Thomas Pollard, son of ISU Athletic Director Jamie Pollard, announced Nov. 3 that he will be joining Martin Smith, director of track and field and cross country, running for the Cyclones next year. 

Pollard chose Iowa State over Oregon, Stanford, Wisconsin and Indiana. He owns Iowa’s all-time fastest 3,200-meter time and is one of the nation’s top high school runners.

On Nov. 1, Pollard helped Gilbert High School earn its first boys’ state team cross country title by racing to the top-performance at the meet. 

Pollard’s next competition is slated for Nov. 29 when he will compete at the Footlocker Midwest Regional in Wisconsin. 

Pollard is scheduled to officially sign with Iowa State on Nov. 12.