HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College cross country coach Vic Finora announced today the addition of Fabian Hardy for the 2013-14 academic year.

"Fabian comes to us from a very good program at Chapin High School," said Finora. "Coach LeGrand always does a great job of preparing his runners for success at the collegiate level, and I know Fabian will come in ready to work hard. I am excited about his potential and can't wait to start working with him."

Hardy is from Chapin High School in Lexington, S.C. He was a two-sport athlete in cross country and track and field for the Eagles. In cross country, Hardy made the all-area, all-county and all-region teams. He was also an all-state captain's award winner.

For more information, contact Chris Dougherty, manager of athletics media relations and marketing, at 843-383-8018 or cdougherty@coker.edu.

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Coker College readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the "Best Colleges" in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, S.C., Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.