Knox College Prairie Fire

Choate won the 10,000 meter run on April 12 at the Lee Calhoun Invitational in a time of 32:16.19, blowing away his previous personal best of 32:50.36 in the event at last year’s Lee Calhoun Invitational. 

Choate's latest time is the third-best to date by a Midwest Conference runner in the 10K this spring.

Choate crossed the finish line nearly two seconds ahead of the second place runner.  He also established the second-fastest time in the 10K in Knox outdoor track history.  Choate missed tying the school record of 32:12.60, held by Paul Grinis since 2000, by 3.59 seconds.

The meet, hosted by Western Illinois University, had athletes from 12 NCAA Division I schools competing in the 20-team men’s field.

The Prairie Fire tied Bradley University for 14th place overall.

Choate owns two of the top five fastest 10K times for Knox on the outdoor circuit.  In addition, he’s #9 on the Knox outdoor track and field all-time top 10 performance list and #7 on the individual list for the 5000 meters.  He moved into the all-time top 10 last May when he ran the 5000 meter race in 15:48.05 at the Augustana Twilight.

Choate and his Prairie Fire track and field teammates take part in the University of Dubuque Open on April 20.  The first events are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.