Shane Ahlers

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Sturgis, SD

• 2004 NCAA All-Region in Cross Country Track and Field: Indoor: 2005: Competed in the Niswonger Invitational, placing 11th in the 3,000 meter run with a time of 8:43.71... set a personal record and Deacon season best 14:34.44 in the 5,000 meter race at the Meyo Invitational.

Outdoor: 2005: Ran a personal best 30:15.00 in the 10,000 meter race at the Stanford Invitational.

Cross Country: 2004: Ran in six events for the Deacons... recorded five top-20 finishes, including a first place spot at the East Carolina Invitational... placed eighth at the Iona Meet of Champions... finished 19th at the ACC Tournament... earned All-Southeast Region honors after a 16th place finish at the NCAA East Regional. Background: Transfered from Oregon ... Two-time NCAA Qualifier ... Five-time letterwinner in cross country ... Attended Sturgis High School. Personal: Biology major ... Born Nov. 26, 1983 in Rapid City, ND .... Son of Denny & Linda Ahlers. Career Records: Indoor: 3,000m: 8:43.71; 5,000m: 14:34.44; Outdoor: 10,000m: 30:15.00