2017-18 Men's Track & Field Roster
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
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2017-18Redshirt Freshman
Sprints