Both the men's and women's squads return key veterans from 2011.
2012 Cross Country Season:Competed in one meet during the cross country season ... finished eighth out of 36 runners in the season-opening 6K Crusader Classic (19:46.4).
AS A FRESHMAN: Did not run during the cross country season ... competed in seven indoor/outdoor track and field meets ... finished second in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Texas Roadhouse Border Battle with a 9:03.32 mark ... achieved a personal best in the mile at the Notre Dame Meyo Invitational with a time of 4:26.74 ... gathered in a fifth place finish in the 3,000m (9:03.32) at the Notre Dame Blue & Gold invitational ... named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Johnny Harvey Fuller graduated from Glenwood High School in the spring of 2011 ... lettered four times in cross country and track and field and twice in wrestling ... won the 3,200-meter run at the Drake Relays ... helped track and field squad to state title ... racked up all- conference, all-region, all-county and all- state honors throughout career ... ranked nationally as a senior in both cross country and track and field ... named team MVP all four years in both cross country and track and field ... team captain for three years in cross country and twice in track and field ... participated in Student Council, FCA, Key Club, State Catholic Youth Council, Knights of Columbus and Reach-SADD ... named to the Hawkeye 10 All-Academic team ... won the Got Milk? SAMMY award ... gold medalist at the Iowa Western Juried Art Competition ... born to John and Deanna Fuller in Omaha, Neb. ... has a younger brother, James ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.
