Dustin Thomas Class: Freshman Hometown: Harrisburg, N.C. High School: Hickory Ridge Height / Weight: 5-11 / 151 Event: Distance Major: Undecided

2009 XC: Ran in two meets for the Spartans ... Finished 65th at the USC Upstate Invitational (10/17) and 189th at the Charlotte Invitational (10/2).

Before USC Upstate: Lettered in track and field at Hickory Ridge ... Won 800-meter county championship and was selected as team MVP as a senior ... Also awarded with outstanding freshman award.

Personal: Born on March 4, 1991 ... Son of Jerry and Darlene Thomas ... Has one sister, Brittany ... Favorite food is pizza ... Favorite book is "Scar Tissue" ... Favorite TV Show is "The Simpsons" ... Favorite sports figure is Dan Marino ... Favorite singer is Lupe Fiasco ... Favorite song is "The Cool" ... Favorite season is winter ... Enjoys playing the piano and running.