Joel Klooster College Best 1,500m - 3:52.97/ 5,000m - 14:25.51/ 10,000m - 29:36.82 Set School Records: 5,000 Meters - 14:25.51 (2002)/ 10,000 Meters - 29:36.82 (2003) Set MIAA League Record: 10,000 Meters - 30:22.20 (2003)

1999 - 2003

Honors

Athletics NCAA All-American (5,000 Meters) - 2000, 2002. All-American (10,000 Meters) - 2002, 2003. MIAA MIAA Most Valuable Runner - 2002. MIAA Champion (10,000 Meters) - 2000, 2003. MIAA Champion (5,000 Meters) - 2002. All-MIAA Team - 2000, 2002, 2003. Academics ESPN Academic All- American - 2000, 2002, 2003. NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Award - 2002. USTCA All-Academic Team - 2002, 2003. MIAA Academic Team - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Calvin College "Bere' Award Winner" - 2003.

High School

Attended Chatham Christian High School in Ontario, Canada. Competed in track & field and cross country for 4 years. Coached by Patrick McNamara (former national 3000 meter-steeple chase champion at Calvin).

Personal

Born February 3, 1979. Son of Rick and Jan Klooster. Majored in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Works part-time at Smith Industries Aerospace and Design in Kentwood, Michigan.

Hobbies

Biking and listening to good music.

What has been your most memorable experience on Calvin's track team?

"Screaming for Paul Petersen as he qualified for nationals in the 10000 meter at Hillsdale College last spring."

Why did you decide to attend Calvin College?

"My high school coach ran at Calvin and he was one of the people I respected and admired most. I figured if Calvin Calvin made him the kind of person he was then hopefully it would have the same influence on me. Plus the combination of a great education, Christian atmosphere, and caring, knowledgeable coaches can't be beat at any other school, Division I, II, or III."

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