| Shaun Van der Walt |
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 | Hometown:
Houston, Texas
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| High School:
Cypress Falls
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| Height / Weight:
6-4 / 170
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| Event:
Distance
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| Experience:
Fr./Fr.
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2012-13
Indoor (Freshman):
Participated in one meet ... posted a time of 1:57.60 in the 800 meters at the Arkansas Dual Meet.
Cross Country (Freshman):
Participated in two meets ... finished 13th at the UTSA Dual meet and and 15th at the Concordia Invitaional.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-time regional qualifier in the 800 meters ... a member of the state qualifying 4x400-meter relay as a junior ... had a personal-record time of 1:54.85 in the 800 at the 2011 District 17-5A meet ... team MVP as a junior and senior ... secured the Golden Eagle Award in track and field as a sophomore and junior ... lettered three years in track and field and four years in cross country ... coached by Kevin Napier in cross country and Allen Ateeberry in track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in Pretoria, South Africa ... son of Barry and Susan Van der Walt ... sister, Megan, attends Texas State ... a National Merit Commended Scholar and member of the Key Club in high school ... hobbies include ultimate frisbee and playing the guitar ... majoring in aerospace engineering ... member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in the fall of 2012.
CAREER BESTS
Indoor:
• 800 Meters - 1:57.60, Arkansas Dual Meet (1/11/13)
Note: Bios updated prior to 2013 indoor season; career bests are current
