Eric Robertson

Position:
Runner
Class:
Senior
Weight:
155
Major:
Biology
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Dalzell, S.C.
High School:
Thomas Sumter Academy

2011: Competed in four meets for the Cougars in the 2011 season...Finished fourth-place in his first meet, the CofC Invitational...Set the fourth best time in school history at the SoCon Championships, crossing the finish line in 25:37 for the 8K race.

2010: Competed in one meet this season, the Charlotte Invitational where he placed 137^th with an 8k time of 28:49.

2009: Competed in six races for the Cougars...Finished 17th in the Elon Invitational (9/15) with a mark of 27:11...Recorded a personal-best time of 26:27.19 at the Southern Conference Championship, the 18th fastest time in CofC history...One of seven CofC runners to compete in the NCAA Southeast Regional Meet (11/14)...Named to the Southern Conference Academic All-Conference Team.

2008: Ran in seven races for the Cougars...Placed second among CofC runners on three separate occasions...Set a personal record time of 26:42.7 at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational (9/19)...Placed 15th in The Citadel Invitational (9/27) with a mark of 28:22.22...Led the Cougars at the Southern Conference Championships (11/1) with a time of 26:51.72...One of three College of Charleston members to compete in the NCAA Southeast Regional Meet (11/15).

Thomas Sumter Academy: Ran cross country for three years from 2005-2007 and was named MVP each year...also competed on track and field and wrestling teams.

Personal: Son of Ronald and Robin Robertson...career ambition is to be a doctor of PA..previously held summer jobs/hobbies of building a cabin and restoring boats.