- 7-Time All-Conference
- CC All-Region V
- NCAA qualifier
- Olympic Trial Qualifier
- USA National Junior Team
A leader in every sense of the word ... has turned in multiple performances of note ... a "go-to" man in the steeplechase for the Tigers.
AS A SENIOR:
Outdoor: Did not compete for Missouri ... USA national qualifier. Indoor: Two-time All-Conference performer ... conference runner-up in 3,000m ... also anchored Big 12 conference's runner-up DMR. Cross Country: Finished out cross country career with an strong post-season ... placed 14th at Regionals ... All-Conference honoree ... MU's No. 3 runner at NCAA Championships.
AS A JUNIOR:
Outdoor: Steeplechase champion at Florida Relays qualifying for NCAA Championships ... All-Big 12 honoree based on 5th place performance in specialty ... competed in steeplechase at the NCAA Championships ... also ran to 5th place in the steeplechase at Drake Relays. Indoor: Reached All-Conference status in mile with 3rd place run ... also ran 3,000m at conference meet ... finished in 3rd place at three different meets in the mile. Cross Country: A mainstay throughout year ... finished as one of MU's top-3 performers all season ... a Tiger runner credited with national re-emergence.
AS A SOPHOMORE:
Outdoor: Tremendous breakthrough sophomore campaign ... garnered All-Conference honor in specialty based on 5th place showing ... clocked an NCAA provisional standard in steeplechase at Cardinal Invitational ... also ran 3,000m steeplechase at the two most prestigious meet during the outdoor season in track and field, Drake and Mt. SAC Relays turning in top-15 performances in both. Indoor: Did not compete. Cross Country: Ran in every meet for MU ... highlight was 5th place performance at Loyola Invite ... MU's No. 2 runner in all but one meet during season.
AS A FRESHMAN:
Outdoor: Emerged as one of the nation's best young steeplechasers ... qualified for World Junior Championships after his first year of competing in the event ... while in Sydney, Australia recorded a personal best time ... place 8th in the steeplechase at the last Big 8 championships. Indoor: Made a statement in first Tiger track season ... primarily ran the 3,000m and 5,000m runs during the season ... competed in the 5,000m at Conference meet. Cross Country: Member of Tiger contingent that turned in highest Missouri Region V finish in 20 years ... MU's No. 4 runner at Big 8 championships.
PERSONAL:
Son of Doug Pirtle and Kathy Moiser ... majoring in fisheries and wildlife while minoring in biology ... born June 3, 1977 in Bonetree, Mo.
CAREER BESTS:
1,500M 3:50.00
MILE 4:05.82
3,000M 8:14.91
3,000M STEEPLECHASE 8:41.60
CONF./REGION SCORING HISTORY:
1999 Indoor Mile 2nd
1999 Indoor DMR 2nd
1998 Big 12 Cross Country 14th
1998 Region Cross Country 14th
1998 Outdoor Steeplechase 5th
1998 Indoor Mile 3rd
1997 Outdoor 3,000m Steeplechase 5th
1996 Outdoor 3,000m Steeplechase 8th
