HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Elmhurst High School where he earned 10 varsity letters in cross country, track, and swimming...earned All-Conference honors three times, All-County honors twice, and All-State honorable mention as a senior in cross country...was 57th at the IHSAA Cross Country Championships as a senior...also earned the Blanket Award as a senior...was the most valuable performer in cross country four times, in swimming twice, and in track as a senior...personal bests are in the 800 meters (2:04), 1,600 meters (4:38), 3,200 meters (10:07.77), and the 5k (16:14.33).