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Men's Track
One of team's steadiest and hardest-working long distance runners, will again contend for league points in either the 5,000 and 10,000 on the track in 2003. Ranks eighth among Pac-10 returnees in the 10K and 12th in the 5K based on 2002 season bests. Has scored in 12 of his 14 cross country races for the Ducks, including second on the team twice. Fall 2002: NCAA Qualifier (XC). One of three Ducks to score in all four varsity stops, including second NCAA chase (112th, 31:13) for fifth-place Ducks. Also added top-five team efforts and best ever finishes in Pac-10 (17th, 24:29) and NCAA Western Regional Championships (16th, 31:00). Opened season in team’s fourth spot in Roy Griak Invite (21st, 24:50) as Ducks cruised to team title in field featuring 12 eventual NCAA team qualifiers. Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention harrier selection for second straight season. 2001-02: NCAA Provisional Qualifier (5,000-indoors). Outdoors, ranked second on team in 10K (29:50.22) -- only five seconds shy of the NCAA provisional mark (29:45.00) -- and fourth on squad in 5K (14:35.52). Closed season with first Pac-10 appearance in 10K (13th, 32:37.37), after ending regular season ranked 11th on season best list. Closed March with 44-second personal best in Stanford Invitational 10K (16th-section, 29:50.22). Ran 5K in other outdoor appearance in Cardinal Invitational in May (19th, 14:35.52). Indoors, ranked second on team thanks to his nearly 30-second 5K personal best and first NCAA provisional mark from indoor finale in Seattle’s UW Qualifier (fifth, 14:16.40). In cross country, ranked fourth on squad in NCAA Championships debut (117th, 31:09). Scored in team’s third spot in Pac-10 Champs (17th, 25:10), and runner-up on squad in Furman Invitational (37th, 25:25). Also ran in Western Regional (55th, 33:07), Roy Griak Invitational (98th, 25:22) and Portland-Portland State Triangular (second, 18:30). Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention selection in track and field and cross country.
Fall 2001: NCAA Qualifier. Continued to provide key points for Ducks in several of their biggest meets. Ranked fourth for squad in NCAA Championships debut (117th, 31:09). Scored in team's second spot in Furman Invite (37th, 25:25), and in its third spot in the Pac-10 Championships (17th, 25:10). Made second appearance in Western Regional Championships (55th, 33:07). Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention selection.
2000-2001: In his first year at the collegiate level, ranked second on squad in the 10,000 (30:34.72) and third in the 5,000 (14:47.30). Made 10K debut in Stanford Invitational (63rd, 30:34.72). Made other outdoor appearances at Oregon Twilight (1,500, 13th, 4:06.47) and Oregon Invitational (5,000, 14:47.30). Indoors, ran lone 5K in Iowa State Classic in February (21st, 14:54.18). During cross country season, scored in all four varsity races and was arguably the team's top newcomer. Ran in NCAA Western Regional (38th, 31:53), Pac-10 Championships (18th, 24:21.79), Iowa State Memorial Classic (122nd, 32:33) and Roy Griak Invite (67th, 26:26). Named honorable mention selection to Pac-10 Cross Country All-Academic Team.
1999-2000: Attended the University of Oregon as a student, but was not a part of the track and field program.
Prep: Was a state finalist in cross country and track and field during senior and junior seasons. On the track, took fifth as senior in 1999 4A state 3,000 (8:48.06), while doubling as a junior in the 1,500 (13th, 4:10.10) and 3,000 (17th, 9:05.67). In cross country, finished second in 1998 4A harrier final (16:22) as a senior and 20th as a junior in 1997 (16:44). Owned 5K cross country best of 15:36 from his senior season. Was a four-year letterwinner at guard and small forward in basketball, and played wide receiver and cornerback in football. High School (Coach): Eagle Point '99 (Matt Pinder).
Personal: Major: Psychology/Sociology. Born John Charles Lucas on August 12, 1980 in Medford, Ore.
Personal Bests: 1,500 - 4:06.47 (May, 2001); 3,000 - 8:45 (1999); 5,000 - 14:16.40(March 2002); 10,000 - 29:50.22(Stanford Invitational, March 2002).
Pac-10 Championships Performances2002 10,000 13th 32:37.37 |
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