Personal
Born March 1980 in Atlanta, Ga. ... parents are Russ and Cindy McAdams ... served in the Thailand Bangkok Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ... majoring in microbiology ... father placed fourth and fifth for the nation in wrestling for BYU in 1967 and 1968, respectively at 137 pounds ... Uncle Mike also wrestled for BYU from 1967-70 and was an All-American ... sister, Christy, scored the first 10.00 for BYU Gymnastics ... married to Whitney.
Before BYU
Earned four varsity letters in both cross country and track at Brecksville-Broadview Heights ... was four year MVP in cross country and two-time MVP for track ... served as team captain for three years in cross country ... holds school's record in the 5K and in the 1600m ... winner of the Pioneer Conference four years in a row ... was three-time cross country regional champion ... four-time state placer in cross country and track ... placed three times at state in wrestling.
Other College
Transferred from Belmont University with a 3.6 GPA.
Stats
Best Times: 1500m - 3:42.73, 3000m steeplechase - 8:34.10, 5000m 14:30.86