Chico State Athletics

Elam joined the Wildcats in the spring of 2008 and sat out a year of competition due to inter-conference transfer rules.  Although he wasn’t a part of the ‘Cats 2008 third place NCAA finish due to his year off, Elam made his presence felt on the track once he could don Wildcat colors.  In the spring of 2009 Jimmy lowered his 5k and 10k times substantially, moving himself onto the ‘Cats all time top-10 list in each event.  In the 10k (his specialty) Elam became the ‘Cats No. 4 all-time performer with his 30:03 run at the Mt. Sac Invitational.  This qualified the junior for the NCAA championships where he placed 9th overall in the final.  Elam sees his one and only season of cross country with his Chico teammates as an opportunity to help the ‘Cats great tradition of harrier running. 

5,000m: 14:35
10,000m:  30:03