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Athlete: Ryan Oosting
Year: Class of 2019
School: Arlington High School, Massachusetts
Analysis: Ryan Oosting has had a tough go at cross country seasons over the past few years, between a pulled adductor sophomore year and mono his junior year he hasn't been able to run past the MIAA All-State Finals meet. During the 2018 track season, Oosting was able to pull together some strong runs.
Early in the season, he placed sixth running 8:53.42 in the 3200m at the loaded Arcadia Invitational. Oosting also finished second at New Balance Nationals Outdoor in the 5K running 14:37.74 which was just off his PR of 14:36.13 from the same meet a year earlier. He was also fifth in the Brooks PR Invitational 2-mile with a time of 8:53.46.
We may not see a whole lot of Oosting early in the season because his team focuses primarily on dual meets to "save their energy for the end of the season," but rest assured if he's healthy and strong come December all signs point to him being a top contender at any national meet. Read a pre-season Q&A with Oosting here.
