Oklahoma State University Athletics
Chris McWatters
September 18, 2003 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track
2002: Set a personal best time of 9:04.96 and finished fourth in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships " Academic All-Big 12 first-team in track, second-team in cross country " In cross country, had a ninth-place finish at the Spiked Shoe Invitational " Was the Cowboys' second finisher at the District V Championship.
2001: Placed ninth in the 3K steeplechase at the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships " Named to the Academic All-Big 12 first-team.
1999: Redshirted his first year at Oklahoma State " Placed 14th at Junior Nationals in cross country.
High School: Was a 1998 cross country state champion " Placed second at the Oklahoma All-Star Tri Meet in 1998 " Earned all-state honors in 1996, 1997, and 1998 " Member of the 1997 state champion cross country team " State champ in the 1,600m run in 1998 and in the 3,200m run in 1997 and 1998 " Finished second in the Great Southwest Classic in the 1,500m with a time of 3:59 " Named Oklahoma Runner of the Year his senior season " Won the 5,000m and 2,000m steeplechase in the 1999 Junior Olympics.
Personal: Born May 6, 1981 " Son of Kevin and Jane McWatters " Has an older brother, Shane " Enjoys climbing, mountain biking, and snowboarding " Favorite athlete is Lance Armstrong " Advertising major.
