Look Back: Hassan Mead Minn champion Big Ten XC 2008

Look Back: Only a sophomore in 2008, Hassan Mead won his first Big Ten XC title after finishing second as a freshman in 2007. The following year Mead went on to defend his title at the 2009 Big Ten Championships. Mead is only the second three time All-American in Gopher history finishing 43rd, 15th and 16th at the NCAA Championships. After a year off due to injury, Mead will look to earn his third Big Ten title this Sunday in Illinois. 1. Hassan Mead, Minnesota 24:26.4 2. Landon Peacock, Wisconsin 24:35.9 3. Chris Rombough, Minnesota 24:42.1 4. Christian Wagner, Wisconsin 24:46.7 5. Kyle Dawson, Penn State 24:48.2 6. SEAN MCNAMARA, U-M 24:48.7 7. Jack Bolas, Wisconsin 24:50.5 8. Timothy McLeod, Indiana 24:51.4 9. Jesse Luciano, Iowa 24:52.2 10. JUSTIN SWITZER, U-M 24:53.7 11. CIARAN O'LIONAIRD, U-M 24:56.2 12. CRIAG FORYS, U-M 24:56.5 13. Stuart Eagon, Wisconsin 25:00.1 14. Craig Miller, Wisconsin 25:01.1