Hall of Fame: Sharif Karie

Class of 1997

Cross Country, Track & Field Accomplishments:

West Springfield High School

  • 2-time Cross Country State Champion
  • 3-time Foot Locker Cross Country National Championship Finalist
  • 10 Individual Track State Championships
  • 3 Relay State Championships

University of Arkansas

  • 2-time NCAA All-American
  • 1500 meter Champion of the 2000 International Association of Athletics Federation in Holland.

Currently retired from cross country, track & field.

Sharif Karie running in a cross country race.

Sharif Karie running in a cross country race.

Sharif Karie leading a relay on the track.

Sharif Karie leading a relay on the track.

Sharif Karie joined by teammates and coaches holding up the Penn Wheel Trophy they won.

Sharif Karie joined by teammates and coaches holding up the Penn Wheel Trophy they won.

Photo of newspaper headline: Karie wins national title in mile.

Photo of newspaper headline: Karie wins national title in mile.