2026-27 Men's Cross Country Roster
Biography
2025 SOPHOMORE (TRUMAN)
- 8k: 28:25.2 (59th, Brian T. Simpson)
- 10k: 35:03.3 (NCAA D2 Midwest Region XC Championships; personal best)
2024 FRESHMAN (TRUMAN)
- 7k: 22:44.4 (20th, 9th Annual UIS Prairie Stars Invitational; personal best)
- 8k: 26:29.9 (172nd, Gans Creek Classic; personal best)
- 4.97m: 27:36.3 (93rd, Lewis Crossover; personal best)Â
- 10k: 35:42.2 (176th, NCAA D2 Midwest Region XC Championships)
HIGH SCHOOL
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Broke the 5k (16:02) and indoor mile record (4:34) (Senior)
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Alton Invite Champion, Athlete of the month (Junior)
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Individual qualifier for the IHSA Sectional (Sophomore)
- Honor Roll all of HS
PERSONAL
- Son toÂ
Michael & Dawn Gonski.
- Brother toÂ
Zachary Gonski (21) & Logan Gonski (18)
- "I chose WIU because it felt like the right place to grow both as a student-athlete and as a person. From the coaching staff to the team culture, it felt like a program where I could truly develop and contribute. I also appreciate the opportunity to continue pursuing exercise science while competing at a high level in cross country and track. WIU gives me the chance to be part of something bigger than myself, compete in a strong environment, and continue chasing my goals after overcoming setbacks. The support from the program and the feeling of being wanted made WIU stand out to me."
