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2020-21 Cross Country Roster

Alex George Season 2020-21

ClassFifth Year
HometownGloucester, England
Previous SchoolArkansas
Alex George Top Times
OUTDOOR MARK YEAR
1,500 Meters 3:42.34 2017 Bryan Clay Invite
5,000 Meters 13:40.66 2017 Stanford Invitational
INDOOR MARK YEAR
Mile 4:05.69 2016 Arkansas Invitational
3,000 Meters 7:55.51 2016 Iowa State Classic
5,000 Meters 14:14.23 2018 Husky Classic

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2020-21 Outdoor
  • Made his Sun Devil debut in the 1,500m at the Willie Williams Classic/Dave Murray Distance Carnival.
  • Finished 4th in the 1,500m with a time of 3:54.21 at the Willie Williams Classic/Dave Murray Distance Carnival. 
2020-21 Indoor - Did not compete

2019-20 Outdoor*
*Season didn’t start due to the COVID-19 pandemic
 
2019-20 Indoor - Did not compete.
 
Before ASU
At Arkansas
 
2017-18 Outdoor - Did not compete.
 
2017-18 Indoor
  • Ran 14:14.23 in the 5000m at the Husky Classic. 
2016-17 Outdoor
  • Began the year placing fifth in the 5000m at the Stanford Invitational with a personal best of 13:40.66.
  • Raced to a top-20 finish in the 1500m at the Bryan Clay Invitational off a personal best performance of 3:42.34.
  • Part of the first place finishing DMR team at the SEC Relays.
  • Earned All-SEC honors with a second-place finish in the 5000m at the SEC Outdoor Championships.
  • Qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary Round in the 5000m.
2016-17 Indoor - Did not compete.
 
2015-16 Outdoor
  • Kicked off the outdoor season with a personal best in the 5000m of 13:49.46 at the Stanford Invitational.
  • Placed fourth in the 5000m to score five points for the Razorbacks at the SEC Outdoor Championship.
  • Capped the year with a 23rd-place finish at the NCAA West Preliminary Round in the 5000m.
2015-16 Indoor
  • Opened the year with a first-place finish in the mile at the Arkansas Invitational with a time of 4:05.69.
  • Followed that performance with another event title, winning the Razorback Invitational 3000m in 8:09.79.
  • Raced to a new lifetime best in the 3000m of 7:55.51, placing seventh at the Iowa State Classic.
2014-15 Outdoor - Did not compete.
 
2014-15 Indoor
  • Started first track season with back-to-back top-five finishes in the mile at the Arkansas vs Texas Dual with a time of 4:10.86 and the Rod McCravy Memorial with a time of 4:09.42.
  • Clocked a new personal best in the mile of 4:07.46 at the Alex Wilson Invitational.
  • Scored four points for the Razorbacks at the SEC Indoor Championships in the 3000m (sixth) with a time of 8:08.61 and the 5000m with a time of 14:16.20.
  • Earned SEC All-Freshman team honors for his performance in the 3000m.
 
High School:
  • Attended The Marling School in Stroud, England.
  • Ran for Gloucester A.C.
  • Led his team to a first-place finish at the West Menia League.
  • His team finished second at the St. Albans Relays.
  • Helped his team to a third-place finish at the Henry National Relays as a junior and a sixth-place finish as a senior.
  • Ran internationally for Great Britain.
 
Personal: Born on Feb. 1996 . . . Son of Andrew and Alison George . . . Has two brothers, Harry and Thomas . . . Majoring in Kinesiology.
 
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it?
John McDonnell
The most upset you have ever been in a game was:
European u23s Bydgoszcz 2017
The happiest you have ever been in a game:
SEC cross country, Fayetteville 2016
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
Rugby world cup final 2003
You need a walk-up song, what is it?
Mr Skeng, Stromzy
What do you like best about your hometown?
Scenic views, access to the Forest of Dean
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again:
Hot Fuzz
Favorite song from your favorite artist?
505 Arctic Monkeys
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Washing the dishes
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Running
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
Paul de-Camps & Chris Bucknam
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Learn German
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Fernando Alonso, F1 driver
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Annoying my brother
What's your favorite TV show and why?
White Gold, top tier banter
If you had to watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be:
The Big Lez show
Game/event where you learned the most from?
2015 NCAA west regional 5,000m
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Belgium
What toppings do you get on your pizza?
Salami
Most underrated coach you have been around...
Cory Lesllie
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at...
11pm
Last book I read:
The Silk Road
The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is:
Boasty
My favorite month:
July
What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
Gmail
What is your best childhood memory?
holidays in France
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase?
Aston Martin Vantage
What is your favorite sport to watch?
Rugby
What is your favorite food?
Curry
What is your favorite restaurant?
Charcoal Grill
What is your favorite candy?
Crunchie bar
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done?
Moved to America
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Japan
My dream job is:
Professional athlete
What is the most exciting game you've been a part of:
2016 SEC cross country championship, Fayetteville
Alex_George

Senior
2019