Andrew Lemoncello

Andrew Lemoncello is a young long distance runner who runs for the Great Britain running squad. Born on October 12th 1982 in Japan to an American father and Scottish mother, Lemoncello grew up in St Andrews Scotland where he attended Madras College secondary school. While at Madras College he broke all distance running records and still holds them as of 2007. After school he attended Stirling University and continued his progress at the on campus Scottish Institute of Sport. [http://www.sisport.com/sisport/588.html] . Throughout this time he was an active runner for the Fife Athletics Club. While at Stirling and Madras he won the Scottish National Championship sixteen times, he was a member of the gold winning European Cross Country team, came third at the 2004 British University Cross Country Championships, finished eighth at the World Mountain Running Championships 2004 and was the British University Champion in the 5000 m and 10000 m events.

America

Due to his outstanding performances and promise Lemoncello gained a scholarship to study at Florida State University in Tallahassee in 2004. Lemoncello was an instant hit on the FSU athletics scene winning the ACC performer of the week at his first outing for FSU.

2004

In his first year at FSU he led the team to first place at the Florida Intercollegiate Championships. He also came only one second short of the university's 8000 m record. At the NCAA South Regional Championships Lemoncello placed fifth and led his college team "The Seminoles" to first place. At the national NCAA Championships Lemoncello was the Seminoles top scorer placing 50th in the 10000 m run.

2005

In 2005 Lemoncello continued his outstanding form winning the 5000 m and 10000 m titles at the 2005 Atlantic Coast Conference Outdoor Track Championship. He also became FSU all time record holder for the 3000 m steeplechase by shattering the 29-year-old record by more than 15 seconds. He also won the ACC indoor 3000 m steeplechase title. Lemoncello ended the season rated 2nd in the region and 12th in the nation at the 10000 m.

2006

Lemoncello didn't let his form slip in 2006 season, smashing four more FSU records to hold 5 school records (Cross Country 8000 m, Indoor 5000 m, Outdoor 5000 m, 3000 m Steeplechase and the 10000 m). He led the field from start to finish to clinch the ACC 3000 m Steeplechase title. At the NCAA Lemoncello posted 12th in the 5000 m 5th in the 10000 m and second in the steeple to underline his credentials.

2007

Lemoncello has joined the McMillanElite training group based in Flagstaff, Arizona, under the direction of Coach Greg McMillan.

Commonwealth Games

Unfortunately Lemoncello had to withdraw from the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Australia due to commitments at FSU, Lemoncello had exams and the NCAA Indoor Championships in the days leading up to the games and wouldn't have had sufficient time to acclimatize in order to perform at his best [http://www.girlstalksports.com/More-Sports/Athletics/Scottish-athlete-Andrew-Lemoncello-withdraws-from-Commonwealth-Games-20051206446/] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/athletics/4489958.stm]

Achievements

*Lemoncello qualified for the 2006 Commonwealth Games running for Scotland
*Qualified for the European and World Championships running for Great Britain
*Placed well in NCAA Championships running for FSU
*Andy was selected to run for Great Britain at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in the 3000m steeplechase.

Personal Bests

*1500 m 3:47.52
*3000 m Steeplechase 8:22.95
*5000 m 13:45.69
*10000 m 28:28.04

External links

* [http://seminoles.cstv.com/sports/c-track/mtt/lemoncello_andrew00.html Florida State University Bio Page]