2003: Had three top five finishes in the mile during indoor season, and had the season best time for SIU ... grabbed first in the 3000-meters at Arkansas State ... was fifth in the 1500-meters at the Billy Hayes Invite during outdoors.

2002: Ran the 5000-meter event for the first time, earning All-MVC honors with third place (14:58.19) ... captured a first and second in the 3000-meter, as well as first in the mile ... collected two firsts, two seconds, and one third place during the outdoor season ... broke the four minute mark in the 1500-meter seven times.

Israel: A three-time Israeli national champ in the 1500-meter ... has two runner-up and one third-place finish at the 800-meter Israeli national competition.

Personal: Electrical engineering major ... son of Ozer and Kolet Giat ... born Dec. 13, 1976.