ARIZONA
2009: The year marked Fitzpatrick's most successful as a Wildcat...He earned his first ever NCAA Regional Qualification with a time of 3:46.68 at the UA-ASU-NAU Double Dual, finishing third...Indoors, Fitzpatrick earned All-Conference honors with a 7th place finish at the MPSF meet in the mile, finishing in a career best 4:04.58...Consistent performer for the UA cross country team as well...2008: Had a very successful season as a 1500-meter runner, culminating in a personal best time of 3:48.21 at the Pacific-10 Championships and coming just sort of qualifying for the NCAA West Regional ... Took first place in the event at the UA-ASU-NAU Double Dual, and finished second with a time of 3:49.04 at the Jim Click Shootout ...2007: Competed in three events as a sophomore, where he set two of his current personal bests... His best time of 1:54.18 at the Double Dual was good for a third place and also ran a personal best time in the mile-run at the JJK Invitational with his time of 4:08.94...
HIGH SCHOOL
Carmel High School, Carmel, Calif.: Won California Cross Country Division 4 State Meet as a senior in a time of 15:45 ... Part of the Central Coast Section Division Cross Country Championship team in 2003 as a junior ...
PERSONAL
Born June 19, 1987 in Monterey, CA... Communications major... Parents are John and Julie Fitzpatrick... Has one sister, Katie... Enjoys road trips, spending time with friends, and being one with nature... Came to Arizona because of the great coaching staff, team camaraderie, and gorgeous weather... Favorite food is Tortas Ahogadas... Member of the infamous DC Crew...
PERSONAL BESTS
1500-meters: 3:46.68; Mile (i): 4:04.58
