Four USC Upstate students were killed and another injured in an accident early Sunday, according to investigators. Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger released the name of one victim, Joshua Lee, 20, of Bethesda Road. He was a member of the USC Upstate cross country team. University officials said Lee was a Spartanburg native and a graduate of Broome High School. Read more at wyff.com and stay tuned to scrunners.com for updates.
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University of South Carolina Upstate will hold a Candlelight Vigil Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. on the soccer field.
Family, friends mourn loss of cross country athlete - GoUpstate.com
Below is a statement from USC Upstate chancellor Dr. Tom Moore:
"There are no words to describe this loss to the USC Upstate family and no way to comfort the grieving families who have lost their loved ones. This tragedy will have tremendous impact on the Upstate community, individually and collectively. Counseling Services are available to all of us as needed during regular hours at 503-5195. If services are needed after hours, please contact University Police at 503-7777, and they will contact a counselor on call.
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-- USC Upstate (@USCUpstate) October 11, 2015
Lee's personal bests:
- 200m (in) - 51.93
- 400m (in) - 56.61
- 400m - 54.77
- 800m (in) - 2:08.06
- 800m - 1:59.77
- 1500m - 4:30.16
- 5K (xc) - 32:35.79
- 8K (xc) - 28:14.30
