Wingate University Athletics

2015: Received Academic All-District™ III honors for cross country and track from CoSIDA…Earned honorable mention All-SAC laurels after a personal-best 26:42 8K race (16th place)…Ran two races on his home course with a 27:31 8K at the Bulldog Stampede and a 35:39 10K at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional race…Ran 27:19 8K at Disney Classic…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll student… 
 
2014: Competed in first race of season, posting a 29:42 8K time in the Furman Invitational (76th place)…Participated in Charlotte Invitational, breaking the tape with an 8K time of 28:31 (64th place)…Ran a 29:34 8K race on his home course, taking 23rd place in the Bulldog Stampede… Earned Academic All-District™ III honors for cross country and track from CoSIDA…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll student…
 
2013: Debuted for Bulldogs at Eye Opener in South Carolina, claiming an 8K time of 28:42 (36th place)…Finished 8K races with top time of year, posting a 28:37 in the SAC championship meet (42nd place)…Ran a 30:16 8K at Greater Louisville Classic…Recorded a 10K time of 35:24 at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regionals to conclude first season…SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll student…
 
High School: Jacob Troutman ran cross country and track at Pinecrest High. His cross country and track and field head coach was Michael Swofford. As a senior, Troutman ran a 4:37.82 1600 meters during the indoor track season. In the spring, he posted a 4:46.10 1600 meters during Pinecrest’s outdoor campaign. In the 3200 meters, his best indoor time was a 10:05.30 during his senior year. Troutman was a stalwart for the Patriot 4x800 relay team as well. Jacob is the son of Joel and Margaret Troutman.

Full name is Jacob Preston Troutman...Born July 8, 1995 in Aberdeen, N.C....Majoring in Chemistry...Wants to be a Chemical Researcher after his time at the Gate...Favorite athlete: Evan Jager or Lukas Verzbicas...Favorite sports team: Doesn't have one...Favorite movie: Into the Wild...Favorite TV Show: Jeopardy...Favorite Food: Shrimp...Favorite Sport to play other than cross country: Soccer...Jacob can't imagine a week without: Music...Most thrilling sports moment: Being informed we had won our cross country regional championship meet my junior year of high school...People Jacob most admires: My Grandparents...How Jacob gets ready for a meet: Not thinking about the meet and staying relaxed...Something people don't know about Jacob: I have a screw in my foot...Nickname: none...Jacob thinks: The fastest on the team is up for grabs this year...Favorite quote: "Humor is just another defense agains the Universe." - Mel Brooks

Why Jacob chose Wingate: The people were friendly, it's an amazing campus and I got to continue my love of running.