By Mark Dwyer for MileSplit

Dustin Horter of Ohio, the nation's No. 5-ranked distance recruit in the class of 2018, has committed to Indiana. 

Blessed to announce Ill be spending the next 4 years in Hoosier Country! Crimson and Cream, Im committed! pic.twitter.com/BBj1PLDvjO

— Dustin Horter (@DustinHorter) October 27, 2017

Horter has had a stellar cross country season to date, as he's recorded six race wins and four sub-15-minute results in his seven starts. He is currently the No. 2-ranked 5K runner in the country from his 14:36.77 result at September's Midwest Meet of Champions. On the track, Horter competes in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m events, where he holds highly impressive PR's of 1:54.56, 4:07.52, and 8:56.62 (all outdoor).  

In addition to his collection of fast PRs, Horter will bring extensive championship meet experience to Bloomington as he's competed at prestigious invites such as the AAU Junior Olympic Games, New Balance Nationals Indoor, New Balance Nationals Outdoor, and the Brooks PR Invitational.

* Notable PRs and championship wins: 
- 800m: 1:54.56
- 1600m: 4:07.52 
- 1 Mile: 4:07.82 
- 3200m: 8:56.62 
* All of the above reference outdoor competition. 
- 5K XC: 14:36.77 
- 2015 AAU Junior Olympic Games - 1500m: 1st place 
- 2016 D1 OHSAA Ohio State Cross Country Championship - 5K: 1st place 
- 2017 D1 OHSAA State Track and Field Championship - 1600m: 1st place 
- 2017 D1 OATCCC Indoor State Championship - 1600m: 1st place