College of Charleston Athletics

Freshman (2016) - Ran in three races for the College ... Finished 39th overall and seventh among his teammates at the WCU Invitational, posting a 5K time of 17:07.54 ... In his only 8K of the season, ran a 29:10.24 at the VertCross Invitational to finish 203rd and ninth among the Cougars.

Prior to CofC - Attended 5A institution Tuscarora High School, where he maintained a GPA of 3.56 ... Won three team championships in track and field, and another three 5A state cross country championships ... Was named a 2013 All-American for his work in the 800m, mile and two mile, and qualifiled for the junior olympics in the 4x800m ... Also received All-Conference and All-Region nods, as well as a Sportsmanship Award and the Coaches' Choice award ... Holds personal bests of 2:04 in the 800m, 4:41 in the mile, 9:52 in the two mile and 16:11 in the 5K ... A multisport athlete, also suited up for both basketball and soccer

Personal - Born in Baltimore and grew up in Leesburg, Va. ... Son of Deanna and Jacob Silverman ... Has three younger siblings, brothers Joshua and Justin and sister Alexa ... Has experience doing charity work for the Special Olympics ... Was also recruited by VCU, UNC Asheville, CNU and USC Upstate

Silverman's CofC Personal Bests
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5K: 17:07.54 - WCU Invitational (Sep 3, 2016)
8K: 29:10.24 - VertCross Invitational (Oct 14, 2016)