Ian Burrell

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Ian Burrell is an All-American college runner at the University of Georgia, was born on February 15, 1985 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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[edit] High School

While in school at Air Academy High School, Burrell was a two-time Class 5A champion in the mile, and the state runner up in the two-mile. He was the Colorado state cross country champion in 2002, with a time of 15:19.8. Along with the state title, he surpassed the course record by twenty-five seconds. During his senior year, he also broke the Kadet Invitational record, previously held by Adam Goucher. Burrell’s high school career led him to the University of Georgia to continue his great success.[1]

[edit] College

Burrell successfully made the transition from high school running to college running. In 2004, he competed in the USA Cross Country Junior Championships and placed sixth, clocking a time 24:28. His efforts in the race qualified him for the World Cross Country Junior Championships held in Brussels, Belgium.

In 2005, Burrell placed fifth in the competitive Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships, earning him a first-team All-SEC honors. During the same cross country season he posted the third-fastest 8K time in the SEC when he competed at the NCAA Pre-Nationals with a time of 24:00, placing him tenth overall. Burrell individually qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championship where he was the eighth SEC runner to cross the finish line. During the indoor season, Burrell started making his way into the University of Georgia’s record book. He placed seventh in the 3K at the SEC Championship with a time of 8:12.1, the third fastest time in school history. Also at the SEC Championships, Burrell clocked a 14:10.4, placing him second on Georgia’s All-Time list. During the outdoor season, he placed seventh in the 5K at the NCAA Regional meet with an impressive time of 14:01.16, placing him third on the school’s All-Time list.

In 2006, Burrell set a personal-best 8K time of 23:40 at the Auburn Invitational. He also took seventh place at the South Regional Cross Country Championship and qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championship held in Terre Haute, Indiana. He Red shirted the outdoor season, leaving him with an extra season of eligibility.

In 2007, Burrell really made a name for himself and gained the national attention that he deserved. In the indoor season, Burrell broke two school records at the prestigious Tyson Invitational, running a jaw- dropping time of 13:46.97 in the 5K and a 7:59.04 3K. Burrell also took home two SEC titles in the 5K and 3K, a rare accomplishment for a distance runner and the first distance runner at Georgia to do so. He ended his indoor season with a bang by placing tenth in the 5K at the NCAA Championships, earning All-American honors. During the outdoor season, Burrell set another school record in the 10K during his debut at the competitive Stanford Invitational. His impressive time of 28:48.78 was an NCAA provisional qualifying time. He also clocked a 13:45.99 at the Payton Jordan Invitational, which was the eleventh fastest time in the country.

[edit] Personal

Is the son of Cheryl and Greg Burrell who reside in Colorado Springs. Greg was a three-time All-American during his running career at Idaho State. Also a drummer, Ian plays in the band “No One’s Heroes” and also enjoys skateboarding and snowboarding. He is soon to be married to University of Georgia mid-distance runner, Courtney Hall.

[edit] References

[2]. Boy's Athlete of the Year [3]. Georgia Biographies