Academy of Art University Athletics

2010: Cheruiyot achieved his season best (27:16.5) and top finish (17th) at the Pacific West Conference Championships on Nov. 6.

2009: Cheruiyot achieved his new personal best (26:17) and had his top finish (7th) at the Pacific West Conference Championships on Oct. 31 ... named to the 2009 All-PacWest First Team.

2008: Cheruiyot achieved his season best (26:23) and had his top finish (36th) at the UW Sundodger Invitational on Sept. 20.

Previous Experience: Lists his biggest athletic thrill as running in the Washington Cross Country 8km in Seattle.

Personal: Geoffrey Cheruiyot was born on July 29, 1985 in Eldoret, Kenya ... parents are Samuel Kiptum Kemboi and Elizabeth Chepkorir Kipengtich ... has three siblings, Nelly Chelagat, Robert Kibet, and Margaret Kogei ... transferred from University of Nairobi in Kenya ... plans on becoming an architect ... enjoys watching movies, reading journals and documentaries, swimming, and friends' company ... Interior Architecture & Design major.