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Erik Harris
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Erik Harris Season 2015

Weight135 lbs
Height5-8
ClassSophomore
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 any outdoor activity, notably riding four wheelers and snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family.
  • Sports hero is Roger Bannister, first man 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 two Idaho state championship cross country teams (2008 and 2009)
  • Member of Idaho state medley relay championship team in 2010
  • Three-time Idaho state champion (2010-2012) and division record holder in 800m (1:52.99)
  • Idaho state champion in 1600m (2011)
  • Idaho state champion and 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

2012: Freshman
PlaceEventTimeDistance
33NCAA Mountain Region Championships31:03.710k

Men's Track and Field Athete Profile

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Freshman
2012

5-8 / 135 lbs