Pauric McLaughlin Event: Middle Distance Hometown: Letterkenny, Ireland Year: Sophomore Previous School: Oklahoma City Univ.

FRESHMAN: Finished 26th in the Sooner Athletic Conference while running for Oklahoma City University.

HIGH SCHOOL: Won three national individual titles in track and one more in cross country for St. Eunan’s…Finished in the top 10 at XC nationals all four years

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 18, 1991 in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland to Patrick and Pauline McLaughlin…Has a brother Shane and two sisters, Aine and Shannon…Enjoys cycling and chilling with friends…Majoring in Sports Administration.

FAVORITE RACES: 3000m indoor

FAVORITE MOVIES: Coach Carter, Without Limits

FAVORITE FOOD: Steak

FAVORITE PHRASE: “Top o’ the morning to ye wee laddie”

FAVORITE BOOK: Pre

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Storage Wars

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Applebee’s

FAVORITE MUSICIAN: Sammy Adams

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW: Train

MEMORABLE SPORTS MOMENT: Lining up on the start line of 800m nationals

DREAM JOB: Sports agent

IN 10 YEARS: Hopefully somewhere nice

WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT LCSC: The team and its family environment.

WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT XC/TRACK PROGRAMS: The closeness of the team and coach Collins