2009 CROSS COUNTRY:
Portland State's top-finisher in the final three races of the season ... Finished 29th of 143 at Mike Hodge's Invitational (Oct. 16) ... Finished 114th at NCAA West Regional (Nov. 14), posting a 33:27.31 in the 10k race.

LOS ANGELES VALLEY:
Competed two years on cross country and track teams at Los Angles Valley Community College … Was named California Community College State Track Athlete of the Year for 2008-09 season … California Community Colleges All-America … Placed fourth at 2008 state cross country championship … Placed fourth in 10,000m at 2009 state championships.

ULYSSES S. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL:
Only competed two and a half seasons in high school … Was Los Angeles city champion in 3,200m in 2007 … Placed fourth in Los Angeles city cross country championship.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Born Aug. 8, 1988 … Son of William and Paullette Salg … Has one brother, Steven … Was an Eagles Scout … Interests include music and pursuing a career in coaching … Majoring in health studies.