Ben Myers Running for Ohio University

Ben Myers

Ben Myers - Ohio University Runner

Ben Myers

Ohio University 1996-2000

Fairfield Union High School – 1992-1995

Ben graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1995 and went on to run for Ohio University on scholarship. Ben’s College Coach was Elmore Banton, who was a NCAA I National Champion in Cross Country He coached numerous All Americans and Numerous All MAC Champions, Team and Individual.

  • 8 time varsity letter winner in Cross Country and Track
  • 6 Time All MAC (3 in Cross Country and 3 in Track)
  • NCAA Division I All District Cross Country
    A member of the 1997 All MAC Cross Country Championship team Was Freshman of the Year in the MAC, 1996
  • Second All time fastest 3000m Steeplechase for Ohio University
  • Multiple time All-MSL in track and cross country
  • Multiple time All-District in track and cross country
  • Multiple time All-Region in track and cross country
  • Div II State Runner-up in Cross Country
  • Div II State Runner-up in Track (1600 meter)

Ben’s College Personal Bests

  • Steeplechase (3,000 meters) – 9:00 (2nd fastest in OU history)
  • 5,000 meters – 14:30
  • 5 miles – 24:45 in cross country

Ben’s High School Personal Bests

  • 800 meters – 1:57
  • 1600 meters – 4:18 (State runner-up)
  • 3200 meters – 9:24 (High School school record)
  • 5k cross country – 15:44 (State runner-up)