Paul Ereng

Biography

Paul Ereng has been instrumental to the Aggies recent success, helping the program obtain its 10th NCAA National title and first men’s SEC Indoor championship. Ereng’s athletes during his three years in Aggieland individually account for two national titles, six conference titles and nine All-America honors. Coach Ereng helped spearhead the charge for the Aggie men’s sixth NCAA Championship title, as he guided Sam Whitmarsh to the individual 800m title. Whitmarsh became only the second member of the Maroon & White to win the event outdoors. Ereng and Whitmarsh’s 800m dominance didn’t stop there, as he helped the A&M senior sweep both the SEC indoor and outdoor 800m titles for the second-straight year which also helped capture the men’s programs first indoor SEC title. Ereng’s 800m athletes also helped account for success in relay events, as Kimar Farquharson played a pivotal role in claiming the 4x400m SEC indoor title, while Caden Norris helped capture the indoor DMR crown. On the women’s side, Debora Cherono rewrote the Texas A&M record books under Ereng’s tutelage downing both the Texas A&M school records in the indoor mile and outdoor 3,000m steeplechase. Cherono’s steeplechase success led her to break the previous school record and then her own record on five occasions throughout the outdoor season, culminating in a conference medal and First Team All-America honors at the National Championships. Making an instant impact in his debut season coaching the Maroon & White, h