Blake DeLong
Sophomore - Hillsboro, IL - Hillsboro
McKendree’s first All-Conference athlete in the GLVC. The NAIA’s top American finisher as a Freshman in the indoor 3,000 meter run. Outdoor Track and Field All-American in the NAIA. All-State in cross-country and track in the IHSA A state meets.
COLLEGIATE
2012–2013: GLVC All Conference in Cross Country; Indoor/Outdoor Seasons commencing
2011–2012: Redshirted for McKendree University
2010–2011: 2nd place at NAIA Outdoor Nationals in the 4 x 800 meter relay. Qualified for the Distance Medley relay at NAIA Indoor Nationals. Qualified for the 3,000 meter run for NAIA Indoor Nationals.
2009–2010: Champion in the AMC Outdoor Championships, 5,000 meter run. 7th place at Indoor Nationals in the 3,000 meter run
HIGH SCHOOL
Prep
2nd place in the 3,200m run at the State Meet
2nd place in the IHSA Single A Cross Country Meet
High School Bests
Cross-Country (3 mile): 15:14
1,600m: 4:26
3,200m: 9:39
PERSONAL BESTS
Cross Country
6K: 19:41.0 – Washington University
8K: 24:44.4 – AMC Conference Championships
Track & Field
Outdoor
1,500m: 4:01 – Illinois College
Mile: 4:23.34 – FASTCAT Trials
5,000m: 15:12 – Last Chance Meet, Louisville, KY (05/05/2010)
DMR: 10:13 – Drake Relays
4 x 800m: 7:34.64 – NAIA Outdoor National Championships
Indoor
Mile(i): 4:22 – AMC Conference Meet
3,000m(i): 8:35.00 – NAIA Indoor Nationals
DMR(i): 10:08 – NAIA Indoor Nationals
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
GLVC Cross Country Championships, 2012, (5th, 24:57)
AMC Outdoor Championships, 2010, 2011
AMC Cross Country Championships, 2009-2011
NAIA Indoor Nationals, 2010-2011
NAIA Outdoor Nationals, 2010
NAIA Cross Country National Championships, 2009-2010
Cross Country
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University St. Louis Early Bird (08/28/2010) | 6k | 19:41.0 | 0 | |
| Illinois Intercollegiate Championships (09/17/2010) | 8k | 26:16.0 | 27 | |
| Greater Louisville Classic (10/02/2010) | 8k | 25:46.58 | 184 | |
| Illini Invite (10/16/2010) | 8k | 25:29.0 | 0 | |
| AMC Conference (10/30/2010) | 8k | 24:44.0 | 0 | |
| NAIA Cross Country National Championships (11/20/2010) | 8k | 25:40.0 | 0 |
Indoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois SASFInvitational (01/15/2011) | 3k | 8:48.53 | 3 | |
| Illinois Intercollegiates (01/29/2011) | 3k | 8:46.22 | 5 | Video |
| Illinois Intercollegiate Open (01/29/2011) | 3k | 8:46.22 | 5 | |
| DePauw Indoor Invitational (02/12/2011) | Mile Run | 4:30.00 | 3 | |
| AMC Championship (02/18/2011) | 1000 Meter Run | 2:38.04 | 3 | |
| AMC Championship (02/18/2011) | Mile Run | 4:22.55 | 5 | |
| AMC Championship (02/18/2011) | 3k | 9:42.62 | 6 | |
| NAIA Indoor National Championship (03/03/2011) | Distance Medley Relay | 10:10.12 | 9 |
Outdoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue Classic (03/31/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:46.1 | 1 | Video |
| Lee Calhoun Memorial (04/08/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:44.95 | 1 | |
| Illinois College Midweek (04/20/2011) | 1500 Meter Run | 4:01.55 | 2 | |
| AMC Midwest Conference Championships (04/29/2011) | 1500 Meter Run | 4:04.55 | 2 | |
| AMC Midwest Conference Championships (04/29/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:43.71 | 4 | |
| Dr. Keeler Invite (05/12/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:45.18 | 1 | |
| NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships (05/26/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:34.07 - 1:56 | 2 | |
| NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships (05/26/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:43.71 - 1:58 | 2 |
** = unattached | D = Decathlon