Former Drake cross country and track and field standout Brogan Austin is set to compete at the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles, Calif.

The trials will be Austin's first time racing at the 26.2-mile distance after qualifying for the trials with a half marathon time of 1:04.38 at the Philadelphia Rock 'N Roll Marathon in November.

Read more about Austin's road to the Olympic Trials and his preparation for the race via the Des Moines Register's Lance Bergeson.  

While at Drake, Austin was a five-time MVC Champion on the track with three indoor 5,000 meter titles and a 3,000-meter title to his credit. In 2013, he won the Drake Relays 5,000 meter title and claimed the MVC crown in the event as well. In cross country, he was the MVC individual champion in 2011.

Academically, Austin was a recipient of an MVC Postgraduate Scholarship award and was a two-time MVC Elite 18 honoree.