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Benner said. "As soon as I saw him,
though, I could see that he was dedi-
cated and serious. Throughout high
school, he always wanted to achieve
more."
Kevin's illustrious high school ca-
reer included numerous Canadian Jun-
ior titles. His crowning achievements
before heading for college included his
record-setting mile as well as partici-

pation in the World Championships.
Despite Kevin's seemingly infal-
lible high school record, his career did
have its down moments.
"He has always been realistic in
terms of what he wanted to achieve,"
Benner said. "He had disappointments.
Sometimes his times weren't as great
as he would have liked, but he didn't
dwell on those."
It was also in high school that
Sullivan's true personality took form.
"I've always been really quiet and
shy," Sullivan says. "I've never con-

sidpred myself to be an overly sociable
person. I had plenty of friends in grade
school, but much fewer in high school.
I just didn't have the time."
His dad says Kevin that is not a
loner, but "just had his priorities, and
he stuck to them."
But Sullivan doesn't feel like he
missed out on too much.
"I gained a type of social life many
don't get to have," he says. "I've trav-
eled a lot and have learned a great deal
about different cultures. This is an op-
portunity few have."

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Another opportunity he had was to
continue his education.
"Kevin had his academic goals,"
Benner said. "Going to college was
definitely one of them."
Sullivan was a well-sought after
recruit by North American colleges.
Because colleges showed much inter-
est in his athletic and academic abili-
ties, Kevin's decision proved to be a
difficult one.
Kevin's parents gave him total au-
tonomy in his college decision. Al-
though his personal coach was strongly
against it, Sullivan was seton attending
a university in the United States.
"Canadian schools don't offer ath-
letic scholarships, and I didn't want to
be a financial burden to my parents and
myself," Sullivan said.
Sullivan took a serious interest in a
number of schools - Michigan, Indi-
ana, Villanova, Arkansas and Notre
Dame. Initially, the Wolverines weren't
Sullivan'sfirstchoice. Hereally wanted
to attend Villanova.
"The main basis of my decision is
that I was looking for the best combina-
tion in sports and academics," Sullivan
said. "In addition, I talked to Scott
(MacDonald, junior on the track team
and an Ontario native) a lot, and I got
the impression that he liked the whole
Michigan experience."
Kevin's freshman year in Ann Ar-
bor was irrefutably a success.
Ron Warhurst, the Wolverines'
head cross country and assistant track
& field coach, said, "Kevin has tre-
mendous capabilities and a lot of con-
fidence. He raises the morale of every-
one on the team. They see him running
good times, and it raises their expecta-
tions of themselves as well."
He achieved All-America status in
cross country by finishing fourth at the
NCAA Championships. In addition,
Sullivan won the Big Ten Cross Coun-
try Championship.
His track & field conquests are no
less admirable. He won theconference's
indoor one-mile run with a time of
4:04.74 and the 3,000 meter run with a
time of 8:11.69. These victories led the
team to a first-place finish in the
indoor championships. In addition, he
wasBig Tenoutdoor 1500-metercham-
pion with a time of 3:43.16.
With the {support of Warhurst,
Sullivan plans to compete on the Euro-
pean professional track circuit next
summer.
"Kevin is tactically very bright,"
Warhurst said. "He's got all the tools. If
things go well for Kevin this year, he
could win the NCAA title. His ultimate
career goal is to win an Olympic gold
medal and capture a world record."
Sullivan adds: "I could see myself
competing in the 1996 Olympics."

TONYA BROAD/Daily
Before coming to Michigan, Kevin Sullivan established himself as one of the
top runners in North American with a sub-four minute mile in high school.

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Off the field, Sullivan is equally
impressive. An environmental engi-
neering major, Kevin finished his fresh-
man year with a GPA non-athletes
would be proud to have (3.7). Although,
his father thinks Kevin should be a
coach in the U.S., his son plans to
attend graduate school and eventually
start his own consulting firm.
"My first year went really well for
me both academically and athletically.
I adjusted to the academic rigors and
the high level of competition easily,,"
Sullivan said.
Athletic awards and academic ex-
cellence, however, do not tell about
who Kevin is as aperson. There is more
to Sullivan than his championships,
more to him than blistering miles.
He listens to a wide variety of mu-
sic, ranging from classical to rap and he
loves reading - William Golding's
"Lord of the Flies" is his favorite book.
Despite his busy schedule, Sullivan
finds time to be a role model.
"His littlest brother worships him

and thinks he's the best thing since
Wayne Gretzky," Richard says.
Kevin's shyness is definitely no
match for matters of the heart. Karen
Harvey, his girlfriend of over a year,
makes sure of that. Karen, like Kevin,
is a cross country All-American who
runs for the Michigan women's team.
Kevin considers himself a simple
person. He's very even-tempered, ands
it takes a great deal to make him angry.
But, there are things he isn't too fond of.
"I hate it when my hands are dirty
and I hate when sand gets in between
my toes," he said. "I can't stand it. I go
crazy."
Kevin will continue in his academic
and athletic endeavors for years to come,
and ,the awards will continue. It is fair
to assume that Kevin will take all fu-
ture fame in his unassuming fashion. 9
Cross country and track & field
may make Sullivan well-known, but
they don't make him great. His mod-
esty, sincerity and integrity make him
someone people remember.

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TRACK &
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Entry Deadline: Mon 10/17 4:30pm IMSB Main Office.
Entry Fee: $5 for individuals/$35 per team
Manager's Meeting (Mandatory): Mon 10/17 7pm IMSB
Meet Date/Time/Location: Oct. 18 4:45pm U of M Track
Instant Scheduling: Mon 10/17 11am - 4:30pm IMSB
Entry Fee: $59.00 per team
Manager's Meeting (Mandatory): Mon 10/17 6pm/9pm
Play Begins: Wednesday 10/19 at Mitchell Field (Fuller Rd)
Entry Deadline: Mon 11/7 4:30pm IMSB Main Office
Entry Fee: $5 for individuals/$22 per team
Course Length and Location: 3.1 m/5k Mitchell/Gallup
Race Date and Time: Weds 11/9 6:00pm
Entry Deadline: Thurs 11/10 4:30pm IMSB Main Ofc
Entry Fee: $5 for individuals/$35 per team
Manager's Meeting (Mandatory): Thurs 11/10 6pm IMSB
Weigh-In's: Monday November 14 9am - 3pm IMSB
Meet Dates: Tues, Weds & Thurs November 15, 16 & 17

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