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Evan Wirkkala
Evan Wirkkala

Class:
RS Sophomore

Hometown:
Mill Creek, Wash.

High School:
Jackson

Birthdate:
07/15/1984

Experience:
RS

2002-03: Redshirted both the track and cross country seasons ... ran twice unattached in the fall, with a best finish of 74th at the Sundodger Invitational ... clocked 8K cross-country PR of 26:29 at the Willamette Invitational ... ran once each at 1500m and 3000m outdoors ... took second in the 3K at the Oregon Mini-Meet.

High School and Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1983 ... parents are Karen and Jerald ... has a sister, Rheann ... took third at the 2001 state 4A cross-country championships ... earned all-league honors in cross country in each of his final three seasons ... was ninth at the 2001 state track championships in the 3200m, and 11th in the mile ... lost his senior track season to injury ... won WesCo 4A titles in the 1600m in 2001, and the 3200m in 2000 ... boasts two top-three finish at the Junior Olympics ... was Jackson’s Athlete of the Year in 2002 ... captained the Jackson track and cross-country squads as a senior ... majoring in business,

UW Career Bests
1500m....... 4:14.47
3000m....... 9:26.9
XC: 8000m……… 26:29

Go Huskies!