Tim Nelson (6th, West)

Tim Nelson finishes sixth at the 2001 Foot Locker West Regional. (Photos by Brian J. Myers @PhotoRun, click to enlarge)

Hometown: Palo Cedro, CA
High School: Liberty Christian High School
Year of Graduation: 2003

When Tim Nelson won his first California Division V State Cross Country title as a sophomore, officials had to review the tape to determine the winner. This year, he had a little more room to spare, finishing in 15:35, 12 seconds ahead of Henry Hagenbuch to grab his second straight title. His time was the fourth fastest of the day. He got to race the three runners who had faster times - Yong-Sung Leal, Billy Nelson and Carl Dambkowski - at the West Regional. All four runners qualified for the National Finals.

Other Notes:
...Ran 9:06.98 in finishing second in the 3,200m to Yong-Sung Leal at the 2001 California State Meet... Finished 26th at the 2000 Foot Locker West Regional...

In the News:
Nelson cruises to his second state cross country title (11/25/01)
Wins CA Division V State Meet (11/25/01)
Nelson struts to third straight title (11/9/01)
Nelson gets victory, attention (10/14/01)
Finishes third in the Division I race at Stanford Invitational (9/29/01)
It's Nelson, by a shoulder (11/26/00)