DePaul University Athletics
2012 Cross Country Roster
Koronkiewicz, Zak
Zak Koronkiewicz
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Evergreen Park, Ill.
- Prev School:
- Evergreen Park Community
Bio
Career Notes:
- Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2010.
2011-12 (Junior)
Cross Country:
- Scored in five of DePaul[apos]s six events
- Was one of the Blue Demons[apos] top two runners in four events
- Was the top finisher for DePaul at the NCAA Midwest Regional in DeKalb, Ill., placing 110th
- Finished 27th at the UIC Home Opener in 21:59.0
- Finished 54th at the National Catholic Championships in 25:53.
Indoor:
- Ran a career-best time of 8:53.31 in the 3,000m run at the Notre Dame Invitational, where he placed fifth
- Finished 11th at the Badger Track Classic in the 3000m
- Ran a career-best in the 5,000m at the Blue and Gold Invitational, finishing 19th in a time of 15:56.7.
Outdoor:
- Finished fifth in the 5,000m at the Purdue Open in 16:00.98
- Finished sixth at the DePaul Invitational in 15:41.40
- Ran a career-best time of 15:29.50 at the Oliver Nikoloff, where he finished 24th.
2010-11 (Sophomore)
Cross Country:
- Competed in the first two races of the season
- Placed 17th in the Vincentian Cup Invitational, finishing the four mile race in 22:00 minutes
- Also ran in the BIG EAST Preview and finished the 8K with a 29th place time of 20:11.
Indoor:
- Ran in four 3000m Run races on the season
- Placed second at the Purdue Invitational with a time of 9:09.79
- At the ISU Classic, finished with a season-best 3000m time of 9:01.33
- In his other two 3000m races, finished 10th at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships (9:05.06) and 12th at the Badger Track Classic (9:11.35).
Outdoor:
- Competed primarily in the 5000m run but also posted a 4:17.38 time in the 1500m at the Chicagoland Invitational
- Ran a career-best 5000m time of 15:44.53 in the ISU Duals
- Placed 10th at the DePaul Invitational with a 15:57.83 time in the 5000m.
2009-10 (Freshman)
Outdoor:
- Lowered his personal-best 1,500m time to 4:13.67 at the Dave Rankin Invitational
- Finished the 5,000m at the Mike Poehlein Invitational in a time of 16:23.27.. clocked a 1,500m time of 4:14.71 at the Chicago Penultimate.
High School:
- Posted a three-mile time of 15:45
- Placed 30th at the IHSA 2A Cross Country Championship
- Helped lead his team to a conference and regional championship
- Led the Mustangs to a runner-up finish at sectionals.
Personal:
- Son of Rick and Susan Koronkiewicz
- Has three sisters, Annie, Kate, and Rachel
- Intends to major in accounting.
Demon Docs: Episode 2
Saturday, October 12
Across The Line: Noah Deck
Tuesday, September 18
Across the Line: Chris Korabik
Friday, October 27
DePaul Cross Country: BIG EAST Championship Preview
Wednesday, October 26
