Wingate University Athletics

2016: Recorded his top 8K time of the season at the Royals XC Challenge with his 27:36.1 posting…Opened junior campaign with a 28:44.8 8K race at the 33rd annual Winthrop/adidas Invitaitonal…In the SAC championship, ran a 29:29.0 8K time…In the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional meet, recorded a career-best 10K time of 34:57.0…

2015: Posted his best 8K time of the season at the Disney Classic with his 28:16 clocking…Ran a 28:57 8K race at the South Atlantic Conference league championship meet in Salisbury…Participated in his second consecutive NCAA Division II Southeast Regional meet, recording a 10K time of 40:00 on his home course…

2014: Started his first season with 29:44 8K at the Furman Invitational (77th place)…Posted an 8K time of 28:53 at the SAC championship race, gaining 47th place…Competed in the NCAA Southeast Regional meet as a freshman, concluding his inaugural Bulldog campaign with a 10K time of 37:42…

Previous: Alex Tidwell was a member of the cross country, track, soccer and swimming teams at Parkwood High, where his XC coach was Megan Clement. He was named cross country MVP and track MVP once each during his PHS career. An All-Rocky River Conference cross country performer, Tidwell graduated cum laude from Parkwood. Alex is the son of George and Tammy Tidwell.

Personal
Full name is William Alexander Tidwell...Born October 2, 1995 in Saratoga Springs NY...Son of Michael and Tammy Tidwell...Majoring in Biology...Favorite class at Wingate: Anatomy and Physiology...Favorite athlete: Evan Jager...Favorite sports team: Carolina Panthers...Favorite movie: Guardians of the Galaxy...Favorite TV show: Family Guy...William can't imagine a week without: His dog, Rocket...Favorite food: Moe's chicken burrito...Most memorable sports moment: Running a 45 second PR during his junior cross country season (27:36)...Favorite sport to play other than cross country: Soccer...People William most admires: His parents and his brother...How William gets ready for a race: Listening to music and walking around...Something people don't know about me: I own 10 different watches...Nickname: Alex...William thinks the fastest person on the team is Nepolian, strongest on the team is Micah, funniest on the team is Coach...Favorite Quote "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" -Prefontaine.