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University of Illinois Athletics

2023 Men's Cross Country Roster

Jake Myers

  • Class Senior
  • Major Marketing and Information Systems
  • Hometown Lake Zurich, Ill.
  • High School Lake Zurich
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Biography

NIL Opportunities

2023

  • Did not compete
  • Academic All-Big Ten

2022

  • Personal-best 8k (25:20.0) at the Gans Creek Classic

2021

  • Finished second in the Illini Open (26:11.1)

High School

  • 2021 IHSA 3A 1600m State Champion
  • All-State in cross country (2019 & 2020) and track (2021)
  • Four-time cross country and track letterwinner
  • Was also a member of the swimming team
  • Coached by JB Hanson

Personal

  • Chose Illinois as it has the perfect combination of academics as well as the team culture
  • Plans to pursue a career as a physical therapist or athletic trainer following graduation
  • Son of Nicholas and Adrianne Myers
  • Has a brother Dylan and sister Emma

TFRRS Profile

Historical Player Information

  • 2021Freshman

  • 2022Sophomore

  • 2023Senior