Cohen commits to Missouri Valley College
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 2 hours, 6 minutes AGO
Full caption: Bonners Ferry High cross country and track & field athlete Colton Cohen recently committed to continue his running career at Missouri Valley College (NAIA) in Marshall, Mo. The Badger standout, who started running as a sophomore, boasts a 5,000-meter personal best of 19 minutes, 21 seconds; a 3,200-meter personal best of 11 minutes, 57 seconds; a 1,600-meter personal best of 5 minutes, 21.6 seconds; and an 800-meter personal best of 2 minutes, 21.22 seconds. “I'd have to really just thank my family — my mom, my dad and my little brother — they're my biggest supporters,” Cohen said in an interview with the Bonners Ferry Herald. “Through all the struggles, they've helped me and been there to support me. They're really happy that I found something I'm this dedicated to and are excited to see what I do next. I appreciate all of the people that have believed in me and helped me get to the point where I am today.”