Erik Olsson

Position:
Mid-Distance
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Asheville, N.C.
High School:
Asheville School

In 2002 Cross Country: Participated in four events for the Tar Heels ... Competed at the Asics/Pre-National meet and finished with a time of 26:29.2 (215th/8K) ... Placed 81st at the Great American Festival race (28:10.2/8K) ... Finished fourth at the Campbell Invite with a time of 16:20.2 (5K).

Prep: Lettered in track for four years under head coach Ron Bromley ... Was a state champion in the 400m and 800m in senior season ... NCISAA state champion in the 1600m in 2000, 2001 and 2002 ... Selected as the most valuable player for track in senior year ... Set a school record in the 1000m with a time of 4:22 ... Played four years of soccer as a striker and keeper.

Personal: Born Erik Christian-Anders Olsson on April 22, 1984 in Panama City, Panama ... Parents are Loree and Douglas Olsson ... Cum Laude Society in high school ... Hobbies include mountain biking, skiing and fishing ... major undecided.