2021 Men's Cross Country Roster
Roster
Quigley, John

John Quigley
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Omaha, Neb.
- High School:
- Millard West
Bio
TFRRS Performance Profile
Name: John Quigley
Hometown: Omaha, NE
School: Millard West/West Point
Parents/Family: Parents Bill and Sherry Quigley, dog Charlie
At Creighton: 2021 - Was the Bluejays headlining finisher in 5-of-6 meets on the season ... In his senior season debut, Quigley finished sixth overall at the Hawkeye Invitational (9/3) ... Was Creighton's first runner to cross the finish line at both the BIG EAST Championship (10/29) and NCAA Midwest regional (11/12) ... Ran a season-best 8K time of 24:56.3 at the Bradley "Pink" Classic, placing 45th out of 248 entrants. 2020 - Became the second fastest 8K runner in school history after clocking in at 24:52.1 at the BIG EAST Championship (3/6). 2019 - Was team's top finisher in 4-of-6 meets. Took third in Bluejay debut in a dual vs. Drake. Also first Bluejay finisher at Rim Rock Farm Collegiate Classic, Bradley Pink Classic and the NCAA Midwest Regional. Placed 54th at BIG EAST Championship. Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team as well as Creighton Dean's List.
High School Accolades - athletic performances/recognition: 4-time track state qualifier, 3-time cross country state qualifier. All-Metro Academic Scholar Athlete Award.
Interesting Fact About You: I was born in Korea.
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes I'll start a sentence, and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way.”
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Hidden Talent: I can clap with only one hand.
Pre-Race Superstition: Listening to Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean.
Academic Accolades: Cross country Academic All-State, Dean’s List at West Point
Name: John Quigley
Hometown: Omaha, NE
School: Millard West/West Point
Parents/Family: Parents Bill and Sherry Quigley, dog Charlie
At Creighton: 2021 - Was the Bluejays headlining finisher in 5-of-6 meets on the season ... In his senior season debut, Quigley finished sixth overall at the Hawkeye Invitational (9/3) ... Was Creighton's first runner to cross the finish line at both the BIG EAST Championship (10/29) and NCAA Midwest regional (11/12) ... Ran a season-best 8K time of 24:56.3 at the Bradley "Pink" Classic, placing 45th out of 248 entrants. 2020 - Became the second fastest 8K runner in school history after clocking in at 24:52.1 at the BIG EAST Championship (3/6). 2019 - Was team's top finisher in 4-of-6 meets. Took third in Bluejay debut in a dual vs. Drake. Also first Bluejay finisher at Rim Rock Farm Collegiate Classic, Bradley Pink Classic and the NCAA Midwest Regional. Placed 54th at BIG EAST Championship. Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team as well as Creighton Dean's List.
High School Accolades - athletic performances/recognition: 4-time track state qualifier, 3-time cross country state qualifier. All-Metro Academic Scholar Athlete Award.
Interesting Fact About You: I was born in Korea.
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes I'll start a sentence, and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way.”
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Hidden Talent: I can clap with only one hand.
Pre-Race Superstition: Listening to Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean.
Academic Accolades: Cross country Academic All-State, Dean’s List at West Point
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