The University of Akron Athletics
2010 Cross Country

JT Olson
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 135
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Mt. Orab, Ohio
- High School:
- Western Brown HS
PERSONALRECORDS
800m (Indoor): 1:57.59 – Zips Open (Feb.19, 2010)
Mile (Indoor): 4:19.51 – Kent Dual (Jan.14, 2011)
800m (Outdoor): 2:02.50 – Duke Invitational(Apr. 2, 2010)
1500m (Outdoor): 4:01.75 – DukeInvitational (Apr. 2, 2010)
as a Sophomore (2011 Track)
• Competed in four meets during the indoor season
• Ran 4:19.51 in the mile at the Kent Dual
• Also competed in the 800m at the Akron Opener, clocking atime of 2:01.76
as a Redshirt Freshman (2010 Track)
• Earned second team All-MAC Indoor, running the lead leg forthe runner-up distance medley relay (10:11.25)
• Competed in five outdoor meets in the 800 and the 1500
• Also competed on the 4x400 relay team (3:33.47) at the DukeInvitational
as a Sophomore (2009 Cross Country)
• Ran in one meet, placing 34th at the Tommy EvansInvitational
as a Freshman (2009 Track)
• Redshirted
as a Freshman (2008 Cross Country)
• Ran in all six Akron team events, turning in a best time of28:48 at the Buffalo Stampede
Prior to Akron
• Set school records in the 1600 (4:23), 3200 (9:50) and4x800 relay (8:17) at Western Brown High School
• Added a PR of 1:55 in the 800
• Was his league's cross country Runner of the Year as asenior
• A four-time all-league performer in cross country, earningfirst team honors twice and second team honors twice
• Led his team to league titles as a freshman, junior andsenior