Andrew Lemoncello - College Athletics

College Athletics

Due to his outstanding performances and promise Lemoncello gained a scholarship to study at Florida State University in Tallahassee in 2004. Lemoncello was an instant hit on the FSU athletics scene winning the ACC performer of the week at his first outing for FSU.

In his first year at FSU he led the team to first place at the Florida Intercollegiate Championships. He also came only one second short of the university's 8000 m record. At the NCAA South Regional Championships Lemoncello placed fifth and led his college team "The Seminoles" to first place. At the national NCAA Championships Lemoncello was the Seminoles top scorer placing 50th in the 10000 m run.

In 2005 Lemoncello continued his outstanding form winning the 5000 m and 10000 m titles at the 2005 Atlantic Coast Conference Outdoor Track Championship. He also became FSU all time record holder for the 3000 m steeplechase by shattering the 29-year-old record by more than 15 seconds. He also won the ACC indoor 3000 m steeplechase title. Lemoncello ended the season rated 2nd in the region and 12th in the nation at the 10000 m.

Lemoncello did not let his form slip in 2006 season, smashing four more FSU records to hold 5 school records (Cross Country 8000 m, Indoor 5000 m, Outdoor 5000 m, 3000 m Steeplechase and the 10000 m). He led the field from start to finish to clinch the ACC 3000 m Steeplechase title. At the NCAA Lemoncello posted 12th in the 5000 m 5th in the 10000 m and second in the steeple to underline his credentials. Lemoncello joined the McMillanElite training group based in Flagstaff, Arizona in 2007, under the direction of Coach Greg McMillan.

Lemoncello had to withdraw from the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Australia due to commitments at FSU, Lemoncello had exams and the NCAA Indoor Championships in the days leading up to the games and would not have had sufficient time to acclimatise in order to perform at his best.