By Zev Caiyem | Colorado MileSplit
Jackson Ferguson has quietly put together a strong junior season. The Golden junior has won all five of his races this season, most recently picking up another victory at the Mead Stampede, where he crossed the line in 15:15.
But Ferguson’s resume goes well beyond his results this fall. Last fall, he finished fourth at the Colorado 5A Cross Country State Championships before running a big personal best of 14:49.33 to place 12th in the championship race at NXR Southwest.
This year, he will enter the postseason with a slightly different landscape in front of him.
Proven At The State Level
Ferguson has spent the past year establishing himself among Colorado’s top distance runners. Following his impressive fourth place finish at the 5A state cross country championships, Ferguson carried that momentum onto the track.
Last spring, he finished runner-up in the 5A 3200 meters, as a sophomore. His personal bests showcase plenty of range, including 1:55.14 for 800 meters, 4:17.57 in the mile and 8:58.78 for the indoor two-mile. Now he is back for more this cross country season.
“For junior season, I really am looking to put myself in the national conversation,” Ferguson said. “Colorado has really good competition right now, so focusing on racing well at state is the priority for progressing up to the national stage.”