42. Michael Friedberg 31:22 8th (351) 9. Kara Grgas-Wheeler 16:58 2000 2nd (94) 3. Jorge Torres 30:21 1st (117) 1. Kara Grgas-Wheeler 20:30 2001 1st (90) 2. Jorge Torres 29:06 8th (240) 8. Molly Austin 20:51 2002 4th (190) 1. Jorge Torres 29:04 5th (220) 10. Sara Gorton 20:01 2003 5th (26) 1. Dathan Ritzenhein 29:14 5th (269) 15. Renee Metivier 20:21 2004 1st (90) 4. Brent Vaughn 30:41.8 1st (63) 2. Renee Metivier 20:30.7 2005 5th (222) 27. James Strang 30:17 2nd (181) 7. Christine Bolf 19:59 2006 1st (94) 12. Brent Vaughn 31:13.0 2nd (223) 2. Jenny Barringer 20:37.9 2007 7th (287) 5. Brent Vaughn 29:47.4 23rd (479) 2. Jenny Barringer 19:47.8 2008 12th (372) 14. Jordan Kyle 29:52.4

2009 colorado cross country 46 BUFFS VS. THE NATION (Combined NCAA Men’s and Women’s Finishes )

1994 1995 1996 1997 W M T W M T W M T W M T COLORADO 4 2 6 COLORADO 2 4 6 Stanford 1 1 2 Stanford 2 1 3 Michigan 2 7 9 Providence 1 8 9 COLORADO 4 5 9 COLORADO 3 3 6 Villanova 1 9 10 Oregon 5 7 12 Wisconsin 8 6 14 Wisconsin 5 4 9 Arizona 10 3 13 Arkansas 12 1 13 Arkansas 14 2 16 Michigan 7 4 11 Wisconsin 8 5 13 Stanford 9 5 14 Villanova 2 19 21 Arkansas 13 2 15 Stanford 7 6 13 Georgetown 8 6 14 No. Arizona 10 12 22 Oregon 8 8 16 Arkansas 3 10 13 BYU 4 10 14 Nebraska 20 7 27 NC State 11 6 17 Penn State 9 8 17 Michigan 7 11 18 NC State 13 16 29 Providence 6 16 22 Georgetown 6 13 19 Villanova 3 15 18 Providence 7 22 29 Nebraska 19 11 30 Alabama 14 20 34 Wisconsin 10 14 24 1998 1999 2000 2001 W M T W M T W M T W M T Stanford 3 2 5 Arkansas 2 1 3 COLORADO 1 2 3 Stanford 5 2 7 Arkansas 6 1 7 Wisconsin 4 2 6 Stanford 3 4 7 COLORADO 8 1 9 COLORADO 7 3 10 Stanford 3 4 7 Providence 9 3 12 NC State 2 9 11 Wisconsin 5 6 11 COLORADO 8 7 15 Georgetown 5 7 12 BYU 1 12 13 Michigan 11 4 15 Georgetown 7 11 18 Wisconsin 8 5 13 No. Arizona 12 4 16 Oregon 12 5 17 Michigan 15 5 20 Arkansas 13 1 14 Georgetown 3 13 16 Arizona 16 11 23 NC State 19 3 22 NC State 11 11 22 Arkansas 17 3 20 Wm & Mary 10 13 23 No. Arizona 11 12 23 BYU 2 23 25 Providence 10 10 20 No. Arizona 17 7 24 Oregon 19 6 25 Villanova 20 6 26 Notre Dame 6 19 25 Providence 14 10 24 2002 2003 2004 2005 W M T W M T W M T W M T Stanford 2 1 3 Stanford 1 1 2 COLORADO 1 1 2 COLORADO 2 5 7 COLORADO 5 4 9 COLORADO 6 5 11 Stanford 5 6 11 Stanford 1 6 7 Arkansas 7 6 13 NC State 10 6 16 BYU 8 5 13 Notre Dame 7 3 10 No. Arizona 10 7 17 No. Arizona 3 15 18 Notre Dame 4 11 15 Okla. State 10 8 18 BYU 1 16 17 BYU 19 2 21 Arizona St. 9 8 17 Arizona St. 4 17 21 Providence 6 13 19 Villanova 11 11 22 Arkansas 16 3 19 Arkansas 19 2 21 Villanova 8 12 20 Georgetown 7 16 23 Providence 3 21 24 BYU 8 13 21 Wisconsin 19 2 21 Providence 24 3 27 NC State 12 16 28 Wisconsin 20 1 21 Georgetown 4 18 20 Wisconsin 2 26 28 Michigan 6 26 32 Minnesota 9 20 29 2006 2007 W M T W M T Oregon 2 1 3 COLORADO 2 1 3 No. Arizona 7 4 11 Stanford 1 4 5 Minnesota 12 8 20 Wisconsin 4 2 6 Stanford 1 19 20 Arkansas 5 5 10 Florida St. 3 20 23 Wisconsin 20 5 25 Providence 7 9 16 COLORADO 23 7 30 Iona 20 3 23 Arizona St. 4 26 30 Virgina 14 14 28 Arkansas 13 23 36 Michigan St. 12 17 29 Georgetown 28 13 41 BYU 22 11 33 Michigan 21 24 45 BYU 25 22 47 NC State 19 16 35 Providence 26 27 53 Colorado has become one of the top cross country programs in the country since 1994. The following are the combined NCAA meet results since that time. Program ‘94 ‘95 ‘96 ‘97 ‘98 ‘99 ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 Total Avg. Stanford 13 14 2 3 4 7 7 7 3 2 11 7 5 20 105 7.5 COLORADO 6 6 9 6 10 15 3 9 9 11 2 7 3 30 126 9.0 *Oregon -- 12 -- 16 17 25 ------3 73 14.6 *Wisconsin 13 24 14 9 11 6 13 -- -- 28 -- 21 6 25 170 15.5 *Arkansas 13 13 16 15 7 3 14 20 20 -- 19 21 10 36 207 15.9 NC State -- 29 29 17 27 22 22 11 -- 16 28 -- 35 -- 201 20.1 Michigan 9 18 -- 11 15 20 ------32 -- -- 45 150 21.4 Villanova 10 18 21 -- -- 38 26 32 -- 22 ------167 23.8 Providence -- 9 29 22 24 29 12 20 -- 27 24 -- 16 53 265 24.1 *Georgetown 19 14 -- -- 23 18 12 16 16 23 -- 43 40 41 265 24.1 *-- run separate men’s and women’s programs 2009 colorado cross country 47 COLORADO’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Mary Decker Mark Scrutton Adam Goucher 1978 (AIAW) 1982 1998 Tenth months after she bettered Mark Scrutton took the lead 300 The sign of things to come was on her own world record in the 1,000- yards from the fi nish and beat Zakarie Nov. 21, 1994 when then-freshman Adam Goucher crossed the fi nish line of the NCAA meter run, Mary Decker won Colorado’s Barie of UTEP by two seconds for the Cross Country Championships in Fayetteville, fi rst national cross country title in her NCAA men’s title in Bloomington, Ind. Ark. as the national runner-up. last race, on CU’s then-home course, His fi rst goal when he came to CU His sophomore year he finished Kent Denver Country Day. in 1980 was to dominate the Big Eight sixth. He redshirted the ‘96 season and Her course record 16:59.4 bet- Conference. He did that to the tune of improved to third in the national race as tered the course record she had set 14 conference titles, surpassing Kansas a junior in Greenville, S.C. , a race he was earlier that year by a minute. great Billy Cunningham’s record 13 in predicted to win. At the national championships the early 1930s. In the last race of his collegiate career, Goucher took the title that had eluded him she grabbed the lead from NC State’s He lost just one Big Eight race, for fi ve seasons. and defending national the indoor two- his freshman Goucher , buoyed by what he called champion Kathy Mills of Penn State season. By his senior year he turned an unbelievable crowd, bettered the Rim in the best two-mile indoor time in the Rock Course Record in 29:26.9, 23 seconds (who had led the race by as much as ahead of Arizona’s Abdi Abdiraham, who 20 yards going into the fi nal loop). Shea NCAA in winning his second national had kept pace with Goucher until the last passed Mills, and Decker passed Mills title. mile when he pulled away from the fi eld. and kicked by Shea to win the race by Shortly after winning that title, With the win, Goucher would become the fi rst American to win the fall classic since 10 yards. he set an unoffi cial world record in the Bob Kennedy won in 1992, and the fi rst CU Newport Beach Back Bay Run with a runner to complete the distance trifecta of time of 22:25.8 over the 8k course. winning national titles in cross country, the indoor and outdoor track seasons.

2009 colorado cross country 48 COLORADO’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Kara Grgas-Wheeler Jorge Torres Dathan Ritzenhein 2000 2002 2003

In the women’s championship sweep, With three NCAA runner-up fi nishes as Twenty-four months after finishing fi fth-year senior Kara Grgas-Wheeler won CU’s a junior resting on his shoulders, Jorge Torres fourth in the 2001 NCAA Championships as fi rst individual title sans AIAW to complete the held off Arkansas’ Allister Cragg in the fi nal a freshman, Dathan Ritzenhein crossed the nation’s only individual undefeated campaign. meters to cover the Wabash Valley Sports finish line in Waterloo, Iowa as CU’s fourth With the title, Grgas-Wheeler capped of a Center 10k challenge in a then-course record national champion in six seasons as a redshirt 1,035-0 season beating the next opponent 29:04.7 and win his fi rst national title. sophomore. by a total margin of 2:07. In one of the best men’s contests in In temperatures that hovered below She ran to a dominant fi nish on the recent memory, Cragg took the race’s initial zero with the windchill factor. Ritzenhein Iowa State Cross Country Course in 20:30.5, 7.3 lead, but before the race reached the halfway outdistanced a heavily favored Stanford pack seconds ahead of the individual runner up in point, it was a four-man battle between Torres, led by in the closing meters to win harsh conditions that included a temperature Cragg, Alabama’s David Kimani and Eastern his fi rst NCAA crown in 29 minutes, 14 seconds, of 17 degrees with a wind chill of minus-19 at just 1.3 ahead of Hall for the crescendo in the the start. Michigan’s Boaz Cheboiywo. nation’s only unbeaten season. In textbook Colorado fashion, she Torres took the lead from ‘01 champion The win marked just the fourth time trailed the lead pack by four seconds after the Cheboiywo at the 7k mark with Cragg and and fi rst since the 1989 and ‘90 seasons that 1k mark. She had closed in by the 2-mile mark, Kimani hanging on, and at the 8k mark it was never losing site of the defending national Torres and Cragg running shoulder to shoulder two diff erent runners from the same school champion, Wisconsin’s Erica Palmer, who was for the remainder of the race. With the pro- took back-to-back titles, as Jorge Torres won in the lead, but succumbing to the cold. Soon Torres crowd chanting “Torres, Torres”, the two the race in ‘02 in Terre Haute, Ind. It was also after Grgas-Wheeler bridged the gap, took the took the fi nal turn into the straightaway and the fi rst time since 1987 and ‘88 that Americans lead, and never looked back... until the fi nal Torres made an unanswered surge to build a had won two straight individual titles and likely crest of the course where she glanced over her 10-meter lead ot the fi nish line to close out the fi rst time that both scenarios have played shoulder for the fi rst time of the season and the nation’s only undefeated season and turn out simultaneously. began to savor the sprint to the tape. in his fi fth course record in as many races. Ritzenhein’s rise as the best runner in The title was her third, fi rst in the fall. With brother Ed just nine places behind the nation was even more impressive when Her win marked the fi rst time since 1994 that him, the 1-10 punch was the best by a set of considering he had resumed training 10 weeks the individual national champion represented twins in the history of the championships. earlier following femoral stress fractures suf- on the NCAA Championship Team. fered the previous cross and track seasons.

2009 colorado cross country 49 2000 NCAA CHAMPIONS

2000 Colorado Women (left to right) Jodie Hughes, Lesley Higgins, Tera Moody, Kara Grgas-Wheeler, Catherine Wright, Sarah Gorton, Assistant Coach Jason Drake, Jen Fazioli

The 2000 women’s cross country team upended the defending national champion to claim the program’s fi rst national title, the 18th overall at CU. Coming off back-to-back team titles at the Big 12 and NCAA Mountain Region Championships, Colorado was the top-ranked team in the country entering the biggest race of the year. As is its goal each year, Colorado wanted to better its ranking, which would now be the biggest challenge in the program’s history. Up for the challenge in wind-chill conditions that brought the late Midwest November temperature to 19- degrees below zero, Colorado methodically worked its way from the back of the pack to the front for the title. With a program-best 117 points, the Buff s fi nished 50 ahead of defending national champion Brigham Young. Kara Grgas-Wheeler won the program’s fi rst individual crown while freshman Sara Gorton became the second- highest fi nishing freshman in the race and highest in program history with an eighth place eff ort. Jodie Hughes locked up All-American honors with a 30th-place eff ort while Lesley Higgins (52nd) and Tera Moody (71st) rounded out the CU scoring. In the championship sweep, Grgas-Wheeler won CU’s fi rst individual title sans AIAW to complete the nation’s only undefeated campaign. With the title, Grgas-Wheeler capped off a 1,035-0 season repeating her Big 12 Confer- ence and Mountain Region titles before capturing her third national title, fi rst in the fall. Her win marked the fi rst time since 1994 that the individual national champion was represented on the NCAA Championship team.

2009 colorado cross country 50 2001 NCAA CHAMPIONS

2001 Colorado Men (left to right) Jorge Torres, Ed Torres, Sean Smith, Aaron Blondeau, Dathan Ritzenhein, Jon Severy, The No. 1 ranked team in the country from the preseason polls to the national championship podium, the 2001 men’s season came to a crescendo with a one-point national championship victory over nemesis Stanford in Greenville, S.C. to bring home to the University its 19th national championship, the last remaining title that had previously eluded Colorado’s storied distance program. The Buff s’ successful run at the national title capped off the program’s fi rst undefeated season in which they were uncontested at the Rocky Mountain Shootout in Boulder, won their sixth straight Big 12 Conference title in Norman, Okla., claimed their ninth national qualifying race in 10 seasons and improved from their runner-up fi nish in 2000 at the national championships. The one-point diff erence, 90-91, in the fi nal score was the tightest in race history, tying the Villanova men’s 1970 85-86 win over Oregon. The Buff s were paced by a pair of top-10 individual performances in the run to the title. Among the favorites to win the individual national title, junior Jorge Torres made no secret about his intentions to sacrifi ce an individual crown for the team title, and fi nished as the individual runner-up in his quest. Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Year Dathan Ritzenhein fi nished fourth and was the highest fi nishing freshman in a national championship race since Adam Goucher’s second-place fi nish in 1994. Junior Ed Torres improved 12 places from the previous year’s national runner-up race to fi nish 15th for his second All- American certifi cate. Steve Slattery battled back from a mid-season injury before going on to score as the Buff s’ fourth runner, 28th overall. Senior captain Sean Smith, was the fi nal factor in clinching the title as CU’s No. 5 runner, 56th overall. Fifth-year senior Aaron Blondeau who had competed in four NCAA Championship races since his 1997 freshman year, sat out the fi rst two meets of the season due to injury before marking his return fi ve weeks before the NCAA Championships where he came in as CU’s sixth runner in the national championship win. Redshirt freshman Jon Severy reaped the benefi ts of his redshirt season in 2000 solidifying his role on the NCAA Championship travel squad where he came in as the Buff s’ fi nal runner. With his fourth NCAA cross country title since becoming head coach in 1995, head coach Mark Wetmore became the fi rst coach in the history of the championship to win a men’s individual title (Adam Goucher, 1997), women’s individual title (Kara Grgas-Wheeler in 2000), women’s team title (2000) and men’s team crown at one school.

2009 colorado cross country 51 2004 NCAA CHAMPIONS

2004 Colorado Women (left to right) Amber Smith, Renee Metivier, Jackie Zeigle, Liza Pasciuto, Natalie Florence, Sara Slattery, Laura Zeigle, Christine Bolf

In a championship where the a team needed to run a perfect race, the Colorado women got the ball rolling when the then third-ranked Buff s did just that to claim the fi rst of two titles on the day, their fi rst since the 2000 season. The women, paced by Renee Metivier’s second career national runner-up fi nish, placed all fi ve runners in the top-30, to score a program best 63 points (it took 117 to win in ’00), 81 points ahead of runner-up Duke (144), Providence (164), Notre Dame (170) and pre-race favorite Stanford (175). The margin was the fourth largest in championship history. An already damp and slightly heavy course on Sunday was worsened by overnight and early morning rains that subsided by the start of the women’s race and the skies were clear for the start of the men’s, conditions that obviously played in favor of the Buff s. With (Providence) in control of the individual title, the team title was up for grabs as early as the halfway mark. Smith was running a 9:52.7 pace at the 3k mark, followed by Metivier (10:05) and BYU’s Laura Turner (10:14), with just four points separating the Buff s and Stanford at that mark, with Slattery in 16th and Bolf in 18th, followed by Duke and Providence. The pleasant surprise for the day on the women’s team was that of freshman Liza Pasciuto. Pasciuto fi nished as CU’s No. 2 runner for the fi rst time in her career, and her 13th place fi nish is the second best by a CU freshman in program history, second only to Sara (Gorton) Slattery’s eighth place freshman eff ort in ’00. “Coming in I was trying my best to try and score and help the team achieve the goals that we set at the beginning of the season,” said Pasciuto. “But I’m defi nitely thrilled with my fi nish. I couldn’t have asked for more. I hope to come back nextear y and do it again.” Christine Bolf (20:48.1) ran to her fi rst All-American title in the fall with a 14th place fi nish, a career best for the junior that fi nished 63rd a year ago. In the fi nal race of her collegiate career, fi fth-year senior Sara Slattery fi nished 28th and cameway a as an All-American for the third time in her career, just the second CU harrier to do so, following current assistant coach Heather Burroughs (1994, 95, 98). She is also now the only runner in the program’s storied history to be a member of two national championship teams, as she was a freshman on that 2000 squad. Natalie Florence (21:07.2) rounded out CU’s scoring, fi nishing 30th overall for her second All-American title. In her fi rst tionalna championship, freshman Amber Smith (21:44.3) fi nished 78th overall. Laura Zeigle (23:18.1) fi nished 224th. “Our race plan was to try and be patient and not fi ght the conditions (which changed dramatically overnight). By the 600-m mark they had over-ruled my plan and my hope was that they held on. They kept going, so I’m glad that they overlooked my instructions,” said Wetmore. 2009 colorado cross country 52 2004 NCAA CHAMPIONS

2004 Colorado Men (left to right) Austin Baillie, James Strang, Stephen Pifer, Brent Vaughn, Bradley Harkrader, Jared Scott, Jon Severy, Bret Schoolmeester

Not to be outdone by their counterparts, the Colorado men capped what would be the best day in the program’s storied history with their second title in four years. The men’s race was a battle for both the individual and team titles from the start of the race. At the halfway mark, a lead pack of 10-plus runners were separated by one second with Arkansas’ Josphat Boit in the lead at 15:16.1 and the 10th place runner at 15:17.1, with Vaughn (15:25) in 15th and Schoolmeester (15:26) in 19th. Vaughn had taken sole possession of fourth place at the 8k turn, having caught 13 runners in a 3k span, while Schoolmeester chased down 12. At that point, Wisconsin had control of the team race with 80 points to Arkansas’ 160, followed by Colorado. Senior Jon Severy became the fi rst men’s runner in the program’s history to have run on two national title teams. Classmate Jared Scott was on the team that season, but did not run at nationals. He was also a freshman in ’01 and ran the fi nal cross country race of his career here this afternoon. It happen to be the best of his career, covering the 10k loop in 31:26.9 to fi nish 21st. Severy made up as much ground as anyone Monday, as he was 39th at the halfway mark, and 25th at 8k, running down 18 in his fi nal race. “It was an incredible note to start on,” said Severy. “I was carried through a little bit on that 2001 team and it gave me a false sense of what it meant to be on a good team. Since then, I’ve sunk pretty low and learned an incredible amount of what is necessary to sacrifi ce for your team and carry it out. Today was just so perfect that I can’t describe it.” Newcomers Stephen Pifer and James Strang rounded out the scoring for the CU men, with Pifer running 31:56.8 to fi nish 44th while Strang ran 31:59.9 to fi nish 49th. Jared Scott, also running in the last cross country race of his career, was off his niorju year pace, but fi nished 80th in 32:25.0. Freshman Bradley Harkrader, who had scored during the season as CU’s third, fourth and fi hft runner, fi nished 121st in 32:50.7 in his fi rst national championship event. While fi ve native Coloradoans ran in the men’s race, three scored. “The front two ran as well as I thought they possibly could and Jon ran way better than I would have expected. All of the fi ve scorers ran better than my most optimistic aspirations. And with Stephen, James and Bradley, all freshmen, the sky isthe limit,” said Wetmore.

2009 colorado cross country 53 2006 NCAA CHAMPIONS

2006 Colorado Men (left to right) Bradley Harkrader, Pete Janson, Erik Heinonen, Stephen Pifer, Billy Nelson, James Strang, Brent Vaughn and Kenyon Neuman

The second-ranked Colorado men headed into the 2006 championship knowing the race was theirs to lose. The muddy conditions were just like those two years before when the Buff s captured their second national title and gave Colorado extra confi dence as the race approached. The fi eld got out to a quicker start than CU normally likes and was led most of the way by Brent Vaughn. Vaughn fi nished th12 overall (31:13.0), earning his second straight top-15 fi nish at nationals and the second straight time he was CU’s fi rst harrier across the fi nish. While Vaughn ran a steady race, the men’s win can be traced to Pifer’s performance over the second 5,000-meters. At the 5k split, he had 52 runners ahead of him, but streaked past 32 of them to nab the 20th spot overall (31:24.2) in the individual standings and his second All-American title. “I knew in the second half I had to come back and catch a lot of guys,” Pifer said. “So I paid attention to sensory data, which is something that Mark Wetmore has been preaching to us all year, checking your heart rate and breathing and things like that to make sure you are comfortable. The race doesn’t really start until the last 3k, so you really have to get going.” Erik Heinonen had a story book year after receiving a sixth-year of eligibility from the NCAA for the season. He was the third Buff to cross the line, placing a personal best 28th overall (31:34.7), and earning his fi rst All-American honor. James Strang took 47th (31:54.5) and Billy Nelson, who passed over 15 in the last 1,000-meters, took 56th (32:02.7). Bradley Harkrader came in at 152nd (33:05.3) and Pete Janson was 213th (33:56.5) as Colorado’s non-scorers. CU’s fi ve scorers all fi nished in the top 56 overall, and in the top 34 of those attached to full teams. CU and Wisconsin were the only schools to have three place in the top 15 in the scoring column. The Buff aloes recorded 94 points, soundly defeating defending champion and overwhelming favorite Wisconsin by 48 points. Iona (172), Stanford (195) and Oregon (196) rounded out the top fi ve. ”I think the race was very fast for us,” head coach Mark Wetmore said. “Every coach has to know their team and how fast they can go. If other teams ran our way, it would certainly hurt them, like if would if we ran another team’s plan. We don’t talk a lot about expectations, its aspirations for us. We equaled our aspirations today. “We did well here a couple of years ago too and everyone was telling me that the mud was perfect for us, but Boulder is like a desert and isn’t very muddy.” Vaughn, Harkrader, Pifer and Strang joined Jon Severy as the only Buff s to win two national titles. 2009 colorado cross country 54 ALL-AMERICANS

Men (1963-Present) Alan Culpepper 1993, 94, 95 Steve Slattery 2000, 01 Natalie Raveling 1994 Dave Wrighton 1963, 64, 65 Scott Larson 1993 Dathan Ritzenhein 2001, 03 Colleen Glyde 1995, 96 Craig Runyon 1966, 67, 68 Jay Cleckler 1994 Billy Nelson 2002, 03 Kelly Smith 1995, 97 Rick Truijillo 1967 Jon Cooper 1994, 95 Bret Schoolmeester 2004, 05 Carrie Messner 1996 John Lunn 1968 Adam Goucher 1994, 95, 97, 98 Jon Severy 2004 Kara Grgas-Wheeler 1999, 00 John Gregorio 1972, 73 Clint Wells 1994, 95 Brent Vaughn 2004, 06, 07 Sara (Gorton) Slattery 2000, 02, 04 Mike Peterson 1974 Ricky Cron 1996 Stephen Pifer 2004, 05, 06, 07 Jodie Hughes 2000 Mark Spilsbury 1977, 79 Chris Severy 1996 James Strang 2005, 06 Molly Austin 2001, 02 John Hunsaker 1978 Zeke Tiernan 1996 Erik Heinonen 2006 Natalie Florence 2002, 04 Mark Anderson 1979 Tom Reese 1997 Jordan Kyle 2008 Renee Metivier 2001, 03, 04 Michael Buhmann 1979 Matt Napier 1997 Kalin Toedebusch 2003 Mark Scrutton 1980, 81, 82 Adam Batliner 1997 Women (1976-Present) Christine Bolf 2004, 05 Sam Reese 1982 Mike Friedberg 1998, 99, 00 Mary Decker (AIAW) 1978 Liza Pasciuto 2004,05, 06 Dan Reese 1984, 85 Ron Roybal 1998 Carol McMordie 1986 Jenny Barringer 2006, 07 Chuck Truijillo 1985, 86 Jorge Torres 2000, 01, 02 Chris McNamara 1986, 87 Sara Vaughn 2007 Mike Nahom 1989 Ed Torres 2000, 01, 02 Patty Roberts 1994, 95 Shawn Found 1992 Sean Smith 2000 Heather Burroughs 1994, 95, 98

Jorge Torres (2000, 01, 02) Heather Burroughs (1994, 95, 98) Ed Torres (2000, 01, 02) Alan Culpepper (1993, 94, 95)

Mike Friedberg (1998, 99, 00) Adam Goucher (1994, 95, 97, 98) Sara (Gorton) Slattery (2000, 02, 04) Christine Bolf (2004, 05) 2009 colorado cross country 55 BUFF HONOR ROLL

Erin Marston Steve Slattery Bret Schoolmeester ALL-CONFERENCE

Men Richard Medina 2008 Dan Reese 1985 Chris Pannone 2008 Chuck Trujillo 1985, 86 Andy Dunn 1986, 87 Women Todd Wienke 1986 Sarah Hanson 1985 Ron Salazar 1990, 93 Chris McNamara 1986, 87 Shawn Found 1992 Catrina Campbell 1987 Fritz Rogers 1992 Brooke Baughman 1991, 92 Alan Culpepper 1994 Muff y Raveling 1992, 94 Adam Goucher 1994, 95, 97, 98 Patty Roberts 1993, 94, 95 Adam Batliner 1996 H. Burroughs 1994, 95, 97, 98 Clint Wells 1997 Kelly Smith 1995, 96, 97 Natalie Florence Oscar Ponce 1997, 98 Carrie Messner 1996 Jorge Torres 1999, 00, 01, 02 Shayne Wille 1996 Ed Torres 1999, 00, 01, 02 Jennifer Smith 1997 Ron Roybal 1999 Kara Grgas-Wheeler 1997, 99, 00 Mike Friedberg 1999, 00 Sara (Gorton) Slattery 2000, 02, 04 Zach Crandall 2000 Tera Moody 2000, 01 Steve Slattery 2000, 02 Jodie Hughes 2000, 01 Sean Smith 2000 Molly Austin 2001, 02 Dathan Ritzenhein 2001, 03 Natalie Florence 2002, 03, 04 Billy Nelson 2002, 03, 05, 06 Renee Metivier 2003, 04 Bret Schoolmeester 2003, 04, 05 Kalin Toedebusch 2003, 05 Brent Vaughn 2003, 04, 06, 07 Christine Bolf 2004, 05 Bradley Harkrader 2004 Liza Pasciuto 2004, 05, 06 Jon Severy 2004 Amber Smith 2004 Stephen Pifer 2005, 06, 07 Jenny Barringer 2005, 06, 07 James Strang 2005, 06 Claire Maduza 2006 Brent Vaughn Erik Heinonen 2006 Aislinn Ryan 2006 Pete Janson 2007 Erin Marston 2007 Kenyon Neuman 2007, 08 Sara Vaughn 2007 Jordan Kyle 2008 2009 colorado cross country 56 BUFF HONOR ROLL

Billy Nelson Jon Severy Kalin Toedebusch ALL-DISTRICT/REGION

Men Steve Slattery 2000, 01 Kristina Dahlberg 1995 Andy Dunn 1985, 86, 87, 88 Dathan Ritzenhein 2001, 03 Colleen Glyde 1995, 96 Mike Kubitschek 1985 Billy Nelson 2002, 03, 05, 06 Carrie Messner 1995, 96, 98, 99 Dan Reese 1985 Bret Schoolmeester 2003, 04, 05 Heidi Scarlett 1996, 97 Todd Wienke 1985, 86 Brent Vaughn 2004, 06, 07 Kara Grgas-Wheeler 1996, 99, 00 Scott Elliott 1986 Bradley Harkrader 2004, 06, 07 Shayne Wille 1996 Ken Metcalf 1986 Jared Scott 2004 Jen Gruia 1997, 98 Cisco Bob 1987, 88, 89 Jon Severy 2004 Jennifer Smith 1997 David Derdeyn 1987 James Strang 2004, 05, 06 Briana Stott-Messick 1997, 98 Mike Nahom 1988, 89 Payton Batliner 2005 Lesley Higgins 1998, 00, 01 Chuck Trujillo 1985, 86, 88 Stephen Pifer 2005, 06, 07 Jodie Hughes 1999, 00, 01 Nate Wright 1988, 89 Erik Heinonen 2006 Tera Moody 1999, 00, 01, 02 Shawn Found 1992,93 Richard Medina 2007, 08 Catherine Wright 1999 Brett Larsen 1992,93 Kenyon Neuman 2007, 08 Sara (Gorton) Slattery 2000, 02, 04 Scott Larson 1992,93 Chris Pannone 2007, 08 Molly Austin 2001,02 Fritz Rogers 1991, 92 Seth DeMoor 2008 Natalie Florence 2001, 02, 04 Tim Catalano 1993, 94 Jordan Kyle 2008 Jackie Zeigle 2002, 03 Alan Culpepper 1993, 94, 95 Renee Metivier 2003, 04 Ron Salazar 1993 Women Kalin Toedebusch 2003, 05 Jay Cleckler 1994 Sarah Hanson 985 Christine Bolf 2003, 04, 05 Jon Cooper 1994, 95 Carol McMordie 1985, 86, 87 Liza Pasciuto 2004, 05, 06 Adam Goucher 1994, 95, 97, 98 Chris McNamara 1985, 86, 87 Amber Smith 2004 Clint Wells 1994, 95, 97 Michelle Bews 1986 Jenny Barringer 2005, 06, 07 Adam Batliner 1996, 97, 98 Denise Hermosillo 1986 Claire Maduza 2006 Ricky Cron 1996 Kirsten Kindt 1986 Erin Marston 2006, 07 Jay Johnson 1996 Kate Starke 1986 Aislinn Ryan 2006 Matt Napier 1996, 97 Shannon Busch 1987,88,89,90 Sara Vaughn 2007 Tom Reese 1996, 97, 98 Catrina Campbell 1987, 88 Emily Hanenburg 2008 Chris Severy 1996 Deann Zamora 1987 Laura Thweatt 2008 Zeke Tiernan 1996 Liz Laster 1989 Aaron Blondeau 1997, 99 Peg Millican 1989 Mike Friedberg 1998, 99 Brooke Baughman 1991, 92, 93 Ron Roybal 1998, 99 Allison Lusby 1993, 94 Oscar Ponce 1999 Amy McNitt 1993, 94, 95 Sean Smith 1999, 00 Natalie Raveling 1993, 94 Jorge Torres 2000, 01, 02 Patty Roberts 1993, 94, 95 Ed Torres 2000, 01, 02 Heather Burroughs 1994, 95, 97, 98 Zach Crandall 2000 Kelly Smith 1994,95,96,97 2009 colorado cross country 57 FROM WALK-ON TO ALL-AMERICAN

There’s something magical in the air at 5,345 feet above sea level. It’s something that contributes to developing blue collar, walk-on athletes into All-Americans at Colorado. Combining its reputation of academics and athletics, the coaching staff at CU has had incredible success with non-recruited athletes that have had the drive, determination and work ethic to become All-Americans. JAY CLECKLER • 1991 Walk-on- 1994 Cross Country All-American Jay Cleckler, was conceivably one of the hardest working guys on the ’94 squad. He had begun his collegiate career as walk-on competing in only one meet, which progressed to four meets as a sophomore, which he matched his junior season. He came into his own during his senior campaign when he scored in all six varsity races, including the Big Eight Championships, the NCAA District VII qualifi er and the NCAA Championships where he ran his fi rst All-American race. JON COOPER • 1993 Walk-on- 1994, 1995 Cross Country All-American Cooper made an immediate impact on the Colorado men’s cross country squad when he walked on after transferring from Rice. In his fi rst season he traveled to the NCAA Championships as an alternate, but did not compete. A year later he fi nished 33rd of 178 runners for his rstfi all-American honor. In 1995’s national championship race, he was Colorado’s fourth fi nisher, 48th overall to repeat his All-American title. MIKE FRIEDBERG • 1996 Walk-on- 1998, 1999 Cross Country All-American In 1996 Mike Friedberg ran in three races. He redshirt the 1997 season and a year later he was one of only three runners to compete in all six races, he fi nished eighth in the season opener at Colorado State, third at the Rocky Mountain Shootout, 32nd at the loaded Bob Timmons Invite, third at the Big 12 Championships, fi fth at the Mountain Region Championships and ran to his fi rst All-American title with a 34th place eff ort at the national championships. In 1999 he was CU’s No. 3 runner during the season, but experienced prevailed and was CU’s No. 1 guy at the NCAA Championships in Bloomington and was No. 2 a year later. MATT NAPIER • 1995 Walk-on— 1997 Cross Country All-American In his fi rst collegiate season Napier competed in the Shootout and at the Fort Hays State Invitational. As a sophomore, he scored in two of the three postseason races. Originally scheduled to redshirt his junior season, he was forced into action late in the season due to team injuries. In his fi rst race, Oct. 18, he fi nished third overall at the Tiger Invitational. In the postseason he fi nished 11th in the league championships and was the individual runner-up, at the Mountain Region Championships. His third season culminated in his fi rst all-America certifi cate at the NCAA Championships with a 39th-place fi nish. PATTY ROBERTS • 1992 Walk-on- 1995 Indoor 5,000-m All-American/1994, 1995 Cross Country All-American Roberts didn’t compete in cross until her second season. A year later she was the individual runner-up at the Big Eight Championships and an All- American with a 13th-place fi nish at the NCAA championships. She took the individual conference title in ’96 and followed up with a 32nd-place eff ort at the NCAAs for her second all-America cross country honor. 1995 continued to be a success on the track where she was an indoor 5k and outdoor 10k All-American. SHAYNE WILLE • 1995 Walk-on-1996 Indoor 3,000-m All-American/1997 Outdoor 3,000-m All-American A transfer from Vermont in 1995, Wille failed to make the Buff s’ seven-person roster that would compete at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Three months later she was an all-American in the indoor 3k. During the 1996 fall season, she was Colorado’s No. 2 runner, and although she competed in all three postseason race, just missed all-American status at the national championships with a 45th place eff ort. She set erh sights again on the track where she was the Big 12 indoor champion in both the mile and 3,000-m distances and an all-American in the latter. The outdoor season would prove even better where she repeated her conference titles, and she earned her second all-American honor in the outdoor 3,000-m with a third place, school-record fi nish of 9:06.86. SEAN SMITH • 1998 Walk-on, 2000 All-American Smith ran in three non-varsity races in 1998 with a pair of top 20 fi nishes at the Fort Hays Tiger Invitational and NIKE 3 Series race. In 1999 he went into the national championships with fi ve races under his belt. He earned all-conference and all-region honors before fi nishing inthe top half of the NCAA Championship fi eld. On All-American pace from the fi rst race of the 2000 season, he would score in all fi ve varsity contests, repeat his all-conference and all-region honors with career-best eff orts before fi nishing 44th for the last All-American certifi cate doled out in Ames,owa. I

2009 colorado cross country 58 CU AT THE USA and WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

IAAF WORLD CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS USA WINTER CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP 1995 DURHAM, ENGLAND 1995 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Junior Women: 48. Heather Burroughs 15:27 Junior Women: 6. Heather Burroughs 14:19 Junior Men: 113. Chris Severy 27:42 1996 LANDEN, OHIO 1997 TURIN, ITALY Junior Women: 7. Carrie Messner 15:42 Senior Men: *49. Scott Larson 37:14 140. Shawn Found 38:31 1996 STANFORD, CALIFORNIA Senior Men: 6. Adam Goucher 37:48 1998 MARRAKECH, MOROCCO 7. Alan Culpepper 37:51 Senior Men: 27. Adam Goucher 25:29 Junior Men: 37. Jorge Torres 24:58 1997 HOUSTON, TEXAS Junior Women: 5. Tera Moody 14:36 1999 BELFAST, IRELAND Junior Women: 74. Sara (Gorton) Slattery 24:35 1999 TACOMA, WASHINGTON Senior Men (long) *21. Alan Culpepper 41:10 Senior Men (long): 1. Alan Culpepper 34.24 54. Clint Wells 42:33 6. Clint Wells 34:36 Senior Men (short) 12. Adam Goucher 12:53 17. Scott Larson 35:01 Junior Men: 40. Steve Slattery 28:29 44. Zeke Tiernan 36:06 Senior Men (short): 1. Adam Goucher 10:29 2001 OSTEND, BELGIUM 9. Shawn Found 10:54 Junior Women: 47. Laura Zeigle 24.12 Senior Women: 1. Shayne (Wille) Culpepper 12:25 Senior Men: 41. Clint Wells 13:31 Junior Men: 2. Steve Slattery 23:38 Junior Men: 3. Dathan Ritzenhein 5. Jorge Torres 23:45 13. Ed Torres 24:24 Aislinn Ryan at the 2007 USA Championship. Ryan 2002 DUBLIN, IRELAND Junior Women: *17. Erika Odlaug 21:23 2000 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON fi nished sixth overall in the junior women’s 6k. Senior Men (long) 24. Dathan Ritzenhein 36:31 Senior Men (long): 2. Alan Culpepper 87. Clint Wells 38:08 9. Scott Larson 4. Sara Slattery, adidas 27:01 Senior Men (short) *11. Jorge Torres 12:35 Senior Women 4. 30. Carrie Messner, Asics 28:47 Junior Men: 33. Billy Nelson 25:18 Open Men’s 4k 1. Adam Goucher, Nike 10:50 2001 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON 4. Jorge Torres, Reebok 10:58 2003: LUSIANNE, SWITZERLAND Senior Men (short): 4. Clint Wells 11:14 14. Steve Slattery, Nike 11:27 Junior Men: *8. Billy Nelson 24:52 13. Adam Batliner 11:31.6 Open Women’s 4k 7. Kara Goucher, Nike 12:51 63. Bret Schoolmeester 26:17 Senior Men (long): 2. Alan Culpepper 35:11 32. Carrie Messner, Asics 13:43 Open Men (long): 51. Ed Torres 39:25 8. Scott Larson 36:07 Open Men’s 12k 2. Jorge Torres, Reebok 35:05 Open Women: 77. Molly Austin 14:26 Senior Women (8k): 16. Heather Burroughs 28:06 4. Dathan Ritzenhein, Nike 35:27 Junior Women: 1. Laura Zeigle 21:18 46. Oscar Ponce, AA 38:12 2004 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Junior Men: 2. Dathan Ritzenhein 24:11 Junior Men 34. Ryan Deak 26:27 2007 BOULDER 55. Peter Janson 27:03 2002 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON Junior Men : 3. Matt Tebo 26:22 Women (long) 79. Molly Austin 31:00 Junior Women: 2. Erika Odlaug 21:19 10. Matthew Herzl 26:36 9. Jackie Zeigle 22:09 Junior Women : 6. Aislinn Ryan 22:19 2005 SAINT GALMIER, FRANCE 12. Laura Zeigle 22:19 Open Men : 1. Alan Culpepper, 37:09 Open Women’s 8k 42. Renee Metivier 29:24 Senior Men (short): 2. Jorge Torres 11:27 2. Adam Goucher 37:35 Open Men’s 4k 13. Jorge Torres, Reebok 11:58 21. Clint Wells 11:57 3. Dathan Ritzenhein 37:47 Open Women’s 4k 21. Shayne Culpepper, adidas 14:06 28. Adam Batliner 12:08 4. Jorge Torres 38:07 Junior Women’s 6k 42. Liza Pasciuto 22:58 Senior Men (long): 3. Alan Culpepper 35:51 10. Ed Torres 38:31 47. Jenny Barringer (capt.) 23:03 5. Dathan Ritzenhein 36:19 17. Bret Schoolmeester 38:55 Open Men’s 12k 62. Dathan Ritzenhein, Nike 38:46 7. Clint Wells 36:40 19. Payton Batliner 39:01 15. Shawn Found 37:35 32. Steve Slattery 40:13 2006 FUKUOKA, JAPAN 40. Adam Batliner 39:01 41. Jon Severy 41:01 Open Men (Short) *6. Adam Goucher, Nike 11:02 Senior Women (6k): 26. Heather Burroughs 29:26 52. Oscar Ponce 41:45 27. Jorge Torres, Reebok 11:21 Senior Women (4k): 9. Sara (Gorton) Slattery 13:34 Open Women : 3. Kara Goucher 28:01 Open Women (Short) 21. Kara Goucher, Nike 13:24 24. Carrie Messner 14:26 5. Renee Metivier Baillie 28:35 Open Women (Long) 26. Sara Slattery, adidas 26:51 Junior Men: 3. Billy Nelson 25:04 12. Shayne Culpepper 29:17 49. Renee Metivier, Nike 27:37 15. Christine Bolf 29:40 50. Greg Castro 28:32 19. Carrie Messner 30:26 2007 MOMBASA, KENYA 2003 HOUSTON, TEXAS Open Women 36. Renee Metivier, Nike 29:47 Junior Women: 8. Christine Bolf 25:20 2008 SAN DIEGO Junior Men 100. Matt Tebo 13. Jackie Zeigle 26:18 Junior Men: 10. Matt Tebo 24:58 30:56 Open Men (short): 34. Clint Wells 14:10 28. Brett Walters 25:53 Junior Men: 1. Billy Nelson 27:08 40. Richard Medina 26:16 2008 EDINBOURGH, SCOTLAND 2. Bret Schoolmeester 27:17 51. Martin Medina 26:47 Senior Men: 19. Jorge Torres 36:03 14. Payton Batliner 28:18 Junior Women: 10. Megan Burrell 21:58 45. Edwardo Torres 36:56 35. Greg Castro 30:00 31. Allison Sawyer 23:29 Senior Women: 49. Renee Metivier Baillie 27:49 Open Women: 1. Shayne Culpepper 15:10 Open Men: 1. Dathan Ritzenhein 35:03 6. Molly Austin 15:34 2. Jorge Torres 35:29 2009 AMMAN, JORDAN 8. Sara (Gorton) Slattery 15:37 9. Edwardo Torres 36:01 Senior Men: 58. Edwardo Torres 37:38 114. Oscar Ponce 41:03 Open Men (long): 1. Alan Culpepper 38:22 Open Women: 2. Renee Metivier Baillie 26:36 3. Ed Torres 39:04 10. Sara Slattery 27:19 27. Shawn Found 42:13 18. Tera Moody 28:01 2004 INDIANAPOLIS 2009 DERWOOD, MARYLAND Open Men (short) 23. Adam Goucher 11:54 Junior Women: 4. Allie McLaughlin 21:10 Open Women (long) 5. Molly Austin, Nike 27:44 19. Diana George 22:33 17. Natalie Florence 28:35 Junior Men: 27. Martin Medina 25:49 2005 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON 50. Dillon Shiji 27:22 Junior Women, 6k 1. Liza Pasciuto 21:50.1 Senior Women: 18. Tera Moody 29:11 Jenny Barringer Senior Men: 4. Jorge Torres 36:16 Junior Men’s 8k 7. Bradley Harkrader 25:46.6 8. Edwardo Torres 36:45 11. Chris Pannone 26:07.8 14. Stephen Pifer 37:18 Open Women’s 8k 7. Renee Metivier 28:32.0 22. Bret Schoolmeester 38:06 24. Molly Austin, Nike 30:25.7 30. Brianna Torres, Run AZ 30:48.1 *-- top American Open Men’s 4k 2. Adam Goucher, Nike 11:39.1 5. Jorge Torres, Reebok 11:44.1 32. Steve Slattery, Nike 12:26.6 Open Women’s 4k 2. Shayne Culpepper, Nike 13:27.0 18. Carrie Messner, Asics 14:27.0 30. Carrie Zografos, Boston AA 15:03.2 Open Men’s 12k 1. Dathan Ritzenhein, Nike 36:59.9 2. Jorge Torres, Reebok 37:14.2 48. Oscar Ponce, Boston AA 40:52.5 2006 NEW YORK Alan Culpepper crosses the fi nish at the 2007 USA Junior Men’s 8k 42. Kenyon Neuman 26:10 Championship. Culpepper won in 37:09. Open Women’s 8k 3. Renee Metivier, Nike 26:59 2009 colorado cross country 59 POST COLLEGIATE SUCCESS

• 2001 World Outdoor Championships (11th, Here at CU we are no more proud of the successes of present 5000-m) • Ran the fastest 3,000-m by an American in Buff s than we are of those who went on to the next level. Frankly, Monaco (7:34.96 PR) • 2003 USA Outdoors (5k, 2nd) we don’t believe there is another college program in the country that • 2003 T&FN Rankings #3 (3k), #4 (5k) can boast as many national level professionals. • 2004 Olympic Trials (5k, 19th) • 2004 (9th, 1500m) During the tenure of Coach Wetmore, numerous graduates of • Ran the second fastest 3k (7:40.09) by an American in ‘05 in winning the Sport the Buff distance program have gone on to professional contracts. Solidarieta. Fourteen are currently active. Eight have been Olympians. Twenty- • 2006 USATF Indoor Championships (1st, 3k) • 2006 USA XC Championships (1st, 4k), 6th one have made World Championship Track or Cross Country teams. IAAF World XC Championships • 2006 USATF Outdoor Championships (4th, Fourteen made World teams while still running for CU. 5k) • 2007 USA XC Championship (2nd) RENEE METIVIER BAILLIE(‘05)...... Distance • Took 5th in the 2006 • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (3rd,5k) Club ...... NIKE • 2007 USA XC Championship Champion • 2008 Olympic Trials (9th, 5k and 7th, 10k) • 2005 USATF Championships (5k, 10th) • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (4th,10k) • Won the 3k in a pr 9:09.60 in her European KARA GOUCHER (‘01) ...... Distance debut at the Cardiff Grand Prix SHAYNE CULPEPPER (‘97) ...... Middle Club ...... NIKE • 2006 USA XC Championships (3rd, 4k), 49th Club ...... NIKE • 2001 USA Outdoor Championships (7th, 5k) IAAF World XC Championships • 1998 USA Championships (6th, 1500-m) • 2003 USA Outdoor Championships (14th, 5k • 2006 USATF Championships (10th, 5k) • USA Indoor Championships (7th, 3000-m) and 1,500-m) • 2007 USA Indoor Championship Mile Cham- • 1999 USA Winter Cross Country Champion- • Ran a 1,500-m PR 4:11.17 in Greece in ‘03 pion ships (4th) • 2005 USATF Championships (5, 11th) • 2008 USA XC Championship (2nd), 49th IAAF • 1999 USA Outdoor Championships (3rd, • 2006 USA XC Championships (7th, 4k), 21st World XC Championship 1500-m) IAAF World XC Championships • 2008 Olympic Trials (DNF, 5k) • 2000 Olympic Trials (4th, 1500-m) • 2006 USA Outdoor Championships (2nd, 5k) • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (9th, 5k) • 2000 USA Winter Cross Country Champion- • 2007 USA XC Championship (3rd) ships (4th, short course) • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (2nd,10k) ADAM BATLINER (‘99) .....Middle/Steeple • 2001 USA Outdoor Championships (6th, • 2008 Olympic Trials (2nd, 10k and 1st, 5k) Club ...... Unattached 1500-m) • 2008 Olympic Games (10th, 10k • 1999 Calgary Herald 10k Winner • 2002 USATF Club Cross Country Champion- and 9th, 5k) • 2002 USA Outdoor Championships (14th ships (1st, 6k) • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (1st, 5k) (prelims), Steeple) • 2003 USA Indoor Championships (runner-up, • 2009 IAAF World Championships (5th, • 2003 USA Outdoor Championships (21st 3000-m) marathon) (prelims), Steeple). • 2003 USA Winter Cross Country Champion • 2003 USA Outdoor Championships (11th, SCOTT LARSON (‘94) ...... Marathon ALAN CULPEPPER (‘96) ...... Distance 1500-m) Club ...... New Balance Club ...... adidas • 2004 USA Indoor 3k Champion, Bronze • 1997 USA Outdoor Championships (9th, • Seven-time United States Champion (1999, ‘03 medalist at Worlds 10k) 12k cross country, 1999, ‘03 10k, 2002 5000-m), • 2004 Olympic Trials 5k champion, 25th in • 1997 Chicago Marathon (17th) 2003 Outdoor 10k, 2004 Marathon in prelims • 1998 USA Outdoor Championships (7th, • 1997 USA Outdoor Championships (2nd, • 2005 adidas Track Classic (1st, 1,500-m) 10k) 5000-m) • 2005 USA Indoor 3,000-m champion • 1999 Chicago Marathon (21st) • USA Cross Country Championships (7th) • 2005 USA XC Championships (2nd, 4k), 20th • 1999 USA Half-Marathon Championships • Top finisher at 1999 World Cross Country IAAF World XC Championships (team bronze) (2nd) Championships (21st) • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (11th, • 2000 Olympic Trials Marathon (4th) • Ran a 2000 season best 10k (28:03.35) at the 1,500-m) • 2000 USA XC Championships (9th, 12k) Olympic Trials (2nd) and went on to fi nish 17th • 2009 USA Indoor (2nd, 1500) • 2001 USA Marathon Champion with 13th in the fi rst round in Sydney. overall finish (top American) at the NYC • 2000 USA Cross Country Championships (2nd, SHAWN FOUND (‘94) ...... Distance Marathon long course) Club ...... WCAP • 2001 USA Outdoor Championships (2nd-5k, • A member of the U.S. Army’s World Class 3rd-10k), 18th at World Championships Athlete Program (WCAP) • When he ran a PR 27:33.93 at the 2001 Car- • 1997 USA Championships (12th, 10k) dinal Invitational, he became the sixth fastest •2000 Olympic Trials (4th, 10k) American all-time • 2001 USA Championships (5th, 10k) • Finished third in 2002 at the USA Outdoors • 2002 USA Cross Country Championships (10k), USA Cross Country Championships (12k) (15th, 12k) and at USA 15k Championships • 2002 USA Outdoor Championships (9th, • 2003 USA Championships (9th, 5k) 10k) • Ranked #1 in 10k by T& FN • Made his marathon debut in 2002 in Chicago ADAM GOUCHER (‘97) ...... Middle where he ran 2:09.41, tying him with Alberto Club ...... NIKE Salazar for the fastest American debut in • 1999 USA Outdoor 5k Champion history • 1999 World Championships (12th, 5000-m) • After winning the US Marathon Trials, fi nished • 2000 Olympic Trials Champion (5k), 13th in 12th in Athens Olympic Games Sydney Games • His fourth place 2005 Boston Marathon • 2000 USA Cross Country Champion (4k, 12k) fi nish was the highest American fi nish in the • 2001 USA Outdoor Championships (3rd, race in 20 years. 1500-m) Sara Slattery 2009 colorado cross country 60 POST COLLEGIATE SUCCESS

• 2001 World Half-Marathon Championships 1500) • 2005 World Championships (10th, heat 1) (33rd, top American, PR 1:03:08) • 2006 USA Indoor Championships (5th, 3k) • 2002 USA 15k Championships (6th) DATHAN RITZENHEIN ...... Distance • 2006 USA XC Championships (14th, 4k) • 2003 Bolder Backroads Course Club ...... NIKE • 2006 USA Outdoor Championships (2nd, Record (1:06:31) • 2004 Olympic Trials (10k, 22nd-INJ) steeple) • 2003 NY Marathon, third American • 2005 Reebok SC Challenge (Belfast) Cham- • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (1st, • 2004 Olympic Trials, Marathon, 6th (2:15.03) pion prelims) • USA XC Championships (4th, 12k) • 2008 USA Indoor Championship (6th, 3k) CARRIE MESSNER-VICKERS (‘00) . Steeple • 2006 USA Outdoor Championships (3rd, 5k) • 2008 Olympic Trials (10th, prelims/DNF CLUB ...... Asics • 2006 NYC Marathon (11th) fi nals) •2002 ranked fi fth nationally in 3k • 2007 USA XC Championship (3rd) • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (23rd) • 2003 Boulder Race Series Winner (Uni-Hill • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (3rd,10k) 2k Champion, Pearl Street Mile Champion) & • 2008 USA XC Championship Champion ED TORRES (‘03) ...... Distance Eldorado Springs • 2008 Olympic Trials (8th, 10k) Club ...... Reebok • 2003 USA Outdoor Championships (23rd • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (9th, mara- • 2003 USA Outdoor Championships (8th, 10k (prelims), 1500-m) thon) PR 28:22) •Ranked as high as third in the steeple in ‘04 • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (2nd, 10k, • 2005 Cardiff Grand Prix (3k, 2nd) •Finished 21st in 2004 Olympic Trials semifi nals IAAF World Championship (6th, 10k) • 2006 USA Outdoor Championships (14th, (1,500) • American Record Holder 5k, 12:56.27 10k) •2004 Olympic Trials (3rd), 5th at Heusden, 1st • 2007 USA XC Championship (10th) at Mt. SAC, ranked #4 by T&FN SARA SLATTERY (‘05) ...... Distance • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (11th,10k) • 2005 USATF Championships (3rd) Club ...... NIKE • 2008 USA XC Championship (9th), 45th at IAAF • 15th at 2005 World Championships following • 2005 USATF Championships (8th, 5k) World XC Championship a third place prelim pr 9:39.68 •Ran a 3k pr (9:06.03) at Super Grand Prix • 2008 Olympic Trials (11th, 10k) • 2006 USA XC Championships (32nd, 4k and Madrid • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (27th, 10k) 30th, 8k) • 2006 USATF Indoor Championships (4th,3k) • 2009 USA XC Championship (8th); 53rd at IAAF • 2006 USA Outdoor Championships (6th) • 2006 USA XC Championships (4th, 8k), 26th World XC Championship • 2007 USA XC Championship (19th) IAAF World XC Championships • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (DNF, 10k) • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (13th) • Won 2006 Bolder Boulder • 2008 Olympic Trials (8th) • 2006 USA Outdoor Championships (2nd, JORGE TORRES (‘03) ...... Distance 10k) Club ...... Reebok BILLY NELSON ...... Distance • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (8th, 10k) • 2003 USA Outdoor Championships (3rd, 5k) Club ...... NIKE • 2008 USA XC Championship (10th) • 2003 European Circuit with stops in Greece • 2008 Olympic Trials (2nd, steeple) • 2008 Olympic Trials (7th, 10k and 4th, 10k) (3rd, 1500-m), Belgium (11th, 5k) and Finland • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (29th, steeple • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (11th, 5k) (3k), setting pr’s in all three races. prelims) • 2003 World Championships (15th, 5k) • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (13th, STEVE SLATTERY (‘02) ...... Steeple • Ranked No. 1 by T&FN in 5k steeple) Club ...... NIKE • 2004 Olympic Trials (5k, 7th) •2002 USA Outdoor Championships (2nd) • 2004 USAXC Championships (10th, 12k) STEPHEN PIFER ...... Distance •2003 USA Outdoor Champion • 2006 USA XC Championships (4th, 4k and Club ...... NIKE • Six top-10 fi nishes in 2003 2nd, 12k), 27th IAAF World XC Champion- • 2008 Olympic Trials (7th, 5k and 13th, 1,500 • 2004 NIKE Prefontaine Classic (5th, 1,500) ships (short) prelims) • 2004 Olympic Trials (5th) • 2006 USA Outdoor Championships (1st, 10k) • 2009 USA XC Championship (14th) • 2004 Ranked 5th T&FN • 2007 USA XC Championship (4th) • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (4th, • 2005 USATF Championships (3rd) • 2007 USA Outdoor Championship (5th,10k) • 2008 USA XC Championship (2nd), 19th at IAAF World XC Championship • 2008 Olympic Trials (3rd, 10k) • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (27th, 10k) • 2009 USA XC Championship (4th) BRENT VAUGHN ...... Distance Club ...... NIKE • 2008 Olympic Trials (16th, 5k) • 2009 USA Outdoor Championship (9th, 5k) CLINT WELLS (‘98) ...... Dist/Steeple • 1999 U.S. National Championships (7th) •2000 Olympic Trials (5th) • ...... 2001 USA Winter Cross Country Championships (4th, 4k) •2001 World Cross Country Championships (41st, 4k) •2002 USA Cross Country Champion- ships (7th) • 2002 USA 15k Championships (5th) • Bolder Boulder Team USA (2001, 02, 03) and Team Colorado (2005)

2008 OLYMPIANS Billy Nelson (steeplechase), Dathan Ritzenhein (marathon), Jorge Torres (10k) 2009 colorado cross country 61 all time letterwinners

Letterwinner Years Hometown (High School) Tim Cronin 1968, 69, 70, 71 Andy Aiken 1980 Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central) George A. Crowther 1905 Richard Alejandre 1965 San Bernardino, Calif. (Eisenhower) Alan Culpepper 1993, 94, 95 El Paso, Texas (Coronado) Mark Anderson 1978, 79 Ferndale, Wash. (Ferndale) Tom Curts 1958, 59, 60 Andy Ames 1987 Tulsa, Okla. (B.T. Washington) Ryan Deak 2004 Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill) Adrian Armold 1995 Alamosa, Colo. (Alamosa/Rice) Bruce Degen 1962, 63, 64 Piedmont, Calif. Edward Aurand 1904 Seth DeMoor 2008 Buena Vista, Colo. (Buena Vista) Austin Baillie 2005 Portland, Ore. (Westview) Dave Derdeyn 1986, 87 Richmond, Ill. (Richmond-Burton) Mick Bannister 1982, 84, 85 Kent, England (Tunbridge Wells) David Diaz 1980, 81 Wheatridge, Colo. (Wheatridge) Dave Barbieri 1992, 93 Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) Pat Dolan 1990 Greeley, Colo. (Greeley Central) Steve Barbieri 1991 Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) Jeff Donaldson 1966 Denver, Colo. (Ranum) Lloyd Barlow 1953 Ft. Collins, Colo. (Ft. Collins) Knowles Dougherty 1953 Kenneth Barret 1975 Boulder, Colo. (Boulder) Dave Dubach 1948 Adam Batliner 1995, 96, 97, 98 Lakewood, Colo. (Green Mountain) James Duce 1912, 13, 14 Payton Batliner 2002, 03, 04, 05 H-Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) Thomas F. Duggan 1915 Harry R. Beard 1914, 15 Andy Dunn 1985, 86, 87, 88 Littleton, Colo. (Littleton) Jeff Berven 1965, 66 Colorado Springs, Colo. Roman Duran 1987, 88 Northglenn, Ohio (Northglenn) (Wasson) Paul Edstrom 1967, 68 Englewood, Colo. Dave Binkley 1966, 67 Pueblo, Colo. (Central) Scott Elliott 1986 William P. Blair 1914, 15 Ron Elston 1970 Aaron Blondeau 1997, 99, 00, 01 Salida, Colo. (Salida) Dick Faust 1961, 62 Cisco Bob 1987, 88, 89 Ruidoso, N.M. (Ruidoso/Texas Tech) Fred Feasel 1915 Mark Brewer 1974 Carlisle, Ohio (Carlise) Kent Fischman 1981 Hazelcrest, Ill. (Hillcrest) David Brown 1982 Jim Fitzmorris 1956, 57 Colorado Springs, Colo. Gerald Bryan 1963 Lakewood, Colo. William D. Fleming 1914 Mike Buhmann 1977, 78, 79 Norride, Ill. (Ridgewood) Shawn Found 1991, 92, 93 Grand Junction, Colo. (Brewer/Lamar) Casey Burchill 2002, 03 Clovis, Calif. (Buchanan) Bernie Frakes 1957, 58, 59 Ordway, Colo. Robert M. Burns 1912 Mike Friedberg 1998, 99, 2000 Columbia, Md. (The Park School) Eric Cahn 1958, 59, 60 Jim Funk 1954, 56 Robert Campbell 1968, 69, 70 Michael Gallagher 1962 Fred Carnahan 1973, 74 Genoa, Neb. (Genoa) Sam Gamble 1904 Nick Carr 1982 James Garcia 1964 Ted Castaneda 1972, 73 Colorado Springs, Colo. Joseph Garst 1905 Steve Castaneda 1970 Bill Gavito 1951, 53 Denver, Colo. (Wesminster) Tim Catalano 1991, 92, 93, 94 Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) Daniel Gist 1958 Paul Cattermole 1965, 66, 67 Denver, Colo. (Regis) Jim Giveans 1990, 91, 92 Littleton, Colo. (Arapahoe) Tom Caughlin 1997 Mason City, Iowa (Mason City) Eric Gleason 1984 Huntington Beach, Calif. (Marina) Anthony Chiulli 2005 Memphis, Tenn. (Christian Brothers) Floyd Godwin 1964, 65 San Lareneo, Calif. (Arroyo) Everett F. Clark 1912 Adam Goucher 1994, 95, 97, 98 Colorado Springs, Colo. Wayne Clark 1947 (Doherty) Ernest Clayton 1904 Frank Green 1905 Jay Cleckler 1993, 94 Woodland Park, Colo. (W-Park) Bob Greenfi eld 1958 Jon Cooper 1994, 95 El Paso, Texas (Coronado) Arlo C. Greenwalt 1915 Colin Couper 1951 John Gregorio 1971, 72 Dave Couture 1987, 88, 89 Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) J.J Griffi n 1973, 74 Pueblo, Colo. Zach Crandall 2000, 01 Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Bob Griffi th 1961, 62, 63 Aurora, Colo. Mountain) Fred Griffi n 1904 John Creighton 1951 Flagler, Colo. (Flagler) Arnold Hamala 1964 Ricky Cron 1993, 96 Stevens Point, Wis. (SPoint Area/Rice) Roger Hansen 1973 Lompoc, Calif. Chuck Hatteresley 1977, 79 La Mesa, Calif. (Grossmont) Bradley Harkrader 2004, 06. 07 Westminster, Colo. (Thornton) Erik Heinonen 2005, 06 Eugene, Ore. (South Eugene) Alexander Hill 1905 Ed Hom 1971, 72 Ed Hopfner 1979 Port Angeles, Wash. (Port Angeles) Larry Hoppis 1951 Paul Hospe 1907 Jack Hughes 1956, 57 Watervliet, Colo. (Watervliet) Joel Hunsaker 1982 Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) John Hunsaker 1975, 76, 77, 78 Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West) Ben Husaby 1989 Eden Prairie, Minn. (Eden Prairie) Bradley Harkrader Eric Heinonen Peter Janson 2005, 06, 07 Dallas, Texas (Highland Park) Jay Johnson 1995, 96, 98 Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) 2009 colorado cross country 62 all time letterwinners

Joseph B. Johnson 1916 Eugene O’Keefe 1914 Steve Johnson 1989 Englewood, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Clyde M. Owens 1912, 13 Terry Johnson 1979, 80 Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) Robert G. Packard 1907 William Johnson 1904 Chris Pannone 2006, 07, 08 Whitehouse, N.J. (Hunterdon Central) Leonard Jordan 1904 Mike Peake 1957 Lakewood, Colo. Stan Justice 1968, 69, 70 Dick Peck 1954 Harold Ketting 1973 Redondo Beach, Calif. Mike Peterson 1970, 72, 73, 74 John Kick 1952, 53, 54 Rochester, N.Y. (Aquinas) Kirk Pfeff er 1976 Dan King 1980 Colorado Springs, Colo. (Coronado) John Phillips 1969, 70, 71 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Scott King 1980 Colorado Springs, Colo. Wayne Phipps 1953 (Coronado) Stephen Pifer 2004, 05, 06, 07 Edwardsville, Ill. (Highland Park) Albert Kinsbuary 1905 Mark Pillmore 1971 Doug Kirkmeyer 1952 William Poley 1956, 59 Robert R. Knowles 1905 Dan Poole 1966 Andy Knutsen 2002 Huntington Beach, Calif. (Edison/USC) Oscar Ponce 1996, 97, 98, 99 Denver, Colo. (Denver North) Tom Kresl 1984, 85 Ft. Collins, Colo. (Ft. Collins) Ralph Poucher 1957, 58, 59 Mike Kubischek 1985 Lakewood, Colo. Jason Pozner 1990, 91 Morganville, N.J. (Marlboro) Jordan Kyle 2008 Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton SE) Harry Pratt 1904 Blaine Lam 1965, 67 Boulder, Colo. (Boulder) Arthur Preston 1904 Brett Larsen 1990, 91, 92, 93 Fort Collins, Colo. (Ft. Collins) Winfred L. Prouty 1908 Scott Larson 1990, 91, 92, 93 Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) Ted Quintana 1975 San Lorenzo, Calif. (San Lorenzo) Alfred Law 1904 Robert Radnoti 1977, 78, 79 Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West) Carroll Laverty 1927 Rudolph Rahlfi ng 1904 David Lewis 1955 Clarence W. Ramey 1913 Joe Lombert 1972 Roy Randall 1904 Richard Lower 1973, 74 Harmony, Pa. (Seneca Valley) Dan Reese 1982, 84, 85 Golden, Colo. (Wheat Ridge) Bruce Lundy 1976 Lakewood, Colo. (Lakewood) Richard Reese 1984 Golden, Colo. (Wheat Ridge) John Lunn 1966, 67, 68 Denver, Colo. (South) Sam Reese 1980, 81, 82, Golden, Colo. (Wheat Ridge) Tony Macey 1984, 85 Las Vegas, Nev. (Valley) Tom Reese 1995, 96, 97, 98 Golden, Colo. (Wheat Ridge) John E. Mackling 1916 Terry V. Ritchie 1907 Garry Maddox 1971, 72 Dathan Ritzenhein 2001, 03 Rockford, Mich. (Rockford) David Magee 1975 Santa Maria, Calif. (St. Joseph) Jason Robbie 2000 Boulder, Colo. (Alexander Dawson) Glen Malcolm 1950 Ray C. Roberts 1905 Jerry Maris 1982 Buckley, Wash. (White River) Carbin E. Robinson 1907 Joseph Markey 1916 Dennis Robertson 1959 Jeff Mason 1986 Denver, Colo. (South) Fritz Rogers 1989, 90, 91, 92 Lakewood, Colo. (Lutheran) Robert D. Mauff 1905 Greg Rohde 1980 Bismark, N.D. (Century) Steve McBain 1961 Douglas C. Roller 1905 Mike McCoy 1961, 62, 63 Ron Roybal 1996, 97, 98, 99 Santa Fe, N.M. (Pojoaque) Donald McClure 1964 Mike Ruff ato 1975 Matt McCue 2003 Iowa City, Iowa (Iowa City Regina) Craig Runyan 1966, 67, 68 Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jeff erson) Tom McKinley 1969, 71, 72 Thomas H. Ryan 1915 Matt McMullen 1980 Aurora, Colo. (Gateway) Donald H. Rymer 1915, 16 Richard Medina 2007, 08 Grand Junction, Colo. (GJ) Ralph Sargent 1958 Eric Meleney 1987, 89 Bethesda, Md. (Whitman/ Wake Ron Salazar 1990, 91, 92, 93 Grand Junction, Colo. (Grand Junction) Forest) Andy Samuelson 1990 Colorado Springs, Colo. (Rampart) Ken Metcalf 1986 Cederidge, Colo. Mike Sandrock 1979 Park Ridge, Ill. (Park Ridge) Virgil E. Metcalf 1917 Ned Sargent 1956, 57, 58 Moosehart, Ill. (Malcom Hiles Memorial) Earl B. Millard 1907 Nick Miller 2008 Littleton, Colo. (Mountain View) Micah Moore 1990, 92 Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) Dick Moritz 1970, 72 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Joseph B. Morrill 1907 Paul C. Mosher 1905 Richard Musgrave 1974 Denver, Colo. (Lincoln) David Nahom 1987, 88, 89 Brookfi eld, Conn. (Brookfi eld) Mike Nahom Matt Napier 1996, 97, 99 Socorro, N.M. (Socorro) Billy Nelson 2002, 03, 05, 06 Bakersfi eld, Calif. (Taft Union) Kenyon Neuman 2006, 07, 08 Bend, Ore. (Summit) Larry Novak 1976 Shepherd, Mont. Charlie O’Brien 1976 Denver, Colo. (Mullen) Chris Pannone Stephen Pifer 2009 colorado cross country 63 all-time letterwinners

Letterwinner Years Hometown (High School) Earl E. Wright 1912 Clem Saunders 1913 Nate Wright 1987, 88, 89 Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) John H. Sawhill 1915, 16 Rene Wright 1904 Chris Schafer 2000 Yakima, Wash. (Eisenhower) Dave Wrighton 1963, 64, 65 Montreal, Canada (MacDonald) Al Schmidt 1961, 62 Longmont, Colo. Jim Wyatt 1954, 56 Craig, Colo. (Moff at County) Bret Schoolmeester 2002, 03, 04, 05 Sedalia, Colo. (Denver Christian) John J. Yowell 1912 Jared Scott 2001, 03, 04 Monument, Colo. (Palmer) Harry Zimmerhackle 1904 Mark Scrutton 1979, 80, 81, 82 , England (Towbridge Kent) Chris Severy 1994, 95, 96, 98 Aspen, Colo. (Aspen) WOMEN Jon Severy 2001, 02, 03, 04 Aspen, Colo. (Aspen) Letterwinner Years Hometown (High School) Clarence R. Short 1912 Pam Allen 1976 Steve Slattery 1999, 00, 01, 02 Flanders. N.J. (Mt Olive) Lindsay Arendt 1998, 99 Littleton, Colo. (Chatfi eld) Brian Smith 1975, 76 Denver, Colo. (Lincoln) Jenny Arnold 1998 Inverness, Ill. (Libertyville) Sean Smith 1999, 2000, 01 Montrose, Colo. (Montrose) Molly Austin 1999, 01, 02 Littleton, Colo. (Mullen) Tom Smith 1979, 80 Fremont, Calif. (Mission San Jose) Lee Ballenger 1976, 78 Charlotte, N.C. (Country Day) Mark Spilsbury 1976, 77, 78, 79 Santa Anna, Calif. (Foothill) Veronica Barajas 1992, 93 Oxnard, Calif. (Channel Islands) Bill Sproat 1961, 62, 63 Climath Falls, Ore. Jenny Barringer 2005, 06, 07 Oviedo, Fla. (Oviedo) Tom Starr 1961, 62, 63 Platteville, Colo. Anne Barrett 1979 Fair Oaks, Calif. (San Marino) Ned Steele 1905 Brooke Baughman 1991, 92, 93 Salt Lake City, Utah (RH-St.M/Utah) Don Steers 1953, 54 Kristi Berwick 1980 Encino, Calif. (Taft) Mike Stegner 1969, 70, 71 Michelle Bews 1984,86, 87, 88 Victoria, Australian (Ann Arbor) Fred W. Stoddard 1907 Christine Bolf 2002, 03, 04, 05 Los Angeles, Calif. (Notre Dame) James Strang 2004, 05, 06 Signal Mountain, Tenn. (Baylor) Ben Bossut 1992, 93 Font Ronneay, France (College of Marin) George M. Stratton 1905 Lize Brittin 1987 Boulder, Colo. (Fairview / BYU) Mark Stromberg 1984 Englewood, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Suzanne Bryan 1983 Matt Tebo 2007, 08 Albuquerque, N.M. (Eldorado) Debbie Bump 1987 Wheatridge, Colo. (Wheatridge) Brock Tessman 1998 Danville, Calif. Monte Vista / Brown) Heather Burroughs 1994, 95, 97, 98 Kansas City, Mo. (Pembroke) Rob Thayer 2007 Hotchkiss, Colo. (Hotchkiss) Shannon Busch 1987, 88, 89, 90 Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) Christian Thompson 2008 Candor, N.Y. (Candor) Alison Butterworth 1980 Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park) Griff Thompson 1978, 79 Tulsa, Okla. (Memorial) Catrina Campbell 1987, 88 Longmont, Colo. (Lmont /Idaho St) Zeke Tiernan 1994, 96 Aspen, Colo. (Aspen) Heather Chaimberlain 1988 Leesburg, Va. (Leesburg/Brevard) Edwardo Torres 1999, 00, 01, 02 Wheeling, Ill. (Wheeling) Anna Chase 2006, 07 Martinsville, Va. (Martinsville) Jorge Torres 1999, 00, 01, 02 Wheeling, Ill. (Wheeling) Jessica Cirelli 1994, 95 Superior, Colo. (Fairview) Chuck Trujillo 1984, 85, 86, 88 Northglenn, Colo. (Northglenn) Emma Coburn 2008 Crested Butte, Colo. (Crested Butte) Rick Trujillo 1967, 68, 69 Ouray, Colo. Carrie Cockerham 1996 Englewood, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Chris Valenti 1998 Littleton, Colo. (Littleton) Jeanne Collopy 1976 Pete Van Arsdale 1966, 68 Wendy Cozens 1978 Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jeff erson) Brent Vaughn 2003, 04, 06, 07 Aurora, Colo. (Smoky Hill) Katie Cumming 2008 Hudson, Wis. (Hudson) Andy Wacker 2008 Pinehurst, N.C. (Pinecrest) Kimberley Cundiff 1988 Boulder, Colo. (Boulder) Orly Waller 1982 Tacoma, Wash. (Puyallup) Kristina Dahlberg 1993, 94, 95, 96 Orange, Calif. (El Modena) Harry H. Ware 1916 Mary Decker 1977, 78 Orange, Calif. Thomas M. Warner 1905 Allison Eckert 2007 Sioux Falls, S.D. (Roosevelt) Chris Webster 1969 Morgan Ekemo 2008 Eagle River, Alaska (Chugiak) Clint Wells 1994, 95, 97 Craig, Colo. (Moff at Country) Anne Farris 1987, 88, 89 Aspen, Colo. (Aspen) Jim Whitmore 1976, 77 Van Nuys, Calif. Jen Fazoli 1998, 99, 00 Averill Park, N.Y. (Averill Park) Todd Wienke 1984, 85 Whitefi sh Bay, Wis. (Whitefi sh Bay) Natalie Florence 2001, 02, 03, 04 Lawrenceville, Ga. (Collins Hill) Milt Wiley 1948, 50 Judy Foster 1992 Lakewood, Colo. (Wheatridge) Arthur D. Wilson 1905 Christie Friesen 1989 Albuquerque, N.M. (Manzano) Rachel Gioscia 2006, 08 Buena Vista, Colo. (Buena Vista) Colleen Glyde 1995, 96 State College, Pa. (St- College/Penn St.) Sara (Gorton) Slattery 2000, 02, 04 Phoenix, Ariz. (Mountain Point) Kara Grgas-Wheeler 1996, 97, 99, 00 Duluth, Minn. (Duluth East) Kendall Grgas-Wheeler 2000, 02, 03 Duluth, Minn. (Duluth East) Jen Gruia 1997, 98 Vienna, Va. (Paul VI / Virginia) Susan Haldeman 1977, 78 Santa Monica, Calif. (Santa Monica) Ruth Hamilton 1980 Carbondale, Colo. (CO Rocky Mtn) Sarah Hanson 1982, 83, 85, 86 Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) Emily Hanenburg 2006, 08 Colorado Springs, Colo. Denise Hermosillo 1983, 84, 85 Durango, Colo. Jeanne Higgins 1988 Hulls Cove, Maine (Hulls Cove) Jorge Torres Brent Vaughn 2009 colorado cross country 64 all-time letterwinners

Lesley Higgins 1998, 99, 00, 01 Littleton, Colo. (Arapahoe) Nancy Rogowski 1982, 84 Boulder, Colo. (Boulder) Kimberly Hills 1976, 77, 78, 79 Eugene, Ore. (North Eugene) Aislinn Ryan 2006, 07 Warwick, N.Y. (Warwick) Kristen Hoogheem 2005 Chesterfi eld, Mo. (Marquette) Liz Sabochik 2000, 01 Englewood, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Jen Hooper 2007 Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Steamboat Springs) Allison Sawyer 2007, 08 Hilton, N.Y. (Hilton) Allison Howard 1990, 91 Minneapolis, Minn. (Roseville Area) Heidi Scarlett 1993, 95, 96, 97 Alamosa, Colo. (Alamosa) Melissa Howell 1984 Broomfi eld, Mich. Sandy Simmons 1977 Renee Howell 1993 Westminster, Colo. (Northglenn) Kaylen Slack 2008 Colorado Springs, Colo. (Liberty) Jodie Hughes 1998, 99, 00, 01 The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands) Dana Slater 1977, 78 Freedom Plains, N.Y. (Arlington) Sharon Hulse 1980, 82 Huntington Beach, Calif. (Edison) Amber Smith 2004 Ishpeming, Mich. (Westwood) Cindy Ike 1976 Jennifer Smith 1997 Spokane, Wash. (Joel E. Ferris) Jennifer Jones 1991, 92 Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa) Kelly Smith 1994, 95, 96, 97 Petoskey, Mich. (Petoskey) Lori Jorgensen 1978, 80 Mahopac, N.Y. (Mahopac) Wendy Smith 1990, 91 Beaverton, Ore. (Beaverton) Michelle Kantor 1988, 89, 90 Reno, Nev. (McQueen) Sara Solomon 1988,89, 90, 91 Greeley, Colo. (Greeley Central) Gina Kelly 1991 Cincinnati, Ohio (Anderson) Carolyn Spahr 1976 Kirsten Kindt 1983, 84, 85, 86 Englewood, Colo. Kate Starke 1986, 87 Ft. Collins, Colo. (Ft. Collins) Michelle King 1989, 90 Bailey, Colo. (Platte Canyon) Briana Stott-Messick 1997, 98 Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) Katie Kissane 2002 Essex, Vt. (Essex) Elaine Strickland 1986 Northglenn, Colo. Susan Kranzler 1984 Wheatridge, Colo. Carleen Thom 1979, 80 Phoenix, Ariz. (Central) Brandi Krug 1992, 93 Grand Junction, Colo. (Grand Junction) Laura Thweatt 2007, 08 Durango, Colo. (Durango) Liz Laster 1988,90 Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview) Kalin Toedebusch 2003, 05 Rockford, Mich. (Rockford) Allison Lusby 1993, 94 Boulder, Colo. (Fairview) Sara Vaughn 2005, 07 Gering, Neb. (Gering) Claire Maduza 2006 Shorewood, Wis. (Shorewood) Hilary White 2001 Gainsville, Fla. (Bucholz / Florida) Erin Marston 2006, 07 Parker, Colo. (Chaparral) Shayne Wille 1995, 96 Havertown, Pa. (Haverford/Vermont) Bridget Marting 1982, 83 Colorado Springs (Cheyenne Mtn) Katherine Wilson 1977, 78, 79, 80 Bloomfi eld Hills, Mich. (Lahser) Hilary McClendon 2006 Eagle, Idaho (Bishop Kelly) Carolyn, Wollenberger 1984, 85 Portalo Valley, Calif. Cathy McCray 1982, 83 Kathy Woodbridge 1976, 77, 78 Princeton, N.J. Rachel McKeen 1993, 94 Beaverton, Ore. (Beaverton) Anna Wright 2001 St. Louis, Mo. (Oakville/UT-Chattanooga) Carol McMordie 1985, 86, 87, 89 Lakewood, Colo. (Green Mtn) Catherine Wright 1999, 2000 St. Louis, Mo. (Oakville/UT- Chris McNamara 1984, 85, 86, 87 Gresham, Ore. (Gresham) Chattanooga) Amy McNitt 1992, 93, 94, 95 Monte Vista, Colo. (Sargent) Jackie Zeigle 2002, 03, 04, 05 South Jordan, Utah (Bingham) Amy Merten 1989, 91 Fairfax Station, Va. (Fairfax) Laura Zeigle 2003, 04, 05 South Jordan, Utah (Bingham) Carrie Messner 1995, 96, 98, 99 Evergreen, Colo. (Mullin) DeAnn Zamora 1984, 85, 87 Boulder, Colo. (Boulder) Renee Metivier 2003, 04 Highland Village, Texas (Marcus/Ga Tech) Jennifer Miller 1992 Grosse Pt Park, Mich. (Ligget) Peg Millican 1989 Ft. Collins, Colo. (Poudre/Cal-Poly SLO) Fran Montes 1979, 80 Islip Terrace, N.Y. (East Islip) Tera Moody 1999, 00, 01, 02 St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles) Pam Olson 1977 Liza Pasciuto 2004, 05, 06 Murrieta, Calif. (Murrieta Valley) Kaye Rains 1987 Ft. Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mtn) Muff y Raveling 1991, 92, 93, 94 Lakewood, Colo. (Alameda) Nancy Reynolds 1982, 83 Cave Junction, Ore. (Illinois Valley) Deb Rieck 1997 Englewood, Colo. (Cherry Creek) Renee Rife 1984 Portola, Calif. Heather Roberts 1991 Aurora, Colo. (Overland) Patty Roberts 1993, 94, 95 LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons Township) Ceclia Robinson 1983 Leonard, Texas Sheri Rochel 1982 Seattle, Wash. (Shoreline)

Natalie Florence Kendall Grgas-Wheeler Erin Marston Kalin Toedebusch 2009 colorado cross country 65 YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1953 ...... Men 1965 ...... Men 1976 (Dean Brittenham) ...... Men Women at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1/4 at Denver Invitational...... 1 Sloans Lake ...... NTS at Colorado State Triangular ...... 1/3 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 2 Timber Ridge Runners ...... NTS Colorado Triangular ...... 1/3 at Nebraska Dual ...... 17-41 Vail Fest ...... NTS at Iowa State Triangular ...... 1/3 Colorado Invitational ...... 2 at Colorado State (Dual) ...... NTS at Big Seven Championships ...... 2/6 at Big Eight Championships ...... 4/8 at Colorado State Invitational ...... NTS at NCAA Championships ...... 14 vs. New Mexico (Dual) ...... 26-29 1954 ...... Men at Iowa State Invitational ...... 4/10 at Iowa State ...... 1 1966 ...... Men Colorado Five-Way ...... 1/5 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1 at Denver Invitational...... 1 at Kansas Invitational ...... 1/5 Colorado Five-Way ...... 1/5 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1 USTFCC Championship ...... 2/11 Colorado Quadrangular ...... 1/4 vs. Nebraska (Dual) ...... 15-50 at Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 3/6 at Big Seven Championships ...... 4/7 vs. Air Force (Dual) ...... 15-48 at AIAW Region VII Championship ...... 2/6 Colorado Invitational ...... 3 at NCAA/AIAW Championships ...... 20/34 16/23 1955 ...... Men at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 Colorado Triangular ...... 1/3 at NCAA Championships ...... 6 1977 (D Brittenham/R. Castro) ...... Men Women at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1/3 at Kansas State Invitational ...... 1/8 at Iowa State Quadrangular ...... 2/4 1967 ...... Men at Air Force ...... 1 at Big Seven Championship ...... 3/7 at Denver Invitational...... 1/7 Rocky Mountain USTFF ...... 2/12 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1/6 at Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 2/8 1956 ...... Men vs. Nebraska ...... 20-37 at AIAW Regional Championships ...... 1/5 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1/3 vs. Air Force ...... 28-27 at NCAA/AIAW Championships ...... 10/29 3/23 vs. Iowa State ...... 23-32 Colorado Invitational ...... 1/7 vs. Kansas State ...... 21-34 Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 1978 (Dean Brittenham) Men Women vs. Nebraska ...... 27-28 at NCAA Championships ...... 3/10 at Air Force ...... 1 at Big Seven ...... 2/7 at New Mexico...... 1 1968 ...... Men Rocky Mountain USTF ...... 2nd 1957 ...... Men vs. Wyoming (Dual) ...... 25-34 Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 2/8 vs. Air Force ...... 15-43 at Air Force Dual ...... 23-54 at NCAA District V/AIAW Region VII ...... 1 1 at Nebraska Triangular ...... 3/3 vs. Western Michigan (at AFA) ...... 18-40 at NCAA/AIAW Championships ...... 5 4 at Iowa State Triangular ...... 1/3 Colorado Invitational ...... 1 Colorado Triangular ...... 1/3 Wyoming Invitational ...... 2 1979 (David Troy/Kathy Jackson)...... Men Women at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 at Kansas State Invitational ...... 1/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 8 at New Mexico...... 1/3 3/7 1969 (Don Meyers) ...... Men at Air Force ...... 1/3 1/3 1958 ...... Men vs. Wyoming (Dual) ...... 22-39 Track & Field Asst. Meet...... 1/8 at Oklahoma Quadrangular ...... 2/4 Colorado Invitational ...... 2/8 at Colorado Collegiate ...... 2/7 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1 at Kansas State Invitational ...... 5/7 at Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 5/8 at Air Force Triangular ...... 1/3 at Big Eight Championships ...... 6/8 at NCAA District V/AIAW Region VII ...... 1/16 2/8 at Big Eight Championships ...... 3/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 4/29 18/28 1970 (Jerry Quiller) ...... Men 1959 ...... Men vs. Air Force (Dual) ...... 20-43 1980(David Troy/Kathy Jackson) ...... Men Women at Kansas State Triangular ...... 2/3 vs. Wyoming (Dual) ...... 22-39 at New Mexico...... 1 Air Force Dual ...... 29-26 vs. Air Force (Dual) ...... 30-25 at Air Force Invitational ...... 1/6 1/6 at Air Force Tri-Duals...... 1/3 Colorado Invitational ...... 1/8 at UNC Invitational ...... 2/11 at Big Eight Championships ...... 5/8 vs. Nebraska (Dual) ...... 19-37 CU Invitational ...... 1/11 1/5 Big Eight Championships ...... 4/8 CU Collegiate ...... 1/11 1960 ...... Men at NCAA Championships ...... 15/39 at Utah Invitational ...... 1/8 Rocky Mountain AAU...... 3/5 at Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 2/8 at Kansas State Triangular ...... 3/3 1971 (Jerry Quiller) ...... Men at NCAA District V/AIAW Region VII ...... 1/11 1/10 Colorado Triangular ...... 3/3 at Air Force Dual ...... 30-25 at NCAA Championships ...... 13/29 19/30 Colorado State Dual ...... 39-16 Colorado Invitational ...... 1/9 at Big Eight Championships ...... 4/8 1981 (David Troy/Gordon Fox) ...... Men Women 1961 ...... Men at Central Collegiate Conf. Ch...... 2/5 at Colorado Collegiate Invite...... 3 at Kansas State Triangular ...... 1/3 at NCAA Championships ...... 26/30 Colorado Invitational ...... 1 1 at Nebraska ...... 23-36 at Adams State Invitational ...... 1 at Air Force Rocky Mtn AAU ...... 1/6 1972 ...... Men at Utah Invitational ...... 2 vs. Colorado State Dual ...... 26-33 at Air Force (Dual) ...... 22-33 at Idaho State Classic ...... 3 at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 at BYU (Dual) ...... 43-19 at BYU/NIKE Autumn Classic...... 6 Colorado Invitational ...... 1/10 at Big Eight Championships ...... 3/8 4/8 1962 ...... Men at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 at NCAA District V/AIAW Region VII ...... 3 2 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 2 at NCAA District V Championship ...... 4/7 at NCAA/AIAW Championships ...... 9 at Denver Invitational...... 1 at NCAA Championships ...... vs. Nebraska (Dual) ...... 22-37 1982 (David Troy/Gordon Fox) ...... Men Women vs. Colorado State (Dual ...... 29-26 1973 ...... Men at Pelluer Invitational ...... NTS at BYU (Dual) ...... 15-41 Colorado Invitational ...... 1/4 1963 ...... Men vs. Nebraska (Dual) ...... 20-40 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1/3 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1 Colorado Quadrangular ...... 1/4 at Adams State Invitational ...... 1/4 at Denver Invitational...... 1 at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 at Arkansas Invitational...... 2/4 at Nebraska Dual ...... 21-36 at NCAA Championships ...... 6/22 at Nebraska Invitational ...... 3/8 CU Five-Way Meet ...... 2/5 at Kansas Invitational ...... 3/8 at Big Eight Championships ...... 4/8 1974 ...... Men at Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 3/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 2 runners at Wyoming Invitational ...... 5/6 at NCAA District V Championship ...... 1/12 4/8 Colorado Triangular ...... 1/3 at NCAA Championships ...... 7/21 1964 ...... Men USTF Cross Country Champ ...... 4/17 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 1 at Big Eight Championships ...... 1983 (David Troy/Gordon Fox) ...... Men Women at Denver Invitational...... 1 at Air Force Triangular ...... 1/3 vs. Nebraska (Dual) ...... 21-34 1975 ...... Men at Wyoming Invitational ...... 2/6 Colorado Invitational ...... 1 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 2/5 at Adams State Invitational ...... 3/6 at Big Eight Championships ...... 3/8 at UNC Invitational ...... 4/4 at BYU Invitational ...... 2/7 4/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 1 runner USTF Rocky Mtn. Champ ...... 3/13 at Colorado State Invitational ...... 2/3 Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 Colorado Invitational ...... 1/7 3/6 at Weber State Invitational ...... 3/11 at Oregon Track Club Invite ...... 1/9 at Big Eight Championships ...... 5/8 5/8 at NCAA District V Championship ...... 5/10 5/10

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1984 (David Troy/Gordon Fox) ...... Men Women 1992 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women 2001 (Mark Wetmore) Men Women at Pier Park Invitational ...... 1/10 at Indiana Invitational ...... 3/8 4/8 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/4 1/3 at Adams State Invitational ...... 1/8 at Southern Colorado (B) ...... 3/9 3/11 at Pre-Nationals ...... 1/36 4/34 High Altitude Challenge ...... NTS Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/10 1/11 at Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at Wyoming Invitational ...... 2/4 at Fort Hays State (B) ...... 2/11 1/6 at NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/17 2/16 at Air Force Invitational ...... NTS 1/7 at Penn State Invitational ...... 1/8 6/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 1/31 8/31 at Purdue Invitational ...... 1/3 Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 1/8 Colorado Invitational ...... 2/6 3/10 at Colorado State (B) ...... 3/4 3/4 2002 (Mark Wetmore) Men Women at Arkansas Invitational...... 3/7 3/4 at NCAA District VII ...... 1/21 3/19 at Colorado State ...... 3/6 4/7 Big Eight Championship ...... 5/8 3/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 11/21 20/22 Rocky Mtn Shootout ...... 1/3 1/2 at NCAA District V Championship ...... 2/12 5/10 at Fort Hays State ...... 3/10 6/9 at NCAA Championships ...... 22/22 1993 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women at Pre-National...... 1/36 2/38 at Air Force Invitational ...... 1/10 1/11 Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 1985 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/7 1/8 NCAA Mountain Region ...... 2/18 2/17 at Wyoming Invitational ...... NTS NTS at Fort Hays State (B) ...... 1/7 2/7 NCAA Championships ...... 4/31 5/31 at Oklahoma St Invitational ...... NTS NTS at Michigan Inter-Regional ...... 1/13 3/10 at Missouri Invitational ...... 1/6 6/7 Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 3/8 2003 (Mark Wetmore) ...... Men Women NIKE High Altitude Challenge ...... NTS NTS at Colorado State (B) ...... 3/3 3/3 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/2 1/2 Colorado Invitational ...... 2/11 1/6 at NCAA District VII ...... 1/21 2/20 Tiger Invitational ...... NTS 1/2 at Pre-NCAA Invitational ...... 1/10 4/10 at NCAA Championships ...... 4/22 14/22 Pre-Nationals (Gold) ...... 1/35 3/33 at Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 5/8 Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at NCAA District V Championship ...... 2/10 4/10 1994 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women Air Force Open ...... NTS NTS at NCAA Championships ...... 3/22 at Northern Colorado (B) ...... NTS NTS NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/14 2/16 at Kansas State Invitational ...... 2/6 3/6 NCAA Championships ...... 6/31 5/31 1986 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/13 1/2 at Bradley Invitational ...... NTS NTS at Jeff Drenth Memorial ...... 1/15 1/3 2004 (Mark Wetmore) ...... Men Women at Wyoming Invitational ...... NTS NTS at Fort Hays State (B) ...... 6/10 2/8 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/3 1/3 at Kansas Tate Invitational ...... 2/8 3/8 at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 1/8 Tiger Invitational ...... 2/9 4/7 REEBOK/Rocky Mtn Invite...... 2/16 1/10 at NCAA District VII ...... 1/19 1/18 Pre-Nationals ...... 1/37 1/36 at Colorado College Invite...... 3/9 1/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 2/22 4/22 Air Force Open ...... NTS NTS at Arizona Invitational ...... 2/5 5/15 Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at Big Eight Championships ...... 1/8 3/8 1995 (M.Wetmore/T.Jacober) Men Women NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/15 1/16 at NCAA District V Championship ...... 1/10 1/9 at Big Cross ...... 1/6 1/6 NCAA Championships ...... 1/30 1/31 at NCAA Championships ...... 5/21 6/15 at Colorado State (B) ...... 4/4 3/3 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/12 1/14 2005 (Mark Wetmore) ...... Men Women 1987 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women at Iowa State Invitational ...... 1/22 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/2 1/2 at Wyoming Invitational ...... NTS NTS at Fort Hays State (B) ...... 4/12 1/9 Tiger Invitational ...... 3/10 NTS at Missouri Invitational ...... 2/13 2/9 at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 1/8 Pre-Nationals ...... 1/34 4/34 REEBOK/Rocky Mtn. Invite...... 4/21 1/17 at NCAA District VII ...... 1/17 2/16 Air Force Invitational ...... NTS NTS at Sooner Invitational ...... 1/7 2/10 at NCAA Championships ...... 4/22 2/22 Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at Virginia Invitational ...... 14/21 8/25 NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/15 1/18 at Colorado State Invitational ...... 1/7 1996 (Mark Wetmore) Men Women NCAA Championships ...... 5/31 2/31 at Big Eight Championships ...... 3/8 1/8 at Colorado State ...... 1/6 1/6 at NCAA District V Championship ...... 1/10 1/10 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/10 1/11 2006 (Mark Wetmore) ...... Men Women at NCAA Championships ...... 15/22 12/16 at Pre-Nationals ...... 2/32 2/30 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/4 1/5 at Fort Hays State (B) ...... 2/14 2/12 Tiger Invitational ...... NTS 5/11 1988 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women at Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 Pre-Nationals ...... 1/36 6/37 at OSU Early Bird Race ...... 2/4 1/3 CU/NIKE Open ...... NTS NTS Air Force Invitational ...... NTS DNC at BYU Autumn Classic ...... 1/5 2/5 at NCAA District VII ...... 1/13 1/14 Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at Wyoming Open (B) ...... 5/5 5/6 at NCAA Championships ...... 5/22 4/22 NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/15 1/17 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 6/19 5/18 NCAA Championships ...... 1/31 2/31 at Iowa State Memorial ...... 7/17 15/18 1997 (Mark Wetmore) Men Women at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 6/8 at Colorado State (B) ...... 4/5 1/5 2007 (Mark Wetmore) ...... Men Women at District V Championships...... 3/13 --- Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/12 1/14 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/4 1/5 at NCAA Championships ...... 1 runner 1 runner at Pre-Nationals ...... 2/25 4/23 Tiger Invitational ...... 3/15 NTS at Fort Hays State (B) ...... 1/13 1/10 Pre-Nationals ...... 2/35 6/35 1989 Men Women at Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 Air Force Invitational ...... 1/2 1/2 CU Invitational ...... 2/3 --- at NCAA District VII ...... 1/17 2/17 Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at Wyoming Open ...... 5/8 at NCAA Championships ...... 3/22 3/22 NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/15 4/17 at Naval Academy Invitational...... 8/17 8/15 NCAA Championships ...... 7/31 23/31 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/15 4/14 1998 (Mark Wetmore) Men Women at Indiana Invitational ...... 1/10 7/13 at Colorado State ...... 1/8 1/7 2008 (Mark Wetmore) ...... Men Women at Big Eight Championships ...... 3/8 5/8 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/14 2/15 Iowa State Invitational ...... NTS NTS at Colorado State (B) ...... 6/8 7/11 at Bob Timmons Invite ...... 3/20 3/20 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/3 1/3 at NCAA District VII ...... 2/20 4/10 at Fort Hays State (B) ...... 2/12 2/10 Pre-Nationals ...... 9/40 20/39 at NCAA Championships ...... 18/20 --- at Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 2/12 Air Force Invitational ...... NTS NTS NIKE Series (B)...... NTS NTS Big 12 Championships ...... 2/12 5/12 1990 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women at District VII...... 1/14 2/13 NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/15 4/17 at Nebraska Invitational ...... 2/11 2/12 at NCAA Championships ...... 3/20 7/20 NCAA Championships ...... 12/31 at Wyoming Open (B) ...... 2/7 at Air Force Invitational (B) ...... 4/14 1/9 1999 (Mark Wetmore) Men Women at BYU Invitational ...... NTS at Colorado State ...... 3/10 1/10 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 8/15 2/9 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/12 1/10 at Iowa State Invitational ...... 6/6 1/3 at Pre-Nationals ...... 1/12 1/10 at Big Eight Championships ...... 6/8 3/8 NIKE Open (B)...... 1/2 1/3 at NCAA District VII ...... 12/21 4/19 at Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at NCAA Mountain Region ...... 2/17 2/17 1991 (Jerry Quiller) Men Women at NCAA Championships ...... 7/31 8/31 at Kansas Jayhawk Invite...... 3/8 4/8 at Wyoming Invite (B) ...... 4/7 NTS 2000 (Mark Wetmore) Men Women Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/12 2/11 Rocky Mountain Shootout ...... 1/3 1/3 at Adams State Invitational (B) ...... 3/10 --- at Pre-Nationals ...... 1/53 5/56 at Arizona Invitational ...... 9/25 6/23 at Pre-Nationals (B)...... NTS 2/11 at Big Eight Championships ...... 2/8 3/8 Big 12 Championships ...... 1/12 1/12 at Colorado State (B) ...... NTS NTS at NCAA Mountain Region ...... 1/17 1/17 at NCAA District VII ...... 5/21 5/18 at NCAA Championships ...... 2/31 1/31

2009 colorado cross country 67 RUNNING Town, USA

The CU men’s track and fi eld team won the 2008 Big 12 Outdoor Championship while the Buff s hosted the meet in May of 2008.

For 30 years, world class athletes and running enthusiasts have known what the media recently discovered: Boulder is the best running town in the United States. Runner’s World has dubbed Boulder, “America’s Best Running City” and an “Ideal Location for Runners”, while Outside Magazine proclaims it, “The Best Sports Town in America”. These accolades come as no surprise to the host of national and international athletes who have made Boulder their training base. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Boulder was home to world record holders such as Steve Jones, Ingrid Kristiansen, Rob de Castella, and Arturo Barrios, as well as Olympic Champions Frank Shorter and Rosa Mota. The list of contemporary runners who live and train in Boulder is equally impressive: 2000 Olympic Marathon Champion Naoko Takahashi, 2008 Olympic Marathon Champion Constantina Dita-Tomescu, multiple Japanese corporate teams and U.S.-based Kenyan road racers. Numerous CU national and world level alumni have trained in the Boulder area during the last four Olympiads. They include Olympians Jenny Barringer, Alan Culpepper, Shayne Culpepper, Billy Nelson, Jorge Torres and Dathan Ritzenhein, 2006 Bolder Boulder champion Sara Slattery, and World Championship team members Ed Torres, Steve Slattery and Renee Baillie. These athletes are drawn to Boulder by the unparalleled variety of training venues, temperate year-round climate, opportunity to train at elevation, and support of a running-friendly community that enters 54,000-plus in its Memorial Day road race. Boulder has over 200 miles of running and biking trails and more than 30,000 acres of open space. The vast availability of trails is matched only by the variability of their terrain. All are within a 20 minute drive of CU’s campus. In the mountains and foothills west of town are venues such as the Mesa Trail, Switzerland Trail, Magnolia Road, Gold Hill, and Flagstaff Mountain. Adjacent to campus is the 12-mile Boulder Creek Path which connects to Sanitas Mountain, the Bobolink trail, and the Wonderland Lake trailheads. East of town are Teller Farm and the Boulder Reservoir (“The Res”) which connect to dozens of miles of dirt roads and trails.

2009 colorado cross country 68 RUNNING Town, USA

The University of Colorado’s outdoor track, Potts Field, is one of the best competition venues in the country. It features NCAA/IAAF specifi cation parallel approaches for the long jump, triple jump, pole vault and high jump as well as a world-class remote hammer and discus venue. Potts Field has the highest Mondo Super-X installation in the country, thus making it potentially the fastest sprint track in the U.S. Boulder’s climate makes it an ideal year-round training base. The average high temperature during winter months is 49 degrees, while summer months average a high of 83 degrees with negligible humidity. Boulder residents enjoy over 300 sunny days a year—more than residents of San Diego or Miami. Besides the aforementioned Bolder Boulder, there are well-organized races virtually every weekend: the Boulder Backroads Marathon and Half Marathon, 5K Kickoff Classic, West End 3K, Pearl Street Mile, Rocky Mountain Shootout, Uni-Hill Downtown 1K, Sunrise Stampede 10K, and Boulder Roadrunners All-Comers Track Series. In February of 2007, Boulder hosted the USA Cross Country Championships which selected our national teams for the IAAF World Championships in Mombasa, Kenya. The crowd of 10,000 spectators was estimated to exceed the combined attendance of the previous fi ve national championships. Former USA Track and Field President Bill Roe remarked, “As usual, every time I come to Boulder I’m blown away.” , 19-time U.S. champion, captured her eighth cross country title and said, “This was, hands down, the most amazing national championship I’ve been a part of.” Beyond the attendance, the most compelling story of the day was arguably the success of CU’s alumni: former Buff aloes swept the top four places in the men’s senior race while two former NCAA champion Buff aloes qualifi ed for the senior women’s team. In May of 2008, the University of Colorado hosted the Big 12 Conference Track and Field Championships. This three-day competition was one of the most prestigious and competitive meets in the country and featured NCAA champions, World Championship Team members and 2008 Olympians. During the competition, ten Big 12 meet records were broken and two world-leading marks were established. The three-day attendance of over 5,000 cheered the Colorado men to the team title in a victory over No. 1 ranked Texas A&M. Summer or winter, cross country or track season, workout day or racing day, for the weekend warrior or the Olympian, Boulder presents the ideal environment. While other cities may claim occasional weekends of running enthusiasm, Boulder is inarguably the year-round “Running Town, USA”.

2006 Bolder Boulder Champ Dathan Ritzenhein, Adam Goucher, Alan Culpepper and Jorge Torres at Sara Slattery the 2007 USA Cross Country Championships 2009 colorado cross country 69 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO...

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2009 colorado cross country 70 MINDS TO MATCH OUR MOUNTAINS

RANKINGS • Named “Smartest City in America” by Forbes Magazine in Feb. , 2008 • U.S. News and World Report ranked the Boulder campus 32nd out of the top 50 public universities in the country and highest in the Rocky Mountain Region in its 2005 rankings. The same publication ranked CU as the 74th best national university of 115 schools ranked. • CU-Boulder was ranked a “Best Buy” in the 2004 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges receiving a four-start rating (out of fi ve) for academics and fi ve stars each for the social life and quality of life ratings. • Seven graduate school specialty programs were ranked in the top 20 in the nation in the 2004 U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings. • Three faculty members have received Nobel Prizes: Thomas Cech of chemistry and biochemistry in 1989 Nobel Prize in chemistry and Carl Wieman and Eric Cornell of JILA and physics won the 2001 Nobel Prize in physics. • The Boulder campus was ranked fourth in a review of the 50 “most architecturally successful campuses in the country in The Campus as a Work of Art by Thomas Gaines. • Colorado has held company with Brown, Stanford and Virginia as one of the four most outstanding universities in the United States based on academics and quality of life. • Colorado ranked second in Outside magazine’s 40 Best Colleges in 2003 “turning out smart grads with top-notch academic credentials, a NOTEABLE ALUMNI healthy environmental ethos and an A+ sense of adventure.” Joan Van Ark ...... Actress Vance Brand ...... Astronaut Buzz Calkins ...... IRL Race Car Driver “The University of Colorado, and Boulder, is a town which stops Scott Carpenter ...... Astronaut where the Rocky Mountains begin. Normally in America such a Lynn Cheyney ...... U.S. VP’s Wife superb site would be occupied by a golf course, but somebody Judy Collins ...... Singer-Songwriter Kevin Corke ...... NBC goofed and instead they built what may be the most beautifully Chris Fowler ...... ESPN situated campus in the world… if anyone asks you to Boulder, I Jim Gray...... NBC Sports have one word of advice: ‘Go.’” Dave Grusin ...... Jazz Musician From the London (England) Observer Magazine article, “Us and Hale Irwin ...... Professional Golfer Chawla Kalpana...... Astronaut/ Columbia Them,” by Simon Hoggart Larry Linville ...... Actor (M*A*S*H) Doug Looney ...... Sports Illustrated Bill Marolt ...... U.S. Skiing President Chris Meloni ...... Actor (Law & Order) Glenn Miller ...... Musician/Band Leader Ellison OnizukaAstronaut ...... Challenger Trey Parker ...... South Park Creator Roberta Cooper Ramo ...... Amer. Bar Assoc. Pres. Robert Redford ...... Actor Matt Stone ...... South Park Creator Jack Swigert ...... Astronaut (Apollo 13) Bill Toomey ...... 1968 Olympic Medalist Marilyn Van Derbur ...... 1958 Miss America Byron White ...... Supreme Court Justice Solomon Wilcots ...... CBS Reporter Steve Wozniak ...... Inventor (Apple)

2009 colorado cross country 71 Big 12 Conference

the 2008 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Competitive excellence, scholarship and sportsmanship are all equal components of the Big 12 philosophy. All-Big 12 teams and Academic All-Big 12 squads are recognized for each sport at the end of their respective seasons.

At the end of each academic year, the Conference honors its top male and female student-athletes with the Big 12 Athlete of the Year and Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year awards. The Big 12 Conference has established a consistent level of national success on the fi eld and in the classroom as it enters its 14th season Institutions can also nominate student-athletes for the prestigious Dr. in 2009-10. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships at the end of each academic year. A total of 225 scholars have received over 1.3 Since it began play in 1996-97, the Conference can boast of 34 team million in postgraduate fi nancial aid through the fi rst 13 years of the crowns and over 400 individual NCAA Championships. The success program. continued through 2008-09 as Texas A&M captured national titles in men’s golf as well as men’s and women’s outdoor track & fi eld. The league placed The Big 12 sponsors 21 sports. Men’s squads include baseball, basketball, two teams in the Bowl Championship Series for the fi fth time and had cross country, football, golf, indoor track & fi eld, outdoor track & fi eld, a team play for the BCS National Championship for the sixth season. In swimming & diving, tennis and wrestling. Women’s teams are fi elded in addition, two volleyball teams advanced to the semifi nals of the NCAA basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, indoor track & fi eld, outdoor Championship and Oklahoma played in the Women’s Final Four. Missouri track & fi eld, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. softball and Texas baseball punched tickets to the College World Series. The conference is made up of 12 institutions that have shared many Among individual honors, (Texas Tech) became the fi rst traditional rivalries throughout their histories. Member schools include - NCAA Division I female or male runner to win three consecutive cross Baylor University, University of Colorado, Iowa State University, University country national championships. She was named the Honda Award of Kansas, Kansas State University, University of Missouri, University of winner for the third season as the nation’s top female cross country Nebraska, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, University athlete, becoming just the eighth athlete to win the award three times of Texas, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University. in any sport. Jenny Barringer (Colorado) claimed the Honda Award for Track & Field while Oleksandr Nedovyesov (Oklahoma State) was named The institutions created a league that encompasses seven states, over 45 ITA/Campbell’s Tennis Player of the Year. million people and television households in 18 of the top 100 markets within its geographic footprint. In basketball, 10 women’s and nine men’s teams have advanced to their respective Final Fours in the past eight seasons as the Big 12 continues its The conference conducts championships for 20 of its 21 sports. Each place among the elite intercollegiate athletic conferences. The six men’s championship helps to determine teams and/or individuals that will Final Four participants since 2002 are tied for the most of any conference. represent the Conference in national postseason competition. The winner Numerous national honors have been won by basketball student-athletes of the Big 12 football championship game earns the league’s berth during the league’s history. The Big 12 had a national player of the year into the prestigious Bowl honoree for the third straight year when Blake Griffi n (Oklahoma) was Championship Series. the consensus winner in 2008-09. Courtney Paris (Oklahoma) gave the Big 12 NCAA Team Champions conference a consensus All-America selection in women’s basketball for In the last several years Men’s Cross Country (3) the ninth straight season. the Big 12 has increased 2006 Colorado its bowl agreements 2004 Colorado The Big 12 and its member institutions are committed to a competitive and expanded television 2001 Colorado environment where sportsmanship and fair play take center stage. opportunities for all Whether on the fi eld, in the classroom, or within the community the sports through contracts Women’s Cross Country (2) with ABC/ESPN and FSN. student-athletes, administrators, coaches and game offi cials of the Big 2004 Colorado 12 support the highest ideals in sportsmanship. Most recently, the league renewed and expanded its 2000 Colorado Big 12 student-athletes also do well in garnering national academic multi-year arrangement recognition. (Nebraska) was named Academic All-America of with ABC/ESPN, Inc. The Big 12 NCAA Individual Champions the Year in volleyball in 2006 and 2007 by ESPN The Magazine and College new contract began in Men’s Cross Country (3) Sports Information Directors of America with a 4.0 grade-point average 2008-09. 2003 Dathan Ritzenhein, Colorado in Biochemistry. She also won the national academic honor presented for 2002 Jorge Torres, Colorado all sports in 2006-07 and was named recipient of the prestigious 2006-07 In its first 13 years, the 1998 Adam Coucher, Colorado Honda-Broderick Award as Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. She is Conference has distributed the fi rst athlete since the Big 12 was formed to earn the accolade. In its more than $1.1 billion to its Women’s Cross Country (4) 12 member institutions. history, the conference has over 330 academic honorees, averaging more 2008 Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech than 25 each season. The Big 12 staff administers 2007 Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech The Big 12 can boast of other stories that combine on and off the fi eld to over 4,600 student- 2006 Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech success. Patience Knight (Texas Tech) was the recipient of the Honda athletes in 21 sports. 2000 Kara Grgas-Wheeler, Colorado Inspiration Award in 2008, given to an outstanding female college athlete The conference office is who overcomes adversity to excel in her sport. She was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2007, but rebounded to win All-America honors at 2009 colorado cross country 72 Big 12 10th Anniversary team

The University of Colorado cross country program placed fi ve of its former athletes on the Big 12 10th Anniversary Team. Jorge Torres, Adam Goucher and Dathan Ritzenhein made up the men’s team and Sara (Gorton) Slattery and Kara Grgas-Wheeler were selected to the women’s team. Colorado garnered fi ve of the six selections on the team. The teams of three were selected by the league’s head coaches. In order to be eligible for consideration, former athletes must have had a top three fi nish at Big 12 Championships at least once in their careers. The Big 12 Conference formed in 1996. Amy Mortimer, Kansas State, was the third woman named to the team. Torres won the Big 12 individual crown three times (2000-02) and was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year in 1999. Torres was the 2002 NCAA Champion as he fi nished the season undefeated. The three-time All-American was the NCAA runner-up in 2001 and placed third in 2000. Goucher took top honors in the Big 12 on two occasions (1997-98) and won the NCAA crown in 1998. With the win, he set the Rim Rock Course record at 29:26.9. Goucher, a four-time All-American, was the national runner-up in 1994, took sixth in 96 and earned a third-place fi nish in 97. He was also the Big Eight Champion in 1995 before the Big 12 was formed. Grgas-Wheeler, won two Big 12 title (1999, 2000) and was the 2000 Champion as she led the CU women to their fi rst national championship. In that same season, she went undefeated and became the fi rst individual national champion since 1994 to be on the national championship team. Grgas-Wheeler was a two-time All-American. Ritzenhein won the Big 12 and NCAA Championships in 2003. A two-time All-American, he was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year in 2001 and was the highest fi nishing freshman in a national championship race since Adam Goucher’s second-place fi nish in 1994. Slattery was a three-time All-American (2000, 02, 04). She fi nished fi fth at the 2002 NCAA’s and led the Buff s to a fi fth-place fi nish. At the 2000 NCAA Championships she was the highest fi nishing Colorado freshman in the program’s history with an eighth-place eff ort. With the fi nish, she also became the Buff s fi rst female freshman All- American.

Adam Goucher Dathan Ritzenhein

Jorge Torres

Kara Grgas-Wheeler Sara (Gorton) Slattery 2009 colorado cross country 73 Support staff

Erin Cunningham - Academic Counselor - Fourth Season Erin Cunningham is in her fourth year as the assistant director in the offi ce of academic support. Cunningham earned her degree in psychology in 2000 and her master’s degree in speech communication in 2002, both from Colorado State. She was a four-year letterwinner on the cross country and track teams at CSU and competed in the NCAA Cross Country National Championship. Cunningham won the Western Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete Award from 1997-98 and received the Mountain West Conference Scholar Athlete Award 1999-2001. Prior to joining the athletic department, Cunningham was a professional academic counselor at CU. Born Oct. 12, 1977, in Boulder, Colo., she lettered in cross country, basketball and track & fi eld at Boulder High School, where Cunningham graduated in 1996.

Christy Kozeliski - Assistant Athletic Trainer - Fifth Season Christy Kozeliski is in her fi fth season as an assistant athletic trainer for the cross country/track and fi eld teams. Kozeliski earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Michigan in 2003 in athletic training. She went on to obtain a master’s of science degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2005 in sports administration. Kozeliski, a Burr Oak, Mich. native, graduated high school in 1999. She lettered in softball, basketball and cheer at BOHS. The former Christy Hollar lives in Superior, Colo. with her husband William Kozeliski.

Lee Marks - Assistant Speed-Strenght & Conditioning Coach - Third Season Lee Marks is in his third year as an assistant speed-strength and conditioning coach at the University of Colorado. Marks joined the staff in September of 2007. Prior to his arrival to CU, Marks played one season for the Boise Burn of the Arena Football League. Marks was a standout running back at Boise State, where he played under current Colorado Head Football Coach Dan Hawkins and helped BSU to four consecutive Western Athletic Conference titles. During his senior season, he was selected as the All-WAC second team and earned honorable mention All-America honors as a kick returner. Marks was an All-WAC honorable mention selection as a junior. He led the team in rushing in 2004. Marks played in four bowl games for the Broncos and earned four letters with BSU. Marks also lettered in track and fi eld at BSU and helped the Broncos to a pair of titles in 2006 (indoor and outdoor). He graduated from BSU in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Lee C. Marks Jr. was born in Reseda, Calif. He graduated from Taft High School in 2001 where he lettered in football and track.

Linda Poncin - Assistant Sports Information Director - Fifth Season Linda Poncin enters her fi fth season as the assistant sports information director for the CU cross country team. She also works with the volleyball and track & fi eld programs. Poncin served as the Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship Media Coordinator when the Buff s hosted the championship in 2008. Prior to joining CU, she served as the coordinator of media relations for the American Volleyball Coaches Association from 2003-05, working primarily with NCAA women’s Division II and III and men’s Division III volleyball programs. Poncin served as a graduate assistant in the athletic communications offi ce at Minnesota State University from 2001-03. She worked with several of the Mavericks’ programs, including volleyball, women’s ice hockey and women’s basketball. Poncin earned her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from MSU in 2001 and completed her master’s of science in sport administration from MSU in December ‘07. A native of New Ulm, Minn., she earned two letters as a member of the tennis team.

Nick Sprouse- Assistant Equipment Director - Fifth Season Nick Sprouse is in his fi fth year as Assistant Equipment Manager, as he joined the staff in the fall of 2005. This is his third year working with the cross country/track and fi eld program. He assists with football and skiing and coordinates the equipment needs of CU’s other intercollegiate sport programs. He came to Colorado from the University of Arizona where he was an equipment intern for three years. Born May 25, 1979, in Belington, West Virginia, Sprouse graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1997 and Ashland University in 2002 where he majored in Recreation Administration.

2009 colorado cross country 74 ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS

Colorado’s student-athletes showed their true Black and Gold in 2004 when they graduated at a higher percentage rate than the general student population for the fi rst time.

While 70 percent of the student-athletes graduated in the most recent six-year cycle, only 66 percent of their counterparts on campus did. The overall grade point average for student-ath- letes was 2.8 with 68 percent of them maintaining a 2.5 gpa

ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE Briana Stott-Messick 1998 Bret Schoolmeester 2005 Julia Huff 1992 First Team Jen Gruia 1998 Kalin Toedebusch 2005 Molly Curran 1993 Michelle Bews 1985 Gia White 1998 Jenny Barringer 2006, 07 Michell Wilkolaski 1993 Andrew Dunn 1986, 87,88 Lindsay Bradfi eld 1998 Rachel Gioscia 2006 Ricky Cron 1993 Sarah Hanson 1985 Theresa Dean 1998 Jennifer Hooper 2006, 07 Kestrel Bishop 1994, 95 Tom Kresl 1985 Liz Sabochik 1998, 00, 01 Kenyon Neuman 2006 Holly Stanish 1994 Michelle Kantor 1988, 89, 90 Molly Austin 1999, 01 Caitlin Schultheiss 2006 Jeremy Gintoft 1994 Bill Hinkley 1988 Jen Fazioli 1999, 00, 01 Anna Chase 2007 Zeke Tiernan 1994, 95 Eric Meleney 1989 Lesley Higgins 1999, 00, 01 Emily Hanenburg 2007, 08 Adam Batliner 1995 Amy Merten 1989 Jodie Hughes 1999, 00, 01 Bradley Harkrader 2007, 08 Ewen Nichol 1995 Pat Dolan 1990, 91 Kara Grgas-Wheeler 1999, 00 Dani Rodriguez 2007 Tom Reese 1995 Shannon Busch 1990 Tera Moody 2000, 01, 02 Aislinn Ryan 2007 Brian Aiken 1995 Jennifer Jones 1989 Liz Sabochik 2000, 01 Sara Vaughn 2007 Jay Johnson 1995 Wendy Smith 1990, 91 Aaron Blondeau 2000, 01 Richard Medina 2008 Adrian Armold 1995 Andy Samuelson 1991, 92 Chris Schafer 2000 Allison Sawyer 2008 Jessica Cirelli 1995 Dave Barbieri 1992, 93 Jorge Torres 2000 Laura Thweatt 2008 Rachel McKeen 1995 Micah Moore 1992 Ed Torres 2000 Andy Wacker 2008 Laura Bruns 1996, 97 Jay Cleckler 1992, 93, 94 Sara (Gorton) Slattery 2001, 04 Kara Grgas-Wheeler 1996, 97 Ben Bossut 1993 Anna Wright 2001 Honorable Mention/Second Team Mike Friedberg 1998 Patty Roberts 1993, 95 Catherine Wright 2001 Michelle Bews 1986, 88 Megan Clute 1998 Scott Larson 1993 Sara Hamlin 2001 Lize Brittin 1988 Wes Berkshire 1999 Allison Lusby 1994 Jon Severy 2001, 02, 03, 04 Annie Farris 1988 Zach Crandall 2000 Rachel McKeen 1994 Jared Scott 2001, 03, 04 Kaye Rains 1988 Molly Austin 2002 Jon Cooper 1994, 95 Sean Smith 2001 JoAnne McDonald 1988 Sara Gorton 2002 Tim Catalano 1994 Zach Crandall 2001 Brian Reynolds 1988 Jared Scott 2002 Chris Severy 1995, 96, 98 Austin Baille 2002, 04, 05 Bill Whetstone 1988 Matt McCue 2002 Alan Culpepper 1995 Travis Macy 2002 Nate Wright 1988 Anthony Chiulli 2004, 05, 06 Kelly Smith 1995, 96, 97 Jamie Rosenquist 2002 Pat Dolan 1989 Bret Schoolmeester 2004 Kristina Dahlberg 1995 Shannon Yessak 2002 William Drake 1989 Greg Castro 2005, 07 H. Burroughs 1995, 96, 97, 98 Matt McCue 2003, 04 William Hinkley 1989 Pete Janson 2005 Colleen Glyde 1995 Katie Kissane 2003 Andy Samuelson 1990 Shanna Sparks 2005, 07 Adam Batliner 1996, 97, 98 Payton Batliner 2004, 05 Jason Pozner 1990 Seth DeMoor 2006 Jay Johnson 1996, 98 Will Campbell 2004, 05 Amy Merten 1991 Liza Pasciuto 2006 Matt Napier 1996, 97 Pete Janson 2004, 06, 07 Brett Larsen 1991 Dan Edwards 2007 Chris Schafer 1996, 97, 98 Daniel Kenney 2004, 05, 06 Scott Larson 1991 Matt Herzl 2007 Zeke Tiernan 1996, 97 Brent Vaughn 2004, 06, 07 Chris McDonald 1991 Kenyon Neuman 2007, 08 Lindsay Arendt 1996, 97, 98, 99 Christine Bolf 2004 Steve Barbieri 1992 Christian Thompson 2008 Deb Rieck 1996, 97, 99 Allison Bruce 2004 Jason Drake 1992,93 Heidi Scarlett 1996, 97 Kristen Hoogheem 2004, 05 Donelly Larson 1992 Oscar Ponce 1998 Erin Marston 2004, 06, 07 Mike Sobolik 1992 POST GRADUATE Chris Valenti 1998 Renee Metivier 2004 Jennifer Jones 1992 Matt Elmuccio 1998 Erik Heinonen 2005, 06 Catherine Fahres 1992 SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Cross Country/Track Big Eight/Big 12 Fall/Winter At-Large 2001 Jodie Hughes (2nd Team) Ben Bossut 1994 2000 Kara Grgas-Wheeler (1st Team) 2003 Jon Severy (3rd Team) Jon Cooper 1996 1999 Kara Grgas-Wheeler (2nd Team) 2005 Jon Severy (1st Team) Heather Burroughs 1999 1998 B. Stott-Messick (2nd Team) Renee Metivier (1st Team) Aaron Blondeau 2002 Rachel Gioscia 2009 1996 Chris Severy (1st Team) 2007 Erik Heinonen (1st Team) Kelly Smith (1st Team) 2008 Jenny Barringer (1st Team) NCAA Heather Burroughs (1st Team) Brent Vaughn (1st Team) Heather Burroughs 1999 2009 Jenny Barringer (1st Team) Kara Grgas-Wheeler 2001 2009 colorado cross country 75 ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS STEPS STEPS is a program designed to assist graduating student-athletes as they transition to life after the university setting. The program will have Department of Athletics staff and university faculty assist them in the following areas:

• “Learn to Earn” with Alice Swanson, veteran of The Boulder Chamber of Com- merce and currently of Leeds School of Business - Interview Skills - Job Placement - Contract Negotiation • Personal Financial Planning with Susan Mor- ley of Leeds School of Business - Playbook for Life, the Student-Athlete’s Guide to Understanding and Planning Your Financial Future • Exit Interview with the Department of Athletics - Student-Athletes discuss their CU experience with a senior level administrator in the Depart- ment of Athletics. (One-on-one interview and survey) • Career Services - Resume / Folio 21 - CSO On-line - Letters of Recommendation (4-6) - Job Fairs - Post-Graduation Test Preparation • Exit Physical - Athlete completes fi nal medical physical, reviews medical history with Offi ce of Sports Medicine and discusses lingering injuries with Sports Medicine on coveage • Counseling and Psychological Services - CU psychologist, Dr. Jan Johnson, off ers one- on-one counseling sessions to athletes learning to cope with the impending life changes once their careers have ended. • Graduation Checklist • Alumni C-Club - Student-Athletes stay connected to CU through membership in the Alumni C-Club. • Post-Graduate Scholarships • Professional Sports Counseling Panel

2009 colorado cross country 76 ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS READ WITH THE BUFFS 1. The University of Colorado and IBM work together to promote literacy in local elementary schools through the “Read With the Buff s” program. 2. Focus of the program is to: a. Have CU student-athletes promote reading as the basis for success in school. b. Promote the importance of school and doing your personal best. 3. Designated school districts are Boulder Valley and St. Vrain school districts. 4. Teacher’s Responsibilities: a. Decisions: i. It is suggested for students to compete against themselves, not others. ii. Encourage students to read over the holi- days. iii. At the end of the program send into the athletic department a list of all students who have participated in “Read With the Buff s” successfully. 5. Student-athletes will visit the classroom for a 45- minute presentation. a. Pencils, stickers and/or bookmarks will be given out to students who are able to answer the comprehension questions correctly after the book is read. 6. Student-athletes will deliver the message: do well in school, work hard, do your personal best, and importance of reading. 7. No more than two classrooms should be com- bined with one group of student-athletes. 8. One adult volunteer is assigned to two to three student-athletes. 9. CU pencils and bookmarks or stickers will be left for all students. 10. In addition, a T-shirt (autographed) will be left with each classroom teacher to hang up in the classroom as a continual reminder about “Read With the Buff s.” a. The T-shirt will be for the classroom teacher to keep as a thank you for participating in “Read With the Buff s.” 11. Students who participate in the program and successfully meet the criteria, set by the teacher, will receive a ticket to attend either a men’s or women’s basketball game. 12. A special section will be set aside for all “Read With the Buff s” participants. 13. Two students will be on the court during halftime representing their classroom.

2009 colorado cross country 77 BOULDER/DENVER TRIVIA AND FACTS

Top 10 Cheap Things To Do In Boulder to 14,000 feet, known locally as the “Front Range”. • Denver is also the “thinnest” city in America while Boulder is the second “fi ttest” city in America according toShape Magazine and the 1. Go walking, biking or skating on the Boulder Creek state of Colorado is tied as the “thinnest” state with Hawai’i. Health Path. Magazine named Boulder one of America’s 10 Fittest Cities. Self 2. Catch a Program Council, Cinema Saver, or Interna- Magazine proclaimed Boulder one of the 10 healthiest places for tional Film Series movie. women to live, with a perfect 100 in water quality. 3. Play frisbee in Norlin Quad. • Boulder has 200 miles of public hiking and biking trails, approxi- 4. Enjoy the free Wednesday night jazz concerts of- mately 30,000 acres of open space and a 16-mile Boulder Creek Path fered by the College of Music. which runs through the middle of town. The city of Denver off ers 5. People-watch on the Pearl Street Mall or on the Hill. over 450 miles of paved, designated bike paths, over 70 public golf courses and 143 free tennis courts. Denver also has the largest city 6. Picnic or hike at Chautauqua Park or Mt. Sanitas. park system in the nation with 205 within the city limits. 7. Buy a student season football or basketball ticket to • As the largest city in a 600-mile radius, Denver is the shopping watch the Buff s play at home. capital of the Rocky Mountain West. It features the largest sporting 8. Join a class at the Rec Center (anything from goods store in the world and the largest independent book store in Aerobics to Yoga). America with over 400,000 volumes. The 16th street mall is a mile- 9. Stargaze at the top of Flagstaff Mountain. long pedestrian promenade, not to be outdone by its counterpart 10. Check out the coff eehouse scene. in Boulder, the Pearl Street Mall. Boulder is also known for having more used book stores per capita than any other city in the country according to a Money magazine count in 1998. Boulder and Denver are known for lots of things. But some • In that same magazine’s 1998 issue, Boulder topped the list for best things even surprise the lifelong resident, a recent transplant (nearly medium-sized city in the western half of the U.S. to live. two-thirds of the state’s residents were born outside of Colorado), or •Among 14 comparable cities, Boulder ranks no. 1 in people who walk fi rst-time visitor to the Mile High City. to work, work at home and drive with more than one person in the car. It ranks second among those who bike. • Denver is called the “Mile High City” because it is exactly 5,280 • Parts of the movie “Sleeper,” with Woody Allen, were fi lmed at the feet above sea level. In fact, there is a spot on the west steps of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. State Capitol building that is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level and * Bicycling is so highly regarded in Boulder that sometimes the city there is a row of seats at Coors Field with the same bragging rights. plows the Boulder Creek bike path before it plows the streets. • Denver is the most educated city in the U.S. It has the greatest •The exterior of the house located at 1619 Pine Street was used as the percentage of high school and college graduates of any major characters’ home in the well-known “Mork & Mindy” television metropolitan area in the U.S. show. It is now a private residence. •While Boulder has 10 microbreweries, Denver brews more beer than any other American city. The state of Colorado boasts more microbrews per capita than any state in the U.S. The Coors Brewery, in Golden, is the world’s largest single-site brewery. • Golf courses remain open all year and have been played on as many as 30 days in January. • The Denver/Boulder metropoli- tan area is the 20th largest in the United States. Boulder is not classifi ed as a suburb of Denver; it’s nestled in its own valley at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Contrary to popular belief, Denver is not in the mountains; it is near them. The “Foothills” start to rise 15 miles west of the city. Slightly beyond that is the Continental Divide and a series of peaks rising 2009 colorado cross country 78 BOULDER/DENVER TRIVIA AND FACTS

• Boulder’s Third Flatiron towers 1,400 feet high, a few hundred COLORADO BY THE NUMBERS feet higher than the Empire State Building, and has been climbed 2 by people without using their hands, on roller skates, naked and in National Parks in Colorado eight minutes (by separate climbers). 8 •A 1992 survey by the Centers for Disease Control found that Colorado National Monuments and Recreation Areas in Colorado had fewer overweight people per capita and more people who 15 exercise than any other state. National Forests and National Grasslands in Colorado • A Colorado Daily poll found that seven out of ten Boulderites own 21 bicycles. Another guide book states that Boulder’s bicycle count is Scenic and Historic Byways in Colorado 40 approximately 93,000- almost equal to the total population. State Parks in Colorado • The Chatauqua Auditorium is an all-wood structure built in 1898. 54 In the evening, when the Colorado Music Festival musicians stop Colorado peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation playing, you can often hear the rafters-dwelling owls hoot capita 325 than any other city in the country. Days of sunshine the Front Range sees each year • Boulder is going to the dogs! Recent visitor counts to Boulder 450 Mountain Parks found a ratio of 1 dog to every 5 visitors. Square miles of bodies of water in Colorado 469 • Every year Boulder Mountain Parks core area receives 1.8 million Length in miles of the Colorado Trail visits. If that many people made a human chain, it would stretch 786 from Boulder to New York City. Acres on the main campus in Boulder 1,450 Length in miles of the Colorado River and the Rio Grande Quick Bites 3,350 Runner’s World: “Best Running City” Lowest elevation in Colorado (Arkansas River) Self: “Thinnest City In America” 6,800 Sunset: “The West’s Best City” and “No. 1 Green and Clean City” Average elevation in Colorado and “No. 2 College Town” 14,443 Seventeen: “Top 10 Places for Teens” Highest elevation in Colorado (Mt. Elbert) Forbes: No. 4 ranking in “Best Places” and Best Cities for singles 104,247 (with Denver) Size of Colorado in square miles Health: “10 Fittest Cities” 3.8 million Outside: “Best place to be an Uberjock” and the No. 2 ranked Colorado population in 1998 Best College Town 126 million Money: No. 2 ranking in “Best Places To Live” Years geologists estimate it will take for the Rocky Mountains to erode Shape: No. 2 ranking in “Fittest City” away Animal Welness: No. 1 city for dogs and cats 1.7 billion years How long ago the rock in the Rocky Mountains was formed 2009 colorado cross country 79 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT BOULDER

All-Around Best Town - Outside Magazine, August 2006 #1 Best Place To Live - Men’s Journal, March 2005 and May 2003 America’s Best Running City - Runner’s World, January 2001 #1 Best Sports Town In America, Outside Magazine, 1999 #1 Top Green and Clean City, Modern Maturity, 2000 #1 Thinnest City, Self Magazine, October, 2002 The West’s Best City, Sunset Magazine, 1999 Best Place to Move - Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation, September 2004 The Best Small Cities - Men’s Journal, June 2004 Best College Sports Town - Sports Illustrated on Campus, September 2003 Place You Dream of Living - Backpacker Magazine, February 2006 Ideal Location for Runners - Runner’s World, May 1999 Most Enlightened City in Colorado - Utne Reader, April 1997 The Town That Can’t Sit Still - The New York Times Magazine, November 1991 Boulder: Ideal Terrain for Training - Sports Illustrated, April 1990 “The varied terrain, beautiful Rocky Mountain scenery and numerous places to run made it number one... Boulder simply has everything...It’s a runner’s paradise. Lush mountain scenery, plentiful bike paths, off -road trails, great year-round weather, the Bolder Boulder 10k, world-class running partners, altitude training, and access to Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s all right here.” Runner’s World (2001) “On any given spring afternoon, runners, riders and skaters jockey for position along Boulder Creek Path while Kayakers practice on the creek itself; climbers rock-hop in the Flatirons while hikers gawk up at them, swimmers and boardsailers brave Boulder Reservoir as elite runners sprint around it.” Outside Magazine (1999) “Kayakers paddle the chilly waters while folks on foot and wheels take to a shoreline path that’s linked to mile and miles of trails. Hikers and rock climbers enjoy routes galore in the Flatirons and the Eldorado Canyon State Park. And come winter, nearby resorts off er unbeatable skiing and snowboarding.” Health Magazine (2000)

“A 6-mile greenway through the heart of the Colorado community enhances its outdoorsy reputation.” Knight Ridder News Service

“(Pearl Street Mall) The lively four-block pedestrian shopping area in downtown Boulder is almost as much fun as an amusement park. The only things missing are the rides.” Dallas Morning News (2002) “Boulder is the quintessential modern mountain town... Software development, biotech, engineering and university jobs are plentiful, and, equally important, Boulder’s mountain parks system off ers 200 miles of multi-use trails.” Outside (2003) 2009 colorado cross country 80