The News-Gazette · Jan 26, 2019
Illini's Davis is chasing lofty goals for this season, and beyond
Heather Coit/The News-GazetteCHAMPAIGN — A year ago, Jon Davis had never run a mile in less than four minutes.
Now, the Illinois junior and pride of Oakwood High School has accomplished the feat twice.
The distance runner for the Illini men's track and field program won't get the chance to crack the barrier for a third time at today's Illini Invitational at the UI Armory. He's set to just run in the 800-meter race at approximately 4:15 p.m.
"Which is exciting in its own right," Davis said with a grin, "but no milestones in that, at least as far as I know."