Miami University (Ohio) Men's Cross Country
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Miami University (Ohio) Men's Cross Country

NCAA D1Mid-American ConferenceOxford, OH

Coaching Staff (3)

Russ Peterson
Russ Peterson

Head Coach

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PERSONAL INFORMATION Alma Mater: Bachelor's of Education, University of Iowa, 2004 Master's of Education (with emphasis on athletic administration), Augustana University, 2008 Wife: Brittany Children: Stetson and Finley ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: 2001-04: Four-time indoor NCAA Championships qualifier 2001-04: Four-time outdoor NCAA Championships qualifier 2004: U.S. Olympic Trials participant COACHING EXPERIENCE: 2006-08: Augustana University, Graduate Assistant 2008-12: Colgate University, Assistant Coach 2012-14: University of Iowa, Assistant Coach 2014-15: Western Illinois University, Assistant Track and Field Coach and Head Cross Country Coach 2015-17: Miami University, Assistant Coach 2017-22: Miami University, Assistant Head Coach 2022-23: Miami University, Associate Head Coach 2024-PR: Miami University, Director of Cross Country/Track and Field MIAMI T&F/XC ALL-AMERICANS SINCE 2015: 2017: Danielle Collier, javelin (outdoor) 2017: Andrew Dusing, 1500m (outdoor) 2017: Amelia Strickler, shot put (indoor) 2017: Martha Szekely, hammer (outdoor) 2018: Chris Torpy, 1500m (outdoor) 2019: Danielle Collier, javelin (outdoor) 2019: Chris Torpy, 800m and 1500m (outdoor) 2020: Sean Torpy, 800m (indoor) 2021: Finley Mclear, 800m (indoor) 2021: S. Torpy/Finnegan/Schroff/C. Torpy DMR (indoor) 2021: Finley Mclear, 800m (outdoor) 2022: Carmen Riano, steeplechase (outdoor) 2023: Charlie Harders, steeplechase (outdoor) 2023: Ava Nuttall, 10,000m (outdoor) 2023: Carmen Riano, steeplechase (outdo

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De'Sean Turner
De'Sean Turner

Assistant Coach - Cross Country/Distance

De'Sean Turner was named Miami's head cross country coach and associate head track and field coach in August 2024. He initially joined the RedHawks' coaching...

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Tom Chorny
Tom Chorny

Director of Track and Field/Cross Country

Miami University Director of Athletics David Sayler tabbed Tom Chorny as the Director of Track & Field/Cross Country in 2016. Under Chorny’s leadership, Miam...

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The Miami University (Ohio) Men's Cross Country program currently has 3 coaching staff members listed.
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Miami University (Ohio) competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicNCAA since 1920Graduate
501 E. High Street, Oxford, OH 45056
Acceptance Rate
19%
Undergrad Enrollment
12,570
Avg Net Price
$36,803/yr
In-State Tuition
$59,926/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,926/yr
Avg SAT
1,416
6-Year Graduation Rate
84%
Freshman Retention
92%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$72,900/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026