MC’s Barr is cross country All-American

Release Date: November 22, 2004

MONMOUTH, Ill. – Zach Barr (Roseville, Ill./HS) continues to build his legacy at Monmouth College, bringing home the first All-American honor in the history of the program from the NCAA Cross Country National Championships held in Colfax, Wis., Saturday.

Barr’s time of 25:13.5 to finish 26th was more than a minute faster than his time at nationals last year.

“Zach ran a very intelligent race,” said coach Roger Haynes. “We’re really pleased with his effort today and feel its appropriate he is an All-American. He should have many chances to pick up more All-American titles over the next two years in track and cross country.”

Barr tied Dan Schisler for the highest finish by a Scots runner at nationals and bettered Schisler's 1991 record time by 12 seconds. Barr is on pace to equal Schisler’s mark of three national meet appearances.

A three-time all-conference performer in cross country and previous national qualifier in track, this is Barr’s first All-American honor.