Michael Walsh
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bradenton, FL High School: Lakewood Ranch

WALSH'S BESTS
5000m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:56
8K (XC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25:51.95
10K (XC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32:30.3
4-mile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19:50

Walsh's Seminole debut came at the 2003 NCAA South Regional Championships where he crossed the line in an 8K time of 32:30.33.

He came to FSU as the state runner up in the Class 3A 3200m event as a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School. In his senior year, Walsh was considered the third fastest 3200m runner in the state of Florida. He also ranked 12th in the 1600m event (4:19.66). He garnered all-state track honors during his final campaign in Bradenton. Fla.

Walsh also earned all-county and region honors in cross country. He ran an 8K personal-best time at the Disney Invitational, running unattached, finishing in 25.51.95 for 14th place.

In 2004, Walsh took the track at the Seminole Invite and FSU Relays, taking top five in the 3200m run and the 5000m event, respectively. At the Florida dual meet, he put points on the board with a third place showing. With limited competition during the indoor season, Walsh ran the 3K at three events - the Adidas Invite, Gator Invite and the ACC Championships. He helped the men's team to its second consecutive indoor conference championship in the 8:57.43 in the 3K.

2003 Season: Ran in first race of collegiate career at the NCAA South Regional Championships... finished in a time of 32:30.33 (66th place) to round out the Seminoles' top seven scorers...

Prep: Finished as the state runner-up in the class 3A 3200m event as a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School.. garnered all-state honors in track and field during senior year... earned all county and all region honors in cross country.

Personal: Born September 26, 1984... was a member of the key club.

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