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2011 Men's Cross Country Roster

Matthew Fakler

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Solon, OH
  • Highschool Solon

Biography

2011
Fakler started his college running career by recording a time of 16:37 at the Flyer 5K. He followed up this performance with two more races at the varsity level. Fakler ran a time of 27:24 at the National Catholic 8K and a time of 29:22 and the Pre-National’s 8K. 

High School
Fakler was a four-year varsity letter winner in both cross country and track for Solon High School...He was a team captain for Solon, a two-time State qualifier in cross country, taking 13th and 11th place...Outside of running he earned Eagle Scout rank, and also served as a lifeguard and swim instructor.

Personal
Son of Brian and Carmela Fakler...has a sister Anna and two older brothers, Joe and Mike...Mike ran cross country and track for University of Miami (Ohio)...Born Sept. 18, 1992...Engineering major.