High School: Prepped at Atchison High under coach Roni Ettleman ... Set the 800m record at AHS ... Also played soccer, football and basketball.

Personal: Born on October 12, 1991 ... Son of Tim and Tanya Newkirk ... Has four siblings: Cole, Lucy, Sebastian, and Maicol ... Hobbies include drums, guitar, eating and sleeping ... Lists greatest sports thrill as running 1:56 in the 800m as a junior ... Interested in majoring in music business.