Follow our 2018 FloXC Countdown, where FloTrack ranks the top 25 cross country teams and individuals in the NCAA this season which will be LIVE on FloTrack. The No. 8 men’s individual spot goes to Iowa State junior Edwin Kurgat, and here's why:

FULL RANKINGS HERE

Personal Bests:

3K: 7:56.40i (2018)

5K: 13:41.94 (2018)

10K: 30:56.47 (2018)

Championship Performances:

2018 NCAA Outdoor 5K: 7th, 13:58.01

2017 NCAA XC: 21st, 29:44.3

Edwin Kurgat on what it means to win his first Big 12 title in his debut 10K: