Donald Sage Class: Freshman Hometown: Elmhurst, Il High School: York Event: Middle Distances Birthdate: 10/05/1981

Stanford: Arrives at Stanford as the fourth-fastest high school miler in U.S. history … Considered the number one high school track recruit, he will play a significant role for Stanford immediately.

2000 Cross Country Season (Freshman): Competed on Stanford’s title winning Pac-10 team where he finished seventh overall… Also helped the Cardinal to a fourth place national finish at the NCAA’s as Stanford’s third runner.

High School: Enjoyed an outstanding career at York Community High School … A member of the school’s state championship team in track and cross country … In track, captured the 1,600 and 3,200 meter state titles in his junior and senior seasons … Set the 3,200 meter meet record with a time of 8:42.90, #2 in the nation for a prepster in 2000 … Ran the 1,600 meters in 4:07.3 … Won the Golden West Invitational mile in 4:04.24 … Followed that up with a career-best 4:00.29 in the mile at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene … That was #1 in the nation in 2000, and #4 for a high school runner in U.S. history … Helped lead his team to the national high school indoor 4x800 meter relay record, and also the national high school outdoor 4x800 meter relay record … In cross country, his team won the state championship, and he won the state cross country title in his senior season ... Finished second at the Footlocker National Cross Country Championships.

Cardinal Catalogue: Economics major… An outstanding student at York Community High School … Valedictorian … Gained numerous academic honors, including National Honor Society … Born October 5, 1981.