James Eichberger

Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Green Brae, Calif. High School: Catalina Magnet High School

Height / Weight: 5-9 / 145 Event: Middle Distance Birthdate: 04/08/1990

ARIZONA

2010: Redshirted his sophomore year for the Wildcats.....but went on to have a successful summer campaign in the 800m running and competing internationally for Mexico. Managed a personal best of 1:47.42 over 800m at the Liberoamericanos meet in San Fernando, Spain on the 6th of June. Later went on to represent Mexico in the World NACAC Championships in Miami, FL on July 10th and managed to reach the 800m final, running 1:48.34 in the process

2009: One of the top freshmen of the 2008-09 track and field season for the Wildcats...Earned a NCAA West Regional qualification in the 800-meters at the UA-ASU-NAU Dual Meet in a time of 1:50.34 - his personal best on the season - to finish second...At the regional meet, he came close to matching that time with a mark of 1:50.59 to finish 13th...Also a main face on the men's 4 x 400-meter relay team...Competed sparingly in the 1500-meters and cross country season...

HIGH SCHOOL

Catalina High School, Tucson, AZ:One of the premier high school track and field athletes during his tenure at Catalina...Earned six state championships during his junior and senior years...In 2008, was the state champion in the Division 4A-II 400- and 800-meters as a senior and was also a member of Catalina's 4 x 400-meter relay state championships team...Was chosen as the 2008 Track and Field Male Athlete of the Year by the Arizona Daily Star and the 2008 Student-Athlete of the YearAlso won the 400- and 800-meters as a junior during the 2007 season in addition to another title with the 4 x 400-meter relay team, competing at the Division 4A-I level...Second runner-up in the 400-meters at the 2006 Junior Olympics...

PERSONAL

James P. Eichberger Jr... Born 4-08-1990 in Green Brae, Calif. to Martha C. Eichberger... has two siblings Michael and Anna... Enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends... Came to Arizona because of the team and the outstanding coaching staff... Desires to earn a degree in Business.

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