Josh Franek

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Hiram, Ohio
High School:
Crestwood
Prev School:
Bucknell

2012: Competed in 4-of-6 meets for the Falcons...Paced the men in 2012, crossing the finish line first among the Orange and Brown in every race he participated...Finished the UB Stampede Invitational (8K) with a time of 26:00.7, placing 17th overall...Competed at the All-Ohio Championships (8K), placing 43rd with a time of 26:27.11...Ran a personal best 8K time of 25:49 at the Bradley Classic, finishing 55th...Placed 46th at the MAC Championship (8K) with a time of 26:18.1.

2011: Finished 20th at Toledo Opener by running 5K in 16:44.6 ... Improved 8K time in each of three races ... Had time of 26:53.78 at All-Ohio Championships ... Took 11th place at Ball State in 26:48.30 ... Posted mark of 26:05.10 at MAC Championships ... Ran 10K at NCAA Regionals in 33:24.60.

2010: Raced in all seven events for the Falcons in his debut season ... Finished in 16:51 at the 5K Toledo Dual, placing 16th ... Placed 50th at the Mel Brodt Invitational in 27:20.1 ... Set a season-best 8K time of 27:08.2 at the All-Ohio Championships.

Personal: Full name is Josh Thomas Franek ... Born Sept. 7, 1990 ... Son of Tom and Rosalie Franek ... Both parents competed in cross country and track and field at BGSU ... Has one sister, Bridget ... Majoring in business marketing.

PERSONAL BESTS
5K:   16:44, Toledo Opener (9/2/11)
8K:    25:49, Bradley Classic (10/12/12)
10K:   33:24, NCAA Regionals (11/12/11)