2007
Ran in just three races for the Tigers … His top performance came at the Tiger Invitational where he finished the 8K course in 25:37.59 … Clocked 27:06.32 at the SEC Championships.
PRIOR TO LSU
Was a four-time NJCAA All-American selection while competing for head coach Chris Beene at South Plains College … Won a national title in the 800-meter run at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 2005 … Was also a member of the national champion 4×800-meter relay that took first place at the national meet in 2006 … Also won an individual national championship in the 400 meters in his native country of Uganda … Has enjoyed great success on the international stage as he was a semifinalist in the 800 meters at the 2004 IAAF World Junior Championships.
PERSONAL
Full name is Reuben Twijukye … Born on Dec. 25, 1986 … Son of Elly Mugisha and Medis Kanarebera … Has three siblings: Jackson, Paul and Morene … Will pursue a degree in sociology at LSU with a minor in criminal justice.