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Erik Harris
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Erik Harris Season 2017

Weight135 lbs
Height5-8
ClassJunior
HometownTwin Falls
Previous SchoolTwin Falls High School
ProvinceIdaho

Personal

  • Parents are Reed and Kathy
  • Has two brothers and two sisters
  • Majoring in organizational behavior and human resources
  • Enjoys playing drums, singing, playing sports, doing outdoor activities, riding four-wheelers and snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family
  • Sports hero is Roger Bannister, first mane to break the four-minute mile mark
  • Chose BYU for its great education, nationally respected distance program and spiritual environment
  • Also recruited by Utah State, Boise State and Syracuse

Before BYU

  • Member of the National Honor Society
  • Ranked 11th in high school class
  • Member of to Idaho state championship cross country teams (2008 and 2009)
  • Member of Idaho state medly relay championship team (2010)
  • Three-time Idaho state champion (2010-2012) and division record holder in 800m (1:52.99)
  • Idaho state champion in 1600m
  • Idaho state record holder in 3200m (9:04, 2012)
  • Holds five school records (4x800m, medley, 800m, 1600m and 3200m)
  • High school coach is Marty Grindstaff
  • Started running in seventh grade after watching his older siblings compete

Stats

Personal Bests
TimeEventMeet
4:10.17Mile2013 MPSF Indoor Championships
8:18.763000 meters2013 UW Husky Classic
9:08.233000-meter steeplechase2013 Stanford Invitational

Career Stats

Men's Cross Country Athlete Profile

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Sophomore
2016

5-8 / 135 lbs
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Freshman
2013

5-8 / 135 lbs