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Athlete: Drew Thompson
Year: 2018
School: Fairfield Prep High School, CT
Analysis: Drew Thompson is the top returner in the state of Connecticut. His XC 5K PR is a 15:36.00. He ran that time at the Southern Connecticut Conference race. During the regular season, he finished either first or second in every race he ran. He made Foot Locker Nationals by placing 10th at the Foot Locker Northeast Regional. In his first trip to San Diego, Thompson finished 35th at the Foot Locker Nationals against some of the best in the nation.
On the track this past spring Thompson ran a 15:23.85 5K at the Amity Midnight Invitational to take third. In the 3200m at the CIAC State Open Outdoor Championship, he finished second, running 9:17.46. He holds a 3200m track PR of 9:13.98.