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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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 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
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The most upset you have ever been in a game was: |
European u23s Bydgoszcz 2017
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The happiest you have ever been in a game: |
SEC cross country, Fayetteville 2016
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You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? |
Rugby world cup final 2003
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You need a walk-up song, what is it? |
Mr Skeng, Stromzy
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What do you like best about your hometown? |
Scenic views, access to the Forest of Dean
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A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: |
Hot Fuzz
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Favorite song from your favorite artist? |
505 Arctic Monkeys
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What chore do you absolutely hate doing? |
Washing the dishes
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What is your favorite form of exercise? |
Running
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Who has been the biggest influence on your career? |
Paul de-Camps & Chris Bucknam
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If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? |
Learn German
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If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? |
Fernando Alonso, F1 driver
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What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? |
Annoying my brother
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What's your favorite TV show and why? |
White Gold, top tier banter
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If you had to watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be: |
The Big Lez show
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Game/event where you learned the most from? |
2015 NCAA west regional 5,000m
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What is your favorite road trip destination? |
Belgium
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What toppings do you get on your pizza? |
Salami
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Most underrated coach you have been around... |
Cory Lesllie
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Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at... |
11pm
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Last book I read: |
The Silk Road
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The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is: |
Boasty
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My favorite month: |
July
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What is the most useful app you have downloaded? |
Gmail
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What is your best childhood memory? |
holidays in France
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You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? |
Aston Martin Vantage
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What is your favorite sport to watch? |
Rugby
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What is your favorite food? |
Curry
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What is your favorite restaurant? |
Charcoal Grill
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What is your favorite candy? |
Crunchie bar
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What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? |
Moved to America
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What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? |
Japan
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My dream job is: |
Professional athlete
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What is the most exciting game you've been a part of: |
2016 SEC cross country championship, Fayetteville
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