Augustus Maiyo
12/20/2004 12:00:00 AM
*Outdoor
all-american
steeplechase, 2006
*SEC steeplechase champion, 2006*
*All-SEC, XC, 2006*
*All-South Region,
XC, 2006*
*SEC XC Freshman of the yEAR, 2005*
*All-SEC XC, 2005*
*All-South Region,
XC 2005*
Collegiate Highlights:
- Finished third at the 2006 South Region XC championships
- Earned All-American honors in the 3,000m steeplechase during the 2006 outdoor season
- Was the SEC Steeplechase champion in 2006
- Was an NCAA regional qualifier in both the 5,000m and the steeplechase in 2006
- Placed third in the 5,000m at the SEC Championships
- Finished in fifth place and seventh place at the SEC indoor championships in the 3,000m run and the mile, respectively
- Was an NCAA provisional qualifier during the 2006 indoor season in the 3,000, 5,000 and mile
- Won the Crimson Classic 8k in 2005
- Named SEC XCC Freshman of the Year in 2005
- Finished in second place at the Brooks Memphis Twilight XC Classic in 2005
- Finished runner up at the SEC XC Championships
- Was the fourth place finisher at the NCAA South Region XC Championship
- Finished 6th at the 2005 SEC Indoor Championships in the 3,000 with the eighth fastest time in school history
- Finished 5th at the 2005 SEC Indoor Championships in the 5,000
- Finished 1st at the Ole Miss Invitational in the 1,500m during the 2005 outdoor season
Prep Highlights:
- Ran a personal best time of 3:45.69 in the 1,500m, 2002
- Broke former Tide All-American and national champion David Kimani’s and Olympic bronze medalist Bernard Lagat’s 3k track record in Kenya
Personal:
- Born on May 10, 1983 in Kapsabet, Kenya
- Son of Simeon and Rosaline Mitei
- Majoring in general health studies
Frisco Classic Preview: Rob Vaughn
Wednesday, February 25
Arkansas Postgame: Coach Curry
Sunday, January 19
Softball Condensed Highlights: vs. Alcorn State
Tuesday, April 19
Women's Basketball Selection Show Recap
Monday, March 15
