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University of Illinois Athletics

2017-18 Men's Track & Field Roster

Aaron Harris

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Position Sprints
  • Hometown Lisle, Ill.
  • High School Lisle

Biography

2018

Outdoor

  • Competed in the 400m at Big Ten Championships 
  • Ran one of the legs of Illinois' 4x400m relay victory at the Illinois Twilight

Indoor

  • Ran the 400m leg of the DMR to help the Illini earn a bronze medal with a combined time of 9:46.12
  • Won the 400m at the Illinois Open with a time of 50.19

2017

Indoor

  • Made his Illini debut in the 400m at the Border Battle

High School

  • 2016 All-American and IHSA 2A Sprinter of the Year
  • Won state titles in the 200m and 400m and finished runner-up in the 100m at this year's 2A IHSA State Championships 
  • Owns personal-best times of 48.80 in the 400m and 21.81 in the 200m
  • Competed at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, placing fifth in the 200m
  • Won the AAU Region 13 Qualifier 200m title in 2015 and placed runner-up in 2016
  • Placed runner-up in the 400m and fourth in the 200m at the Illinois Top Times meet 
  • Coached by Ken Jakalski

Personal

  • Son of Lee and Marilyn Harris
  • Born October 19, 1997
  • Has three older siblings, Lee, Danny and Brandon 
  • Majoring in sports management
  • Admires LeBron James for his continued fight and work ethic
  • Credits Coach Boatright for pushing him past his limits and for his continuous encouragement 

Career-Best

Indoor Track & Field

55m  - 6.67
60m  - 7.16
200m  - 21.81
400m  - 49.69

Outdoor Track & Field

100m - 10.80
200m - 21.82
400m - 48.70

Updated May 2018

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

    Sprints
  • 2017-18Redshirt Freshman

    Sprints