2012 Air Force Track and Field Media Guide

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AIR FORCE TRACK AND FIELD ACADEMY QUICK FACTS Location .........................................USAF Academy, Colo.

Founded ..................................................................1954 Enrollment ..............................................................4,000 Nickname ............................................................Falcons Colors ...................................................... Blue and Silver Affiliation ................................................ NCAA Division I Conference .............................................Mountain West Superintendent......................... Lt Gen Michael C. Gould Athletic Director ...................................Dr. Hans J. Mueh

HOME VENUES Indoors ...............................................Cadet Field House Elevation .....................................................7,048 Feet Outdoors ............... Cadet Outdoor Track/Field Complex Elevation .....................................................6,980 Feet

COACHING STAFF Head Coach ........................................Ralph Lindeman Events ..............................................Combined Events Office Phone ..........................................719.333.2173 Office Fax ...............................................719.333.6569 Email ................................ ralph.lindeman@usafa.edu Associate Head Coach................................ Scott Irving Events ..............................................................Throws Office Phone ..........................................719.333.3013 Email .......................................scott.irving@usafa.edu Assistant Coach ......................................... Juli Benson Events ................................ Middle Distance, Distance Office Phone ..........................................719.333.3602 Email ............................... julianne.henner@usafa.edu Assistant Coach ..................................... Allen Johnson Events ................................................ Sprints, Hurdles Office Phone ..........................................719.333.9501 Email ...................................allen.johnson@usafa.edu Assistant Coach ....................................... Scott Steffan Events ..........................................................Pole Vault Office Phone ..........................................719.333.4964 Email .....................................scott.steffan@usafa.edu Volunteer Coach ........................... Bob Graf (High Jump) Volunteer Coach ........................... Greg Hull (Pole Vault) Volunteer Coach .....................Jenny Simpson (Distance) Volunteer Coach .................... Mark Stanforth (Distance) Volunteer Coach .............................. Ron White (Sprints) Director of Operations .................... Lt Kelly Heinbaugh Office Phone ..........................................719.333.6787 Email ............................... kelly.heinbaugh@usafa.edu

MEDIA RELATIONS INFORMATION Track and Field Contact.......................... Valerie Perkin Office Phone ..........................................719.333.8286 Office Fax ...............................................719.333.3798 Email .................................. valerie.perkin@usafa.edu Website ............................www.GoAirForceFalcons.com Facebook ..................................Air Force Track and Field

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents and Quick Facts.................................1 Letter from Coach Lindeman .........................................2 Media Information ........................................................3 Team Roster ............................................................... 4-5 Season Schedule............................................................6 MEET THE COACHES Head Coach Ralph Lindeman................................... 8-10 Associate Head Coach Scott Irving ........................ 11-12 Assistant Coach Juli Benson................................... 13-14 Assistant Coach Allen Johnson ....................................15 Assistant Coach Scott Steffan ......................................16 Volunteer Coaches ................................................ 17-18 Support Staff................................................................18 MEET THE FALCONS Senior Returning Letterwinners............................. 20-35 Junior Returning Letterwinners ............................. 36-51 Sophomore Returning Letterwinners .................... 52-63 Newcomers............................................................ 64-66 2011 SEASON REVIEW Indoor Season Highlights ....................................... 68-70 Outdoor Season Highlights .................................... 71-74 Team Awards ...............................................................74 Best Marks ............................................................. 75-76 PROGRAM RECORD BOOK All-Time Track Performances ................................. 78-88 All-Time Field Peformances ................................... 89-96 Non-Traditional Event Records .............................. 97-98

PROGRAM HISTORY NCAA Champions ......................................................100 All-Americans ............................................................101 Justin Tyner Feature ..................................................102 Team Captains ...........................................................103 Top Award Winners ...................................................104 Top Six Award Winners ..............................................105 Team Award Winners ........................................ 105-106 Academic Award Winners ................................. 107-108 World Class Athlete Program.....................................109 USAFA Athletic Hall of Fame ......................................109 Regional Award Winners ...........................................109 USATF Champions......................................................109 All-Time Letterwinners ...................................... 110-114 2011 Graduates .........................................................114 CONFERENCE HISTORY Mountain West Information ......................................116 Conference Champions and Award Winners .............117 Conference Finishes ..................................................117 Indoor All-Conference Honorees ...............................118 Outdoor All-Conference Honorees ............................119 2011 MWC Championship Results .................... 120-123 Western Athletic Conference Hisotry ........................124 AIR FORCE ACADEMY Senior Leaderships ....................................................126 The Academy Experience ..........................................127 Air Force Athletics ............................................. 128-129 Home Facilities .................................................. 130-131 Mission Partner Initiative / Wing Open .....................132

CREDITS & COVERS The 2012 Air Force Track and Field Media Guide was written and designed by Valerie Perkin, assistant athletic media relations director. Editorial assistance provided by the athletic media relations staff and the track and field coaches.

Photos taken by DenMar Photo Services, NCAA Photos, MWC Photography, Perkin, Col Martin France, Dennis Hubbard (Des Moines, Iowa) and Larry Lawson (Eugene, Ore.). The front cover highlights senior Academy record holders and conference champions, Bryce Bergman, Emily Cotharn and Robert Drye. Please note, names listed throughout the media guide that are bolded and blue indicate current Falcons.

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LETTER FROM COACH LINDEMAN

Dear Friends of Air Force Track and Field, During the 2012 season, our vision for the Air Force Academy Track and Field program has never been clearer -- ‘to develop highly competitive men’s and women’s track and field teams which annually contend for the Mountain West Conference title; insisting on a total commitment to academic and military goals; unwavering compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA guidelines, whose trademarks are an image of complete class and unquestioned integrity.’

Our strategy and tactics to realize this vision is simple -- ‘to recruit the highest quality student-athletes in the United States, and to develop those in our program to improve and progress from week to week, month to month, and year to year, into conference championship-caliber and NCAA championship-qualifying performers.’

We trust you’ll see that we are committed to excellence in athletics with this 2012 Media Guide. Our traditions, our coaching staff, our facilities, our schedule and the administrative and financial support we receive are among the best in NCAA Division I athletics.

We hope you will recognize that the Air Force Academy is characterized not only by its athletic achievements, but also by its sound foundation of academic leadership and character development. The motto -- “Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do” -- is truly believed in by each member of our administration, team, and coaching staff.

Under the leadership of our athletic department personnel, the future for this program continues to be promising. Their vision, understanding and dedication will allow Air Force Track and Field to grow and mature to one of the premier programs in the country.

The team and coaches welcome you to another exciting season of Air Force Track and Field and we express our appreciation to the Falcons’ many friends, students and alumni for your support. Together, we are a part of the great Air Force tradition and each of us plays an important role in the future success of the Air Force Academy Track and Field program.

Sincerely,

Ralph Lindeman Air Force Track and Field Coach

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MEDIA INFORMATION PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS Academy Spirit HQ USAFA/PAI USAFA, CO 80840 719.333.2044

Denver Post 101 W. Colfax Ave., 600 Denver, CO 80202 303.954.1296

KOAA (Channel 5) 2200 7th Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 719.630.3930

The Gazette 30 S. Prospect Colorado Spgs, CO 80903 719.636.0250

KRDO (Channel 13) P.O. Box 1457 Colorado Spgs, CO 80901 719.575-6360

KKTV (Channel 11) 3100 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Spgs, CO 80907 719.578.0000

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

AIR FORCE ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Associate Athletic Director | Communications.........................................Troy Garnhart Assistant Athletic Director | Media Relations .............................................. Dave Toller Assistant Media Relations Director ...........................................................Nick Arseniak Assistant Media Relations Director ...............................................................Jerry Cross Assistant Media Relations Director ................................................... Melissa McKeown Assistant Media Relations Director | TF Contact ...................................... Valerie Perkin Graphics Coordinator ....................................................................... Madeline McGuire Broadcast Executive Producer ................................................................... Brian Jerman Television Production Assistant ..................................................................Adam Parker Mailing Address .............................. 2169 Field House Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840 Office Phone ............................................................................................. 719.333.2313 Office Fax .................................................................................................. 719.333.3798 Website ........................................................................... www.GoAirForceFalcons.com

Elliott Beski ................................ bess-key Daniel Bieber .............................bee-burr Rob Drye .............................................dry Carl Eifert ................................... eye-fert Jalen Fooster ................................ jay-len Sam Gagliano ....................gag-lee-ah-no Siotame Latu ....... see-oh-tom-ay lah-too Mikey Lauritzen .........................lor-it-zen Seth Pelletier ....................... pellet-ee-air David Ptacek............................ tah-check Andrew Quallio ..................... kwal-ee-oh Kyle Schwochow.................. sh-woh-cow Uzor Udensi............ you-zor you-den-see Tim Urista ................................yer-ee-sta Jim Walmsley ....................... wahlm-slee Alex Zubey .................................. zoo-bee

Wren Bonner ......................................ren Jen Bremser............................... brem-sir Emily Cotharn ..........................caw-tharn Adrianna Dong ................... aid-ree-ahna Taylor Drolshagen ............drolls-haa-gen Annette Eichenberger ....... ike-en-burger Auriele Fain ............................are-ee-elle Phaelen French ............................ fay-len Melissa Fuerst ...................................first Rachel Gebauer ........................ geb-hour Kate Kanetzky......................... can-ett-ski Tawny Lambuth .....................lam-buh-th Bizzy Mellado .......................my-aye-doh Alexa Ramsier........................... ram-seer Stephaney Saari...............................sorry Kimber Shealy ............................. she-lee

MOUNTAINWEST SPORTS NETWORK

INTERVIEW POLICIES INTERVIEWS: Interviews with Air Force coaches and athletes must be arranged through Valerie Perkin in the Air Force Athletic Media Relations Office. All requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the desired interview time.

WORKING PRESS CREDENTIALS: Press and photo credentials for media can be obtained by contacting Valerie Perkin, assistant athletic media relations director, via email or phone. Requests should be made at least one day prior to the meet.

CONTACTING ATHLETES: The private phone numbers and email addresses of Air Force cadet-athletes will not be issued to the media. The cadet-athletes have been instructed not to accept calls from any members of the media without prior notification from the athletic media relations office.

Launched in September 2006, the MountainWest Sports Network (The Mtn.) was the first network dedicated to a single collegiate athletic conference. The Mtn provides sports fans with coverage of Mountain West athletics. Included in the station’s programming are select interviews and features on Air Force athletes, as well as preview and review shows for the indoor and outdoor conference championship meets.

WWW.GOAIRFORCEFALCONS.COM Visit the official Air Force athletic website, www.GoAirForceFalcons.com, for the most up-to-date information regarding the Falcons’ track and field team and all 27 Air Force sports. Results, statistics, rosters, cadet-athlete bios, previews, features, interviews and meet recaps can be found on the team page.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER The Air Force track and field team has joined Facebook and Twitter! Fans can get behind the scenes informati on on the team by clicking “like” on their Facebook page and following their Twitter feed.

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TRACK AND FIELD TEAM ROSTER 2012 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER NAME Ted Artz Dan Bailey Jared Barkemeyer Matt Bell Bryce Bergman Elliott Beski Dan Bieber Brendon Birdsell Isaiah Bragg Nate Bratka Matt Caldwell James Chambers Zach Christenson Riley Coates James Cole Drew Coleman Chase Cooper Shane Cox Michael Craig Anthony Delgado Jeremy Drenckhahn Rob Drye Edmond Duvall Cameron Edwards Carl Eifert Ronnie Elly Jalen Fooster Brian Ford Carson Fugal Sam Gagliano Kyle Gartrell Brad Hackert Jake Hawkins Sean Herbison Tyler Jordan William Kerney William Kent Siotame Latu Mikey Lauritzen Alex Lindsay Max Lutton James MacAndrew Justin Manchester Evan McDowell Bryce Mitchell Elliot Myers Sam O’Hair Gage Owens Gavin Owens Seth Pelletier Charlie Perkins Zach Perkins David Ptacek Andrew Quallio Kobi Rex Matt Rich Casey Riggs Cort Rogers Kyle Schwochow Cale Simmons Rob Simmons Manny Smith Travis Smith Jake Spuller Dontae Strickland Michael Tibbs Uzor Udensi

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YR Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

HT 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-7 6-0 5-11 6-0 5-8 6-2 5-9 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-4 5-9 5-9 6-0 6-4 5-8 6-4 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-3 5-11 5-6 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-5 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-2

EVENTS 800m, 1500m 1500m, 5000m Discus, Hammer, Shot Put 5000m, 10000m 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles Pole Vault 400m Discus, Hammer 5000m, 10000m Discus, Shot Put, Hammer, Javelin 800m, 1500m Discus, Hammer, Shot Put 1500m, 5000m 1500m, 5000m Discus, Hammer, Shot Put 100m, 200m Pole Vault Discus, Hammer, Shot Put 200m, 400m 400m, 200m 5000m, 10000m Shot Put, Discus, Hammer 110m Hurdles 800m, 1500m 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m 800m, 1500m Hammer, Discus, Shot Put Discus, Shot Put, Hammer 5000m, 10000m 110m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump Triple Jump Decathlon 1500m, 5000m Shot Put, Discus, Hammer High Jump Long Jump, Triple Jump Hammer, Discus, Shot Put 400m Javelin 800m, 1500m 400m, 200m 100m, 200m 400m Hurdles High Jump, Decathlon 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles 1500m, 5000m 1500m, 5000m 800m, 1500m 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m 1500m, 5000m 1500m, 5000m 1500m, 5000m 400m 1500m, 5000m High Jump, Decathlon Long Jump Decathlon 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles Pole Vault Shot Put, Discus Pole Vault Pole Vault 400m, 200m High Jump 200m, 400m 100m, 200m, Long Jump Decathlon, Pole Vault 200m, 400m

HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) Indian Harbor Beach, Fla. (Satellite) Cream Ridge, N.J. (Christian Brothers Academy) Los Lunas, N.M. (Belen) Denver, Colo. (George Washington) New Bremen, Ohio (New Bremen) Greenwood Village, Colo. (Mullen) Cherokee, Iowa (Washington) Tustin, Calif. (Beckman) Springfield, Ohio (Emmanuel Christian Academy) West Liberty, Ohio (West Liberty-Salem) Centennial, Colo. (Smoky Hill) Wichita Falls, Texas (Rider) Safety Harbor, Fla. (Countryside) Rapid City, S.D. (Stevens) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman) Cedar Park, Texas (Vista Ridge) Centennial, Colo. (Smoky Hill) Fremont, Neb. (Fremont) Orrville, Ohio (Orrville) Austin, Texas (Liberal Arts and Science Academy) Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata) Las Vegas, Nev. (Shadow Ridge) Marvin, N.C. (Marvin Ridge) Park City, Utah (Park City) Peachtree City, Ga. (McIntosh) Stafford, Va. (Mountain View) Marietta, Ga. (Marietta) Alamosa, Colo. (Alamosa) Park City, Utah (Park City) Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie) Yakima, Wash. (Riverside Christian) Thomaston, Conn. (Thomaston) Derry, N.H. (Pinkerton Academy) West Saint Paul, Minn. (St. Croix Lutheran) Ramona, Calif. (Mountain Valley Academy) Lakewood, Wash. (Lakes) Marietta, Ga. (George Walton Comp) Eugene, Ore. (South Eugene) Camas, Wash. (Camas) Rochester Hills, Mich. (Rochester Adams) Puyallup, Wash. (Franklin Pierce) Mansfield, Texas (Pantego Christian Academy) Panama City, Fla. (Bay) Hudsonville, Mich. (Hudsonville) Albuquerque, N.M. (Cibola) Yorba Linda, Calif. (Esperanza) Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin) McAllister, Mont. (Ennis) McAllister, Mont. (Ennis) Wells, Maine (Home School) Alameda, Calif. (Alameda) Alameda, Calif. (Alameda) Allegan, Mich. (Hudson) Jacksonville, Fla. (Zama American/Japan) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Lewis Palmer) Terrell, Texas (Royse City) Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Whitefish, Mont. (Whitefish) Brookville, Ohio (Brookville) Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin) Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin) Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton) Clovis, Calif. (Buchanan) Dexter, Mich. (Detroit Catholic Central) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) Rogers, Ark. (Rogers) San Antonio, Texas (Central Catholic)

ROSTER BREAKDOWN

BY PRIMARY EVENT Track .................................. 44 Field ................................... 28 Combined ............................ 2

BY CLASS Freshman ........................... 17 Sophomore ........................ 22 Junior ................................. 24 Senior ................................ 11

BY STATE Arizona ................................ 1 Arkansas .............................. 1 California ........................... 10 Colorado .............................. 8 Connecticut ......................... 1 Florida ................................. 4 Georgia ................................ 4 Illinois .................................. 1 Iowa ..................................... 1 Maine .................................. 1 Michigan .............................. 4 Minnesota ........................... 2 Missouri ............................... 1 Montana .............................. 4 Nebraska.............................. 1 Nevada ................................ 1 New Hampshire ................... 1 New Jersey........................... 1 New Mexico ......................... 2 North Carolina ..................... 1 Ohio ..................................... 6 Oregon................................. 1 Pennsylvania ........................ 1 South Dakota ....................... 1 Texas .................................... 7 Utah ..................................... 2 Virginia ................................ 1 Washington ......................... 4

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TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER 2012 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER, CONT. NAME Joey Uhle Tim Urista Jim Walmsley Nick White Lance Wolfsmith Zach Wood Alex Zubey

YR Fr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr.

HT 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-4 6-4

EVENTS Pole Vault Javelin 1500m, 5000m 800m, 1500m 5000m, 3000m Steeplechase High Jump 1500m, 800m

HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) Powell, Ohio (Olentangy Liberty) Rosebury, Ore. (Douglas) Scottsdale, Ariz. (Horizon) Peyton, Colo. (Falcon) Morgan Hill, Calif. (Ann Sobrato) Bowen, Ill. (Southeastern) Tamaqua, Pa. (Tamaqua Area Senior)

2012 WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER NAME Jackie Ahloo Jess Barton Becca Bauman Paige Blackburn Amanda Blain Wren Bonner Jen Bremser Katie Carroll Erica Carson Ashley Christ Heather Connick Emily Cotharn Adrianna Dong Taylor Drolshagen Annette Eichenberger Rebecca Esselstein Auriele Fain Michelle Ferguson Nichole Freeman Phaelen French Melissa Fuerst Rachel Gebauer Bethany Gross Carley Gross Kassie Gurnell Christine Hagan Jamie Hart Emily Hazen Rachel Herald Alexis Jones-Hardy Kate Kanetzky Tawny Lambuth Teresa Loya Morgan Malone Tasha Mayne Kadie McNamara Bizzy Mellado Katy Moorkamp Morgan Mosby Alana Piccone Alexa Ramsier Regan Rogers Marie Rossillon Stephaney Saari Sierra Schepper Kimber Shealy Heather Shepard Paige Shirley Kim Smith Jordyn Stoddard Rachel Sykes Danielle Tabb Rachel Thomas Lesly Torres Libby Westfall

YR So. Sr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So.

HT 5-9 5-2 5-9 5-11 5-7 5-5 5-4 5-2 5-5 5-9 5-6 5-7 5-4 5-1 5-10 5-7 5-5 5-9 5-11 5-6 5-2 5-5 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-5 5-8 5-4 6-0 5-0 5-7 5-5 5-9 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-7 5-10 5-4 5-10 5-5 6-1 5-5 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-6 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-5 5-9 5-1

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EVENTS Shot Put, Discus, Hammer Pole Vault Discus, Shot Put, Hammer Javelin, Discus, Hammer, Shot Put 5000m Pole Vault, 100m Hurdles, Long Jump 3000m Steeplechase 1500m, 800m 400m, 200m Javelin 1500m, 5000m 400m Hurdles 800m, 1500m 1500m, 5000m 800m, 1500m 800m, 1500m 800m, 1500m 800m, 1500m Javelin Heptathlon 800m, 1500m Shot Put, Hammer 400m, Long Jump 5000m Triple Jump, Heptathlon 800m, 1500m High Jump, Heptathlon 5000m High Jump Long Jump, 100m Hurdles 5000m, 10000m Pole Vault, 100m Shot Put, Discus, Hammer 100m, 200m 800m, 1500m Shot Put, Discus, Hammer Pole Vault Discus, Hammer, Shot Put 800m, 400m Javelin 5000m High Jump 400m Hurdles 800m, 1500m 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles Pole Vault 400m Pole Vault Javelin Triple Jump 5000m Shot Put, Discus, Hammer 400m Hurdles High Jump, Heptathlon Pole Vault

HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) Stockton, Calif. (St. Mary’s) Wrightstown, Wis. (Franklin) Post Falls, Idaho (Post Falls) Soldotna, Alaska (Soldotna) Spearfish, S.D. (Mankato East) Laguna Park, Texas (Whitney) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sand Creek) San Antonio, Texas (Winston Churchill) San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Reagan) Peoria, Ill. (Peoria Christian) Pembroke, Mass. (Pembroke) Cory, Colo. (Cedaredge) Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Muskego, Wis. (Muskego) West Chicago, Ill. (West Chicago Community) Dayton, Ohio (Archbishop Alter) Billings, Mont. (Billings Senior) Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville North) Mandeville, La. (Mandeville) Austin, Colo. (Delta) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) Ossineke, Mich. (Alpena) Alexandria, S.D. (Hanson) Tustin, Calif. (Foothill) Pearland, Texas (Westbury Christian) Kings Park, N.Y. (Kings Park) Westminster, Colo. (Stanley Lake) Richland, Wash. (Richland) Rockford, Mich. (Rockford) Lilburn, Ga. (Parkview) Buda, Texas (Jack C. Hays) Auburn, Calif. (Placer) Santa Maria, Calif. (St. Joseph) San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Reagan) Pflugerville, Texas (Hendrickson) Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista) South Barrington, Ill. (William Fremd) Wildwood, Mo. (Lafayette) Evergreen, Colo. (Mullen) Roseville, Calif. (St. Francis) Dallas, Texas (Plano West Senior) Wellsboro, Pa. (Wellsboro Area) Albuquerque, N.M. (Eldorado) San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Reagan) Rapid City, S.D. (Stevens) Kennesaw, Ga. (Kennesaw Mountain) Flower Mound, Texas (Happy Hill Academy) Jacksonville, Fla. (Episcopal) Kirtland, N.M. (Kirtland Central) Aliso Viejo, Calif. (Aliso Niguel) Mt. Airy, Md. (South Carroll) Spanaway, Wash. (Bethel) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Falcon) Los Lunas, N.M. (Los Lunas) Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek)

ROSTER BREAKDOWN

BY PRIMARY EVENT Track .................................. 28 Field ................................... 26 Combined ............................ 1

BY CLASS Freshman ........................... 16 Sophomore ........................ 19 Junior ................................... 8 Senior ................................ 12

BY STATE Alaska .................................. 1 Arizona ................................ 2 California ............................. 6 Colorado .............................. 7 Florida ................................. 1 Georgia ................................ 2 Idaho ................................... 1 Illinois .................................. 3 Louisiana ............................. 1 Maryland ............................. 1 Massachusetts ..................... 1 Michigan .............................. 2 Minnesota ........................... 1 Missouri ............................... 2 Montana .............................. 1 New Mexico ......................... 3 New York ............................. 1 Ohio ..................................... 1 Pennsylvania ........................ 1 South Dakota ....................... 3 Texas .................................. 10 Washington ......................... 2 Wisconsin ............................ 2

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COMPLETE TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE 2012 INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE DATE Dec. 9 (2011) Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 26-27 Jan. 28 Feb. 3-4 Feb. 10-11 Feb. 10-11 Feb. 17 Feb. 23-25 Mar. 2-3 Mar. 9-10

MEET Blue and Silver Open All-Comers Meet @ Nebraska Wesleyan Open @ adidas Classic Air Force Indoor Combined Events Air Force Team Challenge @ New Mexico Classic Air Force Invitational @ Husky Classic @ Robert Shine Invitational @ Mountain West Championships @ National Qualifying Meet @ NCAA Indoor Championships

LOCATION USAF Academy, Colo.

USAF Academy, Colo.

Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. USAF Academy, Colo.

USAF Academy, Colo.

Albuquerque, N.M. USAF Academy, Colo.

Seattle, Wash.

Laramie, Wyo. Albuquerque, N.M. South Bend, Ind. Nampa, Idaho

VENUE Cadet Field House Indoor Track Cadet Field House Indoor Track Bob Devaney Center Bob Devaney Center Cadet Field House Indoor Track Cadet Field House Indoor Track Albuquerque Convention Center Cadet Field House Indoor Track Dempsey Indoor Track War Memorial Fieldhouse Albuquerque Convention Center Loftus Sports Center Jackson Indoor Track

TIMES 3:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

3:30 p.m. | 10:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 9:45 a.m.

5:00 p.m. | All Day 10:00 a.m. | 10:30 a.m.

VENUE Joe Selleh Track at Sun Angel Stadium Mike A. Myers Track Stadium Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Cobb Track and Angell Field Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Potts Field Cougar Athletic Stadium Hilmer Lodge Stadium Falcon Stadium Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl Drake Stadium Jack Christiansen Outdoor Track Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Mike A. Myers Track Stadium Drake Stadium Historic Hayward Field

TIMES All Day 11:00 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m.

All Day All Day All Day All Day 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.

All Day All Day 12:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m.

All Day All Day 10:00 a.m.

All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day

2012 OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE DATE Mar. 23-24 Mar. 29-31 Mar. 31 Apr. 5-6 Apr. 6-7 Apr. 7 Apr. 13-14 Apr. 18-19 Apr. 19-21 Apr. 20-21 Apr. 21 Apr. 27-28 Apr. 28 May 4 May 9-12 May 24-26 June 6-9 June 22-July 1

MEET @ Arizona State Invitational @ Texas Relays Pikes Peak Quadrangular Air Force Outdoor Combined Events @ Stanford Invitational Air Force Relays @ Colorado Invitational @ Mt. SAC/California Combined Events @ Mt. SAC Relays @ Beach Invitational @ CSU-Pueblo Invitational @ Drake Relays @ Jack Christiansen Invitational Front Range Classic Mountain West Championships @ NCAA Championships (Preliminary) @ NCAA Outdoor Championships @ U.S. Olympic Team Trials

LOCATION Tempe, Ariz.

Austin, Texas USAF Academy, Colo.

USAF Academy, Colo.

Palo Alto, Calif.

USAF Academy, Colo.

Boulder, Colo.

Azusa, Calif.

Walnut, Calif.

Cerritos, Calif.

Pueblo, Colo.

Des Moines, Iowa Fort Collins, Colo.

USAF Academy, Colo.

USAF Academy, Colo.

Austin, Texas Des Moines, Iowa Eugene, Ore.

Home meets are in bold. Times are subject to change.

DIRECTIONS TO ACADEMY TRACK FACILITIES To the Cadet Field House - Take I-25 to the North Entrance of the Air Force Academy (Exit 156B). Take the second left (south) on Parade Loop. Take the first right (west) on Field House Drive. The first building on the right is the Cadet Field House and parking is available in the East Parking Lot. To the Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex - Take I-25 to the North Entrance of the Air Force Academy (Exit 156B). Continue west until the road curves to the left (south). The entrance to the Athletic Fields is on the left just past the curve. The Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex is located on the far east side of the Athletic Fields and parking is available around the fields.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY BASE SECURITY The Air Force Academy is located on an active military base. All visitors to the athletic department facilities must enter the base through the North Entrance (Exit 156B o of Interstate 25) and have a valid government ID. If base security is heightened, entry requirements may change without notice.

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HEAD COACH RALPH LINDEMAN

RALPH LINDEMAN Head Coach | Combined Events 23rd Season Arizona State (1973) | Arizona State (1976)

Ralph Lindeman, a nine-time conference coach of the year, is beginning his 23rd season at the helm of the Air Force track and field team.

Lindeman is well-known throughout the international track and field community and holds many distinctions from his long involvement with both the Olympic sport and the Academy’s athletic program. From the very first day he stepped onto the track at the Academy in 1989, the Falcons have benefited from Lindeman’s leadership and his love of coaching.

Over his tenure at the Academy, Lindeman has earned numerous coaching distinctions and honors. He is a nine-time conference Coach of the Year and the 2001 NCAA Mountain Region Men’s Outdoor Coach of the Year. He was most recently voted as the Mountain West Conference Men’s Coach of the Year during the 2011 indoor season, marking the sixth time he has claimed an MWC award (indoor: 2011, 2008, 2004, 2001; outdoor: 2003, 2001). In addition to earning the 1995 WAC Indoor Coach of the Year and the 1991 WAC Cross Country Coach of the Year at Air Force, Lindeman was named the 1989 Big West Coach of the Year while at Long Beach State.

He has guided the Air Force men’s program to 18 top-three finishes during Mountain West Conference indoor and outdoor seasons (24 total), including four runner-up positions. He has watched the women’s program break numerous Academy records and become a significant force in the league.

His work is not limited to the boundaries of the Academy. Lindeman served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Track & Field Team that participated in the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan. Previously, he was the jumps, pole vault and decathlon coach for the U.S. Men’s Track & Field Team at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. That team collected 19 medals - including two Gold and five Silver medals from Lindeman-coached athletes - for the squad’s highest medal count since the 1992 Games in Barcelona.

From there, he became an assistant track coach at Glendale High School in Glendale, Ariz., working under Ken France, a legend in the Arizona coaching ranks. He also served as the head coach for the cross country and track teams during his five-year tenure at Glendale.

Following a stint as the boys’ track and cross country coach at Westwood High School in Mesa, Ariz., Lindeman moved up to the collegiate ranks, becoming an assistant track coach at Arizona State, coaching the field events for the men’s team. The 1982 Sun Devil team won Arizona State’s first-ever PAC-10 title in track and field.

In 1982, Lindeman went to the University of Arizona as an assistant coach of the men’s and women’s teams, overseeing the sprints, hurdles and jumps. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed in the top 10 at the 1984 NCAA Championships.

Lindeman credits Len Miller at Arizona State University and Dave Murray at the University of Arizona for giving him his first opportunities at the university level and teaching him about coaching collegiate athletes. For his 11 years coaching within the state of Arizona, Lindeman was inducted into the Arizona Track Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2009.

Lindeman left Arizona in 1984, when he was named the head coach at Long Beach State University. During his five years there, he took the men’s and women’s track and field teams, as well as the cross country teams, to new heights in the Big West Conference. He remained with the 49ers until his appointment at Air Force.

He also served as an advisor to the South Korean team at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and was a scheduling manager for the 1996 Games in Atlanta. In addition to his work with the Olympic Games, Lindeman has also served as the head men’s coach for the 2001 World University Games, the 1999 Pan American Games and the “North Team” at the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival.

As the chairman of the hurdle sub-committee for USATF’s Men’s Development Committee from 1993-2000, he has coordinated video analysis of all hurdle races at USA Championships and Olympic Trials and managed a series of annual mini-camps for the elite U.S. male hurdlers at San Diego’s Olympic Training Center. Lindeman has also worked on the coaching staff for the United States men’s team at the 1992 World Junior Championships and the “West Team” at the 1987 U.S. Olympic Festival.

Lindeman first became excited about track and field as a seventh grader at Phoenix Christian Grade School in Arizona, when his physical education teacher took his class to a collegiate track dual-meet featuring Arizona State and New Mexico. Later, the influences of his high school track coaches, according to Lindeman, “unknowingly inspired me to pursue coaching.”

Lindeman’s coaching career began in 1973, when he was an assistant coach at Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Ariz., working with the football and track teams.

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In 1989, Lindeman came to the Air Force Academy as the head coach of the men’s and women’s track and field team, as well as the head coach of the Falcons’ men’s cross country program.

As the cross country mentor, he guided the Falcons to their first-ever conference championship title, when they claimed the 1991 Western Athletic Conference championship. Led by two-time WAC Champion, Chris Nelson, Lindeman’s 1991 team went on to place second at the regional meet and 14th at the NCAA Championships. The team’s second-place finish at the regional championships remains the best finish ever by an Air Force cross country team, while its placing at the national meet is the program’s second-best finish since 1967.

Since Lindeman’s arrival at the Air Force Academy, the Falcons have accounted for 31 WAC champions and 71 Mountain West Conference champions. In addition, the men have rewritten 40 Academy records, while the women have displaced 35. Lindeman-coached Air Force teams have produced two national champions, including Callie Calhoun, who earned five titles during her career and Dana Pounds, who collected back-toback titles in the javelin. His teams have also garnered 44 All-America selections.

Lindeman has a simple coaching philosophy which is summed up in the USAFA core values - “Integrity first.

Service before self. Excellence in all we do”.

He believes that his role as the head coach is to make sure that the program provides a framework in which the cadet-athletes can achieve excellence, not only athletically, but also academically and militarily.

In addition to his coaching duties, he has been a featured speaker at coaching clinics in 25 states and four countries, while writing articles that have been published in three journals and chapters of the textbooks “Hurdles: Theory and Technique” and the “USA Track and Field Coaching Manual” (1999 edition).

Lindeman has been very active on various track and field committees, as well. He served as the first chairman of the Coaches’ Association Ethics Committee, and was elected as the chair of the USATF Coaches Advisory Committee in 2009, a position he still holds. He has also sat on the men’s hurdle development committee during four Olympic quadrennials, holding the chairman’s position from 1993-2000. In addition, he has served on the NCAA Track and Field Rules Committee, acting as the chairman for the 2000 outdoor championships and was the president of the U.S. Track and Field Coaches Association (Division I Coaches) from 2000-03.

Lindeman sees his involvement with these organizations as a way to not only make a significant improvement to the sport of collegiate track and field, but to extend benefits to the development of the Air Force program.

Lindeman graduated in 1973 from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He went on to complete a master’s degree in exercise science from ASU in 1976.

He has been married for the past 40 years to his wife, Cindy, who has been a fixture as a teacher at Springs Community Church Preschool for many years. They have two children and six grandchildren.

Their daughter, Jennifer, is a graduate of Arizona State, as is her husband, Brian Rowedder. Jennifer and Brian have three children, Maddison, Brock and Landon. Their son, Brian, is a firefighter in Parker, Colo., and a former high school state champion in the pole vault. He is married to Heather Dunavint, and they have twin girls, Elsie and Mira, and a son, Brogan.

COACHING AWARDS MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE Men’s Indoor Coach of the Year .......... 2001, 2004, 2008, 2011 Men’s Outdoor Coach of the Year ........................... 2001, 2003 NCAA Regional Men’s Coach of the Year ........................... 2011 WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Indoor Men’s Coach of the Year ........................................ 1995 Cross Country Men’s Coach of the Year............................. 1991 BIG WEST CONFERENCE Men’s Coach of the Year (at Long Beach State) ......................... 1989

COACHING DISTINCTIONS Inducted into the Arizona Track Coaches Hall of Fame, as a member of the Class of 2009 Served as an assistant coach on the 2004 U.S. Men’s Olympic Track and Field Team in Athens, Greece.

Served as Meet Director for the 1995 U.S. Olympic Festival held in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Served on the NCAA Track and Field Rules Committee from 1996-2000, including chairman of the 2000 NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Served as president of the U.S. Track Coaches Association (Div. I Coaches) from 2001-03.

Served as First Chairman of the U.S. Track Coaches Association’s Ethics Committee Elected as Chair of the USATF Coaches’ Advisory Committee

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS COACHING STAFF ................................... USA MEN’S TEAM 2007 World Championships ................................. Osaka, Japan COACHING STAFF ................................... USA MEN’S TEAM 2004 Olympic Games ........................................Athens, Greece HEAD COACH .......................................... USA MEN’S TEAM 2001 World University Games ............................. Beijing, China HEAD COACH .......................................... USA MEN’S TEAM 1999 Pan American Games ..........................Winnipeg, Canada HEAD COACH ..............................................“NORTH” TEAM 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival .......................... San Antonio, Texas COACHING STAFF ................................... USA MEN’S TEAM 1992 World Junior Championships........................ Seoul, Korea COACHING STAFF ......................................... “WEST” TEAM 1987 U.S. Olympic Festival .................................North Carolina

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HEAD COACH RALPH LINDEMAN GETTING TO KNOW COACH LINDEMAN What is the “Lindeman Philosophy”?

“I don’t think my position is just coaching the men’s and women’s track teams. My responsibility is to provide leadership for the entire program - that means not only ensuring athletic success, but success in the other mission elements as well. I’ve always thought of myself first and foremost as a teacher, and that’s how I started out in this profession - teaching biology and coaching at the high school level. I’m now a teacher who spends up to three hours every day with the cadet-athletes I work with.

I like to think I mentor those cadet-athletes in everything I teach from track and field technique and training to character development and leadership.”

Who do you look to as a mentor?

“I get much of my inspiration and motivation from my peers - like Scott Irving from our own staff, or rivals like Ron Mann at Louisville, Rick McGuire at Missouri or John McNichols at Indiana State - I respect these guys and value their opinions. Also, my wife, Cindy, is the most loving and thoughtful person I’ve ever been around. She challenges me to be the same - in fact, I guess I have to say that she is my “mentor” in addition to being my best friend.”

OFF THE TRACK Hobbies ........................................................................................................Playing golf Favorite Pastime ................Playing with his grandchildren, watching them play sports Last Book Read .......................................................... Younger Next Year, Chris Crowley Book on His Nightstand Now ................................Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawawnde Favorite Vacation Spot ......................... Grand Lake, Colo. (near Rocky Mountain National Park) What’s on his iPod ......David Crowder Band, Casting Crowns, Matthew West, The Fray Favorite Movie........................................................................................Chariots of Fire Favorite Foods ................................ Salmon, Bison, anything with Green Chile Peppers Favorite Restaurant ...........................................................Colorado Mountain Brewery Person He’d Most Like to Meet ...............................................President Barack Obama If He Wasn’t Coaching, He’d Be ............................................... Pastor or Youth Minister Coaching Hero ..............................the late Payton Jordan (longtime coach at Stanford) Favorite Track Meet .................................................... Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa) Favorite Track Stadium ................. Hayward Field, University of Oregon (Eugene, Ore.) Favorite Professional Sports Team.......................................................Colorado Rockies

What do you love about being a coach at the Academy?

“I love the caliber of the young men and young women that I get to work with. They are well-rounded individuals who have higher priorities than athletics, but who are just as committed to excellence as any other highly successful competitors.”

What do you expect from YOUR athletes?

“I expect them to be committed to excellence, which means always striving to develop, progress and show improvement of their performances in their events over the course of the year and throughout their four years in our program.”

What is your vision for the program?

“Our vision is to develop highly competitive men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams which annually contend for the conference title, while insisting on a total commitment to academic and military goals, unwavering compliance with institutional and NCAA guidelines; and whose trademarks are an image of complete class and unquestioned integrity.”

What do you look for when recruiting athletes?

“The first task is to identify high school juniors and seniors who can run fast, jump high and throw far. Then, we screen the candidates for their academic credentials, character and citizenship. Finally, our challenge is to sell the prospects on a service academy education and a career in the U.S. Air Force.”

What are your most memorable coaching experiences?

“The most memorable experiences are of the teams that achieved way beyond their potential. This would include the 2004 men’s team which went into the final event of the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships within three points of both eventual champion, BYU, and runner-up, Colorado State. Then, there was our 1995 men’s team which was the runner-up in the indoor conference championships - just three and half points behind BYU. At the time, that was the closest any team had come to BYU in six years - that was exciting! And I will never forget the 1991 cross country team that won the Air Force Academy’s first-ever WAC Championship and then placed 14th in the NCAA Championships. I love scoring meets, particularly conference championship meets. They’re all memorable when I can look back and identify both individual and team successes.”

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ABOVE: Lindeman was named the Mountain West Indoor Men’s Coach of the Year in 2011, after guiding the men’s team to a program-best second-place finish at the MWC Championships.

BELOW: Lindeman visited the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, while he was a member of the coaching staff for the U.S. Men’s Track and Field Team at the 2004 Olympic Games.

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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH SCOTT IRVING

SCOTT IRVING Associate Head Coach | Throws 13th Season Willamette (1973) | Northwestern (1977) | Oregon (1979)

Scott Irving is in his 14th season as the coach of the throwing events for the Air Force track and field team. He joined the Academy staff in 1999 as the coach of the field events and was promoted to the associate head coach before the start of the 2008 season. His primary responsibilities include recruiting for field events and coaching the Falcons’ throwing program.

With Neubauer’s titles in the indoor shot put, weight throw, outdoor shot put and discus throw, Weber’s 2010 javelin championship, Korte’s 2007 crown in the discus throw, Pounds’ three titles in the javelin, Dominique Boivin’s 2003 discus title and Ana-Maria Ortega’s 2001 title in the pole vault, Irving claims all 11 of Air Force’s female Mountain West Conference champions.

In 13 seasons, Irving has developed the Academy throwers into one of the top throwing programs, not only in the Mountain West Conference, but nationally as well, on both the NCAA and USATF championship scenes. Under Irving’s guidance, program records have been rewritten countless times in every field event. In addition, the throwers have continued to increase point production at the MWC Championships. In fact, the women’s throws team, which includes over two-thirds of the program’s all-MWC selections, has scored over half of the team points at the conference championships every year since 2003.

For his success, Irving has been honored as the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I Mountain Region Women’s Outdoor Assistant Coach of the Year in 2009 and 2010. He is the first Air Force assistant coach to be honored in this capacity and third overall connected to the throws program, joining Neubauer (Mountain Region Outdoor Female Field Athlete of the Year, 2010) and Dana Pounds (Mountain Region Outdoor Female Field Athlete of the Year, 2006).

The 2011 season saw several firsts take place for the Irving’s throwers, as James Cole claimed the men’s first-ever All-America accolade in the discus throw and Rob Drye won the program’s first conference title in the hammer throw. Cole also became the first thrower to claim all-MWC status in the discus throw, while Drye set Academy records in the weight throw and hammer throw. With the second-best discus mark in Academy history, Cole was one of three juniors to move into second on the program’s all-time lists in 2011, joining Kyle Schwochow and Paige Blackburn, who each moved into second on the program’s all-time lists in their respective indoor shot put events.

The 2010 season accounted for five MWC titles, one All-America certificate and four Academy records from Irving-coached athletes. Sara Neubauer, who won conference titles in the indoor shot put, weight throw, outdoor shot put and discus throw, earned All-America status in the discus throw for the second straight year and set Academy records in the indoor and outdoor shot put, weight throw and hammer throw. Katie Weber won the javelin throw at the conference meet, as Air Force accounted for five of the six throwing titles at the combined conference championships. In addition, Neubauer won four event titles at the Military Championships, leading the women to their first-ever team championship at the all-service academy meet.

Irving brought impressive credentials to the Academy. Countless champions in four leagues, over 35 All-Americans, eight national champions, numerous national team members and two Olympians have developed under his tutelage.

He helped build two NCAA championship programs at Oregon (1977-83) and Florida (1983-89). Three records for Irving-coached athletes stand at Oregon, and Florida throwers earned five of the top seven places in the women’s discus throw at the 1989 SEC championships, including the champion and runner-up.

From 1989-93, Irving guided Illinois’ men’s team back to the conference title, as he built the strongest field events program in the Big Ten. At Illinois, he coached three Big Ten triple jump champions, including 1991 Big Ten Medal of Honor winner, GTE Academic All-American and NCAA outdoor All-American Aaron Mobarak. Another Irving-coached athlete, JD Teach, was a five-time conference shot put champion and NCAA All-American.

Under Irving’s direction, Neubauer became the Falcons’ first female athlete ever to earn multiple All-America honors at the Division I level, following top-eight finishes in the shot put and discus throw at the 2009 NCAA Championships. Neubauer, who scored for Air Force in all four throwing events at the MWC Outdoor Championships and earned all-conference accolades in the shot put and discus throw, set Academy records in the indoor and outdoor shot put, as well as the hammer throw (in just her first year throwing that apparatus).

Jocelyn Dooley was the Academy’s first female NCAA Division I regional qualifier in 2003. Since that time, Irving’s throwers have accounted for 28 of the 39 female qualifiers to the NCAA Regional meet. And of the eight times Falcons have advanced to the national championship meet in all women’s sports at the Academy, Irving has coached seven (Pounds three times, Korte twice, Neubauer twice and Dooley).

Since the Falcons joined the Mountain West Conference in 2000, Irving has coached 20 MWC champions and 19 MWC runners-up during the indoor and outdoor seasons for the Falcons’ men’s and women’s track and field teams. In fact, Irving-coached athletes have won at least one conference javelin title during eight of the last 12 years and hold the women’s championship meet record.

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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH SCOTT IRVING Irving’s bio continued...

Records by Irving’s javelin throwers still stand in five programs where he has coached (Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Southeastern Conference, Pac-10 Conference, Mountain West Conference).

Irving has continued to coach Pounds after her collegiate career ended. Under Irving’s supervision, she won the national title at the 2007 USATF Championships, upsetting the defending champion and then-American record holder. A member of Team USA and the Air Force World Class Athlete Program, Pounds placed second at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials and has competed at the World Championships and Pan-American Games.

He also coach Neubauer to a USTF Junior National title in the shot put following her freshman campaign.

Irving’s national coaching assignments include the 1985 World University Games, the 1987 Olympic Festival, head coach for the 1989 junior tour, the 1990 Scandinavian Javelin Tour, and the “U.S. vs. Great Britain” Meet in the summer of 1993. In 2009, Irving was selected as a featured speaker at the annual U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Convention, where he spoke on coaching javelin throwers. In addition, Irving has written dozens of technical articles.

A recipient of two master’s degrees (Art History from Northwestern in 1977 and Physical Education from Oregon in 1979), the 1973 Willamette University graduate places the pursuit of academic excellence as an utmost priority.

Irving’s throwers at Oregon annually dotted the dean’s list, while his throwers at Florida made the All-SEC academic team 40 times. Since joining the Academy, his athletes have earned academic all-conference honors on over 55 occasions.

Phenomenally, during two of his four years at Illinois, he had athletes awarded the most prestigious accolade the Big Ten Medal of Honor for academic/athletic excellence. That tradition of academic excellence continues at the Academy, as eight Falcons have been named to the national USTFCCCA All-Academic Team and Brian Willis, a 2005 USAFA graduate, was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship.

Irving was born in Portland, Ore., 40 miles from his hometown of Cascade Locks. He and his wife, Allyn, have been married 39 years and have two sons, Scott and Kevin.

COACHING AWARDS USTFCCCA Division I Mountain Region Outdoor Women’s Field Event Coach of the Year (2009) USTFCCCA Division I Mountain Region Outdoor Women’s Field Event Coach of the Year (2010)

BY THE NUMBERS One American collegiate record holder One World Championship team member Two USATF national champions Four MWC-meet record holders Eleven Academy record-holders Three World Class Athlete Program participants Two Olympic Trials qualifiers Two NCAA national champions Eight NCAA All-Americans Nine NCAA national qualifiers Five Most Valuable Academy Athletes Nine MWC championship titles for men Ten women’s MWC championship titles Eight MWC javelin champions in 12 years Three MWC discus champions

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS The women’s throwing team won all four titles to pace Air Force to its first-ever Military Championships In 2009, Sara Neubauer became the program’s first-ever female double All-American at the Division I level The women’s throwers have earned 18 of the team’s 29 individual all-conference selections In 2008, Dana Pounds, the runner-up at the U.S. Olympic Trials, was recognized as the top female athlete in the Air Force The men’s throwers outscored all other conference throwing programs at the 2008 MWC championships Air Force throwers accounted for two USTF titles at the 2007 championships - the only college program to accomplish feat The women’s throwers outscored all other conference throwing programs at the 2007 MWC meet The 2007 and 2010 women’s throwing teams were recognized by the Sportswomen of Colorado, Inc., for their outstanding achievement Dana Pounds was recognized by the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, as the state’s outstanding female college athlete The throw team finished 21st at the 2006 NCAA meet, beating out all other conference programs James Cole became the program’s first male all-conference honoree in the discus throw, while earning honorable mention All-America status in 2011.

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ASSISTANT COACH JULI BENSON

JULI BENSON Assistant Coach | Distances, Middle Distances Fourth Season James Madison (1992) | James Madison (1996)

Juli Benson is in her fourth season as an assistant coach for the Air Force track and field team. In addition to her duties coaching the Falcons’ middle distance and distance runners during the track and field season, Benson is the head coach for the Academy’s cross country program, where she was named the Mountain West Conference Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year in 2010.

COACHING AWARDS 2010 Mountain West Conference Cross Country Coach of the Year

Since Benson’s arrival in 2009, members of the Falcons’ middle distance and distance teams have accounted for four All-America awards, six MWC conference titles, 14 all-conference selections and 10 Academy records.

Last season, Benson helped cap off the remarkable collegiate career of Justin Tyner, who claimed two individual All-America certificates (indoor 3000-meter run, outdoor 3000-meter steeplechase) and ran the anchor leg of the program’s first-ever All-America distance medley relay team. Tyner, who claimed Mountain West Conference titles (indoor 3000-meter run, indoor 5000-meter run, outdoor 5000-meter run) during his senior year, became the second of Benson’s athletes to claim the MWC High Point Award after winning the two longest races of the indoor season (Sean Houseworth, 2009).

She also coached Tyner to All-America status in 2010, as he was the top American finisher in the 3000-meter run at the NCAA Indoor Championships (finishing third overall). It was the first All-America honor by a distance runner for the Falcons since 1998.

Benson, who was selected as the Mountain West Conference Cross Country Coach of the Year in the fall of 2010, has revitalized the Falcons’ cross country program. The men finished second at the conference meet in 2011, while five Falcons (four men, one woman) collected all-conference honors. In 2010, the Benson-led men’s cross country team sent two athletes to the NCAA Cross Country Championships - the most since 2004 - while the women’s squad matched its best Mountain West Conference Championship finish in six years.

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS In 2010, Justin Tyner was the top American finisher in the 5000-meter run (third overall) at the NCAA Indoor Championships to claim All-America honors Benson coaches several post-collegiate athletes, including Olympian Jenny (Barringer) Simpson, who won the 1500-meter title at the 2011 IAAF World Championships In 2010, Justin Tyner set Academy records in the 1500-meter run and both the indoor and outdoor 5000-meter races Sean Houseworth earned the Academy’s Top Six Award for Athletic Excellence in 2009, while Justin Tyner earned the Top Six Award for Athletic Achievement in 2011

Benson comes to the Academy following a three-year stint at George Mason University, where she served as the middle distance coach and recruiting coordinator for the men’s team. While with the Patriots, Benson was instrumental in improving the placement of the men’s cross country team at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships from ninth to second in just two seasons.

In 2010, Ally Romanko collected first-place finishes in both the 800- and 1500-meter events to help the Air Force women win their first-ever title at the Military Championships

Prior to her time at GMU, she spent five years as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s track and field team at Georgetown University. During her tenure with the Hoyas, over 20 athletes earned All-America status. In addition, the distance program was consistently ranked among the nation’s top-10.

The men’s distance medley relay team set an Academy record in 2011, while earning All-America status at the NCAA Indoor Championships

One of her Georgetown runners, Chris Lukezic, won the USA Junior National Championship in the 1500-meter run and finished fourth in that event at the 2004 Olympic Trials. She also guided Treniere Clement to a runner-up performance in the 1500-meter run at the 2004 NCAA Championships.

Justin Tyner claimed his fourth All-America certificate at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships (three individual, one relay)

Benson began her coaching career as the head coach of the women’s cross country team at her alma mater, James Madison University, in 1993. During her four-year tenure, she helped lead the Dukes to their first-ever CAA Championship. In addition, she served as an assistant coach for the track and field team.

She received a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison in 1992. She also obtained a master’s degree in sports administration and exercise science from JMU in 1996. A four-year letterwinner with the Dukes, she was an NCAA All-American in the 1500-meter run during the 1992 season. In 2002, Benson was inducted into the JMU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Benson, who spent seven years as a competitor for Asics Tiger Corporation (1993-94) and Reebok International (1994-00), served as an assistant women’s coach for the 2007 U.S. World Championship Team that competed in Osaka, Japan, and as the junior women’s coach for the 2003 U.S. Cross Country Team that captured its highest finish ever at the World Cross Country Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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BY THE NUMBERS Five Academy record-holders One NCAA All-American (three citations) Six MWC championship titles for men Twelve all-conference selections Four USTFCCCA Scholar-Athletes Six Military Championship record-holders One CoSIDA Academic All-American Twenty-five MWC Academic All-Conference selections Three World Class Athlete Program participants

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Benson is currently the personal coach to Jenny Barringer Simpson, who claimed the gold medal in the 1500-meter run at the 2011 World Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She also continues to coach Academy graduates Tyner, Houseworth and Matt Williams, who are current members of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP).

She has also served as a coach to Kevin Sullivan, who set new Canadian records in the indoor and outdoor 3000meter events and finished 13th at the 2006 World Cross Country Championships, and Lukezic, who finished seventh at the 2006 World Indoor Championships and clocked the seventh-fastest 1500-meter time ever in a U.S. outdoor performance. In addition, Benson served as a consultant to Alan Webb, who was ranked No. 1 in the 1500 meters during that time.

She was elected to the U.S. Women’s Track and Field Coaches Association Advisory Board and as a representative for USATF Women’s High Performance (middle distance running).

An accomplished runner in her own right, Benson represented the United States in the 1500-meter run during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She is a two-time silver medalist in the 1500 at the World Student Games and a gold medalist in that event at the 1996 Atlanta Gran Prix. She also earned a bronze medal in the mile of the 1997 Gran Prix Final.

She was married in July 2009 to Robert Benson, the associate head football coach and defensive coordinator at The Colorado School of Mines. The couple resides in Highlands Ranch, Colo.

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ASSISTANT COACH ALLEN JOHNSON

ALLEN JOHNSON Assistant Coach | Sprints, Hurdles First Season

Allen Johnson, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist in the 110-meter hurdles, joined the Air Force track and field coaching staff in November 2011, as to begin his first season as the coach of the Falcons’ sprinters and hurdlers.

In addition to his Olympic gold, Johnson earned gold medals in the hurdles at seven IAAF World Championship meets. He finished first in the 110-meter hurdles at the outdoor world championships in 1995 (Gothenburg), 1997 (Athens), 2001 (Edmonton) and 2003 (Paris), while placing first in the 60-meter hurdles at the indoor world championships in 1995 (Barcelona), 2003 (Birmingham) and 2004 (Budapest). In addition, Johnson finished second in the 60-meter hurdles at the 2008 indoor championships in Valencia, Spain, third at the 110-meter hurdles at the 2005 championships in Helinski, Finland and fourth in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist (110-meter hurdles) Four-time IAAF World Champion (110-meter hurdles) Three-time IAAF World Champion (60-meter hurdles) Recipient of the Jesse Owens Award USATF/Visa Humanitarian Award Winner 1992 NCAA Champion (55-meter hurdles)

Johnson, who was ranked as the top 110-meter hurdler in the world for four years by Track & Field News, spent 14 consecutive years listed among the world’s top 10, including 12 years ranked within the top five, while finishing a record 11 races in less than 13 seconds.

A native of Washington D.C., Johnson was the 1997 recipient of the prestigious Jesse Owens Award, which is the highest accolade given out by USA Track and Field (USATF). He also earned the USATF/Visa Humanitarian Award in 1999, after leading a successful fundraiser for a new track surface at his former high school.

As a collegiate athlete at the University of North Carolina, Johnson won the 1992 NCAA championship in the 55meter hurdles with a meet-record time of 7.07. He was the national runner-up in the 55-meter hurdles (indoor) and 110-meter hurdles (outdoor) as a senior, while setting an ACC record in the long jump. Johnson, who still holds school records at North Carolina in the indoor long jump, outdoor long jump and 110-meter hurdles, also won four ACC titles, including three in the long jump (two indoor, one outdoor) and one in the 110-meter hurdles.

Johnson comes to the Academy after serving as a volunteer coach at the University of South Carolina under his former coach Curtis Frye.

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ASSISTANT COACH SCOTT STEFFAN

SCOTT STEFFAN Assistant Coach | Pole Vault Fifth Season New Mexico (1999)

Scott Steffan is in his fifth season as an assistant coach with the Air Force track and field team, where he serves as the event coach for the pole vault team. Since his arrival in 2008, six men and seven women have impacted the program’s top-10 indoor records, while four men and six women have moved up the Academy’s all-time outdoor list.

In his first season with the Falcons, Steffan coached the pole vault program to a record-setting season. Nick Frawley became the program’s 21st outdoor All-American, after placing second at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. He also won the Mountain West Conference title at the indoor championships, while claiming all-conference honors at the outdoor meet. On the women’s side, Melissa Beerse rewrote both the indoor and outdoor records and earned all-conference honors during the indoor season, while three other Falcons made their mark on the women’s top-10 lists. In addition, both Frawley and Beerse participated in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

In 2009, the Steffan-coached pole vault team exceeded its success from his first season. Frawley picked up a pair of All-America certificates, tying for seventh at the NCAA Indoor Championships and placing seventh outright at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Frawley, who was named the USTFCCCA Division I Mountain Region Indoor Male Field Athlete of the Year, set the Academy’s indoor pole vault mark at 18’1”. On the women’s side, a pair of Falcons’ earned all-conference accolades, as Rachel Simmons (indoor) and Kimber Shealy (outdoor) each finished third at their respective championship meets. Shealy, who was named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team, moved into the top-three in the program’s all-time record book, including a tie for second (12’7½”) outdoors.

Steffan’s athletes continued to have unprecedented success in 2010, concluding with another All-America honor for Frawley. Following a third-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Frawley became the Academy’s mostdecorated Division I All-American, with four citations. The Falcons claimed the top two finishes at the indoor conference championship, as Frawley won his third career title and Chase Cooper placed second. The program’s top-10 list received a major revamp for the third straight year, as seven of the top heights in men’s and women’s history were accounted for. Shealy, who was named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team for the second straight year, became just the second member of the women’s team to clear the 13-foot bar during the indoor season.

Despite the graduation of Frawley, Steffan’s vaulters didn’t miss a step in 2011. Cale Simmons concluded the outdoor campaign ranked seventh in the nation (17’7¾”) and fourth in the Academy record books. He also collected all-conference honors at both the indoor and outdoor MWC Championships, while earning a pair of MWC Athlete of the Week awards. Rob Simmons, who also competed at the NCAA semifinals, debuted on the Academy’s top-10 lists in both the indoor and outdoor vaults. Highlighted by Shealy and Tawny Lambuth tying for the second-best outdoor clearance in program history (12’10”), members of the women’s team accounted for four of the top-seven indoor marks and three of the top-five outdoor marks in Academy history.

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS In 2010, Nick Frawley became the program’s most-decorated All-American with four citations In 2008, Melissa Beerse became the first member of the women’s team to clear the 13-foot bar Nick Frawley was the NCAA runner-up in 2008 and the third-place finisher in 2010 In 2009, Nick Frawley was voted as the Mountain Region Indoor Male Field Athlete of the Year by the USTFCCCA The top seven women’s indoor pole vault marks have come under his leadership, as well as the top five outdoor clearances Six men have impacted the men’s indoor top 10 during his tenure, while four have impacted the outdoor top 10

BY THE NUMBERS Three Academy record-holders One World Class Athlete Program participant One NCAA All-American (four citations) Three MWC championship titles for men Twelve All-Conference selections One CoSIDA Academic All-District selections Two USTFCCCA Scholar-Athletes Nine MWC Academic All-Conference selections Two Military Championship record-holders

Steffan joined the Falcons’ program after spending seven years at the University of New Mexico, where he coached the pole vault and the men’s multi-event athletes. Under his watch, eight Lobos earned all-conference honors and three competed at the NCAA Championships. In addition, at least three vaulters qualified for the regional championships during each of his last four years. He coached former Lobo Robert Caldwell to All-America status, while leading Derek Mackel to the NCAA Midwest Regional record of 18’1”. In addition, Steffan also improved the Lobos’ decathlon and heptathlon teams. He guided UNM to two decathlon titles, as well as its first MWC heptathlon crown.

In all, Steffan coached six all-conference honorees in the multi-events and two NCAA Championship participants.

Prior to joining the UNM staff, Steffan spent three years at Wichita State University. While there, he coached AllAmericans in the pole vault, triple jump and heptathlon. His women’s pole vault team finished first, second and third at the Missouri Valley Conference championships during each of his three years.

He began his collegiate coaching career at the University of Virginia in 1991. During his six years at Virginia, he coached All-American athletes in the high jump, heptathlon, decathlon, 400-meter hurdles and long jump. He also guided 22 Atlantic Coast Conference champions.

An all-Western Athletic Conference decathlete for the Lobos, Steffan graduated from UNM in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in education. A native of Aztec, N.M., Steffan and his wife, Joanne, have two young sons - Jake and Trey.

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BOB GRAF

MARK STANFORTH

Volunteer Coach High Jump Seventh Season

Volunteer Coach Distances Second Season (17th overall)

Bob Graf is entering his seventh season as a volunteer coach for the Air Force track and field team, where he works primarily with the program’s high jumpers.

The 2011 season proved to be a banner year for Graf and his jumpers. Four members of the women’s team debuted on the program’s top-10 list, highlighted by Regan Rogers’ Freshman Class Record of 5’8” – the second-best jump in Academy history. On the men’s side, Zach Wood used an outdoor clearance of 6’10¼” to become the first jumper to impact the program’s all-time record book since 1998.

Graf joined the Academy staff after spending six years as the assistant track coach at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Prior to his appointment at UCCS, Graf spent 25 years coaching at the high school level, including 18 years at Wasson High School in Colorado Springs. He has also coached several athletes in the Army’s World Class Athlete program and at the 2008 Olympic Trials.

During his career, Graf coached a state championship boys’ team and a state champion or place-finisher in 17 of 18 track events. He has been honored as the Coach of the Year four times, was named the Junior Achievement “Economics Teacher of the Year” for the state of Colorado and the Colorado High School Coaches Association Teacher/Coach of the Year. Graf has also served as the president and executive secretary of the Colorado High School Coaches Association.

In March 2012, Graf will be inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Hall of Fame.

He is a retired master USA Track and Field official and spent 20 years as the head starter for Air Force track meets. Graf has also served as the head starter at the Colorado state meet. He has worked at two Olympic Games and four Olympic Trials, as well as numerous national meets. He is also a member of the USA Track and Field Officials Association. He is also a member of the USA Track and Field Officials Association.

Graf received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and went on to obtain a master’s degree from Adams State College, where he worked as a graduate assistant for the cross country and track programs.

Mark Stanforth returns to the Air Force track and field program for his second season as a volunteer coach. Stanforth, who retired in 2006 after serving 15 years as the head coach of the cross country and associate head coach of the track and field team, will assist the current Falcons’ middle distance and distance runners.

The highlights for the men’s cross country program during Stanforth’s 15 years include three top-16 NCAA finishes between 2000 and 2004, topped by an eighth-place finish in 2003. When the Falcons qualified for the NCAA Division I championship in 2000, it marked a unique coaching distinction for Stanforth - his teams had qualified for the national cross country championship in every collegiate division: NJCAA, NAIA, NCAA Divisions I, II and III. The Falcons won three conference championships, were conference runners-up six times and finished outside the top three only once in that 15 year span.

Stanforth was selected by his peers as the conference coach of the year four times.

Stanforth led the women’s cross country team during their transition from NCAA Division II to Division I. In his first four years, the Falcon women competed in Division II and qualified for the NCAA championships each year with program-high finishes of sixth place in both 1992 and 1995. In 1996, the Academy women’s programs moved to Division I. In 1999, the Falcons started a string of five consecutive third-place MWC conference finishes, the only upper division finishes by any Falcon women’s program in Division I. Individually, athletes with whom Stanforth worked with earned All-America honors 10 times in track and field and six times in cross country. He coached 26 individual conference champions on the track and one in cross country. His teams also earned national all-academic honors nine times.

Prior to coaching at the Academy, Stanforth coached one year at his alma mater, the University of South Dakota/Springfield, seven years at Glendale (Ariz.) Community College and five years at the University of California, San Diego, in addition to one year as a graduate assistant at Northern State (S.D.) University.

Stanforth and his wife, Pat, have two sons, Nicholas and Daniel.

A retired activities director from the Woodland Park School District, Graf and his wife Suzie live at Blue Mountain Ranch, which is an activities and sports camp that was founded by Suzie’s parents in 1946. They have two sons, David and Tim.

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VOLUNTEER COACH | SUPPORT STAFF TRACK AND FIELD SUPPORT STAFF

RON WHITE Volunteer Coach Sprints, Hurdles 10th Season BUCK BLACKWOOD Strength Coach

KRISTEN CORNETT Athletic Trainer

COL MARTIN FRANCE Officer Representative

LT KELLY HEINBAUGH Director of Operations

GREG HULL Volunteer Coach

JEFF KIPP Strength Coach

VALERIE PERKIN Media Relations Director

JENNY SIMPSON Volunteer Coach

JENNY STONE Athletic Trainer

In his 10th year as a volunteer coach with the Falcons, Ron White brings a diverse coaching background to the Air Force track and field program. White works with the Falcons’ sprinters and hurdlers, assisting in the development of 13 conference champions and 52 all-conference athletes.

Following his last tour in Vietnam, White returned to coaching in Weisbaden, Germany. His military coaching duties included two years as the head track coach for the USAFE team that placed third and second at the All-Air Force Championships. He also spent several years as the head track coach, assistant football coach and head of the Department of Athletics and Training at the USAFA Prep School.

After his retirement from the Air Force, White resumed his coaching career within the Colorado Public Schools System. He coached several of the best sprinters, hurdlers and middle distance runners in the state, including an undefeated two-time 110-meter high hurdles state champion and record holder.

White began coaching in the USATF Junior Olympics program and was able to coach even more state champions and finalists, which included male and female champions in both hurdle distances, sprinters in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes and middle distance runners in the 1600- and 3200-meters. He also coached a 4A record-setter in the 200-meter dash and a 4A record-setter in the 400-meter dash.

As a coach for the Junior Olympics, White has guided national champions in the 200meter dash and 400-meter hurdles, a second-place finisher in the 200-meter dash and top-eight finishers in the 100-meter and 400-meter sprints, as well as several national top-six 400-meter and 1600-meter relay teams.

White has also been a member of two Colorado state champion football staffs. As the coach of the linebackers and quarterbacks, he was fortunate to coach all-state team members in both positions.

White and his wife, Veronica, have been married for 55 years. They are blessed with five children (four daughters and one son) and nine grandchildren.

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JARED BARKEMEYER

JESSAMY BARTON

Senior | C1C Discus | Hammer, Shot Los Lunas, N.M. Belen HS

Senior | C1C Pole Vault Wrightstown, Wis. Franklin HS

JUNIOR (2011): Competed in the shot put and hammer throw during the outdoor season…posted a career-best 162’6” to finish fifth at the Potts Invitational…also picked up top-10 finishes at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational, Colorado Invitational and New Mexico Tailwind Invitational…competed in the shot put during both the indoor and outdoor seasons…tossed a career-best 43’10½” during the indoor season at the Robert Shine Invitational…recorded an outdoor-best distance of 42’1½” at the Colorado Invitational…also participated in the weight throw during the indoor season… posted a personal-best distance of 51’10½” at the Don Barrett Duals…academic allconference selection.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...recorded a career-best 37’3¼” in the shot put at the Air Force Invitational... added a career-best weight throw distance of 45’1” at that meet...tossed the shot put and hammer throw during the outdoor season...posted a distance of 41’3” in the shot put at the Colorado Invitational...threw a career-best 160’5” in the hammer throw to finish ninth at the Front Range Classic...that throw was ranked third on the team.

FRESHMAN (2009): Did not compete.

HIGH SCHOOL: Belen High School…earned two letters in football and three letters in baseball...received all-academic honors in both sports...also claimed all-district honorable mention selections...FFF member...served as president of the National Honor Society...class valedictorian.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jared Scott Barkemeyer...son of Jacob and Debbie Barkemeyer...has two older brothers, Jason and Jacob...Jason served in the Army for five years and is currently in the National Guard...majoring in management...future plans include becoming a pilot...was named to the Commandant’s List for excellence in military performance...has also been named to the Dean’s List...hobbies include crossfit training...member of Cadet Squadron 10.

JARED’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ..................................................................................................43’10½” (2011) Weight Throw .........................................................................................51’10½” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................42’1½” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 162’6” (2011)

JUNIOR (2011): Began competing on the pole vault in 2011…jumped a career-best indoor height of 10’6” at the Air Force Invitational...finished fifth at the Robert Shine Invitational with a 10’0” clearance...competed in the 60-meter dash at the Don Barrett Duals, clocking a time of 8.08…also participated in the long jump at that meet, recording a mark of 15’4”…cleared a personal-best outdoor height of 10’0” at the Front Range Classic…also ran the 200-meter dash at that meet, clocking 26.86 to finish 10th.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Ran the leadoff leg of the 4x100-meter relay team that recorded the second-fastest time in Academy history (47.73) at the Mountain West Conference Championships...also posted a season best time of 12.70 in the 100-meter dash at that meet...placed seventh in the 200-meter dash at the Military Championships with a season-best time of 27.27...also participated in the long jump, clearing a career-best 15’8¼” at the Tom Benich Classic...competed in the 60-meter and 200-meter dash during the indoor season...clocked a season-best time of 8.19 at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...recorded a season-best 200-meter time of 27.61 at the New Mexico Classic.

FRESHMAN (2009): Posted a season-best time of 12.87 in the 100-meter dash at the Front Range Invitational...clocked a time of 26.86 in the 200-meter dash at the Arizona State Invitational...also ran a leg of the 4x100-meter relay team (48.17) that posted the second-fastest time of the season at the Mountain West Conference Championships...competed in the 60-meter dash (8.09c) and 200-meter dash (26.82) during the indoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Franklin High School…placed fifth in the pole vault at the Wisconsin Division I state track and field championships...qualified to the 2008 state meet in three events...recorded a personal-best clearance of 10’0” in the pole vault...also clocked a time of 12.93 in the 100-meter dash.

PERSONAL: Full first name is Jessamy…goes by Jess…majoring in foreign area studies… earning a minor in Portuguese…future plans include becoming a pilot…served as Athletic Officer and Group Athletic NCO…has jump wings…hobbies include snowboarding, skiing, Frisbee and golf…served as Security Forces Squadron Commander during Global Engagement over the summer…also took an academic class and spent leave on vacation in Jamaica and at home in Wisconsin…member of Cadet Squadron 14.

JESSAMY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60-Meter Dash .............................................................................................8.08 (2011) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................27.61 (2010) Pole Vault ................................................................................................... 10’6” (2011) OUTDOOR 100-Meter Dash .........................................................................................12.70 (2010) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................26.86 (2011) 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................63.32 (2010) Pole Vault ................................................................................................... 10’0” (2011) Long Jump ................................................................................................15’8¼” (2010)

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BRYCE BERGMAN Senior | C1C 110m Hurdles | 400m Hurdles New Bremen, Ohio New Bremen HS

Team captain…

JUNIOR (2011): Mountain West Conference champion in the 400-meter hurdles…allconference honoree…clocked a career-best time of 51.25 at that meet to win the Falcons’ first-ever MWC title in that event…that time is tied for the third-fastest in Academy history and a Junior Class Record…also earned all-conference relay honors as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished third at the outdoor championships…ran the third leg of the team that clocked the seventh-fastest time in Academy history (3:10.88) at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships…won the conference preliminary heat of the 400-meter hurdles…competed in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA West Preliminary (52.85, 31st)…also competed in the 400-meter hurdles at the USATF Outdoor National Championships…placed 21st in the preliminary round (53.22)…won the 400-meter hurdles (52.79) and competed on the winning 4x400-meter relay (3:15.57) at the Front Range Classic…also competed on the 4x400meter relay team that won the CSU-Pueblo Invitational and ran on the 4x100-meter relay team that scored for the Falcons at the conference meet (fourth)…clocked a career-best time of 8.16 in the 60-meter hurdles during the indoor season…recorded that time during a fifth-place performance at the Nebraska adidas Invitational…was the runner-up in that event at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (8.20)…scored for the Falcons in that event at the MWC Indoor Championships…placed fourth in 8.19…was the top collegiate finisher at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (8.20, second overall)… competed on two runner-up 4x400-meter relays during the indoor season…earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week during the indoor season, sharing it with the men’s mile relay team…received the Paul Gensic Comeback Award.

SOPHOMORE (2010): All-conference honoree in the 110-meter hurdles...clocked a time of 14.60 to finish third at the MWC Championships...member of the 4x400-meter relay team that claimed all-conference honors with a third-place finish (3:12.57)...also placed fourth in the 400-meter hurdles...posted a career-best time of 51.48 in that event at the conference championships...that time is the fourth-fastest in Academy history...qualified to the first round of the NCAA Outdoor Championships in both the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles...ranked 30th regionally in the 400-meter hurdles and 45th in the 110-meter hurdles, entering the First Round...won the 400-meter hurdles at the George Mason Invitational and Front Range Classic...clocked a meet record time of 52.13 in the 400-meter hurdles at the Front Range Classic...finished second in the 110-meter hurdles (14.86) at the Military Championships...led the team in both hurdles events...posted a career-best 110-meter time of 14.49 at the Beach Invitational...received the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award twice during the outdoor season

HIGH SCHOOL: New Bremen High School…two-time Ohio Division 3 state champion in 2008...won titles in the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles...recorded a career-best time of 38.49 in the 300-meter hurdles...as a senior, clocked a season-high time of 14.37 in the 110-meter hurdles.

PERSONAL: Nickname is “Captain Apollo Tiger-Blood III”…majoring in civil engineering…future plans include becoming a civil engineer in the Air Force, inventing a billiondollar concept and retiring young…three-time member of the “500 Club” for earning a perfect score on the PFT…served as Wing Parking Officer, First Sergeant and Class Representative …got engaged over the summer…also “received my ring, ran at NCAA prelims, ran at USATF Nationals, learned to fly planes, held Carrie Underwood’s hand (twice), spent a week on Lake Michigan, went cliff diving and whipped some basics into shape as the Athletic Officer”…hobbies include “big-game hunting, cricket, baking exotic foods, traveling the Mediterranean, reading inspirational biographies, trading online, marksmanship, collecting Mayan artifacts, motivational speaking, flying my private jet, skeleton bobsled, taking long rides on my Harley, painting murals and mission trips to sub-Sahara Africa”…member of Cadet Squadron 03.

BRYCE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60-Meter Hurdles .........................................................................................8.16 (2011) OUTDOOR 110-Meter Hurdles .....................................................................................14.49 (2010) 400-Meter Hurdles .....................................................................................51.25 (2011)

FRESHMAN (2009): Shared the program’s Newcomer of the Year award...all-conference selection...placed third in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.79...that time was the second-fastest on the team...also earned all-conference honors as a member of the third-place 4x100-meter relay team...the quartet’s time of 41.03 was a season high and tied for the 10th-fastest time in Academy history...also ran a leg of the season’s fastest 4x400-meter relay (3:15.86)...clocked a season-best time of 54.22 (second best time on the team) in the 400-meter dash at the conference championships...clocked a season-best time of 8.45 in the 60-meter hurdles at the Air Force Invitational...that time was third-fastest on the team...scored for the Falcons in that event (eighth) at the conference championships...was a member of the of the 4x400meter relay team that clocked the team’s best time of the season (3:17.77) at the Mountain West Conference meet.

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PAIGE BLACKBURN Senior | C1C Javelin | Discus | Hammer | Shot Soldotna, Alaska Soldotna HS

Team captain...

JUNIOR (2011): Earned the program’s MVP award…also received the Gail Conway Performance Award...finished second in the javelin throw at the Mountain West Conference Championships (season-best 146’6”)…also finished fourth in the discus throw (160’1”), sixth in the shot put (45’11”) and ninth in the hammer throw (career-best 170’0”) at that meet…improved hammer throw distance by nearly eight feet during the conference meet…that hammer throw distance is ranked fifth on the program’s all-time list…recorded the third-best discus throw in Academy history (165’0”) to place third at the Mt. SAC Relays…that mark was a personal improvement of 12 feet…won the discus throw at the Stanford Invitational (160’4”), bettering the field by six feet… also won the discus at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…finished first in the shot put (48’0”) and was the top collegiate finisher in the javelin throw (142’8”) at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…that shot put throw was the third-best distance in Academy history…qualified for the NCAA national semifinals in the discus throw and javelin throw…finished 24th in the discus throw (154’5”) at the NCAA West meet… moved into second on the program’s all-time list in the indoor shot put with a throw of 48’5½”…used that distance to finish second at the Air Force Invitational…recorded the third-best weight throw mark in program history (56’1¾”) to finish eighth at the MWC Indoor Championships…also scored for the Falcons (sixth) in the shot at the conference meet…won the shot put (47’6¼”) and the top collegiate finisher in the weight throw (51’7¼”) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…was the top collegiate finisher in the weight throw at the New Mexico Classic (54’10”)…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award six times…named CoSIDA Academic All-District (second team)…USTFCCCA All-Academic Team selection…academic all-conference selection…team captain.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Qualified to the NCAA Semifinals in the javelin...received the team’s Laura Piper Ironman Award...threw a career-best 52’3¾” in the weight throw at the Don Barrett Duals...that throw is the sixth-best distance in Academy history... finished second in the shot put, discus throw and javelin throw at the Military Championship...recorded a career-best 153’4” in the discus throw at that meet...that throw is the fifth-best toss in Academy history...also moved into 10th in the program’s hammer throw standings...threw a 143’5” at the Sun Angel Classic...finished fourth in the discus throw and eighth in the shot put at the MWC Championships...tossed a season-high 45’8½” in the shot put to score for the Falcons at the conference meet...added a season-best distance of 145’11” in the javelin throw at the Sun Angel Classic...ranked 45th in the nation with that throw...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award twice...USTFCCCA All-Academic team honoree...academic all-conference selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: Soldotna High School…four-year letterwinner in track...four-time MVP of the field team...eight-time regional champion in the shot put and discus throw...

Alaska state champion in the shot and discus as a senior...state runner-up in both events as a junior...finished within the top five of the shot put and top seven of the discus throw during freshman and sophomore seasons...four-year letterwinner in volleyball...served as team captain for two years...three-time MVP...chosen as Gatorade Rookie of the Year...two-time all-region first team...named Northern Lights Conference Player of the Year for two straight years...also lettered three years in basketball...two-time MVP...served as team captain for two years...two-time all-region first team...earned all-state honors in 2006...selected as Soldotna Athlete of the Year... class valedictorian...named Math Student of the Year...graduated with a 4.08 GPA... three-year member of the National Honor Society...served as Class President on the student council for three years.

PERSONAL: Full name is Bethany Paige Blackburn…goes by Paige…nicknames are “Mama Grizzly” and “B-Burn”…daughter of Keith Blackburn and Margaret and Doug Hawkinson…has two older siblings, Kass Knodel and Jimmy Knodel…majoring in civil engineering…future plans include becoming a civil engineering officer…served as Squadron Flight Commander…has also served as Command Center Operations NCO and Accountability Clerk…named to the Superintendent List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance…hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, biking, fishing, camping and anything outside…spent three weeks this summer working as a Ranger (backpacking guide) for Boy Scout crews at Philmont Scout Camp in New Mexico...had a broken collarbone when born…winner of Big Bad Basic…member of Cadet Squadron 01.

PAIGE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................48’5½” (2011) Weight Throw ...........................................................................................56’1¾” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 48’0” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 165’0” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 170’0” (2011) Javelin Throw ............................................................................................ 151’4” (2009)

FRESHMAN (2009): Shared the program’s Newcomer of the Year award...qualified to the NCAA Regional Championships in the javelin throw...all-conference selection in that event...posted a team-best third-place distance of 151’4” at that meet...that mark is a Freshman Class record and the fifth-best throw in Academy history...placed 16th at the regional championship meet with a throw of 132’3”...placed 14th in the javelin throw (127’11”) at the USTF Junior National Championships...also threw a career-best 46’8¼” in the shot put and a 146’7” in the discus throw at that meet...that shot put distance is the second-best of the season and the third-best in Academy history...the distance in the discus throw is the 10th-best in the program record book...finished within the top-five of the javelin (second), discus (third) and shot put (fifth) at the Missouri Tom Botts Invitational...posted a season-best indoor shot put of 45’7¼” to finish sixth at the conference championships...that distance was the second-best on the team...academic all-conference selection...earned the program’s Field Athlete of the Week award on two occasions.

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KATIE CARROLL Senior | C1C 1500 Meters | 800 Meters San Antonio, Texas Winston Churchill

JUNIOR (2011): Competed in the 800-meter run at three indoor meets and two outdoor meets…recorded an indoor career-best 2:20.38 (adjusted for altitude) at the Air Force Invitational…placed seventh in that meet…set a personal-best outdoor mark of 2:19.35a at the Colorado Invitational…competed in the 1500-meter race at four meets…clocked a career-best 4:48.79 at the Beach Invitational…also participated in the 3000-meter race at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (10:16.21)…participated in the mile at two indoor races, collecting a career-best 5:04.14a at the New Mexico Classic…ran the leadoff leg of the distance medley relay team that posted a season-best 12:12.44a at the MWC Championships…finished third in the 1000-meter run (3:05.53) at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open…earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award following the New Mexico Classic…academic all-conference selection.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Competed in the 800-meter and 1500-meter races during the outdoor season...recorded a career-best 800-meter time of 2:25.39a at the Colorado Invitational...improved 1500-meter time to 4:55.22 at the Military Championships... placed fifth at that meet...clocked the team’s second-fastest time on the team in the mile run during the indoor season...clocked a career-best 5:15.24 at the adidas Classic in that distance...also ran in the 800-meter run...ran a 2:22.96a in that distance at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...academic all-conference selection.

JESS BARTON

KATIE CARROLL FRESHMAN (2009): Competed in the mile and 3000-meter distances during the indoor season...recorded a season-best time of 5:43.01a in the mile at the Air Force Invitational...captured a season-best 3000-meter time of 11:47.71 at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open...ran the 1500-meter run during the outdoor season...clocked a season-best time of 5:06.00a at the Front Range Invitational...academic all-conference selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: Winston Churchill High School...qualified to the state cross country championships as a senior...district champion in the 3200-meter run in 2008...runnerup in the 1600-meter race at the district championships...MVP of the girls’ wrestling team (2006-07)...district champion in the 119-pound weight class...graduated 16th in a class of 700...had a grade-point-average of over 4.0...member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Full name is Katherine Louise Carroll...goes by Katie...daughter of Joseph and Martha Carroll...has two brothers, Richard and Mike and one sister, Janie...majoring in electrical engineering...hobbies include reading...member of Cadet Squadron 15.

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KATIE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:20.38a (2011) 1000-Meter Run ......................................................................................3:05.63 (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................5:04.14a (2011) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:19.35a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:48.79 (2011) 3000-Meter Run ....................................................................................10:16.21 (2011)

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JAMES COLE Senior | C1C Discus | Hammer | Shot Bozeman, Mont.

Bozeman HS

JUNIOR (2011): All-American (honorable mention) in the discus throw…finished 24th in the NCAA Championships (164’6”)…placed 11th in the national semifinals (NCAA West Preliminary Meet with a career-best 179’0”…moved into second on the Academy’s all-time list with that throw…all-conference honoree…placed third at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships with a throw of 174’7”…became the program’s first-ever all-MWC selection in the discus throw…won the discus at the Stanford Invitational (170’10”)…received the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet…claimed the weekly honor again after the Front Range Classic…first debuted on the all-time top-10 list (176’2”) at that meet…also competed in the shot put and hammer throw during the outdoor season…tossed a personalbest 53’6¼” in the shot put to score for the Falcons at the MWC Championships (seventh)…tallied a career-best 155’6” in the hammer throw at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…recorded an indoor-best distance of 52’5¼” in the shot put at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…matched that mark one week later at the Nebraska adidas Invitational…improved career-best distance in the weight throw to 54’0” at the Don Barrett Duals.

PERSONAL: Majoring in electrical engineering…future plans include working in the cyber field…nickname is “Tiberius”…served as ADO/Group Executive Officer and Element Leader…hobbies include waterskiing, church and reading…spent the summer completing Powered Flight, working Basic Cadet Training and waterskiing…favorite quote is “What I am is all that need matter to you. I will do what I will do and it will all come to light at last. But how I do it is My secret. Trust ME and be not afraid. With the goodness of God to desire our highest welfare, the wisdom of God to plan it, and the power of God to achieve it what do we lack?” by Tozer…member of Cadet Squadron 13.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Won the discus throw at the George Mason Invitational and Military Championships...set a new meet record at the Military Championships with a distance of 160’8”...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following the Military Championships...also finished within the top-five in the shot put during both meets...scored for the Falcons with a seventh-place finish in the discus at the MWC Championships with a throw of 158’3”...recorded a career-best 163’11” in the discus throw at the Sun Angel Classic...improved career shot put distance to 52’6½”...tallied that distance to finish sixth at the Front Range Classic...also posted a personal-best 130’11” in the hammer throw at that meet...competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...threw a career-best 50’2” in the shot put at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...recorded a career-best weight throw distance of 47’8” at the Air Force Invitational.

OUTDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................53’6¼” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 179’0” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 155’6” (2011)

JAMES’ TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................52’5¼” (2011) Weight Throw ............................................................................................. 54’0” (2011)

FRESHMAN (2009): Threw discus throw and shot put during the outdoor season... ranked third on the team in the discus throw with a mark of 142’2”...recorded that distance at the Tom Botts Invitational...recorded a throw of 45’2½” in the shot put at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...competed in the shot put during the indoor season...recorded a season-best throw of 46’6” at the Don Barrett Duals...ranked fourth on the team during the indoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Bozeman High School…2008 Montana state track and field meet champion in the shot put...was the state leader in the discus throw...runner-up in that event at the state championship meet.

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EMILY COTHARN Senior | C1C 400m Hurdles Cory, Colo.

Cedaredge HS

Team captain…

JUNIOR (2011): Set Academy record in the 400-meter hurdles…clocked program standard of 61.39 during the qualifying heat of the Mountain West Conference Championships…broke the hurdles record three times in less than one month…improved time by 2.54 seconds during that span…first broke Academy record at the Beach Invitational… clocked a time of 62.30 to finish 10th in a field of 51….improved time to 61.62 during a second-place finish at the Front Range Classic…scored for the Falcons in that event with a seventh-place finish at the conference meet (62.33)…also ran the anchor leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that placed sixth at the MWC Championships with the fourth-best time in Academy history (3:50.89)…also ran a leg of the teams that won the Jack Christiansen Invitational and finished second at the Front Range Classic… earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award on three occasions during the outdoor season…ranked second on the team in the 400-meter dash and 60-meter hurdles during the indoor season…clocked a career-best 59.09 in the 400-meter race at the conference championships…clocked a season-best time of 9.53 in the 60-meter hurdles at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...ran a leg of the distance medley relay team that finished eighth (12:12.44, adjusted for altitude) at the MWC Indoor Championships…also ran on the season-best 4x400-meter relay squad (4:00.34) that finished second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…received the team’s Most Improved Award.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Recorded a career-best 400-meter hurdles time of 63.93 at the Colorado Invitational to debut in seventh on the program’s all-time list...that was a team-leading finish...placed fourth in that event at the Military Championships with a time of 66.84...also ran the 100-meter hurdles during the outdoor season...clocked a career-best time of 16.30 at the Mason Spring Open...ran a leg of the indoor 4x400meter relay team that posted the fifth-fastest time (3:54.82) in Academy history...improved career-time in the 60-meter dash to 9.40 (converted from a 55-meter course) at the Robert Shine Invitational...ran the 400-meter dash in a season-best 59.58 at the Air Force Invitational...earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award once during the indoor season.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Mark and Terri Cotharn...has two older brothers, Boyce and James...”I have the cutest nephew in the whole world, Boyce Jr.” (three years old)...nickname is “Em”...majoring in management...future plans include becoming a pilot...three-time selection to the Athletic Director’s List...served as Element Leader, BCT Flight Commander, Assistant Director of Operations and Element NCO...named “Knight of the Month” for CS-30…spent the summer working as Element Leader during Summer Seminar…also served as Flight Commander during the first session of Basic Cadet Training…hobbies include reading, shopping, snowboarding and spending time with family…would like to “thank my family for supporting me. I love you all very much”...member of Cadet Squadron 30.

EMILY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................59.09 (2011) 55-Meter Hurdles .........................................................................................8.82 (2010) 60-Meter Hurdles .........................................................................................9.49 (2010) OUTDOOR 100-Meter Hurdles .....................................................................................16.30 (2010) 400-Meter Hurdles .....................................................................................61.39 (2011)

FRESHMAN (2009): Clocked a season-best time of 68.25 in the 400-meter hurdles at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...competed in the 60-meter hurdles...recorded a season-best 10.13 at the Don Barrett Duals...also ran the 400-meter dash during the indoor season...posted a season-best 62.09 (converted for track size) at the Robert Shine Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Cedaredge High School…placed third in the 300-meter hurdles at the 2008 Colorado 3A state championships...clocked a seasonal-best time of 47.24 at that meet...all-state selection...served as team captain...eight-time state player in track... also a member of the volleyball team...all-conference selection...team captain...served as Student Council president...graduated with a 3.86 GPA.

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ROB DRYE Senior | C1C Shot | Discus | Hammer Las Vegas, Nev. Shadow Ridge HS

Team captain…

JUNIOR (2011): Earned the team’s Most Outstanding Competitor award…set two Academy records…Mountain West Conference champion in the hammer throw… set Academy record of 209’11”, en route to winning the program’s first-ever conference championship in the hammer…defeated the nation’s 15th-ranked thrower at that meet…all-conference honoree…one of just two throwers in Academy history to surpass the 200-foot distance in the hammer throw…set the program’s Junior Class Record…finished 14th in the NCAA national semifinals (202’1”)…won the hammer throw at the Front Range Classic (194’10”) and UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (202’11”)…also finished second in the shot put and fifth in the discus throw at UC Irvine…named MWC Athlete of the Week following that meet…posted outdoor-best marks in the shot put (53’10¼”) and discus throw (165’6”) at the conference championship meet…scored for the Falcons in the two events, placing fifth in the shot and sixth in the discus…also collected top-five finishes in the shot put at the Front Range Classic and Stanford Invitational…broke own Academy record in the weight throw at the New Mexico Classic…tossed a 62’3” to finish second at that meet…that mark is a Junior Class Record…finished second in the weight throw at the Robert Shine Invitational, Air Force Invitational and Nebraska adidas Invitational…scored for the Falcons in that event at the MWC Indoor Championships with a fifth-place finish (60’7¾”)… all-conference honoree in the shot put…finished third at the conference meet with a throw of 54’11¼”…moved into fifth on the Academy’s all-time list in the indoor shot put with a career-best 55’2¾” at the Don Barrett Duals…was the runner-up at the Robert Shine Invitational and finished third in the Don Barrett Duals…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award once during the indoor season and once during the outdoor season…served as team captain.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Set Academy record in the weight throw...tossed a 61’1½” at the New Mexico Classic...that throw is also a new Sophomore Class record...became the third Air Force thrower to surpass the 60-foot mark in that event...won the weight throw on three occasions (Air Force All-Comers Meet, adidas Classic and Don Barrett Duals)...was also the top collegiate finisher in that event at the Air Force Invitational... placed fourth in the weight throw at the MWC Championships...posted a career-best distance of 51’10½” in the indoor shot put at the Air Force Invitational...qualified to the NCAA Semifinals in the hammer throw...entered the meet ranked 41st, regionally, with a season-best throw of 187’1”...recorded that distance in a winning effort at the Front Range Classic...finished third in the hammer throw at the Military Championships (175’8”)...placed fourth at the MWC Championships with a throw of 185’10”... recorded a season-best throw of 52’8¼” in the shot put at the Front Range Classic... tossed a career-best distance of 160’4” in the discus throw at the Sun Angel Classic... claimed first-place honors in the shot put and hammer throw at the George Mason Invitational...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award twice during the indoor season...also claimed the honor twice during the outdoor season...named the Academy’s Athlete of the Week following the George Mason Invitational...received the team’s Laura Piper Ironman Award.

FRESHMAN (2009): Shared the program’s Newcomer of the Year award...NCAA Regional qualifier in the hammer throw...all-conference selection in that event...placed third at the MWC Championships with a personal-best throw of 187’7”...that distance is the seventh-best throw in Academy history...placed 16th at the regional meet with a toss of 177’9”...finished 14th in the hammer throw (187’0”) at the USTF Junior National Championships...also paced the team in the shot put with a toss of 49’7¼” at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...led the team in the indoor shot put with a toss of 50’10¼” at the conference championships...placed seventh at that meet...recorded a season-best weight throw mark of 54’6” at the Robert Shine Invitational...that mark is a Freshman Class record...academic all-conference selection...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award on two occasions...competed in the hammer throw at the USATF Junior Nationals.

HIGH SCHOOL: Shadow Ridge High School…Great Southwest Classic runner-up in the hammer throw with a toss of 182’10”...it was only the second time of ever competing in that event...Nevada state meet runner-up in the shot put...placed fifth in the discus throw...had best marks of 56’11½” in the shot put and 156’2” in the discus throw... ranked 25th in the United States as a senior.

PERSONAL: Full name is Robert J-T Drye…nickname is Rob…majoring in civil engineering…future plans include becoming a pilot…served as CS-13 Chief of Safety (Fall 2011), FERL Commander (Summer 2011), CS-13 First Sergeant (Spring 2011), CS-13 B-2 Element Leader (Fall 2010), Combat Survival Training Base Flight NCO (Summer 2010), CS-13 B-2 Element NCO (Fall 2009) and Global Engagement Element Leader (Summer 2009)...earned fifth kyû (rank) in Aikido…hobbies include outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and shooting…served as the Field Engineering Readiness Lab (FERL) Commander during the summer…also went through the Powered Flight Program and soloed a T-52A…member of Cadet Squadron 13.

ROB’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................55’2¾” (2011) Weight Throw ............................................................................................. 62’3” (2011)

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OUTDOOR Shot Put ..................................................................................................53’10¼” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 165’6” (2011) Hammer Throw ...................................................................................... 209’11” (2011)

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PHAELEN FRENCH

Senior | C1C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Billings, Mont.

Billings Senior HS

Senior | C1C Heptathlon Austin, Colo.

Delta HS

Team captain…

SOPHOMORE (2010): Did not compete.

JUNIOR (2011): Accumulated a season-best 2,911 points in the pentathlon at the Mountain West Conference Championships…ranked third on the team in the indoor long jump…recorded a season-best 15’6¾” long jump during pentathlon at the New Mexico Classic…collected a career-best shot put mark of 32’6½” at the conference meet…scored a season-high 3,740 points at the Glenn Morris Multi-Event Meet…set a career-best time of 16.95 in the 100-meter hurdles at the Front Range Classic.

FRESHMAN (2009): Earned the team’s Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination...ran the leadoff leg of the distance medley relay team that clocked the 10th fastest time in Academy history...team posted a time of 12:38.94a to place fifth at the conference championships...led the team in the indoor mile run with a time of 5:04.80 at the Big 12/Mountain West Conference Challenge...placed fourth at that meet...also competed in the 800-meter run during the indoor season...clocked a time of 2:17.47a at the Don Barrett Duals...clocked the team’s second-fastest time in the 1500-meter run (4:38.40) at the Arizona State Invitational...posted a season-best time of 2:16.81 in the outdoor 800 meters at the Beach Invitational...academic all-conference selection... received the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award following the season opener.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Posted a career-best pentathlon total of 2,973 points at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships...that is the eighth-best total in Academy history...ranked third on the team in the 800-meter run...clocked a careerbest time of 2:18.22 at the adidas Classic...finished first in the 600-yard run at the Robert Shine Invitational (1:31.51)...totaled 3,967 points in the heptathlon at the MWC Outdoor Championships to move into ninth on the program’s all-time list...ranked third on the team in the 800-meter run with a career-best time of 2:19.96 at the Mt. SAC/California Invitational Combined Events Meet...placed seventh in the 3000meter steeplechase at the Military Championships...time of 12:25.87 is the eighth-best steeplechase time in Academy history.

HIGH SCHOOL: Billings Senior High School...four-time all-state selection in cross country (2004-07)...also a four-time all-state honoree in track (2005-08)...competed at the 2006 Nike Team Nationals...four-time academic all-state selection in both cross country and track...recipient of the 2008 Big Sky State Games “Character Counts” scholarship...graduated with High Honors.

FRESHMAN (2009): Moved into the program’s top-10 lists in both the pentathlon and heptathlon...posted the eighth-highest total in Academy history in the pentathlon... scored 2,844 points at the MWC Championships...recorded the ninth-best heptathlon total (3,814) in program history at the Glenn Morris Multi-Meet...placed fifth at that meet...earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award following that meet... placed seventh at the conference meet with 3, 792 points...ranked third on the team in the high jump and long jump during both the indoor and outdoor seasons.

JUNIOR (2011): Competed in one 1500-meter race…clocked a 5:01.80 (adjusted for altitude) to finish ninth at the Front Range Classic.

PERSONAL: Full name is Auriele Nelle Fain...daughter of Bruce and Patricia Fain...has two older siblings, Aubree and Austin...also has two younger siblings, AuraLea and Auguste...majoring in political science...future plans include becoming a pilot...hobbies include snowboarding and rock climbing...member of Cadet Squadron 31.

AURIELE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:17.47a (2009) Mile Run ..................................................................................................5:04.80 (2009) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ........................................................................................2:16.81 (2009) 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:38.40 (2009)

HIGH SCHOOL: Delta High School…earned eighth-place honors in the 800-meter run at the 2008 Colorado 4A state track and field championships...also placed seventh in the long jump at that meet...recorded season-best marks of 2:18.65 in the 800-meter run and 17’5¼” in the long jump.

PERSONAL: Full name is Phaelen Ann French...daughter of Don and Beth French...is an only child...majoring in legal studies…future career plans include becoming a pilot… served as Group 4 Honor NCO and Officer…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance…visited France over the summer on an Olmstead Trip…served as Assistant Flight Commander during the second session of Basic Cadet Training…would like to add “Thanks to my Mom and Dad for being my biggest supporters. Love, Phaelen”...hobbies include reading, riding horses and singing...member of Cadet Squadron 11.

PHAELEN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Pentathlon ...................................................................................................2973 (2010) 800-Meter Run (2:18.22, 2010); 60-Meter Hurdles (10.25P, 2010); High Jump (4’11”, 2010); Long Jump (16’5”, 2010); Shot Put (32’6½”P, 2011) P = event contested during pentathlon OUTDOOR Heptathlon ..................................................................................................3967 (2010) 200-Meter Dash (27.52H, 2010); 800-Meter Run (2:19.96H, 2010); 100-Meter Hurdles (16.95, 2011); High Jump (4’8¼”H, 2010); Long Jump (16’6”H, 2010); Shot Put (32’5”H, 2010); Javelin Throw (95’7”, 2010) H = event contested during heptathlon

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RACHEL GEBAUER

SEAN HERBISON

Senior | C1C Shot | Hammer Ossineke, Mich.

Alpena HS

Senior | C1C Shot | Discus | Hammer West Saint Paul, Minn.

St. Croix Lutheran HS

JUNIOR (2011): Recorded the ninth-best outdoor shot put distance in Academy history (41’11½”)…tallied that mark during a seventh-place performance at the Front Range Classic…also posted career-best marks in the hammer throw (149’9”) and javelin throw (106’4”) at that meet…placed sixth in the javelin throw and ninth in the hammer throw at the Front Range Classic…competed in all three events at the MWC Outdoor Championships…collected three top-10 finishes in the shot put during the outdoor season…recorded career-best marks in the shot put (39’3¼”) and weight throw (46’6”) during the indoor season at the Air Force Invitational…finished in the top-10 at two shot put competitions and two weight throw competitions.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Moved into ninth on the program’s outdoor shot put list with a career-best 40’9” at the Front Range Classic...ranked third on the team in that event... also competed in the hammer throw...posted a season-best throw of 136’7” at the Mountain West Conference Championships...competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...ranked third on the team in the weight throw with a career-best 39’1¼” at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...recorded a career-best toss of 44’6¾” at the conference championships.

FRESHMAN (2009): Recorded a career-best shot put distance of 38’11” at the Front Range Invitational...that mark was the third-best distance on the team during the outdoor season...also participated in the hammer throw, tossing a personal-best 126’11” at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week following that meet...that mark was the second-best distance on the team...posted a season-best indoor shot put distance of 36’6¾” at the Air Force Invitational...posted a distance of 41’11½” in the weight throw at the Robert Shine Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Alpena High School…regional champion in the shot put...has a personal-best distance of 40’2”...also a standout pitcher on the high school softball team...earned first-team all-state honors in softball as a senior...also claimed firstteam all-state honors in basketball during senior year.

PERSONAL: Majoring in legal studies…future plans include working in the acquisitions field…served as Flight Commander…has also served as Flight NCO and Element Leader during Basic Cadet Training…nickname is “Rachie”…spent the summer working Falcon Sports Camps, completing Operation Air Force and taking an academic class…hobbies include reading and scrapbooking…member of Cadet Squadron 30.

JUNIOR (2011): Earned the Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm…recorded the seventh-best outdoor shot put in Academy history (54’6”) at the Jack Christiansen Invitational to finish second…that throw was ranked second on the team…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet…also earned top-five finishes in the shot put at the Front Range Classic and at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…scored for the Falcons in the shot put (eighth) and discus throw (fifth) at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships…tossed a career-best 166’1” in the discus throw at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…that throw was ranked third on the team…also ranked second on the team in the hammer throw…recorded a careerbest 170’0” at the Mt. SAC Relays…scored for the Falcons in the shot put at the MWC Indoor Championships…placed sixth with a throw of 52’10¼”…posted a indoor-best 53’7” to finish third at the Robert Shine Invitational…was the runner-up in the shot put at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open…recorded a career-best 54’6” in the weight throw at the conference meet…placed within the top-10 in that event during four meets.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Finished fourth in the discus throw at the Military Championships (150’3”)...set a career-best throw of 162’7” in that event at the Colorado Invitational...ranked second on the team with that throw...also ranked second on the team in the hammer throw...posted a career-long 163’10” at the Mountain West Conference Championships...also posted a career-best 49’1½” in the shot put at that meet... was the runner-up in the discus throw at the Mason Spring Open...competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...ranked second on the team in the weight throw...posted a career-best 49’1½” at the Air Force Invitational...recorded a career-best throw of 49’3” in the shot put at the Robert Shine Invitational.

FRESHMAN (2009): Competed in the shot put, discus throw and hammer throw outdoors...posted a distance of 42’3¼” in the shot put at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...threw a 133’4” in the discus throw at the Colorado Invitational...added a distance of 132’2” in the hammer throw at the Front Range Classic...threw the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...tossed a season-best 42’9” in the shot put at the Air Force Invitational...also recorded a season-best weight throw distance of 42’4¾” at that meet.

PERSONAL: Majoring in English...future career plans include working in cyber ops… served as Global Engagement SF Commander…also served as Element Leader and Element NCO...hobbies include throwing and reading...spent the summer lifting...member of Cadet Squadron 11.

RACHEL’S TOP MARKS SEAN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................39’3¼” (2011) Weight Throw ............................................................................................. 46’6” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ..................................................................................................41’11¼” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 149’9” (2011) Javelin Throw ............................................................................................ 106’4” (2011)

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INDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 53’7” (2011) Weight Throw ............................................................................................. 54’6” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 54’6” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 166’1” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 170’0” (2011)

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TAWNY LAMBUTH Senior | C1C Pole Vault | 100 Meters Auburn, Calif.

Placer HS

JUNIOR (2011): Made three improvements to the Academy’s record book…cleared 12’10” at the Jack Christiansen Invitational to move into a tie for second on the program’s all-time outdoor pole vault standings…tied for the third-best indoor pole vault clearance in program history (12’10¼”) at the Mountain West Conference Championships…also clocked the sixth-fastest 60-meter dash time ever (7.88) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…outdoor height of 12’10” was a personal improvement by four inches…won the pole vault at the Sun Angel Classic (12’6”)…also won that event at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (12’1½”)…scored for the Falcons at both the indoor (fifth, 12’10¼”) and outdoor (sixth, 12’0¾”) conference championships… won the New Mexico Classic (indoors) pole vault with a clearance of 12’3½”…was the runner-up in the pole vault at the Air Force Invitational (12’5½”)…also competed in the 100-meter dash during two outdoor competitions…clocked a season-best 12.66 at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following the indoor conference championships…also claimed the honor twice during the outdoor season.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Received the team’s Most Improved Athlete award...cleared 12’1½” at the Tom Benich Classic to move into fourth on the program’s all-time outdoor pole vault standings...became the fifth Falcon to clear the 12-foot mark during the outdoor season...debuted in 10th on the program’s all-time list at the 100-meter distance...recorded a time of 12.48 at the Mountain West Conference Championships...ran the third leg of the 4x100-meter relay team that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (47.73) at the conference meet...placed third in the 100meter dash at the Military Championships with a time of 12.57...also finished fourth in the pole vault with a clearance of 10’11¾”...cleared a career-best 12’5½” twice during the indoor season...scored for the Falcons at the conference championships with that height...that mark is the fourth-best clearance in Academy history...named the program’s Field Athlete of the Week once during the indoor season...claimed the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award following the Tom Benich Classic.

HIGH SCHOOL: Placer High School…placed eighth in the pole vault at the 2008 California 4A state track and field championship meet...recorded a personal-best mark of 12’0” in the pole vault.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Matt and Nancy Lambuth...has one older brother, Zaac, and one older sister, Shayne...nickname is “VeggieBurger”...majoring in humanities...future plans include working in force support...served as Athletic Officer…also served as Squadron First Shirt and Recycling Clerk...hobbies include gymnastics, knitting, spending time with friends and family...spent the summer working the confidence course and at the command center during BCT...member of Cadet Squadron 34.

TAWNY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60-Meter Dash .............................................................................................7.88 (2011) Pole Vault ...............................................................................................12’10¼” (2011) OUTDOOR 100-Meter Dash .........................................................................................12.48 (2010) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................25.90 (2010) Pole Vault ................................................................................................. 12’10” (2011)

FRESHMAN (2009): Moved into the program’s all-time record book in the indoor and outdoor pole vault...recorded the seventh-best indoor height with a clearance of 11’7¾” at the Don Barrett Duals...moved into ninth in the outdoor standings, after clearing 10’11¾” at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...also ran a leg of the fastest 4x100-meter relay team, which clocked a time of 47.99 at the Missouri Tom Botts Invitational...that time is the fourth fastest time in Academy history...competed in the 100-meter dash during the outdoor season...recorded the second-fastest time on the team (12.71) at the Jack Christiansen Invitational.

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KYLE SCHWOCHOW Senior | C1C Shot | Discus Brookville, Ohio Brookville HS PHAELEN FRENCH JUNIOR (2011): Set the Junior Class Record in the shot put…recorded a distance of 57’11¼” during the indoor season at the Air Force Invitational…that mark is the second-best throw in Academy history…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet…also earned the award after the Don Barrett Duals…threw a then-career best 55’9” on final attempt to win the shot put at that meet…was the runner-up (55’5”) at the Robert Shine Invitational…also earned top-five finishes at the New Mexico Classic and Air Force All-Comers Meet…moved into sixth on the all-time list in the outdoor shot put at the Front Range Classic…recorded a distance of 55’7” at that meet to finish second…qualified for the NCAA national semifinals in that event… scored for the Falcons in the shot put at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships (53’2¼”)…also finished third in that event at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…competed in the discus throw during three meets…posted a season-best distance of 138’8” at the Sun Angel Classic.

RACHEL GEBAUER

SOPHOMORE (2010): Recorded the ninth-best outdoor shot put mark in Academy history...threw a career-best, team-leading 54’2¾” at the Front Range Classic...scored for the Falcons in that event with a distance of 51’9”...placed fifth in the discus throw at the Military Championships with a career-best throw of 148’4”...finished eighth in the shot put at the MWC Indoor Championships....recorded a career-best 53’8¼” at that meet...that mark is the ninth-best distance in Academy history...that mark was also the best on the team...finished as the runner-up in that event at the Robert Shine Invitational with a throw of 53’1¾”...recorded a career-best weight throw distance of 45’1¾” at the adidas Classic...received the program’s Field Athlete of the Week once during the indoor season...also claimed the honor once during the outdoor season.

FRESHMAN (2009): Ranked second on the team in the shot put during the outdoor season...threw a season-best 47’1½” at the Front Range Classic...also competed in the discus throw and hammer throw...posted a season-best 125’6” in the discus at the Arizona State Invitational...threw a 108’4” in the hammer throw at the Colorado Invitational...ranked third on the team in the shot put...recorded a distance of 46’8¾” at the Don Barrett Duals...competed in the weight throw at the Robert Shine Invitational... posted a distance of 39’5¾” at that meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Brookville High School…finished sixth in the shot put at the 2008 Ohio Division 2 state championship meet...claimed a fifth-place finish in that event at the state meet as a junior…recorded a personal-best shot put distance of 55’9”.

PERSONAL: Full name is Kyle Edward Schwochow…son of William and Brenda Schwochow…has one younger brother, Ian, who attends Ohio State…majoring in English…future career plans include becoming an intelligence officer…hobbies include anything outdoors (hiking, fishing, camping, etc.)…grandfather, William E. Schwochow, retired from the military as a Master Sergeant…member of Cadet Squadron 01.

SEAN HERBISON

KYLE SCHWOCHOW

KYLE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ..................................................................................................57’11¼” (2011) Weight Throw ...........................................................................................45’1¾” (2010) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 55’7” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 148’4” (2010)

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KIMBER SHEALY Senior | C1C Pole Vault Kennesaw, Ga. Kennesaw Mountain HS

Team captain…

JUNIOR (2011): Cleared 12’10” to move into a tie for second on the Academy’s all-time outdoor pole vault list…recorded that mark at the Jack Christiansen Invitational, placing third…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet… was the runner-up at the Front Range Classic with an 11’11¾” clearance…also finished third at the Mt. SAC Relays (12’6¾”)…scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships with a sixth-place clearance of 12’0¾”…cleared an indoor-best 12’6¼” to win the Robert Shine Invitational for the third straight year… was the runner-up at both the Don Barrett Duals (12’1½”) and New Mexico Classic (12’3½”)…also finished third at the Air Force Invitational (11’11¾”)…academic allconference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Received the team’s Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination...became the second Air Force vaulter to clear the 13-foot bar...recorded a personal-best clearance of 13’3½” at the Robert Shine Invitational to move into second on the program’s all-time list...won the Robert Shine Invitational with a meet and facility (War Memorial Fieldhouse) record...named Mountain West Conference Women’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week following that meet...also received the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award...also won the pole vault during the indoor season at the Don Barrett Duals...placed fourth at the MWC Indoor Championships with a clearance of 12’9½”...also recorded that height at the MWC Outdoor Championships to tie for fifth...that height was a personal-best for the outdoor season and the second-best vault in Academy history...qualified to the semifinals of the NCAA Outdoor Championships...tied for the 27th-best clearance during the outdoor season with the 12’9½”... cleared 12’6” to win the pole vault at the Military Championships, setting a new meet record...also won the pole vault at the Front Range Classic...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award once during the outdoor season...CoSIDA Academic AllDistrict (second team) selection...USTFCCCA All-Academic team honoree...academic all-conference selection...MWC Scholar-Athlete.

HIGH SCHOOL: Kennesaw Mountain High School…2008 Georgia state champion in the pole vault...holds the state’s all-time record at 12’5”...four-time regional pole vault champion...member of the all-state track team in 2008...four-time regional qualifier in the 100-meter hurdles...served as captain of track team...two-time state competitor for cross country...graduated within the top five-percent of class...voted “Most Intellectual”...served as treasurer of the National Honor Society...also served as vice president of the Spanish Club.

PERSONAL: Full name is Kimberly Jill Shealy...goes by Kimber...daughter of Forrest and Linda Shealy...father is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force and a pilot...has two older brothers, Blake and Drew...also has one younger sibling, Jordan...majoring in history...earning a minor in Arabic...future career plans include working as a Logistics Readiness Officer...served as Wing Operations NCO and Wing Support NCO...hobbies include hiking, cooking and working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to do “Cadet For A Day” at USAFA...spent the summer completing an internship at U.S. Cyber Command...member of Cadet Squadron 25.

KIMBER’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................13’3½” (2010) OUTDOOR Pole Vault ................................................................................................. 12’10” (2011)

FRESHMAN (2009): Shared the team’s Newcomer of the Year award...also received the “Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm”...NCAA Regional Qualifier...all-conference honoree...cleared 12’7½” to win the pole vault at the Beach Invitational...that mark is a regional qualifying clearance and tied for the second-best height in Academy history...placed 13th at the NCAA regional championships with a clearance of 12’6”... earned all-conference honors following a third-place finish (12’7½”) at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships...posted the team’s best clearance during the outdoor season...moved into third on the Academy’s all-time indoor list with a height of 12’9½”...recorded that clearance at the conference championships to finish fourth...recorded a clearance of 12’6¼” to win the Robert Shine Invitational...paced Air Force to a sweep of the top spots...became the fifth Air Force female to clear the 12-foot plateau...earned the Mountain West Conference Female Athlete of the Week award following that meet...received the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award on two occasions...academic all-conference selection...named to the USTFCCCA AllAcademic Team.

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MANNY SMITH

JORDYN STODDARD

Senior | C1C 400 Meters | 200 Meters Alpharetta, Ga. Milton HS

Senior | C1C Triple Jump Aliso Viejo, Calif.

Aliso Niguel HS

JUNIOR (2011): Ran a leg of the Mountain West Conference Indoor championship 4x400-meter relay team...earned all-conference relay honors...ran the second leg of the relay that clocked the fourth-fastest time in Academy history (3:12.79) at that meet...scored for the Falcons in the 400-meter dash at the MWC meet…clocked 48.93 to finish fifth…ran an indoor-best 48.84 to finish third at the Nebraska adidas Invitational…ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relays that finish second at the New Mexico Classic and Air Force All-Comers Meet…earned all-conference relay honors at the MWC Outdoor Championships as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished third…relay time of 3:10.88 ranked seventh on the program’s all-time list…also scored for the Falcons in the 400-meter dash (seventh) and as member of the 4x100-meter relay team (fourth) at the conference meet…ran on the relay team that won the Beach Invitational and Jack Christiansen Invitational…paced the team in the 400-meter dash…clocked a season-best 47.73 at the Mt. SAC Relays…also competed in the 300meter dash during two meets…recorded a season-best 22.29 at the Stanford Invitational…shared the team’s Track Athlete of the Week honors with relay squad twice.

JUNIOR (2011): Did not compete.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Earned all-conference honors as a member of the two 4x400meter relay teams that placed third at both the indoor and outdoor MWC Championships...at the indoor meet, the team clocked a time of 3:14.71...team improved time to 3:12.57 at the outdoor championships...qualified to the first round of the NCAA Championships in the 400-meter dash...clocked a career-best 47.74 at the MWC Championships...won the 400-meter dash at the Front Range Classic with a time of 45.02...placed third in the 400-meter dash (49.50) and fifth in the 200-meter dash (22.53) at the Military Championships...led the team in the 400-meter dash during the indoor season...clocked a career-best time of 48.98 at the Air Force Invitational...also competed in the 60-meter dash (career-best 7.02 at Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational) and 200-meter dash (career-best 22.16 at Don Barrett Duals).

HIGH SCHOOL: Aliso Niguel High School…four-year member of the varsity track and field team…2008 Orange County champion in the triple jump...recorded a season-best mark of 36’8¾” at that meet...named to the 2008 all-county track and field team…

CIF-Southern Section finalist…four-time Scholar-Athlete...class valedictorian and salutatorian…ranked first in a class of 746.

FRESHMAN (2009): Competed in the 200-meter dash during the outdoor season... clocked a season-best time of 23.15 at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...did not compete during the indoor season.

PERSONAL: Full first name is Manuel...goes by Manny…son of Samuel and Marlo Smith …has two brothers, Samuel and Daniel…also has one sister, Karly…great-grandfather is Alfred “Gumpy” Texeira…majoring in systems engineering management…future plans include becoming an acquisitions officer in the Air Force and then a defense contractor…served as Element Leader…member of the “500 Club” for earning a perfect score on the PFT…enjoys traveling…hobbies include “readin’, writin’ and rithmatic”…spent the summer working as a Operation 3Lt at Cannon AFB, N.M., for Air Force Special Operations Command…also work Falcon Sports Camp…member of Cadet Squadron 26.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Competed in the triple jump during four indoor competitions, including the Mountain West Conference Championships…recorded a season-best 35’0¼” to take eighth at the Nebraska adidas Invitational…earned a season-best sixthplace finish (34’7¾”) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…recorded an outdoor-best distance of 34’5” at the Colorado Invitational.

FRESHMAN (2009): Moved into seventh on the Academy’s all-time record book in the triple jump...recorded career-best distance of 37’8¾” to finish second at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...jumped 35’1¼” indoors at the Robert Shine Invitational... was the team’s lone triple jumper during both the indoor and outdoor seasons...also competed in the long jump during the indoor season...recorded a season-best distance of 14’2¼” in that event at the Don Barrett Duals...academic all-conference selection...

MWC Scholar-Athlete.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Tom and Suzette Stoddard…has one older sister, Nicole, who competed in the triple jump at Army…Nicole is currently a captain in the U.S. Army… majoring in electrical engineering and physics…future plans include becoming a developmental engineering in the Air Force, before getting a PhD in physics of electrical engineering for the commercial industry…selected for NRO scholarship program for MS in Imaging Science at RIT…hobbies include reading, shopping and cooking…participated in competitive figure skating for 11 years…member of Cadet Squadron 15.

JORDYN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Triple Jump ...............................................................................................35’1¼” (2009) OUTDOOR Triple Jump ............................................................................................... 35’10” (2009)

MANNY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60-Meter Dash .............................................................................................7.02 (2010) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................22.16 (2010) 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................48.84 (2011) OUTDOOR 100-Meter Dash .........................................................................................11.31 (2009) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................22.19 (2010) 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................47.32 (2010)

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RACHEL THOMAS Senior | C1C 400-Meter Hurdles Colorado Springs, Colo.

Falcon HS

JUNIOR (2011): Broke the 2002 Academy record in the 400-meter hurdles (62.50) at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational…was the event runner-up at the New Mexico meet…earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award after that meet…also selected as the Air Force Athlete of the Week following that competition…ranked second on the program’s all-time list in that event…also finished third in the hurdles at the Front Range Classic (63:29)…ran the leadoff leg of the outdoor 4x400-meter relay that clocked the fourth-fastest time in Academy history (3:50.89) at the Mountain West Conference Championships…was a member of the relay team that won the Jack Christiansen Invitational and finished second at the Front Range Classic…was a member of the indoor 4x400-meter relay team that finished second (4:00.34) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…clocked a career-best 400-meter time of 60.02 during the indoor season at the MWC Championships…finished fifth in the 600-meter run (1:41.16) at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational.

RACHEL THOMAS

SOPHOMORE (2010): Finished third in the 400-meter hurdles (66.75) at the Military Championships...clocked a career-best time in that event of 64.40 at the Front Range Classic...competed in the 400-meter hurdles at the Mountain West Conference Championships (65.48, 11th)...competed on three 4x400-meter relay teams...competed in the 400-meter dash during the indoor season...ranked fourth on the team with a career-best 60.29 at the conference championships....member of the 4x400-meter relay team that placed second (4:14.82) at the Robert Shine Invitational.

FRESHMAN (2009): Did not compete.

HIGH SCHOOL: Falcon High School…runner-up in the 300-meter hurdles at the 2007 Colorado 4A state meet...recorded a personal-best time of 44.84 at that meet...attended the Air Force Academy Prep School during the 2007-08 academic year.

PERSONAL: Majoring in basic sciences...future plans include working in the acquisitions field...hobbies include hiking, shopping and skiing...served as Group Athletic NCO and Community Service Representative...spent the summer completing Operation Air Force at Shaw AFB, S.C., and working as an Element Leader during the second session of Basic Cadet Training...member of Cadet Squadron 25.

NICK WHITE

RACHEL’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................60.02 (2011) 600-Meter Run ........................................................................................1:41.17 (2011)

ALEX ZUBEY

OUTDOOR 400-Meter Hurdles .....................................................................................62.50 (2011)

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JIM WALMSLEY Senior | C1C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Scottsdale, Ariz.

Horizon HS

Team captain…

JUNIOR (2011): Received the Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determination…ran a leg of the outdoor distance medley relay team that set an Academy record at the Drake Relays…recorded a 1600-meter time of 4:06.3 at that meet to help the Falcons to an overall time of 9:44.64…that time was nearly one second fastest than the previous time that had stood since 1994…shared the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award with rest of relay team following that meet…clocked the third-fastest 5000-meter time in Academy history during the outdoor season…recorded a personal-best 13:55.33 (adjusted for altitude) at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships… finished fourth at that meet…competed in the national semifinals of the 5000-meter run…finished 21st at the NCAA West Preliminary with a time of 14:00.17…competed in the 1500-meter run at the Sun Angel Classic, clocking a season-best time of 3:51.16… also participated in the 4x1600-meter relay team (16:59.86) that finished eighth at the Drake Relays…moved into second on the Academy’s all-time list in the indoor 5000meter run…clocked career-best 13:56.21a to finish second at the MWC Indoor Championships…all-conference honoree…also scored for the Falcons in the 3000-meter run at the conference meet, finishing fourth in a season-best time of 8:09.21a…won the mile at the Don Barrett Duals in a career-best time of 4:13.86a.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Received the team’s Most Improved Athlete award...recorded the third-best outdoor 5000-meter time in program history (13:56.66) at the Mt. SAC Relays...became just the third Air Force runner to break the 14-minute mark in the 5000-meter distance...that marks is also a Sophomore Class record...advanced to the semifinals of the 5000-meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Championships...time of 13:56.66 was ranked 23rd in the region...placed fifth in the 5000-meter event at the conference championship (14:54.46)...finished second at that distance at the Military Championships in 14:16.64...also placed second in the 1500-meter race at that meet (3:51.81)...scored for the Falcons in both the 1500-meter (seventh, 3:51.78) and 5000meter (fifth, 14:54.46) races at the MWC Championships...won the 1500-meter run at the George Mason Invitational with a time of 3:57.36...earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award following that meet...set the program’s Sophomore Class record in the 3000-meter run at the Washington Final Qualifier...clocked a career-best 8:03.58 to easily win the race by 14 seconds...that time is also the eighth-fastest time in Academy history...earned all-conference honors as a member of the distance medley relay team that finished third at the MWC Indoor Championships (10:05.76)...also earned a sixth-place finish in the 3000-meter run at that meet (8:28.09).

HIGH SCHOOL: Horizon High School...2007 Footlocker National Finalist (23rd)...Arizona 5AD2 individual cross country champion as a senior...also won the Mt. SAC SuperSweeps and the Doug Conley Invitational cross country titles in 2007...finished second at the Arizona 5AD1 state meet as a junior...member of two teams that finished second at the Arizona 5AD2 state meets in 2006 and 2007...team also finished second at the 2006 Doug Conley Invitational...earned multiple regional and district titles... won the 1600-meter run at the state track and field championships as a senior...was a member of the Arizona 5AD2 championship team in 2008...clocked personal-best times of 4:17 in the 1600-meter run and 9:13 in the 3200-meter run...also lettered two years in soccer...member of the National Honor Society...two-time French Honorary... four-year member of the Society of Gentlemen Scholars.

PERSONAL: Son of Harry and Joan Walmsley...goes by Jim...has a twin brother, Wil, who is on the rugby team at Arizona State University...also has a sister, Kim, that attends the University of Arizona...majoring in biology...future plans include attending dental school...hobbies include rock climbing, bowling and basketball...earned all-conference and all-region honors during the 2011 cross country season…two-time Mountain West Cross Country Athlete of the Week in 2011…member of Cadet Squadron 07.

JIM’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Mile Run ................................................................................................4:13.86a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ......................................................................................8:03.58 (2010) 5000-Meter Run ..................................................................................13:56.21a (2011) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ........................................................................................1:56.69 (2010) 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................3:45.45a (2010) 5000-Meter Run ..................................................................................13:55.33a (2011)

FRESHMAN (2009): Scored for the Falcons in the 10,000-meter run at the MWC Championships...clocked a time of 31:30.72 (adjusted for altitude) to place eighth at that meet...posted the team’s fourth-fastest time in the 5000-meter run...recorded a time of 14:36.24 at the Front Range Invitational...also competed in the 1500-meter run, clocking a season-best time of 4:05.10a at the Jack Christiansen Invitational... participated in the outdoor 3000-meter run, clocking a time of 8:44.04 at the Missouri Tom Botts Invitational...competed in the mile and 3000-meter run during the indoor season...posted a time of 4:19.98a at the Air Force Invitational...clocked a time of 8:27.57a at the MWC Championships...finished sixth in 5000-meter run (14:59.66) at the 2009 U.S. Junior National Championships.

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NICK WHITE

ALEX ZUBEY

Senior | C1C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Peyton, Colo.

Falcon HS

Senior | C1C 1500 Meters | 800 Meters Tamaqua, Pa. Tamaqua Area Senior HS

JUNIOR (2011): Earned All-American (second-team) honors as a member of the distance medley relay team that finished ninth at the NCAA Indoor Championships…ran the 800-meter leg of the DMR that recorded an Academy record (9:32.06) at the Alex Wilson Invitational…that time was ranked 10th in the nation…clocked a 1:50.5 split in that race…clocked the eighth-fastest indoor 800-meter time (1:51.84, adjusted for altitude) at the New Mexico Classic…scored for the Falcons in that event at the Mountain West Conference Championships, placing seventh in 1:52.50…also competed in the 600-meter run (1:21.14, Nebraska Wesleyan Open), the 1000-meter run (2:32.12, Nebraska adidas Invitational) and the mile (4:22.72a, Air Force All-Comers Meet) during the indoor season…clocked the second-fastest 800-meter time of the outdoor season (1:51.84) at the Mt. SAC Relays… finished second in that distance at the Front Range Classic…competed in the 1500-meter race during four meets…clocked a career-best 3:55.80a to finish sixth at the Jack Christiansen Invitational.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Led the team in the 800-meter run during the indoor season... clocked a team-leading time of 1:53.04a to finish sixth at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships...also ran the mile during the indoor season, clocking a career-best, altitude adjusted, time of 4:20.97 at the Don Barrett Duals...ranked second in the 800 meters during the outdoor season...clocked an altitude-adjusted time of 1:52.52 at the Front Range Invitational...also participated in the 1500-meter run, clocking a career-best time of 3:58.94 at the Beach Invitational.

FRESHMAN (2009): Led the team in the 800-meter run during the outdoor season... clocked a team-leading time of 1:53.74a at the Front Range Invitational...finished second at that meet...also competed in the 1500-meter run...recorded a season-best time of 4:03.93 at the Arizona State Invitational...participated in the 800-meter and mile distances during the indoor season...ran the 800-meter race in 1:56.11a at the Air Force Invitational...finished the mile in 4:34.54a at the Air Force All-Comers Meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Falcon High School...two-time Metro League cross country champion...

Metro League champion in the 1600- and 800-meter events...also earned the regional championship (Colorado Springs area) title in those two events.

PERSONAL: Full name is Melvin Nicholas White...goes by Nick...nickname is “Blaze”... son of Melvin and Dylia White...father is retired from the Air Force...has three younger siblings, Mercedes, Chris and Andrew...majoring in systems engineering management…future plans include becoming a pilot...served as Assistant Flight Commander… hobbies include running, snowboarding, basketball and videogames...spent the summer camping, running and going to Water World…attended the Academy’s Prep School…member of Cadet Squadron 08.

NICK’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 600-Meter Run ........................................................................................1:21.14 (2011) 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................1:51.84a (2011) 1000-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:32.12 (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................4:20.97a (2010)

Team captain…

JUNIOR (2011): Ran a leg of the outdoor distance medley relay team that set an Academy record at the Drake Relays…recorded a 1200-meter time of 3:00.8 at that meet to help the Falcons to an overall time of 9:44.64…that time was nearly one second fastest than the previous time that had stood since 1994…relay squad finished fifth at that meet…shared the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award with rest of relay team following that meet…clocked a season-best time of 3:55.34 in the 1500-meter run at the Stanford Invitational…scored for the Falcons in the 1500-meter run at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships, finishing seventh (4:03.42)…also competed in the 800-meter run twice during the outdoor season…posted a season-best 1:55.21 (adjusted for altitude) at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational.

SOPHOMORE (2010): Moved into ninth on the program’s all-time 1500-meter list with a time of 3:45.78 (adjusted for altitude)...clocked that time at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships...that time was also the second-fastest on the team... placed fifth at that distance at the Military Championships (3:59.62)...also competed in the 800-meter run during the outdoor season...clocked an altitude-adjusted time of 1:54.02 at the Front Range Classic...did not compete during the indoor season.

FRESHMAN (2009): Competed in three distances during the outdoor season...clocked a time of 3:57.06 in the 1500-meter run during the Mt. SAC Relays...posted a seasonbest 800-meter time of 1:56.16 at the Beach Invitational the very next day...ran the 3000-meter run in 8:45.16 at the Tom Botts Invitational......ran the anchor leg of the indoor distance medley relay that clocked a season-best time of 9:57.86 at the Meyo Invitational...led the team in the 1000-meter run during the indoor season...clocked a time of 2:29.49 at the Big 12/Mountain West Conference Challenge...clocked an 800-meter time of 1:57.34 (adjusted for altitude) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Tamaqua Area Senior High School...holds school records in the 3200-, 1600- and 800-meter events...also holds the league and district records in the 1600meter run with a time of 4:17.17...was a third-place medalist at the Pennsylvania AA state meet in both the 1600- and 800-meter events...recorded a personal-best 800meter time of 1:55.06...member of the National Honor Society, English Honor Society and French Honor Society...served as secretary of student government.

PERSONAL: Son of Jerry and Helene Zubey...nickname is “Zubes”...has one older brother, George...majoring in management...member of the “500 Club”...hobbies include hanging out with family and friends, being outdoors and watching sports... member of Cadet Squadron 05.

ALEX’S TOP MARKS OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................1:54.00a (2010) 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................3:45.82a (2010)

OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ........................................................................................1:51.84 (2011) 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................3:55.80a (2011)

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TED ARTZ

MATT BELL

Junior | C2C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Indian Harbor Beach, Fla. Satellite HS

Junior | C2C 5000 Meters | 10,000 Meters Denver, Colo.

George Washington HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Ran a leg of the distance medley relay that placed fourth at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships (10:00.99)…also ran on the squad that earned the same placement at the New Mexico Classic and finished second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…clocked a personal-best 4:17.19 (adjusted for altitude) in the mile at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…that time was ranked fifth on the team… finished second in the 800-meter run at the Air Force Invitational with a career-best 1:54.81a…won the preliminary heat of that race…participated in the 800-meter run twice during the outdoor season…finished ninth at the Front Range Classic with a career-best 1:56.32a…clocked a career-best 4:05.70a at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…academic all-conference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete.

SOPHOMORE (2011): Competed at four distances during the outdoor season…scored for the Falcons in the 10,000-meter run at the Mountain West Conference Championships…clocked a personal-best time of 32:04.99 (adjusted for altitude) to finish sixth… won the 5000-meter run at the Jack Christiansen Invitational with a career-best time of 14:35.82a…that time was ranked fourth on the team…finished sixth in the 1500meter run during the CSU-Pueblo Invitational (career-best 4:01.36a)…competed in the 3000-meter race during two meets…posted a personal-best 8:53.61a to finish third at the Front Range Classic…that time was ranked third on the team…did not compete during the indoor season…academic all-conference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete.

FRESHMAN (2010): Did not compete.

FRESHMAN (2010): Competed in the mile and 3000-meter races during the indoor season...clocked a career-best 4:37.18 (adjusted for altitude) at the Air Force Invitational...placed eighth with that time...posted a career-best 3000-meter time of 9:50.87a at the Don Barrett Duals...competed in the 1500-meter run on four occasions during the outdoor season...posted a personal-best 4:13.15a at the Colorado Invitational...also competed in the 800-meter run at that meet, clocking a time of 2:01.49a.

HIGH SCHOOL: Satellite High School...all-conference and all-state selection in track... graduated with a 4.0 un-weighted grade-point-average...was active in schools’ science research and music programs.

PERSONAL: Full name is Edward James Artz...goes by Ted...son of Edward and Barbara Artz...has one older sister, Alice...majoring in aeronautical engineering...future plans include becoming a pilot or an engineer...hobbies include running and flying...has a commercial pilot’s license...has played the viola in orchestra for eight years...member of Cadet Squadron 07.

TED’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................1:54.81a (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................4:17.19a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ....................................................................................9:45.84a (2010)

HIGH SCHOOL: George Washington High School...seven-time letterwinner in track and cross country...earned cross country MVP honors as a sophomore...served as cross country team captain during junior and senior seasons...clocked a personal-best 5K time of 15:27 and a personal-best two-mile time of 9:17...earned an IB diploma.

PERSONAL: Full name is Matthew Jacob Bell...goes by Matt...nickname is “Baboon”… son of Mark and Judy Bell...has one younger sister, Sally...majoring in environmental engineering...future plans include becoming a pilot…has served as Element NCO, Morale, Welfare and Recreation NCO and Athletic NCO…member of the “500 Club”… named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance…hobbies include skiing, camping, mountain biking and fishing…spent the summer as Global Engagement Cadre, completing FERL (Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory) and attending Operation Air Force in South Korea...member of Cadet Squadron 09.

MATT’S TOP MARKS OUTDOOR 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................4:01.36a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ....................................................................................8:53.61a (2011) 5000-Meter Run ....................................................................................14:35.82 (2011) 10,000-Meter Run ...............................................................................32:04.99a (2011)

OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................1:56.32a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................4:05.70a (2011)

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JAMES CHAMBERS

Junior | C2C Steeplechase Colorado Springs, Colo.

Sand Creek HS

Junior | C2C Discus | Hammer | Shot Wichita Falls, Texas Rider HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Clocked the fourth-fastest 3000-meter steeplechase time in Academy history…recorded a career-best time of 11:21.25 in that event at the San Francisco Distance Carnival…was the runner-up at the Front Range Classic…clocked a season-best 4:59.77 (adjusted for altitude) in the 1500-meter run at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…posted a career-best 5000-meter time of 19:21.31a at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…debuted in 10th on the program’s all-time indoor list in the 3000-meter run…clocked a time of 10:14.84a at the MWC Championships…was a member of the distance medley relay team that won the Air Force invitational…competed in the 800meter run (2:32.03a, Air Force All-Comers Meet) and mile run (5:29.95, Nebraska adidas Classic) during the indoor season…academic all-conference selection.

FRESHMAN (2010): Finished first in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Military Championships...time of 11:26.92 is a new meet record....that time is also the fifthfastest steeplechase time in Academy history...was the runner-up in that event (12:16.87) at the Front Range Classic...also competed in the 1500-meter run...clocked a time of 4:54.01 in the 1500-meter run at the Beach Invitational...ran the mile and 3000-meter run during the indoor season...clocked a career-best 5:31.40 in the mile at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open...recorded an altitude converted time of 11:04.81 in the 3000-meter run at the New Mexico Classic...academic all-conference selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: Sand Creek High School...Colorado Springs 5A Runner of the Year...top Colorado finisher at the Footlocker Midwest Championship...four-year state qualifier in cross country...three-year state qualifier to the state track meet...placed fifth at the Colorado state cross country championships...school record holder in the 5K (18:07) and two-mile (11:25)...league and regional cross country champion...city two-mile champion...academic all-state first-team selection...Colorado High School Athletic Association scholarship winner...class valedictorian...graduated with a 4.2 grade point average...member of the National Honor Society...student council athletic commissioner...Link Leader...Rotary Club champion...selected as the Mayor’s Top-100 Teen... four-year scholar-athlete...three-time Sand Creek Student of the Year (2007-08-09).

PERSONAL: Full name is Jennifer Grace Bremser...goes by Jen…daughter of Dennis and Amy Bremser...father retired from the Air Force with the rank of major...has one younger sister, Bree...majoring in behavioral science...future plans include becoming a nurse...served as Flight NCO…hobbies include running, hiking and spending time with family and friends...spent the summer completing Operation Air Force at Dyess AFB, Texas…also served as Group Superintendent during Combat Survival Training… grandfathers were in the Marines and the Army...set Alabama state mile record (7:01) at seven years old... age group champion of the Bolder Boulder and State Games of the West...member of Cadet Squadron 17.

SOPHOMORE (2011): Scored for the Falcons in the discus throw at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships…threw a 165’1” to place seventh at that meet… became the first football player to score for the Falcons in a throwing event at a conference championship meet…recorded a career-best 167’1” to finish fourth in that event at the Front Range Classic…also picked up a third-place finish at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…competed in the shot put during three meets in the outdoor season… tossed a career-best 52’5” at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…also participated in the shot put during four indoor meets…improved career indoor distance to 51’3¾” at the Robert Shine Invitational to finish eighth.

FRESHMAN (2010): Competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...tossed a career-best 51’0” in the shot put at the New Mexico Classic...ranked third on the team with that distance...collected a personal-best 46’8¼” in the weight throw at the Air Force Invitational...placed among the top 10 in both events during collegiate debut at Air Force All-Comers Meet...threw the shot put and discus throw during the outdoor season...ranked fourth on the team in the shot put with a career-best 49’11¼”...placed eighth with that mark at the Front Range Classic...added a careerbest 149’0” in the discus throw at that meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rider High School…lettered three years in football and track and two in power lifting...honorable mention all-conference in football as a sophomore...twotime all-state honoree...academic all-state in football...Red River 22 defensive most valuable player...finished in the top five of the state in the discus and shot put as a junior and senior...won the state championship in the shot put as a senior...placed ninth in the state in power lifting.

PERSONAL: Son of Jim and Regina Chambers...father is a retired pilot...has one younger sister, Christine...currently undecided on a major...named to the dean’s list as a freshman...spent the summer completing Combat Survival Training...member of the Air Force football team...member of Cadet Squadron 27.

JAMES’ TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................51’3¾” (2011) Weight Throw ...........................................................................................46’8¼” (2010) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 52’5” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 167’1” (2011)

JEN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:32.03a (2011) Mile Run ..................................................................................................5:20.95 (2011) 3000-Meter Run ..................................................................................10:14.84a (2011) OUTDOOR 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:54.01 (2010) 5000-Meter Run ..................................................................................19:21.31a (2011) 3000-Meter Steeplechase .....................................................................11:21.26 (2011)

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DREW COLEMAN

CHASE COOPER

Junior | C2C 100 Meters | 200 Meters Cedar Park, Texas Vista Ridge HS

Junior | C2C Pole Vault Centennial, Colo.

Smoky Hill HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Led the team in the 60-meter dash during the indoor season… clocked a career-best 6.94 at the Robert Shine Invitational…finished second at that meet with a 55-meter converted time of 6.48…competed in the 100- and 200-meter sprints during the outdoor season…ranked second on the team in the both distances… clocked a career-best 100-meter time of 11.05 to finish sixth at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…posted a 200-meter time of 22.09 at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational.

FRESHMAN (2010): Did not compete.

HIGH SCHOOL: Vista Ridge High School…lettered four years in track and three years in football...two-time district champion in the 100-meter dash...was a member of the state finalist 4x200-meter relay team...received the Offensive MVP for the football team as a senior.

PERSONAL: Full name is William A. Coleman...goes by Drew...son of Lance Coleman and Sabrina Becker...father is a retired Texas Ranger…has three brothers, Kellen, Tyler and Jon…also has two sisters, Sara Martin and Wendi DeMuth...majoring in systems engineering management...future career plans include becoming a pilot...served as Athletic NCO…named to the Athletic Director’s List…spent the summer completing Operation Air Force at Fairchild AFB, Washington…also worked Basic Cadet Training… is a cousin of former Texas and Houston Oilers player Scott Appleton...hobbies include playing golf...member of the Air Force football team...member of Cadet Squadron 24.

DREW’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 55-Meter Dash ............................................................................................ 6.48 (2011) 60-Meter Dash .............................................................................................7.07 (2011) OUTDOOR 100-Meter Dash .........................................................................................11.05 (2011) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................22.09 (2011)

SOPHOMORE (2011): Missed the beginning of the season with a broken foot…cleared a season-best indoor pole vault of 16’6¾” to finish fifth at the Air Force Invitational… cleared a season-best 16’2”during the outdoor season to place third at the Jack Christiansen Invitational.

FRESHMAN (2010): Received the team’s Newcomer of the Year award...all-conference honoree at the MWC Indoor Championships...finished second a the MWC Indoor Championships with a clearance of 17’4½”...moved into fourth on the program’s alltime list with that clearance...NCAA Provisional Qualifier...became the ninth vaulter in Academy history to clear the 17-foot bar with a height of 17’0¾” at the Air Force Invitational...cleared 16’8¾” to finish second at the Pole Vault Summit...posted a season-best outdoor clearance 16’4¾” at the MWC Championships... placed third at the Military Championships with a clearance of 16’0¾”...also finished third at the Mason Spring Open with a height of 15’11”.

HIGH SCHOOL: Smoky Hill High School…2009 Nike Indoor National Champion...twotime Colorado 5A state champion (2008, 2009)...three-time Centennial League champion...finished second at the Great Southwest Invitational...ranked sixth on the 2009 World Junior (under-19) list with a season-best vault of 17’4¾”...USA Today and Track and Field News All-America selection...named the Prep Athlete of the Week by the Denver Post...all-league safety in football...served as team captain for two years.

PERSONAL: Son of Mark and Susan Cooper...nicknames are “MEAT”, “Meaticus” and “Sir Meaticus, Head Knight of the Meat Table”...has one older brother, Kirk, and one younger sister, Drew...majoring in behavioral science...unsure of future career plans, but “I just want to get my boots dirty”...hobbies include “dancing like no one is watching” and being loud...spent the summer completing Global Engagement, Soaring and Combat Survival Training...also spent time with friends...grandfather Don Cooper is a member of the Drake Relays Hall of Fame and set the 1951 collegiate pole vault record while at Nebraska...member of Cadet Squadron 14.

CHASE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................17’4½” (2010) OUTDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................16’4¾” (2010)

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ANTHONY DELGADO Junior | C2C 400 Meters | 200 Meters Austin, Texas Liberal Arts & Science Academy

SOPHOMORE (2011): Earned All-American (second-team) honors as a member of the distance medley relay team that finished ninth at the NCAA Indoor Championships… ran the 400-meter leg of the DMR that recorded an Academy record (9:32.06) at the Alex Wilson Invitational…that time was ranked 10th in the nation and garnered the squad an invitational to the NCAA Championships…helped Air Force become the first service academy to send a DMR to the national championships…ran a leg of the 4x400meter relay team that won the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships… earned all-conference relay honors...ran the second leg of the relay team that clocked the fourth-fastest time in Academy history (3:12.79)…clocked the eighth-fastest 200meter dash time in Academy history (21.77) at the MWC Championships to place fourth...also competed in the 400-meter dash during the indoor season, clocking a career-best time of 48.86 at the Air Force Invitational...earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award twice during the indoor season…earned all-conference relay honors at the outdoor championships as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished third…ran the anchor leg of that squad, which recorded the seventh-fastest time in Academy history (3:10.88) at the conference championships…also scored for the Falcons at the conference meet in the 200-meter dash with a seventh-place time of 21.72…that time was a career best and the fastest time on the team…competed in the 400-meter dash in two meets, clocking a career-best 49.06 in a third-place finish at the Front Range Classic…ran on the 4x400-meter relay teams that won the Jack Christiansen Invitational and the Beach Invitational.

JEN BREMSER

JAMES CHAMBERS

FRESHMAN (2010): Competed in the sprint events for the Falcons...posted a time of 7.28 in the 60-meter dash at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...also tallied a season-best 200-meter dash time of 23.32 at that meet...also competed in the 400-meter dash, clocking a 51.75 at the Air Force Invitational...posted season-best outdoor times in the 200-meter (22.38) and 400-meter (50.63) events...also a member of the Air Force football team...on the travel roster for the 2009 Armed Forces Bowl.

HIGH SCHOOL: Liberal Arts and Science Academy…earned first-team all-district honors in football...three-year regional qualifier in track and field...competed at the 2008 Junior Olympics...named Best All-Around at the LBJ Fire Academy.

PERSONAL: Full name is Anthony Craig Delgado…nickname is “AD”…son of Robert and Julie Delgado…has two younger brothers, Patrick and Christopher…wants to “tell my brothers to keep pushing, I’ll always have their back”…majoring in biology…earning a minor in Spanish…future plans include becoming a pilot…served as Safety NCO…also served as Squadron Coach……hobbies include biking, football and ultimate…taught Combat Survival Training over the summer…also earned an incentive ride in an F-16… member of Cadet Squadron 05.

ANTHONY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60-Meter Dash .............................................................................................7.28 (2010) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................21.77 (2011) 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................48.86 (2011) OUTDOOR 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................21.72 (2011) 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................49.06 (2011)

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JEREMY DRENCKHAHN Junior | C2C 5000 Meters | 10,000 Meters Plymouth, Minn.

Wayzata HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Moved into the top-four of the program’s all-time records in three events…clocked the fourth-fastest outdoor 5000-meter time in Academy history (13:59.57) at the Mt. SAC Relays…became just the fourth Falcon to break the 14-minute mark at that distance…also moved into fourth in the 10,000-meter record book with a time of 29:30.90 at the Stanford Invitational…became only the seventh Falcon to break the 30-minute mark in that event…that mark is a Sophomore Class Record…clocked the fourth-fastest indoor 5000-meter time in Academy history at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships…crossed the finish line in 14:01.72 (adjusted for altitude) to finish fourth…that time was a 40-second personal improvement…competed in the national semifinals of the outdoor 5000-meter run… finished 30th at the NCAA West Preliminary with a time of 14:12.09…finished fifth in the 10,000-meter run at the MWC Outdoor Championships with a time of 31:56.31a… ran a leg of the distance medley relay team that finished fifth (9:44.64) at the Drake Relays…also scored for the Falcons in the 3000-meter run at the MWC Indoor Championships …placed fifth with a personal-best time of 8:14.31a …won the 3000-meter run (8:24.44) during the indoor season at the Nebraska adidas Classic…ran on the distance medley relay team that won the Air Force All-Comers Meet (8:11.57)…also competed in the mile at the All-Comers Meet, placing fifth in a career-best 4:16.61a…earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award twice during the outdoor season…USTFCCCA All-Academic selection…academic all-conference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete.

FRESHMAN (2010): Placed fifth in the 10,000-meter run at the Mountain West Conference Championships with a career-best time of 32:53.97...also finished seventh in the 5000-meter run at that meet (15:07.15)...recorded a career-best time of 14:38.15 in that distance at the Mt. SAC Relays...finished sixth in the 5000-meter run at the Military Championships with a time of 14:57.62...also competed in the 1500-meter run, clocking a time of 4:07.85 at the Mason Spring Open...placed third in the 3000-meter run at the Front Range Classic (8:52.28)...competed in the mile, 3000-meter and 5000meter distances during the indoor season...placed fourth in the 3000-meter run at the New Mexico Classic with a career-best 8:40.77...ran 14:44.83 (adjusted for altitude) in the 5000-meter run at the MWC Championships...ran a 4:33.94a in the mile at the Air Force All-Comers meet...named the team’s Track Athlete of the Week once during the indoor season...academic all-conference selection...MWC Scholar-Athlete.

PERSONAL: Son of Theron Drenckhahn and Peggy Farah...nickname is “Gumdrop”... father retired from the Air Force with the rank of major after serving as a C-130 navigator...has one older brother, Nathan, who is a first lieutenant in the Air Force and currently flying KC-10s...also has one younger sister, Melissa...majoring in biology/ pre-med…future plans include becoming a pilot or doctor or both…hails from the number one city in America to live, as reported by CNN Money magazine...hobbies include playing hockey and sleeping...earned all-conference honors with a runner-up finish at the 2011 Mountain West Cross Country Championships…has been named the Mountain West Cross Country Athlete of the Week twice (2009, 2011)…member of Cadet Squadron 08.

JEREMY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Mile Run ................................................................................................4:16.61a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ....................................................................................8:14.31a (2011) 5000-Meter Run ....................................................................................14:01.72 (2011) OUTDOOR 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:07.85 (2010) 3000-Meter Run ....................................................................................8:38.64a (2010) 5000-Meter Run ....................................................................................13:59.57 (2011) 10,000-Meter Run .................................................................................29:30.90 (2011)

HIGH SCHOOL: Wayzata High School...coached by Bill Miles...three-time all-state selection...finished 10th at the Minnesota AA cross country championships as a senior... finished 12th in that meet as a junior...member of two cross country state championship teams that qualified for Nike Team and Nike Cross Nationals as a junior and senior, respectively...state champion in the 3200-meter run as a senior...finished seventh in the 1600-meter run that year...clocked a personal-best time of 4:21.4 in the 1600 meters...four-time academic all-state selection.

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CAMERON EDWARDS

BRIAN FORD

Junior | C2C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Park City, Utah Park City HS

Junior | C2C Discus | Shot | Hammer Alamosa, Colo.

Alamosa HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Ranked fourth on the team in the indoor 800-meter run… clocked a career-best time of 1:55.22 (adjusted for altitude) to place third at the Don Barrett Duals…ran a leg of the distance medley relay teams that won the Air Force Invitational and placed second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…also competed in the mile a the All-Comers Meet, clocking a time of 4:30.88a…competed in the 800meter run twice during the outdoor season…recorded a career-best 1:53.75 at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational…participated in the 1500-meter run once, clocking a personal-best 3:57.20a at the Colorado Invitational…earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award during the outdoor season.

FRESHMAN (2010): Competed in the indoor 800-meter run during five meets...posted a career-best 1:58.21 (adjusted for altitude) at the New Mexico Classic...finished within the top 10 of that distance on three occasions during the indoor season...also competed in the 4x400-meter relay at the New Mexico Classic and the 4x440-yard relay at the Don Barrett Duals...participated in the 800-meter run twice during the outdoor season...posted a 1:57.29a to finish ninth at the Front Range Classic...ran the 1500-meter at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational, clocking a time of 4:11.86a.

HIGH SCHOOL: Park City High School...placed third in the Utah state cross country championships...finished second in the 800-meter run and fourth in the 1600-meter run at the Utah state track and field championships...took 11 advance placement (AP) classes...member of the High Honor Roll...member of the varsity jazz band and Key Club.

PERSONAL: Full name is Cameron Otteson Edwards...goes by Cam...nickname is “Dopey”...son of Mitch Edwards and Melanie Desautels...has one older sister, Chelsea, and one older brother, Nick...also has one younger brother, Baron…majoring in computer engineering...earned jump wings over the summer…hobbies include skiing, biking and music...member of Cadet Squadron 36.

CAMERON’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................1:55.22a (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................4:30.88a (2011) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................1:53.75a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................3:57.20a (2011)

SOPHOMORE (2011): Ranked third on the team in the hammer throw…recorded a career-best distance of 167’5” at the Front Range Classic…finished fourth in that event at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational (162’8”)…also picked up a top-five finish at the Colorado Invitational (165’6”)…also competed in the shot put and discus throw during the outdoor season…recorded a career-best shot put mark of 47’0¼” at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…tossed a personal-best 160’9” in the discus throw at the Colorado Invitational…ranked fourth on the team in the shot put during the indoor season… tossed a personal-best 53’4¼” at the Robert Shine Invitational…placed fourth at that meet…scored for the Falcons in the shot put at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships…tossed a 50’10¾” to place eighth…also competed in the weight throw…tossed a 52’0” at the Robert Shine Invitational…academic all-conference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete.

FRESHMAN (2010): Competed in the shot put, discus throw and hammer throw during the outdoor season...tossed a career-best 42’1¼” in the shot put at the Mason Spring Open...finished fifth at that meet in the shot put...also finished sixth in both the discus and hammer at that meet...tossed a 155’0” in the discus at the Tom Benich Classic... that mark was ranked fourth on the team...also ranked fourth on the team in the hammer throw...tossed a 152’8” at the Front Range Classic...threw the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season...posted a career-best distance of 43’3¼” in the shot put at the Air Force Invitational...recorded a distance of 46’11¾” in the weight throw at that meet...that was the fourth-best throw on the team...academic all-conference.

HIGH SCHOOL: Alamosa High School…Wendy’s High School Heisman award winner for Colorado...three-time all-state selection in track and field...placed fourth in the discus throw and fifth in the shot put at the Colorado 4A High School Championships...also earned three all-state selections in football...National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame award winner...chosen as the IBM and Denver Broncos High School Hero...two-time National Achievement Academy All-American Scholar...recipient of the Colorado School of Mines Medal of Achievement of Math and Science award... served as the student body president during junior and senior years...member of the National Honor Society...served as Vice-President of the NHS...class valedictorian.

PERSONAL: Son of Al and Sally Ford…has one older brother, Drew…majoring in computer science…future career plans include becoming a pilot, developmental engineer or member of the Office of Special Investigations…served as Squadron Information and Technology NCO…has also served as Safety Clerk…nickname is “B-Ford”…hobbies include skydiving and snowboarding…helped run the “Doolie for a Day” event during Summer Seminar…once tried snowboarding on the Great Sand Dunes…member of Cadet Squadron 31.

BRIAN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................53’4¼” (2011) Weight Throw ............................................................................................. 52’0” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................47’0¼” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 160’9” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 167’5” (2011)

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MELISSA FUERST Junior | C2C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Received the Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination…clocked the seventh-fastest outdoor 3000-meter time in Academy history at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (10:00.55)…earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award following that meet…scored for the Falcons at the outdoor conference championships by recording an eighth-place finish in the 1500-meter run (4:33.52a)… that time was the fastest on the team…also recorded the third-fastest time on the team (2:18.38, adjusted for altitude) at the Colorado Invitational…ran the anchor leg of the distance medley relay team that clocked the third-fastest time in Academy history (12:12.44a) at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships…also ran a leg of the DMR team that won the Air Force Invitational…clocked a career-best time of 5:12.62 in the mile at the Nebraska adidas Invitational.

CAMERON EDWARDS

FRESHMAN (2010): Competed in the 800-meter and 1500-meter distances during the outdoor season...clocked career-best times in both races at the Colorado Invitational...ran a non-adjusted 2:31.44 in the 800-meter run and clocked an adjusted time of 4:53.50 in the 1500-meter run during that race...ran the mile and 3000-meter distances during the indoor season...clocked an altitude converted time of 5:28.98 in the mile at the Air Force Invitational...finished the 3000-meter race at the Don Barrett Duals with a career-best 11:07.82a.

BRIAN FORD HIGH SCHOOL: Blue Springs High School...all-conference selection in cross country and track...three-time competitor at the Missouri cross country championships...all-district honoree in track...competed on the 4x800-meter relay team that competed at the state championship meet...ranked eighth in graduating class...named to the Principal’s Honor Roll...member of the National Honor Society...served as NHS vice-president.

PERSONAL: Full name is Melissa Lee Fuerst...nickname is Mel...daughter of Leland and Alice Fuerst...has one older sister, Christina...majoring in systems engineering management...future plans include becoming an officer in the Air Force...served as A-1 Element Leader…has also served as B-2 Element NCO…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance…enjoys sewing and reading...spent the summer completing Operation Air Force at Nellis AFB, Nevada… earned all-conference honors at the 2011 Mountain West Cross Country Championships…also earned the MWC Athlete of the Week award once in 2011…member of Cadet Squadron 29.

MELISSA’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Mile Run ..................................................................................................5:12.62 (2011) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:18.38a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................4:33.52a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ....................................................................................10:00.55 (2011)

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BETHANY GROSS Junior | C2C 400 Meters | Long Jump Alexandria, S.D. Hanson HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Moved into third on the program’s all-time list in the 200-meter dash during second indoor meet of collegiate career…clocked a career-best 25.51 at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational to lead the team…tallied the fourth-best 400meter time in Academy history (56.78) to win the Don Barrett Duals…was the top collegiate finisher in the 200-meter dash at the Air Force All-Comers Meet with a time of 25.55…ran a leg of the outdoor 4x400-meter relay team that recorded the fourth-fastest time in program history (3:50.89) at the Mountain West Conference Championships…also scored for the Falcons at that meet with a seventh-place finish in the 400-meter dash…clocked a season-best time of 56.33 at that meet…that time was the best on the team…also led the team in the 200-meter dash, after crossing the finish line of the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational in a season-best 25.15…ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that won the Jack Christiansen Invitational…earned the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award three times.

FRESHMAN (2010): Earned the team’s Newcomer of the Year award...also received the Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm...entered the program’s all-time record book in the 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash and long jump...set two Class record... was also a member of two relay teams that moved into the program’s top three...was the top collegiate finisher at the Beach Invitational...clocked a time of 55.71 to finish second overall at that meet...that time is the fifth-fastest in Academy history and a Freshman Class record...clocked the fourth-best 200-meter time in program history during only appearance of the season at that distance...ran a Freshman Class Record 25.09 at the Front Range Classic...jumped 18’2¼” in the long jump at the MWC Championships...that is the sixth-best mark in Academy history...ran final leg of the 4x100meter relay that clocked the second-fastest time in program history (47.73) at the conference championships...anchored the 4x400-meter relay team that moved into third on the all-time list (3:45.05)...member of the 4x400-meter relay team that won the Military Championships...also accounted for two individual top-five finishes (400meter dash, long jump) in collegiate debut at the Military Championships...did not compete during the indoor season...was a member of the women’s basketball team.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Greg and Melody Gross…nickname is “Beth”…has a twin sister, Brigitte, who is the NAIA national champion in the pole vault (indoor and outdoor) at the University of Sioux Falls…also has a younger brother, Andrew…majoring in behavioral sciences…served as Element Leader during Basic Cadet Training…also served as Group Community Service NCO and PEER…member of the “500 Club” for obtaining a perfect score on the PFT…spent the summer completing Operation Air Force at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., and receiving a ride in a huey…hobbies include singing, sleeping, reading and doing community service…member of Cadet Squadron 26.

BETHANY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 200 Meter Dash .........................................................................................25.51 (2011) 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................56.78 (2011) OUTDOOR 200 Meter Dash .........................................................................................25.09 (2010) 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................55.71 (2010) Long Jump ................................................................................................18’2¼” (2010)

HIGH SCHOOL: Hanson High School…lettered four years in basketball, six in track and two years in volleyball and tennis...all-state as a senior...all-state tournament as a junior...first-team all-conference as a junior and senior...helped lead Hanson to backto-back state titles in track as a junior and senior...as a junior, earned first-place finishes in the long jump, 200, 400 and 4x400 relay events at state meet...school record holder in the 2000meter dash, 400-meter dash, 4x400-meter relay and long jump... long jumped 18’ 6” as a senior to crack the South Dakota all-time top 10...second-team all-conference in volleyball...served as president of National Honor Society.

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KATE KANETZKY

JUSTIN MANCHESTER

Junior | C2C 5000 Meters | 10,000 Meters Buda, Texas Jack C. Hays HS

Junior | C2C 400m Hurdles Panama City, Fla. Bay HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Moved into fourth on the Academy’s 10,000-meter run all-time list…recorded a career-best time of 36:44.94 at the Mt. SAC Relays…that time is also a Sophomore Class Record…became just the second Falcon in over a decade to record a top-five time in the 10K record book…that time was a personal improvement of over two minutes…also recorded the ninth-fastest outdoor 5000-meter time in Academy history (17:33.32) at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival…also competed in the 1500-meter run during the outdoor season…clocked a career-best 4:48.97 in that event at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…posted a season-best indoor 5000meter time of 17:08.74 at the Nebraska adidas Classic…recorded a career-best mile time of 5:18.63 (adjusted for altitude) to take second at the Air Force Invitational…also won that race at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…named CoSIDA Academic All-District (second team)…academic all-conference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete.

FRESHMAN (2010): Moved into the program’s top-10 on two events...debuted in ninth on the program’s indoor 5000-meter list...clocked a career-best time of 17:56.48 at the adidas Classic...also competed in the mile during the indoor season...placed third in that event (5:20.21, adjusted for altitude) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...clocked the 10th-fastest 10,000-meter time in Academy history at 38:48.57 (adjusted for altitude)...recorded that time at the Mountain West Conference Championships...was the Falcons’ only competitor at that distance...placed fifth in the 5000-meter run at the Military Championships with a career-best time of 5:02.15...academic all-conference selection...MWC Scholar-Athlete.

HIGH SCHOOL: Jack C. Hays High School...placed 27th at the Texas state cross country championships...won the district title in the two-mile race during the track season... also served as captain of the soccer team...earned academic all-state honors in cross country...graduated seventh in class...AP Scholar.

PERSONAL: Full name is Kate Lyn Kanetzky...daughter of Don and Marty Kanetzky... has two older siblings, Dakota and Case...majoring in geospatial science...future plans include becoming a pilot...working towards getting a pilot’s license...named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance… volunteers with Big Brothers/Big Sisters…earned Best Base Cadre for Combat Survival Training…served as an Element NCO…spent the summer studying in Arabic in Morocco as a part of the Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program, teaching survival techniques in CST and completing Operation Air Force at Tinker AFB, Okla.…hobbies include hiking, camping, stargazing, swimming, tubing, skiing, playing soccer, watching movies and watching lightning storms…member of Cadet Squadron 23.

2011: Did not compete.

2010: Ranked second on the team in the 400-meter hurdles during the outdoor season…clocked a career-best 53.09 at the Sun Angel Classic…also competed in that event at the Mountain West Conference Championships…also competed in the 4x100-meter relay at the conference meet…won the 400-meter hurdles at the Military Track and Field Championships…clocked a 54.77 in winning performance…advanced to the finals of the 400-meter dash at the MWC Indoor Championships…clocked a time of 49.10 to finish 10th…won the 400-meter dash at the Robert Shine Invitational, behind a time of 50.95.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time national qualifier in the 400-meter hurdles...three-time national qualifier as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team...placed second at the Florida 2A state championship meet in both the 4x400-meter relay (3:13.960) and 300meter hurdles (36.9)...won the High School 300-meter hurdles at the Florida Relays as a senior...ranked 12th nationally among high school seniors in the 300-meter hurdles... placed fourth at the AAU National Championships in the 400-meter hurdles in 2008... served as a four-year team captain for the track team...also competed in football and soccer...served as a two-year team captain for both sports.

PERSONAL: Son of Gary Manchester and Shawn Lauderdale...nickname is “Chester”... father is a retired Senior Master Sergeant...has one older brother, Bryan, and one younger sister, Chelsea...Bryan is currently serving as a Master Sergeant...planning to major in either business management or foreign area studies with a minor in Portuguese...future plans include working in the security forces field...attended the Academy’s Prep School...grandfather is a retired Chief Master Sergeant...member of Cadet Squadron 26.

JUSTIN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 400 Meter Dash .........................................................................................49.10 (2010) OUTDOOR 400-Meter Hurdles .....................................................................................53.09 (2010)

KATE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Mile Run ................................................................................................5:18.63a (2011) 5000-Meter Run ....................................................................................17:56.48 (2010) OUTDOOR 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................4:55.61a (2010) 3000-Meter Run ..................................................................................10:36.93a (2010) 5000-Meter Run ....................................................................................17:33.32 (2011) 10,000-Meter Run .................................................................................36:44.94 (2011)

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BIZZY MELLADO

KATY MOORKAMP

Junior | C2C Pole Vault South Barrington, Ill. William Fremd HS

Junior | C2C Discus | Hammer | Shot Wildwood, Mo. Lafayette HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Recorded the fifth-best pole vault clearances in Academy history during both the indoor and outdoor seasons…cleared 12’6¾” at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational to move into fifth on the outdoor list…finished fourth in the pole vault at that meet…recorded a height of 12’5½” at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships to move into fifth on the indoor list…won the pole vault during the outdoor season at the Front Range Classic (11’11¾”)…also won that event at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational (11’9¾”)…claimed top-10 finishes in five additional meets… recorded an indoor best finish of third at the Robert Shine Invitational (11’6¼”)…competed in the 60-meter dash (8.40), 200-meter dash (27.23) and long jump (15’7”) at the Don Barrett Duals…long jump mark was ranked second on the team…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award once during the outdoor season.

FRESHMAN (2010): Became the seventh Falcon to clear the 12-foot bar during the indoor season...cleared 12’1½” at the New Mexico Classic...moved into sixth on the program’s all-time list...also moved into sixth on the program’s all-time outdoor list with a career-best height of 11’9”...recorded that mark at the Beach Invitational...finished second at the Military Championships with a clearance of 11’5¾”...also finished as the runner-up at the Colorado Invitational with a clearance of 11’3¾”...also claimed top-five finishes at the Tom Benich Classic (outdoor) and Air Force All-Comers Meet (indoor)...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week once during the indoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: William Fremd High School…placed third in the pole vault at the Illinois 3A state championships as a senior...school record-holder in the pole vault (11’7”) and 200-meter dash (25.2)...served as team captain during junior and senior years...twotime recipient of the Most Outstanding Track and Field Athlete award...earned the Illinois High School Association MSL All-Academic Award...received the All-Academic Senior Athlete Award...placed fourth against all male competition at the Illinois Prep Top Times Decathlon State Championship...AP Scholar...High Honor Roll...three-year member of the National Honor Society...voted Attorney General at Illini Girls State... represented Illinois at Girls Nation during the summer of 2008.

PERSONAL: Full first name is Elisabeth, but goes by Bizzy…daughter of Jim and Leanne Mellado…has one older sister, Ester, and one younger brother, Davy…majoring in political science, with a focus of Latin America…served as Superintendent of Confidence Course during Basic Cadet Training...also served as Squadron Superintendent and PEER…part of the vocal jazz group, as well as the cadet worship team…loves to volunteer and serve at Woodman Valley Chapel…hobbies include singing, relaxing and laughing…spent three weeks in Chile this summer as a part of the Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program…a favorite quote by Dolly Parton is “We cannot direct the winds, but we can adjust the sails”…grandfather is a veteran of the Korean War… member of Cadet Squadron 21.

BIZZY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60 Meter Dash .............................................................................................8.40 (2011) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................27.23 (2011) Pole Vault .................................................................................................12’5½” (2011) Long Jump .................................................................................................. 15’7” (2011)

SOPHOMORE (2011): Competed in the shot put and discus throw during the outdoor season…recorded a career-best distance of 40’0½” in the shot put at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…finished ninth at that meet…added two additional top-10 finishes in that event…tallied a season-best 136’1” in the discus throw at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships…recorded four top-10 finishes in the discus throw, highlighted by a fourth-place throw of 132’2” at the CSU-Pueblo meet…participated in the shot put once during the indoor season…finished ninth at the Robert Shine Invitational with a toss of 36’4”.

FRESHMAN (2010): Finished fourth in both the shot put (39’1¾”) and discus throw (134’8”) at the Military Championships...posted career-best marks in those two events at the Front Range Classic...tossed a 39’11½” to finish sixth in the shot put...ranked fourth on the team in that event...also finished sixth in the discus at that meet with a toss of 139’9”...tossed a career-best 139’6” in the hammer throw at the Tom Benich Classic...that distance was ranked fourth on the team...ranked second on the team in the shot put with a career-best 41’6”...placed third at the Robert Shine Invitational with that height...also earned a fifth-place distance in the weight throw (43’1¾”) at that meet...threw a career-best weight of 47’9” at the Mountain West Conference Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lafayette High School…school record holder in the discus throw... earned the team’s Most Valuable Field Athlete award as a senior...district champion in the shot put and discus throw in 2009...SW Conference champion in the discus throw and shot put ...earned all-state honors in the discus throw (sixth-place finish)... state qualifier in the shot put... served as team captain during senior season...won the conference and district titles in the discus throw as a junior...named the 2008 Most Improved Athlete...two-time Scholar-Athlete selection in track and basketball.

PERSONAL: Full first name is Katherine, but goes by Katy…daughter of Tom and Mary Moorkamp…has two younger sisters, Amy and Annie, and three younger brothers, Tommy, Joey and Jimmy…majoring in foreign area studies, with an emphasis on Africa…served as Morale, Welfare and Recreation NCO...served as B-1 Element NCO… hobbies include skiing, biking and hiking …spent the summer studying French in Morocco, working as the Safety and Medical NCO during Basic Cadet Training and completing Operation Air Force at Tyndall AFB, Florida…member of Cadet Squadron 13.

KATY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 41’6” (2010) Weight Throw ............................................................................................. 47’9” (2010) OUTDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................40’0½” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 139’9” (2010) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 139’6” (2010)

OUTDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................12’6¾” (2011)

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MORGAN MOSBY Junior | C2C 800 Meters | 400 Meters Evergreen, Colo.

Mullen HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Set the Academy record in the 1000-meter run…clocked 2:54.62 at the Nebraska adidas Classic to finish second in the race and break Air Force’s 30-year-old record in that event…also clocked the second fastest 800-meter indoor time in Academy history at the Husky Classic…clocked a time of 2:10.77 to finish fourth at that meet…named the team’s Track Athlete of the Week following that meet… won the 600-meter run at the New Mexico Classic with a time of 1:35.46…that mark is an Albuquerque Convention Center record…placed fifth in the 800-meter run at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships…finished second in the mile at the Don Barrett Duals with a career-best time of 5:01.60 (adjusted for altitude)…that time was ranked second on the team…cut over one second off of career-best outdoor 800-meter time (2:13.11) at the Stanford Invitational…that time is the seventh-fastest mark in Academy history…ran a leg of the 4x400-meter outdoor relay team that posted the program’s fourth-fastest time ever (3:50.89) at the MWC Championships to finish sixth…also ran on the relay team that won the Jack Christiansen Invitational… competed in the 1500-meter run at three meets…clocked a career-best 4:38.78 at the Mt. SAC Relays.

FRESHMAN (2010): Set a new Front Range Classic meet record in the 800-meter run with a winning time of 2:15.32…that time, converted to 2:14.56 with altitude, is the ninth-fastest 800-meter time in Academy history…also rank the second leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that accounted for the third-best time in Academy history (3:45.05) at the Mountain West Conference Championships…ran a leg of the 4x400meter relay that won the Military Championships (3:54.12)…also finished fourth in the 800-meter run (2:17.27) at that meet…also competed in the 1500-meter run during the outdoor season…ranked second on team with 4:44.26 that was recorded at Mt. SAC Relays…moved into eighth on the program’s indoor 800-meter list…clocked a time of 2:15.43 (converted for altitude) at the New Mexico Classic…also ran the second leg of the indoor 4x400-meter relay team that recorded the fifth-fastest time in Academy history (3:54.82)…finished second in the 600-meter run (1:36.72) at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational…received the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award once during the indoor season.

PERSONAL: Full name is Morgan Diane Mosby...nickname is “Momo”...daughter of James and Mary Mosby...has four siblings, Tre, Jahlorah, Hannah and Madison... majoring in behavioral science...future plans include flying helicopters or the CV22… served as Flight NCO and Element Leader…member of the 1000s Club…hobbies include running and watching movies…spent the summer at Hulbert Field, Fla., which “has a spectacular helicopter inventory and reaffirmed my goal to be a pilot”…member of Cadet Squadron 11.

MORGAN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 400 Meter Dash ......................................................................................1:00.67 (2010) 600-Meter Run ........................................................................................1:35.46 (2011) 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:10.62a (2011) 1000-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:54.62 (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................5:01.60a (2011) OUTDOOR 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................28.05 (2010) 400-Meter Dash ......................................................................................1:00.50 (2010) 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:13.06a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:38.78 (2011)

HIGH SCHOOL: Mullen High School…placed fourth in the 800-meter run at the 2007 Colorado 4A state track and field championships...recorded a time of 2:18.28 at that meet...set a personal-best time of 2:17.79 in the 800-meter run...placed 13th at the state 4A cross country championships in 2008.

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CALE SIMMONS

ROB SIMMONS

Junior | C2C Pole Vault Rocklin, Calif.

Rocklin HS

Junior | C2C Pole Vault Rocklin, Calif.

Rocklin HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Received the team’s Most Improved Award…earned all-conference honors during both the indoor and outdoor Mountain West Conference championships…ranked seventh in the nation during the outdoor season with a career-best 17’7¾”…that mark is ranked fourth on the program’s all-time list…used that clearance to win the Jack Christiansen Invitational…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week after that meet…became just the eighth vaulter in Academy history to clear the 17-foot mark in outdoor competition…cleared 17’2¾” to win the Front Range Classic with a new meet record…also won the pole vault at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (16’8¾”)…finished 16th (16’10¾”) at the NCAA national semifinals…finished third at the MWC outdoor (17’5½”) and indoor (17’3¾”) championships…indoor mark of 17’3¾” is the fourth-best indoor clearance in Academy history...two-time MWC Athlete of the Week during the indoor season…earned the first award after clearing a then-career best matching bar of 16’6¾” in a winning effort at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…claimed second honor after winning the Robert Shine Invitational with a thenpersonal best 17’2¾”…also earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following the All-Comers Meet...was the top collegiate finisher (second overall) at the Alex Wilson Invitational (17’3¾”)…also finished second at the Don Barrett Duals (16’6¾”).

FRESHMAN (2010): Cleared a career-best 16’6¾” twice during the indoor season... first cleared that height at the New Mexico Classic...matched that clearance with a runner-up finish at the Robert Shine Invitational...won the pole vault at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open (15’7”)…won section of Pole Vault Summit with matching height... won the pole vault during the outdoor season at the Front Range Classic...cleared a career-best 16’3¼” to match the meet record...also finished within the top four at the Tom Benich Classic and Mason Spring Open...earned the program’s Field Athlete of the Week award once during the indoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rocklin High School…CIF-San Joaquin Section runner-up in the pole vault...two-time California state qualifier...recorded a personal-best high school clearance of 16’2”...passed on competing at the state meet as a senior to participate in the Rocklin High School graduation ceremony...ranked fourth in the state of California and 12th in the nation as a senior.

PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Carol Simmons…has a twin brother, Rob, who is an Academy junior and member of the Air Force pole vault team…has one older sister, Rachel, who is a second lieutenant in the Air Force.…also has two younger sisters, Olivia and Isabel…nicknames include “Cale-Rob”, “Twin”, “Thundercat”, “Blazer” and “Skeletor”…majoring in basic sciences…future plans include becoming a fighter pilot…member of the “500 Club”…served as Morale, Welfare and Recreation Officer…spent the summer “laying down the law” during Basic Cadet Training…also completed Operation Air Force at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma…hobbies include skiing, rock climbing, skydiving, scuba diving, hiking, slacklining, cliff diving, shooting guns, camping, longboarding, Frisbee, counting to high numbers, digging holes, talking in a Texas accent and sleeping…member of Cadet Squadron 19.

CALE’S TOP MARKS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Became the 10th Falcon to clear the 17-foot mark during indoor competition...cleared 17’0¾” to win the Don Barrett Duals and move into a tie for seventh on the program’s all-time list…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week following that meet…was the runner-up at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (16’0¾”)… scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships… cleared 16’6¾” to finish seventh at that meet…qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary (national semifinals) in the pole vault…cleared 16’8¾” to finish second at the Front Range Classic…that clearance is the ninth-best mark in Academy history…also finished second at the Jack Christiansen Invitational (16’8”).

FRESHMAN (2010): Won the pole vault at the Air Force Invitational and Robert Shine Invitational during the indoor season with matching career-best heights of 16’6¾”... claimed the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following the Robert Shine Invitational...also finished within the top five at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational (15’7”)...cleared a career-best 16’¾” twice during the outdoor season...first set that mark at the Mt. SAC Relays to finish second at that meet...matched that height with a sixth-place finish at the Mountain West Conference Championships...finished second at the Military Championships with a clearance of 16’0¾”...was also the runner-up at the Tom Benich Classic (16’0¾”).

HIGH SCHOOL: Rocklin High School…CIF-San Joaquin Section champion in the pole vault...two-time California state qualifier...recorded a personal-best high school clearance of 16’4”...passed on competing at the state meet as a senior to participate in the Rocklin High School graduation ceremony...ranked second in the state of California and seventh in the nation as a senior.

PERSONAL: Full name is Robert, but goes by Rob…son of Craig and Carol Simmons… has a twin brother, Cale, who is also an Academy junior and member of the Air Force pole vault team…has one older sister, Rachel, who is a second lieutenant in the Air Force …also has two younger sisters, Olivia and Isabel…nicknames are “Thing 1”, “Glasses”, “Iceman” and “Gator”…majoring in chemistry…future plans include becoming a pilot…member of the “500 Club” for earning a perfect score on the PFT…named to the Dean’s List…served as Morale, Welfare and Recreation NCO and Element Leader during Basic Cadet Training…hobbies include skydiving, painting, yoga, long walks on the beach, fruit smoothies, beating smacks, juggling, scuba diving with sharks, competitive eating and rock climbing…worked Basic Cadet Training over the summer… member of Cadet Squadron 21.

ROB’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................17’0¾” (2011) OUTDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................16’8¾” (2011)

INDOOR Pole Vault ...........................................................................................17’3¾” (2x, 2011) OUTDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................17’7¾” (2011)

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JUNIOR RETURNING LETTERWINNERS BIZZY MELLADO

TRAVIS SMITH Junior | C2C High Jump Clovis, Calif.

Buchanan HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Finished seventh at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships with a clearance of 6’6¼”…matched that placement at the MWC Outdoor Championships (6’2”)…posted a career-best outdoor clearance of 6’6¼” to finish second at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…also picked up a top-five finish at the Front Range Classic (6’2¾”)…recorded an indoor-best height of 6’8¼” to place sixth at the Air Force Invitational.

KATY MOORKAMP

FRESHMAN (2010): Finished fifth at the MWC Indoor Championships with a clearance of 6’6”...earned the same placement at the outdoor championships with a height of 6’4¾”...led the team during the indoor season after clearing a career-best 6’6¾” at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...finished fourth at that meet...ranked second on the team during the outdoor season with clearance at conference meet...scored for the Falcons at the Military Championships with an eighth-place bar of 6’2¾”.

HIGH SCHOOL: Buchanan High School…ranked second in the nation for youth nationals in high jump...recorded a personal-best height of 6’10” at the CIF Central Section North meet during sophomore year...cleared 6’6” at the West Coast Relays in 2009... lettered three years in basketball...also played water polo...named most valuable and most inspirational...graduated with a 3.9 GPA...member of the National Honor Society...served as a peer counselor for five years...involved in numerous community service projects.

CALE SIMMONS

PERSONAL: Full name is Travis Carter Smith…son of Rich and Tracy Smith…has two siblings, Brianna and Taylor…majoring in civil engineering…future plans include becoming a civil engineer in the Air Force and an architect in the civilian world…served as Squadron Flight NCO and as a member of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff…has also served as Coach and Element NCO…named as “Knight of the Month” for CS-30… hobbies include music, movies, hanging with friends, fishing, hiking and going to the beach…spent the summer attending Operation Air Force in Alaska…also participated in the Field Engineering Readiness Lab (FERL), served as a Logistics NCO during Combat Survival Training and going to the beach with family…member of Cadet Squadron 30.

TRAVIS’ TOP MARKS INDOOR High Jump ..................................................................................................... 6’9” (2010) OUTDOOR High Jump ...................................................................................................6’6¼” (2011)

ROB SIMMONS

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MICHAEL TIBBS Junior | C2C Decathlon | Pole Vault Rogers, Ark. Rogers HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Set Sophomore Class Record in the heptathlon (5,014)…also set an Academy decathlon event record in the discus throw…threw a 135’6” at the conference championship meet to shatter the program’s 21-year-old event record by over five feet…two-time all-conference honoree…finished third in the heptathlon at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships with career-best 5,014-point performance…moved into into sixth on the program’s all-time list with that score…tallied 7,017 points in the decathlon to finish second at the MWC Outdoor Championships… became just the sixth decathlete in program history to surpass the 7,000-point mark… that mark was a personal improvement by 200 points…won the decathlon discus throw (135’6”) and pole vault (15’5¾”) with career-best marks at the MWC Championships…also recorded personal-best marks in the 400-meter dash (52.82), 1500-meter run (4:47.82, adjusted for altitude) and high jump (6’4”) at that meet...scored a thencareer high 6,817 points to place fifth at the Mt. SAC Relays/California Invitational Multi-Events Meet…posted career-best marks in the 100-meter dash (11.40), 110meter hurdles (15.60) and shot put (39’1¼”) at that competition…recorded an outdoor best long jump distance of 21’2” to finish eighth at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…that mark was the best on the team in 2011…also posted a season-best 163’5” in the javelin throw at UC Irvine…during the indoor season, recorded careerbest (indoor) marks in the 60-meter dash (7.31), 1000-meter run (2:55.05), 60-meter hurdles (8.60), long jump (21’9”) and shot put (40’7¾”) during the conference championship meet…long jump mark was the best on the team…improved indoor high jump mark to 6’2” at the New Mexico Classic and Combined Events…finished seventh in the heptathlon (4,858 points) at that meet…recorded an indoor-best clearance of 15’1” to finish fifth in the pole vault at the Air Force Invitational.

FRESHMAN (2010): Set Freshman Class records in the heptathlon and decathlon... recorded a career-best heptathlon total of 4,697 points at the New Mexico Combined Events Meet...that is the eighth-best total in Academy history and a Class record... finished sixth at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships with 4,621 points...member of the 4x400-meter relay team that won the Potts Invitational (3:48.96) during the indoor season...led the Falcons in the decathlon during the outdoor season with 6,475 points...placed fifth in the decathlon at the MWC Outdoor Championships with that score... that total is also a Freshman Class record...won the discus throw event in the conference decathlon with a distance of 122’3”...tallied 6,306 points in decathlon debut to finish second at the Mt. SAC/California Invitational Combined Events Meet...won the discus throw event at that meet with a throw of 127’10”...competed in the decathlon at the USATF Junior National Championships... forced to withdraw from competition with injury on the second day...was in eighth after the first day competition...academic all-conference selection.

PERSONAL: Full name is Michael Lee Tibbs II…son of Michael and Sharen Tibbs…has one older sister, Amy Gale Glenn…nickname is “Tibbles”…majoring in astronautical engineering…future plans include going to graduate school and becoming a developmental engineering or pilot…served as Chief Clerk, Security NCO and Element NCO… two-time member of the “500 Club” for earning a perfect score on the PFT…named to the Dean’s List and Athletic Director’s List…hobbies include watching college football, playing video games, hanging out with friends and driving new car…served as a teacher to the Class of 2014 during Combat Survival Training…also participated in Operation Air Force at Warner Robins AFB, Ga., and “had a good time back home with friends and family”…member of Cadet Squadron 21.

MICHAEL’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Heptathlon ..................................................................................................5014 (2011) 60-Meter Dash (7.31H, 2011); 1000-Meter Run (2:55.05H, 2011); 60-Meter Hurdles (8.60H, 2011); High Jump (6’2”H, 2011); Pole Vault (15’1¼”, 2011); Long Jump (21’9”H, 2011); Shot Put (40’7¾”H, 2011) H = event contested during heptathlon OUTDOOR Decathlon ....................................................................................................7017 (2011) 100-Meter Dash (11.40D, 2011); 400-Meter Dash (52.82D, 2011); 1500-Meter Run (4:47.82aD, 2011); 110-Meter Hurdles (15.60D, 2011); High Jump (6’4”D, 2011); Pole Vault (15’5¾”D, 2011); Long Jump (21’2”, 2011); Shot Put (39’1¼”D, 2011); Discus Throw (135’6”D, 2011); Javelin Throw (173’9”, 2010) D = event contested during decathlon

HIGH SCHOOL: Rogers High School…two-time AAU All-American in the decathlon... state champion in both the decathlon and discus throw...two-time regional champion and record holder in the decathlon...AAU national champion in the decathlon...twotime all-conference and all-state in football...selected as the Academic-Athlete of the Year for the state of Arkansas...received the Football Hall of Fame Academic Athletic Award...named Air National Guard Academic-Athlete of the Year...graduated with a 4.1 GPA...distinguished honors graduate...member of the choir and chess club.

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LESLY TORRES

UZOR UDENSI

Junior | C2C High Jump | Heptathlon Los Lunas, N.M. Los Lunas HS

Junior | C2C 200 Meters | 400 Meters San Antonio, Texas Catholic Central HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Set a Sophomore Class Record in the heptathlon with a 4,432point performance at the Mt. SAC/California Invitational Multi-Event Meet…that score is the fifth-best total in Academy history…also recorded the fifth-best pentathlon total in program history at 3,190 points…accounted for that score in an eighth-place performance at the MWC Championships…posted the third-best outdoor (5’6”) and seventhbest indoor (5’5”) high jump clearances in Academy history…recorded a career-best outdoor 5’6” at the Front Range Classic to place second…cleared indoor mark of 5’5” during pentathlon performance at the New Mexico Classic …posted career-best pentathlon marks in the 800-meter run (2:44.85, adjusted for altitude), 60-meter hurdles (9.46) and shot put (30’10½”) at the MWC meet…time in the hurdles was the best on the team…also led the team in the indoor long jump with a mark of 16’10” from the Air Force Invitational…tallied career-best heptathlon marks in the 800-meter run (2:35.67), 100-meter hurdles (15.61) and long jump (16’10¾”) at Mt. SAC. FRESHMAN (2010): Recorded the eighth-best heptathlon total in Academy history with 4,126 points at the MWC Championships...posted career-best marks in the 200meter dash (27.30), 100-meter hurdles (15.85) and javelin throw (102’3”) at that meet...also competed in the high jump at the conference meet...cleared a personalbest 5’2¼” at that meet...scored 4,017 points in heptathlon debut at the Mt. SAC/ California Invitational Combined Events Meet...placed eighth in the high jump at the Military Championships with a height of 5’1”...earned the same placement and same height at the Mason Spring Open...competed in the 60-meter hurdles (9.84), high jump (5’1”) and long jump (15’11½”) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Los Lunas High School…New Mexico 5A-A state champion in the long jump (17’4½”) and triple jump (36’4”) as a senior...runner-up in the 300-meter hurdles (46.15)...led team to a fourth-place finish...also won state titles in the 100-meter hurdles (15.02) and high jump (5’6¼”) as a junior...placed 13th at the Great Southwest Classic in the heptathlon with 4004 points...also played soccer...named second-team all-district defender...academic letterwinner all four years...two-time academic alldistrict selection...member of the National Honor Society...member of the marching band...served as section leader...member of the symphonic wind ensemble and jazz band...served as vice-president of the student council.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Alfredo and Maria Torres...has one older brother, Lyle...majoring in behavioral science...future plans include working in the intelligence field or in the Office of Special Investigations…named to the Commandant’s List for excellence in military performance…also named to the Athletic Director’s List for excellence in academic performance…spent the summer in Hawaii…member of Cadet Squadron 36.

LESLY’S TOP MARKS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Led the team in the 100-meter dash during the outdoor season…clocked a career-best time of 11.02 at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…finished fifth at that meet…also posted a season-best 22.36 in the 200-meter dash at that meet…ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that won the CSU-Pueblo Invitational (3:19.45)...competed in the 200-meter dash in two meets during the indoor season… posted a season-best time of 22.60 during the Nebraska adidas Invitational…academic all-conference selection.

FRESHMAN (2010): All-conference honoree in the 200-meter dash at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships...clocked a time of 21.76 to finish third at that meet...moved into seventh on the program’s all-time list after clocking a winning time of 21.61 at the Don Barrett Duals...was also the top collegiate finisher at that distance during the Air Force All-Comers Meet...ran a 6.89 in collegiate debut of the 60-meter dash to finish second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...claimed the team’s Track Athlete of the Week award twice during the indoor season...competed in the 100-and 200-meter dashes during the outdoor season...led the team in the 200-meter dash, behind a career-best time of 21.88 at the Mt. SAC Relays...placed third in both the 100- and 200-meter events at the Military Championships...posted a career-best 11.09 in the 100-meter dash at that meet...academic all-conference selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: Central Catholic High School…lettered three years in track...two-time Texas 5A runner-up in the 100-meter dash at the TAPPS state meet in 2009...recorded a personal-best time of 10.75 in that event...also lettered two years in football...National Achievement Commended for score on the PSAT...took three Advanced Placement classes as a senior (AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English and Literature).

PERSONAL: Full first name is Uzochukwu, but goes by Uzor...son of Ifeanyi and Cheryl Udensi...mother is currently a major in the Air Force...has two older siblings, Ifeanyi and Nnenna...majoring in biology...future plans include becoming a doctor...completed Jump over the summer...member of Cadet Squadron 11.

UZOR’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60-Meter Dash .............................................................................................6.89 (2010) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................21.61 (2010) OUTDOOR 100-Meter Dash .........................................................................................11.02 (2011) 200-Meter Dash .........................................................................................21.88 (2010)

INDOOR Pentathlon ...................................................................................................3190 (2011) 800-Meter Run (2:44.85aP, 2011); 60-Meter Hurdles (9.46P, 2011); High Jump (5’5”P, 2011); Long Jump (16’10”, 2011); Shot Put (30’10½”P, 2011) P = event contested during pentathlon OUTDOOR Heptathlon ..................................................................................................4432 (2011) 200-Meter Dash (27.30H, 2010); 800-Meter Run (2:35.67H, 2011); 100-Meter Hurdles (15.61H, 2011); High Jump (5’6”, 2011); Long Jump (17’1¼”H, 2010); Shot Put (30’5”, 2010); Javelin Throw (102’3”H, 2010) H = event contested during heptathlon

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ZACH WOOD Junior | C2C High Jump Bowen, Ill. Southeastern HS

SOPHOMORE (2011): Recorded the eighth-best outdoor high jump mark in Academy history…cleared a career-best 6’10¼” to win the Jack Christiansen Invitational…became the first high jumper since 1998 to enter the Academy’s top-10…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet...also won the high jump at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational with a clearance of a then-career best 6’8”matched that height to finish fourth at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships…cleared 6’6¾” to win the Front Range Classic…won the high jump at the Don Barrett Duals during the indoor season...cleared an indoor-best clearance of 6’8¾” to win that meet…scored for the Falcons at the MWC Indoor Championships with an eighth-place height of 6’4¼”.

LESLY TORRES

FRESHMAN (2010): All-conference honoree at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships...cleared 6’9” to finish as the runner-up in that meet...that height was the best by any Air Force high jumper...also placed second at the Robert Shine Invitational with a height of 6’6”...posted a career-best outdoor height of 6’7” at the outdoor conference championships...placed fourth at that meet...claimed a third-place finish at the Mason Spring Open, behind a clearance of 6’0¾”...finished sixth at the Military Championships at 6’2¾”.

HIGH SCHOOL: Southeastern High School…Central-Southeastern High School record holder in the high jump (6’8”)...runner-up at the IHSA state meet as a senior...finished sixth in that event as a sophomore...finished second in the state dunk contest as a senior...member of the National Honor Society...served as president of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and vice-president of Future Farmers of America (FFA).

UZOR UDENSI

PERSONAL: Full name is Zachariah Jacob Wood...goes by Zach...nickname is “Woody”... son of Robb and Chris Wood...has one older sister, Alexis, and one younger brother, Justin...majoring in management...future plans include “graduating, putting in some time for my country and farming”...served as Morale Welfare and Recreation Clerk... hobbies include hunting, farming and “spending as much time as I can with my wonderful girlfriend”...grew up on a large farm and worked various jobs from driving large machinery to tending the animals...would like to add that he is proud of his unofficial “son”, sophomore high jumper Tyler Jordan...member of Cadet Squadron 06.

ZACH’S TOP MARKS INDOOR High Jump ...................................................................................................6’8¾” (2011)

ZACH WOOD

OUTDOOR High Jump .................................................................................................6’10¼” (2011)

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JACKIE AHLOO

BECCA BAUMAN

Sophomore | C3C Shot | Discus | Hammer Stockton, Calif.

St. Mary’s

Sophomore | C3C Discus | Shot | Hammer Post Falls, Idaho Post Falls HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Moved into the program’s all-time top 10 list for both the indoor and outdoor shot put…scored for the Falcons in the shot put at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships…threw a career-best 45’8” to place seventh at that meet… that throw ranked fourth on the program’s all-time list…also competed in the shot put in three other outdoor meets, earning top-10 finishes at each…recorded the Academy’s sixth-best indoor shot put mark at the Don Barrett Duals…throw a 44’9” to finish third at that meet…entered the top-10 all-time with a throw of 44’2” in season debut at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...placed third at that meet…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award after the Air Force All-Comers Meet.

FRESHMAN (2011): Recorded the 10th-best hammer throw distance in Academy history…tossed a distance of 151’4” at the Front Range Classic to finish eighth…recorded that same placement in the hammer during three other meets…also competed in the shot put and discus throw during the outdoor season…recorded a career-best outdoor shot mark of 37’5” at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships…tossed a season-best 137’11” in the discus throw at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational… placed fifth at that meet…threw a season-best 35’10¾” in the shot put at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…recorded a personal-best 45’7¼” in the weight throw at the Air Force Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: St. Mary’s High School…four-year varsity letterwinner in track and field...placed second in the shot put at the state championships as a senior...four-time first-team all-region selection...four-time MVP...named Most Valuable player for San Joaquin County...selected as Stockton’s Track Athlete of the Year...served as captain of the throwers as a junior and senior...school record holder in the shot put...finished first at sections as a sophomore, junior and senior...also took first at Masters as a junior and senior...ranked fourth in the nation as a senior...also lettered three years in volleyball...named first-team all-region as a junior and senior...earned second-team all-region honors as a sophomore...named MVP as a senior...member of the team that advanced to the semi-finals of the state championships as a junior and senior...also played club volleyball...led the team in kills and blocks...member of the 16s team that qualified for the Junior Olympics...named Most Valuable Senior Athlete...recruited by numerous schools for both track and volleyball, but chose to walk on to Air Force’s track team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Post Falls High School…Idaho 5A state champion in the discus throw... runner-up in the shot put at that meet...earned MVP award...also named Most Improved for Track...also received the Most Improved awards for basketball and volleyball...served as captain of the volleyball team...received the Best Teammate award in basketball...earned the Idaho Top Scholar award...Junior Miss...ASB representative...

Key Club member.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jacqueline June Ahloo...nickname is Jacquie…daughter of Jimmy and June Ahloo...has one younger brother, Johnathan, and one younger sister, Jasmine...majoring in management...future plans include working in force support... hobbies include playing volleyball, football, basketball, shopping, traveling with family and hanging out with family and friends...has been to 23 of the 50 states...has been to Samoa twice...worked with the cadet radio station, KAFA, in the Fall of 2010 as an announcer for home Air Force volleyball matches…spent part of the summer in California…attended best friend’s 21st birthday in Santa Cruz, mother’s family reunion (about 160 people) in Orange County and aunt’s wedding (with a San Francisco Giants’ theme)…also stayed with godmother and her kids in Portland, Oregon...attended the Academy Prep School...named captain of the volleyball team...member of Cadet Squadron 33.

PERSONAL: Full first name is Rebecca, but goes by Becca…daughter of William and Laura Bauman…has one younger brother, Petey…majoring in mechanical engineering…future plans include becoming a developmental engineer…spent the summer flying an engineless plane and spending “a week in the woods, learnin’ to survive”…has family that has served in the military…hobbies include horseback riding, hiking and swimming…member of Cadet Squadron 28.

BECCA’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ..................................................................................................35’10¾” (2011) Weight Throw ...........................................................................................45’7¼” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 37’5” (2011) Discus Throw .......................................................................................... 137’11” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 151’4” (2011)

JACKIE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 44’9” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 45’8” (2011)

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ISAIAH BRAGG

NATE BRATKA

Sophomore | C3C 5000 Meters | 10,000 Meters Springfield, Ohio Emmanuel Christian Academy

Sophomore | C3C Discus | Shot | Hammer | Javelin West Liberty, Ohio West Liberty-Salem HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Won the indoor 5000-meter run at the Nebraska adidas Invitational…clocked a time of 15:08.15 at that meet…that time ranked fifth on the team… competed in the mile during two indoor races…clocked a career-best 4:27.65 (adjusted for altitude) at the Air Force Invitational…finished third in the 10,000-meter run (career-best 31:07.73) at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival…that time ranked second on the team…also competed in the 5000-meter run twice during the outdoor season…posted a career-best 14:42.72a to finish third at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…participated in the 1500-meter run at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational, clocking a time of 4:05.98…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award once during the indoor season and once during the outdoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Emmanuel Christian Academy…2008 Ohio Division III state champion in cross country…2010 state champion in the 3200-meter run with a personal-best time of 9:22.13…finished second in the 1600-meter run at the regional championships with a career-best time of 4:22.07…also competed in wrestling…was a 2008 regional qualifier…member of the National Honor Society…served as student body president… class salutatorian.

PERSONAL: Full name is Isaiah Luke Bragg…nickname is “Sho Tyme”…son of Dan and Annette Bragg…has one older brother, Josiah…also has two younger brothers, Noah and Micah…majoring in aeronautical engineering…future plans include working in the engineering field…spent the summer completing jump, global engagement and combat survival training…considers running a gift and his way to glorify God...would like thank his family for everything, “I wouldn’t be here without their support”...earned all-conference honors at the 2011 Mountain West Cross Country Championships… member of Cadet Squadron 32.

ISAIAH’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Mile Run ................................................................................................4:27.65a (2011) 5000-Meter Run ....................................................................................15:08.15 (2011) OUTDOOR 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................4:05.98a (2011) 5000-Meter Run ..................................................................................14:42.72a (2011) 10,000-Meter Run .................................................................................31:07.73 (2011)

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FRESHMAN (2011): Competed in all four throwing events during the outdoor season… ranked fifth on the team in the discus throw…tossed a career-best 161’5” to place fifth in that event at the Front Range Classic…also recorded a personal-best 169’11” to finish fourth in the javelin throw at that meet…posted outdoor-best marks in the shot put (40’6¾”) and hammer throw (133’10”) at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational… also finished third in the discus throw at New Mexico…placed within the top five in the discus throw (fourth) and javelin throw (fifth) at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award once during the outdoor season…competed in the weight throw during three competitions…posted a career-best 50’2½” at the Robert Shine Invitational…recorded a career-best 42’1¼” in the shot put at the Air Force Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: West Liberty-Salem High School…Ohio Division III state champion in the discus throw as a junior...three-time regional discus throw champion...three-year all-state selection...three-year all-region honoree...four-year all-district selection...also earned all-district and all-region honors in the shot put for three years...three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball...all-conference and all-district honoree...holds the school record for most blocks in a game...was the lead in three high school musicals.

PERSONAL: Full name is Nathan Andrew Bratka...goes by Nate...son of Dan and Sara Bratka...father is a retired lieutenant colonel...has two older brothers, Ben and Zac...

Ben is in the military (SSgt)...majoring in systems engineering management...future career plans include working in security forces...attended the Academy Prep School... would like to “thank God for the amazing talents and gifts He’s given me and for all of my family, friends and coaches who helped me reach my dreams and goals over the years”...won the heavyweight title at the 2011 Wing Open Boxing Championships… hobbies include spending time with family and friends and helping out in the community...member of Cadet Squadron 27.

NATE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................42’1¼” (2011) Weight Throw ...........................................................................................50’2½” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................40’6¾” (2011) Discus Throw ............................................................................................ 161’5” (2011) Hammer Throw ...................................................................................... 133’10” (2011) Javelin Throw .......................................................................................... 169’11” (2011)

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MATT CALDWELL

ANNETTE EICHENBERGER

Sophomore | C3C 1500 Meters | 800 Meters Centennial, Colo.

Smoky Hill HS

Sophomore | C3C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters West Chicago, Ill. West Chicago Community HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Ranked third on the team in the indoor mile…clocked a careerbest time of 4:14.99 (adjusted for altitude) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…finished third in the mile at that meet…placed third in the 1000-meter run (2:30.62) at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational…also competed in the 800-meter run during the indoor season, clocking an indoor-best time of 1:55.74 at the Husky Classic…ran a leg of the distance medley relay team that won that meet in 8:11.57...clocked a career-best 1:53.62a in the 800-meter run at the Colorado Invitational during the outdoor season…won that event at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…posted a career-best 1500-meter time of 4:00.05a at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…ran the 3000-meter event at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational, placing seventh in 8:48.80.

FRESHMAN (2011): Debuted in seventh on the program’s all-time list in the outdoor 800-meter run…clocked a career-best 2:12.87 (adjusted for altitude) at the MWC Championships…that time was the fastest on the team…was the runner-up in that event at the Front Range Classic…also ran in the 1500-meter run at two meets… clocked a personal-best 4:47.04 at the Beach Invitational…won the 1000-meter run (3:04.35) during the indoor season at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational…clocked a season-best 800-meter time of 2:18.76a at the conference meet…also ran on the 4x400-meter relay team that competed at the MWC meet and the distance medley relay that placed sixth at the New Mexico Classic…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award once during the indoor season and twice during the outdoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Smoky Hill High School…finished second in the 800-meter run at the Colorado Class 5A state championships with a personal-best time of 1:52.82…also placed second in the 1600-meter run at that meet…recorded a season-best time of 4:20.67 at the Cherry Creek Invitational…ran a 9:39.45 in the 3200-meter run at the Nike/Valor Invitational…two-time all-state (first team) selection in track and field… regional champion in cross country in 2008…two-time all-state (second-team) selection in cross country…served as team captain for three years…selected as Smoky Hill Athlete of the Year in 2010…also named high school’s Outstanding Senior that year… received the 2010 IB Doze English Award for outstanding English student…selected as the John Lynch Star of the Year award in 2006.

HIGH SCHOOL: West Chicago Community High School… state champion in the 800meter run during both the indoor (2:14) and outdoor (2:12.26) meets…finished second at the 2009 Nike Outdoor Nationals in the Emerging Elite Division…placed second in the 2000-meter steeplechase at the 2009 AAU Junior Olympics…seven-time qualifier to the Junior Olympics in the 800-meter run, javelin throw, 2000-meter steeplechase, heptathlon and as a member of the 4x800-meter relay team…earned All-America status in the steeplechase and relay…all-state honoree…three-time indoor conference champion in the 800-meter run…also earned three consecutive conference titles in the outdoor 800-meter run…2008 sectional champion and two-time sectional runner-up in the outdoor 800-meter run…2008 conference champion in the indoor 1600-meter run…two-time co-captain of cross country team…served as co-captain of the 2010 track team…four-year letterwinner in cross country and track…sectional qualifier for cross country…two-time all-area athlete for track in Dupage County…member of the 4x800-meter relay team that qualified for the 2010 state championships…holds school records in the 800-meter run, mile run, 4x400-meter relay, 4x800-meter relay and high jump…lettered in basketball as a sophomore…named “2010 Mrs. WIldcat” as the top senior girl’s all-around athlete at school…graduated 17th out of 526 students…named Illinois State Scholar…member of the National Honor Society…member of the National Foreign Language Honor Society (Spanish)…three-year recipient of the “Outstanding Effort in Mathematics” award…Martin Luther King Scholarship winner...selected “Wildcat Leader” to assist underclassmen…participated in the “We-Go Buddies” to help disabled students…named to “Who’s Who Among All-American Scholars”.

PERSONAL: Son of David and Christine Caldwell…nickname is “Buttons”…is an only child…majoring in biology…future plans include becoming a flight surgeon or physical therapist…served as Athletic Clerk…spent the summer completing combat survival training, global engagement and soaring…also hiked Pikes Peak during the summer… hobbies include playing basketball, reading and watching movies...member of Cadet Squadron 05.

MATT’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 800-Meter Run ........................................................................................1:55.74 (2011) 1000-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:30.62 (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................4:14.99a (2011) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................1:53.62a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................4:00.05a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ......................................................................................8:48.80 (2011)

PERSONAL: Full name is Annette Rianna Eichenberger…nickname is “Little Annette”… daughter of Ike and Valerie Eichenberger…father is a retired lieutenant colonel… mother is a former captain in the USAF nurse corps…has three younger siblings – Jack, Blake and Sabrina…majoring in biology…future plans include attending medical school…named the Top Female Athlete in squadron during BCT…served as Support Clerk…named to the Dean’s List and Athletics List…enjoys playing the guitar and scuba diving…has two uncles that have served in the military; Lt Col (ret) Harold Eberle and Brig Gen (ret.) Milton Eberle…member of Cadet Squadron 02.

ANNETTE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:18.76a (2011) 1000-Meter Run ......................................................................................3:04.35 (2011) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:12.87a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:47.04 (2011)

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JALEN FOOSTER

CARLEY GROSS

Sophomore | C3C Hammer | Discus| Shot Marietta, Ga. Marietta HS

Sophomore | C3C 5000 Meters Tustin, Calif.

Foothill HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Set the Freshman Class Record in the weight throw…threw a 54’9½” at the Air Force Invitational…finished sixth at that meet in the weight throw… that distance was the second-best throw on the team…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet…also competed in the shot put during the indoor season…tossed a career-best 43’5¾” at the Robert Shine Invitational…competed in the hammer throw, discus throw and shot put during the outdoor season… recorded career-best marks in all three at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…tossed 162’2½” in the hammer throw, 40’7” (outdoor-best) in the shot put and 132’10¼” in the discus throw…claimed top-five finishes in the hammer at CSU-Pueblo, the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational and the Yellow Jacket Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Marietta High School…lettered three years in varsity track and field... named Most Valuable Thrower in track...all-state in the shot put (52’4”)...honorable mention all-state selection in the discus throw (164’11”)...also competed in the weight throw and hammer throw...competed for “Throw 1 Deep” Track Club...placed 15th in the weight throw at the National Scholastic Indoor Championships...also competed at the Nike Indoor Nationals and New Balance Outdoor Nationals...lettered one year in varsity football...received the Defensive Coaches’ award...received the Scholar-Athlete Award for both track and football...graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jalen Trevon Fooster-Barrino…son of Julius Barrino and Teisha Fooster…is an only child…majoring in mechanical engineering…future plans include becoming a developmental engineer…earned wings in the soaring program over the summer…also completed Global Engagement and Combat Survival Training…hobbies include reading, lifting and sports…member of Cadet Squadron 34.

JALEN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................43’5¾” (2011) Weight Throw ...........................................................................................54’9¼” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 40’7” (2011) Discus Throw .......................................................................................... 132’10” (2011) Hammer Throw ........................................................................................ 162’6” (2011)

FRESHMAN (2011): Competed in three distances during the outdoor season…participated in the 5000-meter run at the MWC Championships…clocked a career-best 18:21.01 (adjusted for altitude) to finish second at the Jack Christiansen Invitational… earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award following that meet…recorded a personal-best 5:01.26a in the 1500-meter run at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational…ran the 3000-meter run In 10:30.84 at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational… ran the mile during two indoor meets…finished fourth at the Air Force Invitational with a career-best 5:24.90a…competed in the 3000-meter run at the Don Barrett Duals (11:32.99a).

HIGH SCHOOL: Foothill High School…five-time participant at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships…four-year scholar-athlete in varsity cross country and track…member of the cross country team that finished second at the 2007 CIF California Division II Championships and fifth at the 2009 Division II championships and the 2008 Division III championships…earned all-SeaView League honors (second team) in 2007...two-time all-country first-team honoree…also played water polo…three-year recipient of the Coaches Award…member of the team that won backto-back SeaView League championships…FHS Scholar-Athlete award winner in track, cross country and water polo…member of the National Honor Society…honored by the California Scholarship Federation…member of the Key Club…earned the Gold Congressional Medal for 400 hours of volunteer public service, 200 hours of personal development, 300 hours of physical fitness and four nights of expedition/exploration…2009 recipient of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Certificates and Bronze Congressional Medal…member of the Young Life Church organization…member of the Assisteens (community service group, Junior Auxiliary of Assistance League of Tustin).

PERSONAL: Full name is Carley Anne Gross…majoring in foreign area studies or behavioral science…also earning a minor in Russian…served as A2 Element NCO and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Clerk…earned Athletic honors…hobbies include running, biking, soccer, water polo, triathlons, adventure races, camping, dancing and traveling… is a Red Cross licensed lifeguard and worked as a swim instructor…is also a licensed U.S. Soccer Federation Referee…age group winner (19 and under) for the 2009 Tinsel Triathlon and the 2009 Carlsbad Triathlon…spent the summer completing Combat Survival Training, Unmanned Aerial Systems and Global Engagement…also traveled to Florida and California during summer leave…member of Cadet Squadron 23.

CARLEY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Mile Run ................................................................................................5:24.90a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ..................................................................................11:32.99a (2011) OUTDOOR 1500-Meter Run ....................................................................................5:01.26a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ....................................................................................10:30.84 (2011) 5000-Meter Run ..................................................................................18:21.01a (2011)

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KASSIE GURNELL

JAMIE HART

Sophomore | C3C Triple Jump | Heptathlon Pearland, Texas Westbury Christian HS

Sophomore | C3C High Jump | Heptathlon Westminster, Colo.

Stanley Lake HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Received the team’s Newcomer of the Year award…set Academy record in the triple jump…recorded a distance of 40’8¾” to break the program’s 26-year-old record and finish first at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…that mark is also a Freshman Class Record…set a new Meet Record of 39’8¾” to win the Front Range Classic…also won the triple jump at the Jack Christiansen Invitational and was the top collegiate finisher in that event at the Colorado Invitational…collected four additional top-five finishes...finished 24th in the triple jump at the NCAA West Preliminary...recorded that second-best distance of career (40’0¾”) at that meet to improve regional placement by 24 spots (entered the meet ranked 48th)…recorded the fifth-best indoor triple jump distance in Academy history during collegiate debut…jumped 37’9½” to finish third at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…was the runner-up at the Don Barrett Duals and finished third at the Nebraska adidas Invitational…competed in the long jump (15’6¼”, adidas Invitational) and 60-meter hurdles (11.27, Air Force All-Comers Meet) once during the indoor season…also ran a leg of 4x440-yard relay at the AllComers Meet…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award after setting the Academy record…also earned the program’s Newcomer of the Week honor twice.

HIGH SCHOOL: Westbury Christian High School…Texas TAPPS 4A state champion in the triple jump as a junior…also finished second in the high jump, 200-meter dash and 400meter dash that year…finished second in the triple jump with a career-best of 38’11¾” as a senior…received the Track and Field Woman of the Year award as a sophomore, junior and senior…member of the cross country team…competed at regional/state meets…member of the state championship basketball team as a junior…also played on the state finalist (top 4) team as a sophomore…served as a manager during senior year to focus on track…also played volleyball…earned MVP honors as a junior…earned the AP Scholar Award as a junior…participated in the Inner Act Club and was accepted into R.O.T.A.R.Y…four-year member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Full name is Kassie Marque’ Gurnell…nicknames are “Kas” or “KK”…daughter of Morris and Kathy Gurnell…has one older brother, Braylon, and one younger brother, Rion…Braylon is a senior at the Academy and played on the Falcons’ football team…both majoring in operations research…future career plans include working as an ops research analyst in the Air Force and then later for a major company…also hopes to train for the Olympics…hobbies include singing, modeling, reading and writing…loves entertainment and being a part of it…has several other family members that serve in the military…member of Cadet Squadron 36.

KASSIE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 60-Meter Hurdles .......................................................................................11.27 (2011) Long Jump ................................................................................................15’6¼” (2011) Triple Jump ...............................................................................................37’9½” (2011)

FRESHMAN (2011): Debuted in the Academy’s all-time top-10 lists in the indoor high jump, heptathlon and pentathlon…cleared 5’5” twice during the indoor season (Air Force All-Comers Meet, Mountain West Conference Championships) to move into a tie for seventh on the Academy’s all-time list…scored 2,754 pentathlon points at the New Mexico Classic to accumulate the 10th-best total in Academy history…scored 3,983 points in the heptathlon at the Glen Morris Multi-Event Meet to move into ninth on the Academy’s all-time list…won the indoor high jump at the Robert Shine Invitational with a clearance of 5’4½”.

HIGH SCHOOL: Stanley Lake High School…four-year competitor at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships...competed in the high jump (PR: 5’4”) and as a member of the 4x200-meter and 4x100-meter relay teams...three-time Field MVP (2008, 2009, 2010)...earned first-team all-conference honors in the high jump as a junior... also claimed second-team all-conference honors in that event as a senior...earned first-team all-conference honors as a member of the 4x200-meter relay team...fouryear varsity letterwinner in track and field...received the Four-Year Letter Award for track...also lettered in varsity volleyball all four years...ranked in top 10-percent of graduating class...named to the Honor Roll...second-team academic all-state selection...served as Peer Counselor and Link Leader...volunteered for Special Olympics Gator Track and Field.

PERSONAL: Full first name is JamieLynne…goes by Jamie…daughter of Kenneth and Joanne Hart...has one older brother, Kenneth, and one younger sister, Jessie…majoring in biology…future plans include working in the physical therapy/human performance field…served as Athletic Clerk, First Sergeant Clerk and Four-Degree Coach… took a political science class over the summer…also completed Global Engagement and Soaring…hobbies include horseback riding, dancing, reading and cooking…member of Cadet Squadron 12.

JAMIE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Pentathlon ...................................................................................................2754 (2011) 800-Meter Run (2:42.50aP, 2011); 60-Meter Hurdles (10.18P, 2011); High Jump (5’5”, 2011); Long Jump (14’10”, 2011); Shot Put (25’10¼”P, 2011) P = event contested during pentathlon OUTDOOR Heptathlon ..................................................................................................3983 (2011) 200-Meter Dash (27.57, 2011); 800-Meter Run (2:41.09aH, 2011); 100-Meter Hurdles (16.27, 2011); High Jump (5’4½”, 2011); Long Jump (14’11½”, 2011); Shot Put (28’2¾”H, 2011); Javelin Throw (91’9”H, 2011) H = event contested during heptathlon

OUTDOOR Triple Jump ...............................................................................................40’8¾” (2011)

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RACHEL HERALD

TYLER JORDAN

Sophomore | C3C High Jump Rockford, Mich.

Rockford HS

Sophomore | C3C High Jump Ramona, Calif.

Mountain Valley Academy

FRESHMAN (2011): Recorded the seventh-best indoor high jump clearance in Academy history…posted a career-best 5’5” to place fifth at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…recorded an outdoor-best height of 5’3¾” to finish fourth at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…collected four additional top-10 finishes during the outdoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rockford High School…runner-up in the high jump at the 2008 MHSAA State Championships...three-time MITCA high jump state champion (2007, 2008, 2009)...2008 OK Red Conference champion...2008 MHSAA regional champion...was the runner-up in the high jump at the MHSAA regional championships in 2009 and 2010...named Field Event MVP in 2008...first-team all-state honoree...Rockford High school record holder...placed fourth at the 2009 MITS state meet and fifth in 2008... four-time qualifier to Nike Nationals (outdoor 2008, 2009; indoor 2009, 2010)...member of the team that finished second at the 2009 and 2010 MHSAA meet...four-year letterwinner in track and field...also earned two letters in basketball...member of the team that won the 2008 district championships...2008 academic all-state selection... four-year academic letterwinner...graduated Summa Cum Laude...member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Full name is Rachel Elizabeth Herald...daughter of Mark and Cecile Herald...has four younger brothers, Alex, Aaron, Jared and Jordan (quadruplets)...majoring in humanities...enjoys people watching and walking on sidewalks...is an avid supporter of Michigan State Basketball...would like to give a “shout out to Mike Thomas for always believing in me”...member of Cadet Squadron 22.

RACHEL’S TOP MARKS

FRESHMAN (2011): Placed fourth in the high jump at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships (6’6¼”)…tied for the team lead in that event with a career-best height of 6’8¾”…recorded that mark at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…was the top collegiate finishers (third overall) at that competition…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award following that meet…won the high jump at the Robert Shine Invitational with a jump of 6’8”…competed in the high jump twice during the outdoor season…recorded a outdoor-best clearance of 6’4” at the Stanford Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Mountain Valley Academy…four-year letterwinner in track…California state champion in the high jump…member of three CIF San Diego championship teams…two-time CIF San Diego champion in the high jump…also lettered three years in varsity basketball…class valedictorian.

PERSONAL: Son of John and Janey Jordan…nickname is “TJ”…has one older sister, Katie…also has one younger sister, Amy…majoring in management…hobbies include scuba diving, crossfit and lifting…member of Cadet Squadron 16.

TYLER’S TOP MARKS INDOOR High Jump ...................................................................................................6’8¾” (2011) OUTDOOR High Jump ..................................................................................................... 6’4” (2011)

INDOOR High Jump ..................................................................................................... 5’5” (2011) OUTDOOR High Jump ...................................................................................................5’3¾” (2011)

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MIKEY LAURITZEN

TERESA LOYA

Sophomore | C3C Javelin Camas, Wash.

Camas HS

Sophomore | C3C Shot | Discus | Hammer Santa Maria, Calif.

St. Joseph HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Shared the team’s Newcomer of the Year award…all-conference honoree in the javelin throw…set Freshman Class Record in that event with a 213’5” in a winning effort at the Oregon Preview…also won the javelin at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational (190’6”)…finished third at the Mountain West Conference Championships (206’9”)…qualified for the national semifinals…threw a 184’1” to finish 41st at the NCAA West meet…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award after setting the Class Record at Oregon…USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honoree…academic all-conference selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: Camas High School…placed fourth in the javelin throw at the Washington 3A State Championships...also finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles at that meet with a personal-best time of 14.92... Camas High School record-holder in the 110-meter hurdles...served as captain of the track team as a senior...graduated within the top 10-percent of class.

PERSONAL: Full name is Michael Thomas Lauritzen…goes by Mikey…son of Steve and Teri Lauritzen…father served in the Army…has two older brothers, Eric and Tyler…also has one younger brother, Nathan…majoring in biology…future plans include becoming a physical therapist…served as squadron/track and field Personal Ethics and Education Representative (PEER)……named Outstanding Freshman of the Fall Semester in 2010… earned the highest Knowledge Test average in the wing during 2010-11…hobbies include basketball, football, baseball, tennis, not being injured, working out, running, going to Boulder, Colo., spending time with friends, meeting new people and playing video games…spent the summer completing Global Engagement, Jump (Airmanship 490) and Combat Survival Training…also went home and spent a week at a fraternity house at the University of Washington…has published a children’s book…member of Cadet Squadron 38.

MIKEY’S TOP MARKS OUTDOOR Javelin Throw ............................................................................................ 213’5” (2011)

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FRESHMAN (2011): Debuted in the Academy record book for both the indoor and outdoor shot put events…recorded the fifth-best indoor shot put distance in Academy history at the Air Force Invitational…tossed a 45’4½” to finish fifth…that throw was ranked second on the team…threw a 44’2” during the outdoor season to rank seventh on the program’s all-time list…used that throw to finish third at the Colorado Invitational…also placed third in the indoor shot put at the Robert Shine Invitational (45’3¾”)…collected top-five indoor finishes at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational and Don Barrett Duals…competed in the weight throw during the indoor season…tossed a career-best 48’0” at the Don Barrett Duals…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award twice during the indoor season…also claimed the honor once during the outdoor season.

HIGH SCHOOL: St. Joseph High School…varsity track and field athlete…served as captain of the throw team as a senior…earned five Southern California Section CIF Championships…competed at the state meet during three of four years…placed in the top five during both junior and senior seasons…four-time Los Padres League champion in the shot put…also won league championship in the discus throw...also earned county and city championship titles…placed fifth at the Masters meet in Southern California… school record holder in the shot put at 45’1”…also played on the water polo team.

PERSONAL: Full name is TeresaMarie Loya…nickname is “T”…daughter of Roberto and Teresa Loya…has one younger sister, Amelia, and two younger brothers, Robert and Thomas…majoring in legal studies…future career plans include becoming a judge advocate general…member of Cadet Squadron 01.

TERESA’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Shot Put ....................................................................................................45’4½” (2011) Weight Throw ............................................................................................. 48’0” (2011) OUTDOOR Shot Put ...................................................................................................... 44’2” (2011)

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TASHA MAYNE

GAVIN OWENS

Sophomore | C3C 1500 Meters | 800 Meters Pflugerville, Texas Hendrickson HS

Sophomore | C3C Steeplechase | 5000 Meters McAllister, Mont.

Ennis HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Competed in the indoor 800-meter run at three meets…recorded a career-best 2:18.51 (adjusted for altitude) at the Don Barrett Duals to finish third… that time was ranked second on the team…participated in the 600-meter run at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open, finishing third in 1:40.70…ran the mile at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…clocked a time of 5:41.43 at that meet…ran a leg of the distance medley relay team that won the Air Force Invitational (13:07.17)…also ran the anchor leg of the 4x400-meter relay team (4:00.34) that recorded the team’s best time…relay squad posted that time at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…competed in the outdoor 800-meter run during five competitions…posted a season-best time of 2:18.60a at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational…participated in the 400-meter dash (1:00.89) at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…also competed in four 4x400-meter relays…was a member of the squad that finished second at the Front Range Classic.

HIGH SCHOOL: Hendrickson High School…qualified to the regional track meet all four years…state qualifier in 2010…three-time team leader/captain…holds the school record in the 800-meter run…two-year member of the cross country team…regional qualifier…two-year member of the powerlifting team…regional qualifier both years… competed on the cheerleading team at Capital Cheer and on the junior varsity team at HHS as a freshman…three-year academic all-district selection…selected as Homecoming Queen in 2008…Pre-Cal Mastery Award winner for outstanding performance in pre-cal…MLK Youth Legacy Award winner…honored by the PISD Board of Education for outstanding academics…ranked fifth in class with a 5.2 GPA (5.0 scale)…named national spokesperson for the Nano-Technology Research Foundation…chosen as a High School Aerospace Scholar to visit NASA…four-time member of the Honor Roll… member of PALS, a mentoring and leadership program.

PERSONAL: Full name is Tasha Marie Mayne…nickname is “Tash”…daughter of Michael Mayne and Michelle Arrington…has one older sister, Kayla Mayne…also has three younger siblings, Brian Knorr, Jordin Jenninngs and Jeremiah Jennings…majoring in computer science…named to the Commandant’s List for excellence in military performance…also named to the Athletic List…spent the summer completing combat survival training and jump, before taking leave in Texas…hobbies include sketching and painting…also enjoys reading…read about 100 books one summer…member of Cadet Squadron 04.

FRESHMAN (2011): Ranked second on the team in the 3000-meter steeplechase… clocked a career-best 9:22.78 at the Mt. SAC Relays…finished fourth in that event at the Front Range Classic…competed in the 1500-meter run during four meets…clocked a personal-best 4:00.32 at the Beach Invitational…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award once during the outdoor season…finished third in the 3000-meter run (8:39.91, adjusted for altitude) at the Don Barrett Duals…also finished fourth at that distance during the Air Force All-Comers Meet…ran the mile at the Air Force Invitational, placing fourth in 4:19.55a.

HIGH SCHOOL: Ennis High School…competed in track and cross country…Montana Class C cross country state champion…two-time champion in the 3200-meter run… also claimed state title in the 1600-meter run…recorded personal-best times of 4:29 in the 1600-meter run, 9:53 in the 3200-meter run and 15.30 in the three-mile run… served as student body president…class salutatorian.

PERSONAL: Full name is Gavin Cadwalander Owens…nickname is “Queso”…son of Brett and Rita Owens...father is a retired lieutenant colonel…has one older brother, Gage, who is a junior runner at the Academy…also has two younger siblings, Madison and Race…currently undecided on a major……earned the Mountain West Cross Country Athlete of the Week award once during the 2011 season…member of Cadet Squadron 11.

GAVIN’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Mile Run ................................................................................................4:19.55a (2011) 3000-Meter Run ......................................................................................8:39.91 (2011) OUTDOOR 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:00.32 (2011) 3000-Meter Steeplechase .......................................................................9:22.78 (2011)

TASHA’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 600-Meter Run ........................................................................................1:40.70 (2011) 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:18.51a (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................5:28.53a (2011) OUTDOOR 400-Meter Dash .........................................................................................60.89 (2011) 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:18.60a (2011)

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ALANA PICCONE

CORT ROGERS

Sophomore | C3C Javelin Roseville, Calif.

St. Francis HS

Sophomore | C3C Pole Vault Whitefish, Mont.

Whitefish HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Participated in the javelin throw in seven meets, including the conference championships…recorded a career-best distance of 117’5” to finish fourth at the Front Range Classic…that distance was ranked second on the team…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award following that meet…also earned a fourthplace nod (114’4”) at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational…competed in the weight throw during three indoor meets…tossed a career-best 38’10¼” at the Robert Shine Invitational to finish eighth.

HIGH SCHOOL: St. Francis High School…three-year varsity letterwinner in track and field...served as co-captain of the throws team as a junior...served as team captain during senior year...named to the Honor List all four years...served as Class President during Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years...served as Student Body President.

PERSONAL: Full name is Alana Lee Piccone…goes by Lana…daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Piccone…has one older brother, Giovanni…majoring in management…possible future plans include working as a public affairs officer…served as Element NCO… received the AF Achievement Award...attended Northwestern Preparatory…recorded an 80+ basketball toss…spent the summer completing Global Engagement and the Space program…also took an economics class...hobbies include guitar, soccer, dancing, sleeping and reading…favorite thrower is two-time NCAA javelin champion, Dana Lyon...grandfather is retired Navy...also has a great uncle that is a retired Army Air Corps B52 pilot…member of Cadet Squadron 19.

ALANA’S TOP MARKS OUTDOOR Javelin Throw ............................................................................................ 117’5” (2011)

Returns to the team after completing a two-year LDS mission.

FRESHMAN (2009): Ranked third on the team in both the indoor and outdoor pole vault…recorded a career-best indoor pole vault mark of 16’3½” to finish second at the Don Barrett Duals…won the Robert Shine Invitational (16’0”)…scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships…cleared 15’9” to finish eighth at that meet…recorded an outdoor-best mark of 16’0¾”…used that height to finish fourth at the MWC Outdoor Championships…also earned top-five finishes at the Beach Invitational and Front Range Classic…academic all-conference selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: Whitefish High School…lettered in track and field…two-time Montana State champion in the pole vault (2006, 2007)…Class “A” state record holder (15’6”)… also lettered in cross country, football and soccer.

PERSONAL: Full name is Cort Manning Rogers… son of Robert and Shirley Rogers… father played lacrosse and served as an assistant coach at Princeton…has five sisters, Jennifer, Leigh, Ann, Bethany and Karen…also has one brother, Kent…majoring in economics…future plans include becoming a pilot…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic achievement both semesters of freshman year…member of the “500 Club” for earning a perfect score on the PFT…went to junior high school with Taylor Swift…returned to the Academy in 2011 after a two-year LDS mission in the Republic of South Korea…member of Cadet Squadron 24.

CORT’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................16’3½” (2009) OUTDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................16’0¾” (2009)

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STEPHANEY SAARI

Sophomore | C3C High Jump Wellsboro, Pa. Wellsboro Area HS

Sophomore | C3C 1500 Meters | 800 Meters San Antonio, Texas Ronald Reagan HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Moved into a tie for second on the Academy’s all-time list for the indoor high jump…cleared 5’8” at the New Mexico Classic to tie the Freshman Class Record…became the first Falcon in over 10 years to move into the program’s top five at the Nebraska adidas Classic…cleared 5’7” to finish second at that meet…also finished second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet and Don Barrett Duals with matching clearances of 5’5”…claimed the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award twice during the indoor season…posted the third-best outdoor clearance in the high jump (including ties) at 5’6”…first recorded that clearance at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational to finish third…matched that mark at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…was the top collegiate finisher at that meet, finishing second overall…also finished second at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (5’4¼”)…scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships with a sixth-place height of 5’5”…academic all-conference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete.

HIGH SCHOOL: Wellsboro Area High School…three-time Pennsylvania District 4 champion in the high jump...district record holder in that event at 5’7”...finished fourth in the high jump at the 2009 PIAA state championships...finished fifth in that event in 2008...placed 13th in both the high jump and triple jump at the 2010 state championship meet...member of the 4x400-meter relay team that placed fourth at the state meet as a senior...also competed in basketball and golf...received the Ray Strykowski Memorial Award in basketball...became the first female in school history to compete on the varsity golf team...received the John Antoine Female Athlete of the Year Award and the Babe Ruth Good Sportsmanship Award...served as vice-president of the National Honor Society...class valedictorian.

PERSONAL: Full name is Regan Eileen Rogers…daughter of Seth and Bonnie Rogers… has two older sisters, Raquel and Renee…also has two younger sisters, Raina and Raisa…majoring in biology…earning a minor in German…future career plans include working in the medical field…served as Morale, Welfare and Recreation Clerk…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence military, academic and athletic performance (2011 Spring)…received Parachutist Badge in the summer of 2011…spent the summer completing Free-Fall Parachuting, Combat Survival Training and Global Engagement… enjoys Girl Scouting…completed Girl Scout Gold, Silver and Bronze awards…hobbies include fishing, biking, gardening, hunting, playing piano, kayaking and reading…member of Cadet Squadron 01.

REGAN’S TOP MARKS

FRESHMAN (2011): Clocked the fourth-fastest time on the team in the indoor 800meter run…ran 2:18.84 (adjusted for altitude) at the New Mexico Classic…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award following that meet…ran the third leg of the distance medley relay team that finished in 12:12.44a at the MWC Championships… clocked a mile time of 5:32.00a at the Don Barrett Duals…ran the 1000-meter run at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open in 3:06.84…clocked a career-best time of 1:02.67 in the 400-meter dash at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…posted an outdoor 800-meter time of 2:21.58a at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…clocked a career-best 1500-meter time of 4:54.44 in outdoor debut at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Ronald Reagan High School…participated at the state cross country championships as a freshman, sophomore and junior…competed at the state track championships as a freshman…competed at the regional meet all four years…member of the team that holds the regional 4x400-meter relay record…graduated within the top 20% of class…also graduated Cum Laude.

PERSONAL: Full name is Stephaney Nicole Saari…goes by Steph…daughter of William and Theresa Saari…both parents are retired military…father was an E-7 and served for 21 years and mother was an E-8 and served for 20 years…has one older sister, Kristen…also has two younger brothers, Derek and Matt…majoring in systems engineering management…future plans include becoming a RPA pilot…earned athletic honors… spent the summer completing combat survival training and global engagement…also flew UAVs during the summer…used to model for CityPages Magazine…member of Cadet Squadron 22.

STEPHANEY’S TOP MARKS INDOOR 400-Meter Dash ......................................................................................1:02.67 (2011) 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:18.84a (2011) 1000-Meter Run ......................................................................................3:06.84 (2011) Mile Run ................................................................................................5:32.00a (2011) OUTDOOR 800-Meter Run ......................................................................................2:21.58a (2011) 1500-Meter Run ......................................................................................4:54.44 (2011)

INDOOR High Jump ..................................................................................................... 5’8” (2011) OUTDOOR High Jump ................................................................................................5’6” (2x, 2011)

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PAIGE SHIRLEY

TIM URISTA

Sophomore | C3C Pole Vault Jacksonville, Fla. Episcopal HS

Sophomore | C3C Javelin Rosebury, Ore. Douglas HS

FRESHMAN (2011): Became just the eighth Falcon to clear the 12-foot bar on the pole vault during the indoor season…recorded the sixth-best mark in Academy history (12’1½”) at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open…finished fourth at that meet…matched that mark the following week with a third-place finish at the Don Barrett Duals…also finished third in the pole vault at the Robert Shine Invitational (11’6¼”)…recorded an outdoor-best clearance of 11’1¾” to finish third at the Colorado Invitational…academic all-conference selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: Episcopal High School…two-time Florida 2A state champion in the pole vault (2009, 2010)...two-time district and regional champion...three-time selection to the Florida Times-Union All-Northeast Florida Track Team (2008, 2009, 2010)...

Milesplit U.S. First-Team National Elite...served as team captain...two-time team MVP (2009, 2010)...also lettered four years in varsity cheerleading...served as team captain as a junior and senior...named Most Outstanding Female Athlete in a single sport as a senior...named to the Head of School’s List every semester since sixth grade...member of the National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society and National Mathematics Honor Society...College Board AP Scholar...named the Episcopal High School Board of Trustees’ Most Outstanding Female Student in 2010 for overall achievements in academics, athletics, service and leadership.

PERSONAL: Full name is Paige Colleen Shirley...daughter of Allen and Erin Shirley...parents are retired from the Air Force...is an only child…majoring in management, while earning a minor in Japanese…future career plans include working in the intelligence field or becoming a pilot…served as a PEER for track and squadron…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic achievement… also earned the Dean and Athletic awards as a freshman…traveled to Japan during the summer with the Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program…also completed Global Engagement, Combat Survival Training and the Jump program…lived in Hawaii for four years as a child...hobbies include ceramics, reading and watching “Law and Order”, “The Vampire Diaries” and “Glee”…member of Cadet Squadron 22.

PAIGE’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................12’1½” (2011) OUTDOOR Pole Vault .................................................................................................11’1¾” (2011)

FRESHMAN (2011): Shared the team’s Newcomer of the Year award…won the javelin throw in back-to-back weeks (UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational, Stanford Invitational) to open the season…improved the program’s Freshman Class Record five times during the UC Irvine Meet…was the top collegiate finisher at that meet with a throw of 213’1”…that throw is ranked sixth on the program’s all-time list…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award after the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…also won the javelin during the CSU-Pueblo Invitational (208’8”) and Jack Christiansen Invitational (189’11”)…finished 22nd in the NCAA national semifinals with a toss of 205’9”… competed in the heptathlon during the indoor season…posted a personal-best tally of 4,151 points at the New Mexico Classic…won the heptathlon shot put during that meet with a career-best toss of 40’3½”…also posted career-best marks in the pole vault (11’1¾”), 1000-meter run (3:03.66) and 60-meter dash (7.49) at that meet…recorded a personal-best high jump clearance of 5’8” at the Robert Shine Invitational…also ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished second at that meet…recorded two career-best marks at the Don Barrett Duals (19’10¾” long jump, 8.91 60-meter hurdles).

HIGH SCHOOL: Douglas High School…placed fourth in the javelin throw at the 2009 Oregon 4A state championship meet...school and conference record holder in the javelin throw...that mark is ranked as the 25th-best javelin mark in Oregon high school history...served as captain of the track team...also a member of the football, soccer and bowling teams...served as team captain for all three...earned first-team all-league honors as a kicker as a senior...second-team all-league selection in soccer as a sophomore and junior...held a 3.86 GPA...graduated within the top 10-percent of class.

PERSONAL: Full name is Timothy Alan Urista…goes by Tim…son of Gary and Audrey Urista…has four older brothers - Luke, Sam, Abe and Ben…also has one older sister, Rachel…majoring in management…future plans include becoming an agent in the Office of Special Investigations…served as Athletic Clerk…”learned how to hack computers” over the summer…also walked through the wilderness and “chewed on water hemlock, which is the most poisonous plant in North America”…grandfather, Harold Urista, is retired Army…grandfather, Ronald Miller, is retired Navy…can play four instruments…graduated high school and earned associate’s degree one week later… worked as a wild land firefighter for two years…hobbies include camping, surfing, throwing spears and traveling the world…member of Cadet Squadron 02.

TIM’S TOP MARKS INDOOR Heptathlon ..................................................................................................4151 (2011) 60-Meter Dash (7.49H, 2011); 1000-Meter Run (3:03.66H, 2011); 60-Meter Hurdles (8.91, 2011); High Jump (5’8”, 2011); Pole Vault (11’1¾”, 2011); Long Jump (19’10¾”, 2011); Shot Put (40’3½”H, 2011) H = event contested during heptathlon OUTDOOR Javelin Throw ............................................................................................ 213’1” (2011)

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JALEN FOOSTER Set Freshman Class Record in the weight throw

KASSIE GURNELL Set Academy Record in the outdoor triple jump

MIKEY LAURITZEN Set Freshman Class Record in the javelin throw; NCAA Participant

TIM URISTA NCAA Participant in the javelin throw

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NEWCOMERS WREN BONNER

TAYLOR DROLSHAGEN WHITNEY, TEXAS | WHITNEY | POLE VAULT

MUSKEGO, WIS. | MUSKEGO | DISTANCES

BEFORE ACADEMY: Two-time state champion in the pole vault (2008, 2009)...cleared 13 feet in 2009...Texas State 3A record holder in the pole vault...three-time state medalist in the 100-meter hurdles... 2011 state champion in the long jump (18’5¼”).

BEFORE ACADEMY: Competed at the state championship meets during seven of eight seasons...earned allconference honors every season...academic all-state selection...led the women’s cross country team to its first appearance at the state championship meets in school history...National Merit Scholarship finalist.

RONNIE ELLY

ERICA CARSON SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | RONALD REAGAN | SPRINTS

STAFFORD, VA. | MOUNTAIN VIEW | MID-DISTANCES

BEFORE ACADEMY: Four-year letterwinner in track...

District 26-5A champion in the 400-meter dash...finished fourth in the Texas Region IV-5A meet...three-time state qualifier as a member of the 4x100-meter and 4x200meter relay teams...ran a leg of the 4x100-meter relay team that won the regional championship...team captain as a senior...also lettered four years in soccer.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Member of the team that won the Virginia AAA state championship in 2009...ran the anchor leg for the 4x800-meter relay team that placed third at the outdoor championships in 2011...finished fifth at VHSL AAA state championships in the 800-meter run (1:54.33)...earned all-area (Fredericksburg) for cross country...International Baccalaureate’s Program.

ZACH CHRISTENSON

DAYTON, OHIO | ARCHBISHOP ALTER | MID-DISTANCES

BEFORE ACADEMY: Earned all-county and all-region honors in both cross country and track...also claimed allstate honors in track...clocked a personal-best time of 1:56 in the 800-meter run and 4:21 in the 1600-meter run...served as captain for both track and cross country... also played varsity soccer.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Member of three state championship teams (2007 cross country, 2009 4x800-meter relay, 2011 4x800-meter relay)...four-time state qualifier in the 800-meter run...placed within the top-10 at the state meet all four years (fourth/2009, seventh/2010, eighth /2008, ninth/2011)...served as co-captain of the 2010 cross country team...earned academic all-Ohio recognition for cross country and track...class valedictorian.

NICHOLE FREEMAN

RILEY COATES RAPID CITY, S.D. | STEVENS | DISTANCES

MANDEVILLE, LA. | MANDEVILLE | JAVELIN

BEFORE ACADEMY: Three-time all-state selection in cross country...also earned three All-Greater Dakota Conference selections...earned one All-Greater Dakota Conference selection in track...school record holder in the 800-meter run (1:55.1)...also a member of the 4x800-meter relay team that holds the school record with a time of 7:52.85.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Placed third in the javelin at the Louisiana 5A state championship meet...named Outstanding Field Event Performer at the All-State Sugar Bowl Track and Field Classic (javelin, 137’5”)...posted a career-best distance of 144’1” in the javelin at the Covington High School Invitational...placed fourth in the discus throw at the state championships...named MHS Athlete of the Year as a senior...also a member of the volleyball team.

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SAFETY HARBOR, FLA. | COUNTRYSIDE | DISTANCES

SAM GAGLIANO

PEMBROKE, MASS. | PEMBROKE | DISTANCES

WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS | WAXAHACHIE | HURDLES

BEFORE ACADEMY: Patriot League All-Scholastic selection...Scholar-Athlete award winner...member of the swim team...Falmouth and Duxberry triathlon age group winner...member of the Honor Roll.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Member of the 4x100-meter relay team that won the state title as a junior...also ran legs on the 4x100-meter relay team (senior year) and 4x200meter relay team (junior year) that finished second at the state championship meets...state runner-up in the 110-meter hurdles as a sophomore...110-meter regional bronze medalist as a junior...also played football... named District 16-4A Player of the Year as a senior.

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MORGAN MALONE YAKIMA, WASH. | RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN | TRIPLE JUMP

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | RONALD REAGAN | SPRINTS

BEFORE ACADEMY: Three-time Washington 2B state champion in the triple jump...also set the 2B state record in that event at 46’1”...two-time second-team all-district selection in basketball...member of the state champion soccer team...also a member of the squad that finished second at the state tournament.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Nationally ranked in the 100-meter dash as a senior...regional qualifier in the Open 100meter dash, Open 200-meter dash and as a member of the 4x200-meter relay team...district champion in the 100-meter dash during senior year...national qualifier as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team as a junior... three-time district champion in the relays (4x100, 4x200, 4x400)...ran on the 4x200-meter relay team that competed at the state championships.

CHRISTINE HAGAN

EVAN McDOWELL

KINGS PARK, N.Y. | KINGS PARK | MID-DISTANCES

HUDSONVILLE, MICH. | HUDSONVILLE | HIGH JUMP

BEFORE ACADEMY: Earned all-county, all-division and all-league honors in cross country...all-state honoree in track...section champion in the 1500-meter run... all-county in the 1500-meter and 1000-meter events... all-division in the 1500-meter, 1000-meter and 800meter races...all-league honoree in the 1500-meter, 800meter, 1000-meter, 400-meter and 3000-meter races.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Four-time all-state honoree... claimed all-state honors in the high jump in 2010... earned the same honor in the 300-meter hurdles as a senior...also ran legs of the 4x200-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams that claimed all-state honors...three-time all-area selection...three-time all-conference honoree... holds school record in the 300-meter hurdles...also a member of the 4x400-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams that holds the HHS record.

EMILY HAZEN

KADIE McNAMARA RICHLAND, WASH. | RICHLAND | DISTANCES

PHOENIX, ARIZ. | DESERT VISTA | THROWS

BEFORE ACADEMY: Academic state champion in cross country as a freshmen...served as team captain for both cross country and track in 2010-11...two-time state qualifier in cross country...named Most Inspirational Runner in 2009...two-time recipient of the Coaches’ Award for track...Columbia Basin Student-Athlete selection for academic, student achievement and community service.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Four-year qualifier to the state championships...ranked as the No. 3 discus thrower in the state as a senior...tossed a 134’7” in that event at the Arcadia Invitational...earned the team’s Rookie of the Year as a freshman...served as team captain.

ALEXIS JONES-HARDY

ELLIOT MYERS

LILBURN, GA. | PARKVIEW | LONG JUMP, HURDLES

YORBA LINDA, CALIF. | ESPERANZA | DISTANCES

BEFORE ACADEMY: Selected as 2011 Jumper of the Year...all-county selection as a senior...four-year varsity letterwinner in track...holds school records in the 100meter dash, 100-meter hurdles and long jump...also ran the leadoff leg of a 4x100-meter relay team that ran 47.89...two-year team captain...also lettered in cheerleading...received the MVP award for cheerleading.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Earned the team’s MVP award...also named Most Inspirational...all-CIF and all-state selection...varsity letterwinner...also competed on the swim team...varsity letterwinner...Distinguished Graduate.

ZACH PERKINS

SIOTAME LATU EUGENE, ORE. | SOUTH EUGENE | SPRINTS

ALAMEDA, CALIF. | ALAMEDA | DISTANCES

BEFORE ACADEMY: Lettered four years in track...twotime team MVP...four-year anchor of the mile relay team...earned the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman award...also received the team’s Most Inspirational Award...three-year letterwinner in football...served as team captain during junior and senior years...AP Scholar.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Earned the MVP award for the track team...also named Most Improved for cross country... member of the soccer team...served as team captain.

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JAKE SPULLER MONUMENT, COLO. | LEWIS PALMER | DECATHLON

DEXTER, MICH. | DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL | SPRINTS

BEFORE ACADEMY: Recorded a Colorado 4A all-time best high jump of 6’10¼”...USATF Age Group All-American in the decathlon...state champion in the high jump, decathlon and pentathlon...placed fifth in the pole vault and eighth in the long jump at the state meet...finished sixth in the decathlon at the Southwest Classic High School Championships...lettered in soccer and cross country...named LPHS Most Valuable Male Athlete...attended Harvard University during 2010-11.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Three-time all-county, all-city and all-Catholic team honoree...six-time all-state selection... member of the 4x400-meter relay squad that won the state championship title...won the 200-meter dash at the Midwest Meet of Champions in 21.34...also a member of the winning 4x200-meter relay squad at that meet...competed a four national meets...won the 400meter dash title in 2009...won 400-meter dash at the Oakland County Championships.

RACHEL SYKES

MATT RICH TERRELL, TEXAS | ROYSE CITY | LONG JUMP

MT. AIRY, MD. | SOUTH CARROLL | DISTANCES

BEFORE ACADEMY: Qualified for the Junior Olympics... recorded a career-best time of 15.1 in the 110-meter hurdles...also recorded a 22’10” in the long jump, 14’0” in the pole vault and 50.1 in the 400-meter dash...totaled a 5644 in the decathlon (not including high jump).

BEFORE ACADEMY: Member of the state championship cross country team in 2007...three-time state champion...won the 1600- and 3200-meter titles at the 2009 indoor championships as a senior...also won the indoor 3200-meter as junior...was the runner-up at that distance during the 2008 outdoor championships...high school record holder in the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter events...all-conference selection.

DANIELLE TABB

CASEY RIGGS LOVELAND, COLO. | LOVELAND | HURDLES

SPANAWAY, WASH. | BETHEL | THROWS

BEFORE ACADEMY: Four-year letterwinner in track... runner-up at the Colorado 5A state championship in the 110-meter hurdles (14.69)...recorded a personal-best time of 14.54 in that event earlier in the season...also played football for four years...also lettered in football...

AP Scholar with distinction.

BEFORE ACADEMY: Three-year competitor at the state track and field championships...all-league field athlete... named Top Thrower...also earned the Most Improved Award...placed sixth in the shot put at the Washington 4A state meet as a senior...three-year member of the varsity basketball team...earned all-league second-team honors in 2009-10...served as team captain during senior year...Heisman Award winner.

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RAPID CITY, S.D. | STEVENS | HURDLES

POWELL, OHIO | OLENTANGY LIBERTY | POLE VAULT

BEFORE ACADEMY: 2010 South Dakota AA 100-meter hurdles state champion...finished second in that event at the state meet as a senior...also claimed second- and third-place finishes in the 300-meter hurdles at the state meet...led the 4x100-meter relay team to a state title as a senior...holds school record in the 100-meter hurdles (14.3).....served as team captain...led SHS to three state championships (2008, 2010, 2011).

BEFORE ACADEMY: Ohio state record holder in the indoor (17’3”) and outdoor (17’0”) pole vault...became the first Ohio vaulter to clear 17-feet outdoors...national runner-up during both the indoor and outdoor championships in 2011...state runner-up as a senior...qualified for the state championships in the 300-meter hurdles... earned all-state honors in the 60-meter hurdles.

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INDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS TYNER CLAIMS ALL-AMERICA HONORS Justin Tyner garnered first-team All-America status following a fifth-place finish in the 3000-meter run at the 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships on March 12. He became just the third member of the Air Force men’s team to earn indoor All-America honors in back-to-back years and the first to do so in multiple events, as he claimed All-America honors in 2010 in the 5000-meter run.

A PROGRAM FIRST The distance medley relay quartet of Tyler Stanley, Anthony Delgado, Nick White and Justin Tyner became the program’s only men’s relay and the first Division I squad to earn All-America status, as they claimed second-team honors at the 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships on March 11. They are the Falcons’ first All-America relay team at any division since the women’s 1600-meter relay team claimed Division II honors in 1984.

DID YOU KNOW? Air Force is the first service academy to send a distance medley relay team to the NCAA Championships.

FALCONS SHATTER ACADEMY RECORD IN DMR With a combined time of 9:32.06, the distance medley relay team of Tyler Stanley, Anthony Delgado, Nick White and Justin Tyner smashed the Academy record in that event at the Alex Wilson Invitational on March 5, subtracting nearly nine seconds off of the previous record that had stood since 2004.

MORE NEWS FROM THE FINAL QUALIFIER Cale Simmons was the top collegiate finisher in the pole vault and finished second overall at the Alex Wilson Invitational, as he matched his career-best clearance of 17’3¾”. In fact, Simmons was the only collegiate vaulter to surpass the 17-foot bar. Jim Walmsley finished seventh in the 5000-meter run with a time of 14:11.28.

LINDEMAN NAMED MWC COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Lindeman was selected by his peers as the Mountain West Conference Indoor Coach of the Year, following the championship meet that saw the Falcons claim their best-ever indoor finish (second, 122 points). It is the fourth MWC indoor award for Lindeman, who also tallied the honor in 2001, 2004 and 2008.

TYNER NABS MWC HIGH POINT AWARD Backed by conference titles in the 3000- and 5000meter races, Justin Tyner claimed the conference’s High Point Award with 20 points. The senior claimed the 5000-meter title on Friday, Feb. 25, with a championship meet record time of 14:13.33, successfully defended his 3000-meter title on Saturday, Feb. 26, with another championship meet record (8:16.72). Tyner became the second Air Force athlete to earn the conference’s High Point Award, joining Sean Houseworth, who earned the honor following a sweep of the same two races in 2009.

FALCONS CLAIM NINE ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Seven individuals and one relay team earned all-conference distinction, based on their top-three MWC finishes. The nine men’s medalists are the most since 2008 and the second-most since 2004. The Falcons’ all-conference selections included Justin Tyner (3000-meter, 5000-meter), Chris Severino (400-meter), Jim Walmsley (5000-meter), Noah Palicia (heptathlon), Michael Tibbs (heptathlon), Robert Drye (shot put), Cale Simmons (pole vault) and the 4x400-meter relay of Manny Smith, Anthony Delgado, Cory Engel and Severino.

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MEN TAKE SECOND AT CONFERENCE MEET Backed by three first-place finishes and a combined 122 points, the men’s team claimed their best-ever finish at the MWC Indoor Track and Field Championships.

TWO DAYS. TWO RACES. TWO TITLES In two days, Justin Tyner collected conference titles in the two longest races of the indoor season with two championship meet-record times. One day after winning the 5000-meter race in 14:13.33, he defended his title in the 3000-meter run in a time of 8:16.72.

WHAT A WAY TO END Manny Smith, Anthony Delgado, Cory Engel and Chris Severino ended the 2011 MWC Championships on a high note, capturing a first-place finish in the 4x400-meter relay with a season-best time of 3:12.79. The time, the fourth-fastest mark in Academy history, helped the Falcons survive a late charge by BYU for the program’s first-ever conference title in that relay distance.

THE THREE J’S Justin Tyner, Jim Walmsley and Jeremy Drenckhahn accounted for three of top four spots in the 5000-meter run and three of the top five spots in the 3000-meter race. The trio finished first, second and fourth, respectively, in the 5000-meter distance, before placing first, fourth and fifth at the 3000-meter event.

DID YOU KNOW? Justin Tyner’s victory in the 3000-meter race marked the fourth straight year that Air Force has claimed the top honor at that distance. Former Falcon Sean Houseworth claimed back-to-back titles at the 2008 and 2009 championships, before Tyner claimed the 2010 medal and defended his title in 2011. It is the most consecutive titles ever in that event by members of the Air Force team.

TWO OUTTA THREE AIN’T BAD Justin Tyner and Jim Walmsley finished first and second, respectively, in the 5000-meter run at the MWC Championships, while Noah Palicia (second) and Michael Tibbs (third) placed within the top three of the heptathlon. It is the fifth time since 2000 that Air Force has taken two of the top three spots in the 5000-meter run, while Palicia and Tibbs marked the program’s first all-MWC selections in the multi -event since 2007.

MOVING ON UP In the event finals of the 200-meter dash, Anthony Delgado recorded the eighth-fastest time in Academy history (21.77) to finish fourth. Cale Simmons moved up to fifth in the pole vault record book, recording a careerbest clearance of 17’3¾”. Noah Palicia and Michael Tibbs both recorded career-best highs in the heptathlon to move into second (5352) and sixth (5014), respectively, on the program’s all-time list. Jim Walmsley and Jeremy Drenckhahn made an impact on the 5000-meter records, as they respectively accounted for the second (13:56.21, altitude adjusted) and fourth (14:01.72, altitude adjusted) fastest times in program history.

SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST Michael Tibbs used a career-best performance in the final event to break the Sophomore Class Record in the heptathlon, en route to a third-place finish at the MWC meet. Accumulating 5014 points, Tibbs bettered Brian Walsh’s 2005 mark by two points. In addition to bettering his overall score by more than 150 points, Tibbs now owns both the Freshman and Sophomore Class Records.

MAKING CHANGES Katherine Ward clocked a career-best 3000-meter time of 9:48.37 (altitude adjusted) to move into second on the Academy’s all-time list. Ward headlined some major changes to the program’s record book – which had seen only three incursions since 1995 – as Jen Bremser debuted in 10th with a converted time of 10:14.84.

GOING SOMEWHERE? The weight throw received two improvements for the record book, as Paige Blackburn threw a 56’1¾” to move improve her third-place standing and Christina Burke tossed the seventh-best throw in Academy history at 51’0”. Tawny Lambuth recorded a career-best pole vault clearance of 12’10¼” to move into third on the all-time list, while Lesly Torres collected a personal-best 3190 points in the pentathlon to move into fifth.

SIMMONS CLAIMS SECOND MWC WEEKLY AWARD Cale Simmons claimed his second MWC Men’s Athlete of the Week award on Feb. 22, after posting the fifthbest pole vault clearance in Academy history (17’2¾”) to win the Robert Shine Invitational.

THERE’S SOMETHING’S IN THE AIR Just 12 Falcons have cleared the 17-foot bar in the history of Air Force indoor pole vault … with three of those additions coming over a four-week span this season.

Rob Simmons cleared 17’0¾” at the Don Barrett Duals, while Noah Palicia matched that mark two weeks later at the AF Invitational. Cale Simmons joined the group with a height of 17’2¾” at the Robert Shine Invitational.

SWEEP IT UP Air Force swept the event titles of the pole vault and high jump at the Robert Shine Invitational. Cale Simmons (career-best, 17’2¾”) and Kimber Shealy (seasonbest, 12’6¼”) won their respective titles in the pole vault, while Tyler Jordan (6’7¾”) and Jamie Hart (5’4¼”) claimed the top honors in their respective high jumps.

Air Force also finished second (Tawny Lambuth, 12’0¾”) and tied for third (Bizzy Mellado, Paige Shirley, 11’6¼”) on the women’s pole vault, while Elliott Beski was the runner-up on the men’s side with a clearance of 15’0”.

MORE WINS FROM WYOMING Daniel Bieber and David Ptacek accounted for first-place finishes on the track at Wyoming. Bieber won the 400meter dash in a time of 52.53, while Ptacek made his Air Force debut at 200 meters with a winning time of 23.37. The pair also joined Max Lutton and Brad Hackert to place second in the 4x400-meter relay.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING With the second-fastest 3000-meter time in Academy history, Justin Tyner earned a berth to the NCAA Indoor Championships at the Husky Classic. Crossing the finish line in a NCAA Auto time of 7:53.91, Tyner subtracted 16 seconds off of his previous time to place 11th among 122 runners. Moving from ninth to second on the Academy’s all-time list, Tyner became just the second Falcon runner to break the eight-minute mark at that distance.

MAKING THE JUMP Shaving six seconds off of her previous best, Morgan Mosby accounted for the second-fastest 800-meter time in Academy history at the Husky Classic on Feb. 11. Crossing the finish line in 2:10.77, Mosby jumped from eighth to second on the all-time list, while finishing fourth in the 38-runner race.

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INDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS CHECKING THE STOPWATCH Katherine Ward also made a drastic jump in the Academy’s all-time standings in Seattle, recording the secondfastest 5000-meter time in program history at 17:08.74.

The senior, who improved her time by 43 seconds, moved from seventh to second on the all-time list.

QUITE THE DEBUT Jeremy Drenckhahn and Tyler Stanley entered the alltime record books after strong showings at the Husky Classic. Drenckhahn clocked the Academy’s fifth-fastest time in the 5000-meter run, behind a mark of 14:09.70.

The time, a 40-second personal improvement, is also a new Sophomore Class Record. Stanley shaved five seconds off of his 800-meter time to debut in sixth on the all-time list. He is just the second Air Force runner to impact the program’s top-six in the last eight years.

SHOT PUT SHENANIGANS The shot put standings received multiple additions at the Air Force Invitational. With a throw of 57’11¼”, Kyle Schwochow improved his distance by over two feet to vault from fifth to second on the men’s all-time list with a Junior Class Record. On the women’s side, Paige Blackburn bettered her distance to 48’5½” and improved her second-place all-time standing, while Teresa Loya tossed a 45’4½” to move into fifth on the all-time list.

MOVING TO NEW HEIGHTS Noah Palicia became just the 11th Air Force pole vaulter to ever clear the 17-foot bar, as he won the unseeded event at the Air Force Invitational (17’0¾”). Palicia, who moved into a tie for seventh on the all-time list, is the second Falcon in three meets to reach that mark.

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS WEEKEND? James Dills accounted for the 10th-highest heptathlon total in Academy history at the AF Invitational with 4,516 points, while Jalen Fooster set a Freshman Class Record in the weight throw with a distance of 54’9¼”.

MULTIPLE CHANGES MADE TO THE HEPTATHLON Noah Palicia scored a career-best 5,293 points to move into second on the program’s all-time heptathlon list at the New Mexico Combined Events Meet on Feb. 5. The senior improved his career total by nearly 300 points to become the fifth Air Force multi -event athlete to surpass the 5,000-point mark in Academy heptathlon history. Michael Tibbs also moved up the all-ti me standings, recording a personal-best total of 4,858 points to move into seventh on the program’s all-time list.

WHITE IT OUT Nick White accounted for the ninth-fastest 800-meter run ti me in program history on Feb. 5, as he crossed the finish line in a personal-best time of 1:52.46 (1:52.07 with altitude adjustments). White became the first Falcon to impact the 800-meter indoor standings since 2008 and just the third since 2003.

DRYE BREAKS OWN ACADEMY RECORD Robert Drye broke his own Air Force Academy standard in the weight throw at the New Mexico Classic on Feb. 4, recording a distance of 62’3”. Drye bettered his previous program record by over one foot, as he blasted past the mark of 61’1½” that he set at last year’s New Mexico meet. The throw also vaulted the junior to the top of the Mountain West Conference standings this season. Drye also set the Academy’s Junior Class Record in that event, giving him all three class records to this point.

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PUTTING HIS NAME IN Crossing the finish line in a time of 1:19.52, Tyler Stanley set the Air Force Academy record in the 600-meter run during the first day of action at the New Mexico Classic on Feb. 4. It is the second time in three weeks that the senior team co-captain has shined in a non-traditional race, as Stanley also won the 1000-meter event at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational on Jan. 21.

HIGHER AND HIGHER Regan Rogers cleared a career-best height of 5’8” in the high jump at the New Mexico Classic on Feb. 4 to equal the program’s second-best clearance. Rogers, who became the first Falcon in over 10 years to move into the program’s top five on Jan. 22, matched Shannon Averill’s 1987 mark. In addition, Rogers’ clearance also equaled Jennifer Petykowski’s 1995 Freshman Class Record.

MORE CHANGES TO THE RECORD BOOK Crossing the finish line of the 200-meter dash in 21.94, Anthony Delgado tied former Falcon Dee Muhenga’s 1992 time to debut in ninth on the program’s all-time list at that distance. Paige Blackburn moved from sixth to third in the weight throw standings, as she recorded a distance of 54’10”. Lesly Torres moved into seventh in the pentathlon standings with 3,075 points, while Jamie Hart entered in ninth with 2,754 points. Torres also debuted in the high jump, clearing 5’5” to tie for 10th.

MAKING HERSELF AT HOME Morgan Mosby won the 600-meter race at the New Mexico Classic on Feb. 4 with an Albuquerque Convention Center record time of 1:35.46. The sophomore shaved nearly three seconds off of the previous venue record (1:38.31) to easily win the race.

GETTING THEM ALL IN Air Force claimed both pole vault titles, as well as the top four spots, at the Don Barrett Duals. Rob Simmons cleared a career bar of 17’0¾”to win the men’s event, while Melissa Beerse recorded 12’7½” to win the women’s field. Cale Simmons finished second for the men with a career-best matching 16’6¾”, while Noah Palicia equaled his personal-best clearance of 16’0¾” to take third and Elliott Beski tied for fourth behind a careerbest bar of 15’1”. On the women’s side, Kimber Shealy, Paige Shirley and Tawny Lambuth finished second, third and fourth, respectively, with matching marks of 12’1½” (final placements based on number of attempts).

AIR FORCE HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT DUALS Highlighted by six titles and 28 top-three finishes, Air Force tallied its best-ever finish at the Don Barrett Duals on Saturday, Jan. 29. The men combined for a 4-1 record (second), while the women tallied a 3-2 mark (third).

DID YOU KNOW? With his winning clearance of 17’0¾” at The Duals, Rob Simmons became just the 10th Air Force vaulter to clear the 17-foot bar during indoor competition.

GOING OUT WITH A BANG On his final attempt of the Don Barrett Duals, Kyle Schwochow won the shot put with a career-best distance of 55’9”. A personal improvement by two feet, Schwochow moved into fifth on the program’s all-time list. In addition, Zach Wood won the high jump in overtime, as the final three jumpers went into a tie-breaker to determine the final standings. Wood cleared a personal-best height of 6’8¾” to claim the event title.

THROWING OUT SOME BIG NUMBERS In addition to Kyle Schwochow’s career-best shot put distance of 55’9”, two other Falcons made improvements to the program’s all-time standings in the that event at the Don Barrett Duals. Robert Drye finished third in the meet and moved into seventh on the alltime list with a career-best distance of 55’2¾”, while Jackie Ahloo recorded a personal-best distance of 44’9” in the women’s shot put to finish third in the meet and move into fourth on the program’s all-time standings.

MOSBY BREAKS 30-YEAR-OLD USAFA RECORD Morgan Mosby set a new Academy record in the 1000meter run at the adidas Classic. Clocking 2:54.62, Mosby easily broke Rita Burr’s time of 2:55.95 - a mark that had stood since 1981. Mosby’s record marked the second straight year that a long-standing program record has been broken at the adidias Classic, as Ally Romanko shattered the 28-year-old 600-meter record in 2010.

ROB SIMMONS DEBUTS IN TOP 10 Rob Simmons debuted in the Academy’s pole vault records, as he recorded the seventh-best clearance in program history on Jan. 22 with bar of 16’10¾”.

INDOOR TEAM SCORES NEBRASKA ADIDAS CLASSIC (MEN): 1. Nebraska 179.50; 2. Houston 134; 3. Air Force 92; 4. Missouri 68.50; 5. Wichita State 50. (WOMEN): 1. Nebraska 190; 2. Wichita State 115.50; 3. Houston 68; 4. Missouri 57; 5. Alabama 56; 6. Air Force 38.50 DON BARRETT DUALS (MEN): 1. Colorado State 5-0; 2.

Air Force 4-1 (vs. Colorado 73-31, vs. Colorado State 51-56, vs.

Long Beach State 71-33, vs. Northern Colorado 88-16, vs. Wyoming 55-52); 3. Colorado 3-2; 4. Wyoming 2-3; 5. Long

Beach State 1-4; 6. Northern Colorado 0-5. (WOMEN): 1. Wyoming 5-0; 2. Colorado State 4-1; 3. Air Force 3-2 (vs. Colorado 72-41, vs. Colorado State 49-68, vs. Long Beach State 78-35, vs. Northern Colorado 68-48, vs. Wyoming 4571); 4. Northern Colorado 2-3; 5. Colorado 1-4; 6. Long

Beach State 0-5 AIR FORCE INVITATIONAL (MEN): 1. BYU 106; 2. Air Force 92; 3. Western State 51; 4. Wyoming 49; 5. Wayland Baptist 37; 6T. Colorado 30; 6T. Langston 30; 8T. Colorado State 27; 8T. Northern Colorado 27; 10. Chadron State 22; 11. Adams State 21; 12T. Metro State 18; 12T Fort Hays State 18; 14. Oklahoma City 17; 15. West Texas A&M 14; 16T. UC-Colorado Springs 13; 16T Kansas 13. 18. Wichita State 12. (WOMEN): 1. BYU 116; 2.

Northern Colorado 58; 3. Air Force 38; 4. Wyoming 37; 5. Wichita State 34; 6. Fort Hays State 32; 7. Wayland Baptist 30; 8T. Colorado School of Mines 29; 8T. Colorado State 29; 10. Colorado 26; 11T. UC Irvine 25; 11T. West Texas A&M 25; 13. Mesa State 20; 14. Chadron State 19; 15. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 14; 16T. Western State 12; 16T. Colorado State-Pueblo 12; 18. UC-Colorado Springs 9; 19T. New Mexico Highlands 8; 19T. Metro State 8; 21. Adams State 7; 22T. Langston 6; 22T. Kansas 6; 24. Oklahoma City 2 MWC CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN): 1. BYU 93; 2. Air Force 122; 3. New Mexico 100; 4. TCU 94; 5. Wyoming 80; 6.

Colorado State 67. (WOMEN): 1. BYU 181.50; 2. TCU 107; 3. New Mexico 90; 4. San Diego State 85.50; 5.

Utah 71.50; 6. Wyoming 46; 7. UNLV 39; 8. Colorado State 26; 9. Air Force 17.50

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INDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS MOVING ON UP THE ALL-TIME LIST Several Falcons moved up the women’s top-10 list at the adidas Classic on Jan. 22, highlighted by Paige Blackburn’s move into second in the shot put (47’11”).

Regan Rogers made a huge leap up the all-time listings in the high jump, as she cleared 5’7” to move into a tie for fourth on the program’s top-10 list. Bethany Gross clocked the fifth-fastest time in program history (57.35) in the 400-meter dash, while Katherine Ward clocked a mile time of 4:58.77 to debut in 10th.

COLLECTING A PAIR OF WINS Tyler Stanley and Annette Eichenberger won their respective 1000-meter races at Nebraska Wesleyan on Jan. 21. Stanley won the men’s 1000-meter run in 2:29.77, while Eichenberger placed first in the women’s race with a time of 3:04.84. Stanley paced the Falcons to two of the top three finishes, as Matt Caldwell took third in 2:30.63. Eichenberger was one of three Falcons to claim top-five placements, as Katie Carroll and Stephaney Saari finished third and fifth, respectively.

GOING THE DISTANCE Jeremy Drenckhahn and Isaiah Bragg combined to win the two longest distances at the adidas Classic. Drenckhahn clocked 8:24.44 to win the 3000-meter run, while Bragg won the 5000-meter run in 15:08.15. Air Force added top-three finishes in those events from Jon Rock (second, 3000) and Tyler Small (third, 5000).

CALE SIMMONS EARNS CONFERENCE AWARD Cale Simmons claimed his first career Mountain West Conference Athlete of the Week award on Jan. 17, after winning the pole vault at the Air Force All-Comers Meet with a career-best equaling jump of 16’6¾”. Simmons paced the Falcons to the top two places in that event.

CONTINUING TO CLIMB Bethany Gross continued to climb up the top 10 standings in the 200-meter dash at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational. In just her second collegiate indoor race, Gross clocked a time of 15.51 to improve her time by .04 and move into third on the Academy’s all-time list.

HIGH JUMP HAPPENINGS Air Force made three additions to the high jump top-10 list at the All-Comers Meet, thanks to impressive debut jumps from a trio of freshmen. Jamie Hart, Regan Rogers and Rachel Herald all cleared matching heights of 5’5”. It is just the second time since 2001 that any changes have taken place on the indoor high jump list.

WHAT A START! Paige Shirley debuted in sixth (including ties) on the Academy’s top-10 list, as she cleared 12’1½” during competition at the NWU Invitational. Her distance, which matches the fifth-best jump in program history, was a personal improvement of nearly two feet. Shirley is the sixth member of the current women’s vaulting squad to rank among the program’s all-time greats.

STARTING OFF STRONG Paige Blackburn had a strong start to the season, winning the shot put and finishing first among collegiate competitors in the weight throw at the All-Comers Meet.

Blackburn recorded a career 47’6¼” to win the shot put and claim the third-best throw in Academy history. She was also the top collegiate in the weight throw, collecting a mark of 51’7¼” to finish second overall.

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BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE Paige Blackburn wasn’t the only thrower to move up the top-10 list at the All-Comers Meet, as Jackie Ahloo posted a throw of 44’2” – the sixth-best throw in Academy history – in her collegiate debut.

A NICE START TO THE SEASON Kassie Gurnell made an immediate impact on the program’s top-10 list, as she debuted in fifth on the program’s all-time list with her first series of collegiate jumps. Gurnell recorded a distance of 37’9½” at the AllComers Meet to finish third, marking the first addition to the triple jump’s top-10 list since 2007.

MAKING CHANGES The women also earned top-10 times from Bethany Gross and Tawny Lambuth at the season-opening meet on Jan. 14. Gross, competing in her first indoor race, was the top collegiate in the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.55. That is the fourth-fastest time in program history.

Lambuth finished the 60-meter dash in a time of 7.88.

That time, which was third among collegiate runners, is tied for the eighth-best time in Academy history.

OFF TO A FAST START Bryce Bergman, the top collegiate finisher (second overall) in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.20, ran the lead leg of the mile relay team that finished first among collegiate teams. When the time was converted to a 4x400-meter time of 3:14.19, Bergman, Manny Smith, Anthony Delgado and Chris Severino posted the best season-opening time in over 22 years.

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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS TYNER COLLECTS ANOTHER ALL-AMERICA HONOR Justin Tyner capped a stellar career with an eighth-place finish in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Clocking his second-fastest time of the season at 8:40.83, Tyner claimed first-team honors. In addition, he became the first Air Force runner to claim outdoor All-America status in 10 years and just the fifth outdoor runner in program history.

DID YOU KNOW? Justin Tyner collected three individual All-America awards during his career, while being a part of the distance medley relay team that captured All-America status at the 2011 indoor meet. With four certificates, Tyner is tied with pole vaulter Nick Frawley for the most All-America awards in the Academy’s Division I history.

DUO EARNS HONORABLE MENTION STATUS James Cole and Noah Palicia claimed honorable mention All-America status after advancing to the event finals of the NCAA Championships. Cole finished 24th in the discus, while Palicia finished the first day of decathlon competition before being forced to withdraw due to injury.

TYNER WINS WEST TITLE IN STEEPLECHASE With a time of 8:44.86, Justin Tyner won the steeplechase at the NCAA West Championships on May 27 to earn an automatic berth to the national finals. Tyner clocked the fastest time in the opening heat, sprinting to victory after the last barrier. His time remained the fastest during the final two heats, as he bettered 47 other runners, including the national leader, to win the West.

COLE PLACES 11TH IN DISCUS SEMIFINALS With the second-best throw in Academy history, James Cole advanced to the national finals during the NCAA West Championships on May 28. Tossing a career-best 179’0”, Cole finished 11th in the field of 48. Cole, who entered the meet ranked 33rd in the region, made a personal improvement of nearly three feet, while defeating three throwers ranked among the region’s top 10.

MORE NEWS FROM THE WEST MEET Robert Drye finished 14th in the hammer throw, while Cale Simmons finished 16th in the pole vault. Jim Walmsley placed 21st in the national semifinal of the 5000-meter run, while Jeremy Drenckhahn finished 30th in that race. With a 22nd-place finish, Tim Urista led a trio of Falcons in the javelin (Conner Van Fossen, 31st; Mike Lauritzen, 41st). Kassie Gurnell (triple jump) and Paige Blackburn (discus) both claimed 24th-place finishes in their respective events, while Bryce Bergman (400-meter hurdles) and Tyler Stanley (800-meter run) finished 33rd and 36th, respectively, in their events.

DUO EARNS ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS Paige Blackburn and Kate Kanetzky were named to the Capital One Academic All-District VII Team for track/ field and cross country, as voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). It is the first such selection for both Falcons, but the sixth straight year that at least one member of the track and field team has earned Academic All-District status.

DID YOU KNOW? Kassie Gurnell entered the triple jump competition of the NCAA West Preliminary Meet ranked 48th in the region and left with a 24th-place finish. Despite jumping into a strong headwind, the freshman recorded the second-longest jump of her career at 40’0¾” to finish 24th.

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FALCONS SEND 15 TO NCAA WEST PRELIMINARY The Falcons sent 15 athletes to the NCAA West Preliminary, including four javelin throwers. Mike Lauritzen, Tim Urista and Conner Van Fossen represented the men, while Paige Blackburn competed in the women’s field.

Air Force also sent multiple contenders in the 5000meter run (Jim Walmsley, Jeremy Drenckhahn), pole vault (Cale Simmons, Rob Simmons) and discus throw (Blackburn, James Cole). Bryce Bergman (400-meter hurdles), Tyler Stanley (800-meter run), Justin Tyner (3000-meter steeplechase), Kyle Schwochow (shot put), Robert Drye (hammer throw) and Kassie Gurnell (triple jump) also qualified to the national preliminary meet.

FALCONS CLAIM 10 ALL-MWC SELECTIONS Nine individuals and one relay earned all-conference honors, based on their top-three finishes at the MWC Championships. The men’s team claimed nine such honors – eight individuals and one relay – to mark the most such awards at an outdoor championship meet since 2007. In addition, the eight individual awards collected by the men’s team are tied for the most since 2004.

MORE NEWS FROM THE CONFERENCE MEET James Cole was the program’s first all-conference performer in the discus throw since joining the Mountain West. Manny Smith, Chris Severino, Bryce Bergman and Anthony Delgado finished third in the 4x400-meter relay with the eighth-fastest time in Academy history (3:10.88), while Tyler Stanley finished fourth with the fourth-best time in program history (1:49.66, altitude).

TIBBS JOINS ELITE CROWD With a career-best 7,017 points, Michael Tibbs finished second in the Mountain West decathlon. Improving his overall tally by 200 points, the sophomore became just the sixth decathlete in Academy history to surpass the 7,000-point mark. In addition to posting career best marks in half of the events, Tibbs set an Academy decathlon event record in the discus throw. Recording a career-best throw of 135’6”, Tibbs shattered Tim Roberts’ Academy mark of 130’5” that had stood since 1980.

DID YOU KNOW? The women’s team collected points from a programrecord 11 different events at the MWC Championships.

DID YOU KNOW? Conner Van Fossen and Mike Laurtizen accounted for two of the three all-conference selections in the javelin throw at the conference meet, marking the 10th time in 12 years that at least one member of the Falcons’ javelin team has finished within the top three. James Cole was the program’s first all-conference honoree in the men’s discus throw, while Bryce Bergman was the first all-MWC honoree in the 400-meter hurdles since 2004.

NOT TO SOUND LIKE A BROKEN RECORD, BUT… Emily Cotharn reset her Academy mark in the 400-meter hurdles for the third time in less than a month during the qualifying heat on May 13. Cotharn improved her time to 61.39 – a time that is a seasonal improvement of 2.54 seconds. It is the fourth time this season that the Academy record has been broken, as Rachel Thomas first broke the program’s nine year-old record on April 2.

IT’S HAMMER TIME With an Academy-record throw of 209’11”, Robert Drye claimed the program’s first-ever conference title in the hammer throw. In addition to improving his own personal distance by seven feet, Drye crushed Vern Conway’s 1992 program mark of 203’10”, while defeating the nation’s 15th-ranked thrower.

QUITE THE CLIMB Paige Blackburn entered the MWC Championships ranked 18th in the conference in the hammer throw.

After improving her distance by nearly eight feet to 170’0”, Blackburn finished ninth. Blackburn also finished second in the javelin (season-best 146’6”), fourth in the discus throw (160’1”) and sixth in the shot put (45’11”).

CLEARING THE HURDLES Bryce Bergman clocked a career-best time of 51.25 to become the program’s first Mountain West Conference champion in the 400-meter hurdles. It is the first time an Air Force athlete has won the conference title at any level since Cliff Alexander won the WAC title in 1992.

Shaving nearly a second off of his previous best time, which was set during the meet’s qualifying heat one day earlier, Bergman is tied with former Falcon Sean Temple for the third-fastest time in Academy history.

MEN FINISH THIRD, WOMEN NINTH The men claimed its best finish at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships since 2008, as it amassed 139.50 points to finish third overall in the six-team meet. The women finished ninth in the overall team standings with 35.50 points.

THREE-FOR-THREE Justin Tyner claimed his third conference title of the year, as he won the MWC 5000-meter race behind a Jack Christiansen Track Stadium-record time of 14:10.22. His time, altitude-converted of 13:46.83, is a season-best by 12 seconds. The senior also won the 3000-meter and 5000-meter conference titles during the indoor season.

DOMINATING DAYS Air Force accounted for half of the scoring finishes in the men’s javelin throw, discus throw and shot put at the MWC Championships. Air Force finished second (Conner Van Fossen), third (Mike Lauritzen), fourth (Tim Urista) and seventh (Jon Santiago) in the javelin throw, while finishing third (James Cole), fifth (Sean Herbison), sixth (Robert Drye) and seventh (James Chambers) in the discus. Drye, Kyle Schwochow, Cole and Herbison also placed fifth through eighth, respectively, in the shot put.

TYNER CLAIMS SECOND WEEKLY MWC AWARD Justin Tyner was named the Mountain West Athlete of the Week for the second time this season, after clocking the second-fastest steeplechase time in the country this season at the Payton Jordan Invitational.

TAKING NOTE IN THE CONFERENCE Robert Drye (Mar. 22), Cale Simmons (Jan. 18, Feb. 22) and Justin Tyner (Apr. 12, May 2) have combined to earn the conference’s Athlete of the Week award on five occasions this season. The five selections are the most in a single season by the men’s team – and the second-most single-season awards for the entire program – since joining the Mountain West Conference in 1999.

OH, WHAT A NIGHT! In his first 3000-meter steeplechase event of the season, Justin Tyner recorded the second fastest time in the nation (8:37.54) to date at Stanford’s Payton Jordan Invitational on May 1. Placing second among collegiate runners and 10th overall, Tyner shaved nearly four seconds off of his previous standard.

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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS A LITTLE TRIVIA Not only is Justin Tyner’s steeplechase time of 8:37.54 the fastest in the MWC this season by nearly 14 seconds, it is the third-fastest time in conference history.

AIR FORCE WINS FRONT RANGE CLASSIC Highlighted by six first-place finishes, the men’s team won its third Front Range Classic title in four years on May 1. Two Falcons broke their own FRC meet records to win their respective events, as Conner Van Fossen won the javelin with a meet record throw of 219’5” and Cale Simmons cleared a meet record 17’2¾” to win the pole vault. Robert Drye (hammer throw, 194’10”), Zach Wood (high jump, 6’6¾”), Bryce Bergman (400-meter hurdles, 52.79) and the 4x400-meter relay team of Bergman, David Ptacek, Michael Craig and Matt Jones (3:15.57) rounded out the event winners for the Falcons.

ANOTHER SHATTERING PERFORMANCE Emily Cotharn shattered her own Academy record in the 400-meter hurdles, clocking a time of 61.52 at the Front Range Classic. Cotharn, who finished second, cut over a half second off of her previous time. It marked the third time in less than a month that the hurdle’s record has been broken, including two improvements by Cotharn and one by classmate Rachel Thomas.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Conner Van Fossen and Cale Simmons guided their respective teammates to the top of the event standings.

Tim Urista placed second (211’10”) to Van Fossen in the javelin, while Nate Bratka and Jon Santiago finished fourth (169’11”) and fifth (167’5”), respectively. Simmons won the pole vault, while Rob Simmons cleared the ninth-best clearance in Academy history (16’8¾”) to finish second and Elliott Beski finished third (15’2¼”).

JUST THROWING IT OUT THERE… Kyle Schwochow tossed a 55’7” in the shot put at the Front Range Classic to move into sixth on the program’s all-time list, while James Cole moved into seventh on the all-time discus throw list with a distance of 176’2”.

ON THE WOMEN’S SIDE Highlighted by two first-place finishes, the women’s team finished third at the Front Range Classic. Kassie Gurnell set a meet record 39’8¾” to win the triple jump, while Bizzy Mellado won the pole vault at 11’11¾”.

MAKING SOME ADJUSTMENTS Emily Cotharn’s Academy record in the 400-meter hurdles wasn’t the only adjustment to the program’s alltime top-10 list. Lesly Torres moved into a tie for third on the program’s all-time high jump list with a clearance of 5’6”, while Christina Burke recorded the ninth-best discus distance in program history (150’1”). In addition, the 4x400-meter relay quartet of Cotharn, Rachel Thomas, Bethany Gross and Tasha Mayne clocked the fourth-best time in Academy history at 3:51.83.

DOWN GOES ANOTHER RECORD With a combined overall time of 9:44.64, the Falcons’ outdoor distance medley relay team of Alex Zubey, Chris Severino, Tyler Stanley and Jim Walmsley set a new Academy record at the Drake Relays on Apr. 30. Zubey clocked a 1200-meter time of 3:00.8, before handing off to Severino, who ran the 400-meter portion in 47.7.

Stanley ran the 800-meter split in a time of 1:49.9 and gave Walmsley the baton for the final 1600-meter leg, which he finished in a time of 4:06.3.

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A QUICK HISTORY REVIEW The Falcons’ 2011 distance medley quartet broke the 1994 time of 9:45.43 that had been held by Nick MacFalls, Paul Gomez, Jeff Kuzma and Eric Mack. The previous program mark, which had been the oldest nonchampionship relay record in Academy history, featured an impressive group of runners that included All-Americans in Kuzma and Mack, and three runners that competed at the Olympic Trials as members of the WCAP. DID YOU KNOW? Tyler Stanley has been a part of two record-setting distance medley relay teams this season. The senior, who ran the 800-meter split on the Apr. 30 relay, ran the leadoff (1200-meter) leg of the DMR that set the program’s indoor record (9:32.06) in March and advanced to All-America status at the NCAA Championships.

GOING UP On April 23, Zach Wood became the first high jumper since 1998 to crack the program’s top-10 list when he cleared the bar at 6’10¼” to win that event at the Jack Christiansen Invitational. He is now tied with Marcus Nichols (1996) for the eighth-best all-time clearance.

With his career-best distance, Wood paced the Falcons to a sweep of the top-two finishes at the meet, as Travis Smith cleared a personal-best 6’6¼” to take second.

STILL CLIMBING Cale Simmons became just the eighth vaulter in Air Force Academy history to clear the 17-foot bar in an outdoor competition, as he won the Jack Christiansen Invitational with a clearance of 17’7¾”. Simmons, who improved his bar height by nearly one foot this season, moved into fourth on the program’s all-ti me list. Rob Simmons joined his twin brother on the program’s top10 list, as he finished second with a career-best 16’8” to debut in 10th on the program’s all-time list.

MORE POLE VAULT POWER At the JCI, Tawny Lambuth and Kimber Shealy cleared matching career-best marks of 12’10” to move into a tie for second on the program’s all-time list. Lambuth improved her overall height by four inches, while Shealy’s third-place finish was an improvement by a half inch.

WILD BLUE YONDER Air Force dominated the pole vault at CSU, taking the top three men’s spots, as well as four of the top five women’s spots. Behind the Cale and Rob Simmons’ respective career-best first- and second-place marks in the men’s field, Chase Cooper cleared a season-best 16’2” to take third. On the men’s side, Tawny Lambuth and Kimber Shealy finished second and third, respectively, while Melissa Beerse cleared a season-best 12’4” to place fourth and Bizzy Mellado finished fifth at 11’10”.

THE RECORD BOOK RUNDOWN Regan Rogers matched her career-best high jump clearance of 5’6” – the third-best clearance in program history – while Paige Blackburn improved her third-place standing on the all-time shot put list with a career-best toss of 48’0”. The 4x400-meter relay quartet of Rachel Thomas, Bethany Gross, Emily Cotharn and Morgan Mosby also recorded the fifth-fastest time in program history (3:52.66) to win their race.

MORE RECORD BOOK REWRITES Sean Herbison debuted in sixth on the all-time shot put list, as he recorded a career-best 54’6” at the JCI.

CAUTION, FALLING RECORDS Kassie Gurnell and Emily Cotharn made history on April 16, as they broke Academy records. Competing at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational, Kassie Gurnell broke the program’s 26-year-old triple jump record with a distance of 40’8¾”. In addition to bettering the previous mark of 40’6¼” that had stood since 1985, Gurnell won the 18-competitor event. In California, Cotharn clocked a 400-meter hurdles time of 62.30 to break the program’s two-week-old record and place 10th in a field of 51.

DID YOU KNOW? In a two-week span, two Falcons (Rachel Thomas on Apr. 2; Emily Cotharn on Apr. 16) have broken the Academy record in the 400-meter hurdles and displaced a mark that had stood for nine years. In fact, prior to the beginning of April, only one Falcon had even cracked the top five since the original record was set in 2002.

A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME With five first-place finishes and a 44-point advantage, the men’s team easily won the 13-team CSU Pueblo Invitational. Matt Jones (400-meter hurdles), Matt Caldwell (800-meter run), Elliott Beski (pole vault), Tim Urista (javelin throw) and the 4x400- meter relay team of Jones, Bryce Bergman, Michael Craig and David Ptacek claimed first-place finishes to lead the Falcons.

WOMEN FINISH FOURTH The women collected first-place finishes from Kassie Gurnell (triple jump) and Bizzy Mellado (pole vault) at CSU-Pueblo to finish fourth in the 14-team meet.

THE LATE SHOW Katherine Ward shaved nearly a minute off her time in the 5000-meter run to record the second-fastest time in Academy history at the Mt. SAC Relays. With a time of 16:57.95, Ward became just the second Falcon female distancer to break the 17-minute mark.

UNDER THE LIGHTS With a career-best 13:59.57, Jeremy Drenckhahn posted the fourth-fastest 5000-meter time in program history on Apr. 15. In addition to debuting on the all-time list, Drenckhahn became the fourth Falcon to break the 14-minute mark in program history.

A LITTLE TRIVIA Jeremy Drenckhahn became the third Falcon in the last two years to break the 14-minute mark in the 5000 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays. Drenckhahn joins Justin Tyner and Jim Walmsley with sub 14-minute marks at the 2010 meet. The three current Falcons are now linked with former standout Eric Mack, who had held the distinction outright since 1996.

HOW ‘BOUT SOME HISTORY? Katherine Ward and Jeremy Drenckhahn have impacted the program’s top-five times of the 5000-meter race during the same meet twice this season. In addition to their respective outdoor performances at the Mt. SAC Relays, the pair also rewrote the indoor record book at the Husky Classic. At that meet, Ward moved into second on the women’s all-time list, while Drenckhahn clocked the fifth-fastest men’s time.

BY THE NUMBERS Following his performance at the Mt. SAC/California Invitational Decathlon, Noah Palicia now holds the thirdbest decathlon total (7,385 points) in MWC history.

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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS PALICIA SHINES AT CALIFORNIA DECATHLON Improving his decathlon score by nearly 750 points, Noah Palicia won the Mt. SAC/California Invitational Decathlon on Apr. 14, vaulted from eighth to second on the all-time list and posted a Senior Class Record.

PALICIA SETS DECATHLON EVENT RECORD At the Mt. SAC/California Invitational Decathlon, Noah Palicia moved from fifth to first in the meet’s standings during the final five events. Highlighting the two-day meet was a new decathlon record in the 400-meter dash. Palicia clocked a career-best time of 48.70 to break Marcus Nichols’ 1996 decathlon time of 48.94.

MORE NOTES FROM THE MULTI-MEET Michael Tibbs improved his decathlon total by nearly 350 points to debut in fifth on the Academy’s all-time list, while Lesly Torres bettered her heptathlon score by over 200 points to move from eighth to fifth on the alltime list with a new Sophomore Class Record.

KANETZKY CAN Crossing the finish line of the 10,000-meter run in 36:44.94, Kate Kanetzky recorded the fourth-fastest time in Academy history at the Mt. SAC Relays. Shaving over two minutes off of her previous best time, Kanetzky vaulted from 10th to second on the all-time list and set a new Sophomore Class Record.

MORE FACTS AND FIGURES Kate Kanetzky became the second Falcon this season – and the second in more than a decade – to record a top-five time in the 10,000-meter run. Kanetzky (fourth all-time) joins Katherine Ward (second) as the only Falcons since 2000 to impact the all-time top five.

TYNER EARNS CONFERENCE AWARD Justin Tyner was named the MWC Athlete of the Week, after clocking the second-fastest 1500-meter time in the nation at the Sun Angel Classic on Apr. 9.

HERE’S THE DETAILS Crossing the finish line in an Academy-record 3:42.51, Justin Tyner won the premier section of the 1500-meter run with the second-fastest time in the NCAA. The senior cut over one second off of the previous standard that he first set at the same meet last year.

LAMBUTH WINS POLE VAULT With a career-best clearance of 12’6”, Tawny Lambuth won the pole vault at the Sun Angel Classic on Apr. 8.

She improved her fifth-place standing on the programs’ all-time list, moving just ¾” within fourth.

MORE NEWS FROM SUN ANGEL Tyler Stanley was the runner-up in the 800-meter run (1:50.54), while Conner Van Fossen finished second in the javelin throw at 208’0”. The 4x400-meter relay team of Cory Engel, Anthony Delgado, Manny Smith and Chris Severino finished fourth in 3:13.84.

MATCHING MARKS Paige Blackburn picked up three top-10 finishes over the weekend, including a pair of 162’2” distances. On April 9, Blackburn improved her third-place standing on the program’s all-time list behind a discus distance of 162’2”. It equaled the distance she recorded in the hammer throw on April 8, as she moved into eighth on the all-time list. In addition, she threw a 45’2¾” in the shot put and a 126’0” in the javelin throw.

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THE BOULDER NEWS Kassie Gurnell and Christina Burke paced the women’s team at the Colorado Invitational, while Elliott Beski collected the best men’s finish. Placing second overall, Gurnell was the top collegiate finisher in the triple jump (38’3½”) and Burke was the best collegiate in the discus throw (147’7”). Beski was the top collegiate finisher in the pole vault, as he finished third overall with a careerbest 15’7” – a personal improvement by over one foot.

BLACKBURN WINS DISCUS AT STANFORD Paige Blackburn posted the third-farthest throw in Academy history to win the discus throw at the Stanford Invitational on March 26. Blackburn recorded a toss of 160’4” to improve her personal distance by seven feet.

That throw, which was six feet better than the field is the third-best throw in program history.

PICKING UP SOME WINS Also from the field, Tim Urista won the javelin throw for the second straight week at the Stanford Invitational on March 26, while James Cole won the discus throw.

Urista surpassed 200-feet for the second consecutive week to win the javelin (206’2”), while Cole recorded a career-best 170’10” to win the discus throw.

MAKING A RUN FOR IT Katherine Ward ran the second-fastest women’s 10,000-meter time in Academy history at the Stanford Invitational, while Jeremy Drenckhahn posted the program’s fourth-best men’s time at that distance.

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS Katherine Ward used a career-best 10,000-meter time of 35:29.41 to vault from ninth to second on the women’s all-time standings at Stanford, while Jeremy Drenckhahn crossed the finish line of the men’s 10K in 29:30.90 to move into fourth on the program’s all-time list.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE In addition to becoming just the seventh Falcon to break the 30-minute mark (29:30.90) in the 10,000-meter run, Jeremy Drenckhahn also set a new Sophomore Class Record, breaking the previous mark by six seconds.

DID YOU KNOW? Katherine Ward became the first Falcon to crack the top-five of the women’s 10,000-meter run since 2000.

MOVING ON UP Jen Bremser moved into fourth on the program’s 3000meter steeplechase list with a personal-best time of 11:21.26 at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival on March 25, while Kate Kanetzky posted the eighth-fastest 5000-meter run time at 17:33.32.

DRYE EARNS CONFERNECE HONOR Robert Drye was named the Mountain West Athlete of the Week on March 22, after a stellar weekend at UC Irvine. It is the junior’s first weekly conference award.

HERE’S THE DETAILS En route to his Mountain West Athlete of the Week award, Robert Drye finished first in the hammer throw at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational, improving his career distance nearly 15 feet to 202’11” – the secondbest throw in program history. In addition, he recorded a career-best 53’5½” to finish second in the shot put and move into 10th on the Academy’s all-time list, while placing fifth in the discus throw at 154’7”.

DID YOU KNOW? Robert Drye became just the second Air Force thrower to break the 200-foot barrier in the hammer throw with his winning toss of 202’11” at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational on March 19. Drye joins Vern Conaway, who holds the Academy record at 203’10”, as the only two Falcons to break the 200-foot mark.

OFF TO A GOOD START Air Force swept the pole vault titles at the outdoor opener, as Cale Simmons and Tawny Lambuth won their respective events. Simmons won the men’s vault with a career-best 16’8¾”, while Lambuth matched her careerbest 12’1½” to win the women’s title. Lambuth equaled the fourth-best clearance ever for the women, while Simmons debuted in eighth on the men’s top-10 list.

I WILL SEE YOUR FRESHMAN CLASS RECORD… Tim Urista set the Freshman Class Record in the javelin throw on March 19 and promptly broke it four more times during the first six-attempt series of his career.

The top collegiate finisher (and second overall) at the Spring Break Invitational, Urista finished with a throw of 213’1” – the fourth-best throw in Academy history.

Urista’s Freshman Class Record was broken just hours later when Mike Lauritzen, competing at the Oregon Preview, tossed a 213’5” to win that meet.

DID YOU KNOW? With the addition of Mike Lauritzen (213’5”) and Tim Urista (213’1”) to the Falcons’ top-10 javelin list, all members have now surpassed the 200-foot mark.

MORE ODDS AND ENDS Air Force accounted for one additional event title and one more incursion into the program’s top-10 at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational on March 19. Zach Wood won the high jump with a career-best bar of 6’8”, while Melissa Fuerst clocked the seventh-fastest 3000-meter time in Academy history at 10:00.55.

OUTDOOR TEAM SCORES CSU-PUEBLO INVITATIONAL (MEN):1. Air Force 142; 2.

Western State 98; 3. Mary 94; 4. Dickinson State 92; 5.

Chadron State 78; 6. Wyoming 50; 7. Black Hills State 47; 8. Colorado School of Mines 40; 9. Adams State 39; 10.

South Dakota Mines 25; 11. Colorado 19; 12. Northern Colorado 18; 13. Metro State 11. (WOMEN): 1. Mary 179.50; 2. Chadron State 122; 3. Black Hills State 95; 4.

Air Force 71; 5. Colorado State-Pueblo 70; 6. Dickinson State 51; 7. Wyoming 39; 8. New Mexico Highlands 33; 9. Western State 29.50; 10. Northern Colorado 22; 11.

Colorado School of Mines 16.50; 12T. Mesa State 14; 12T. Colorado 14; 14. Adams State 11.50; 15. South Dakota Mines 2 FRONT RANGE CLASSIC (MEN): 1. Air Force 199; 2. Colorado State 185; 3. Wyoming 127; 4. Northern Colorado 46; 5. Colorado 14. (WOMEN): 1. Wyoming 235; 2. Colorado State 157; 3. Air Force 113; 4. Northern Colorado 57; 5. Colorado 14.

MWC CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN): 1. BYU 212; 2. New Mexico 177; 3. Air Force 139.50; 4. TCU 131; 5. Colorado State 101.50; 6. Wyoming 40. (WOMEN): 1. BYU 191; 2.

New Mexico 129; 3. TCU 98; 4. San Diego State 87.50; 5.

UNLV 82; 6. Colorado State 69; 7. Utah 68; 8. Wyoming 56; 9. Air Force 35.50

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AWARD WINNERS | POST-SEASON HIGHLIGHTS HOUSEWORTH WINS LAS VEGAS HALF MARATHON Competing in just his second half marathon, Sean Houseworth, a 2009 graduate who trains with head cross country coach Juli Benson as a member of the World Class Athlete Program, recorded an Olympic Trials “A” Qualifying time during a winning performance at the Zappos.com Rock ‘N’ Roll Las Vegas Half-Marathon on Dec. 4. Houseworth finished the 13.1-mile race in one hour, three minutes and 12 seconds to win the night race that featured over 33,000 runners.

FALCONS ADD OLYMPIAN TO COACHING STAFF Air Force added 1996 Olympic gold medalist Allen Johnson to the Falcons’ coaching staff in November. Johnson, who won gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the Atlanta Games, will oversee the Falcons’ sprinters and hurdlers.

FORMER FALCONS SHINE IN AF HALF MARATHON The Academy was well-represented at the Air Force Half Marathon on Sept. 17, as former Falcons accounted for three of the top-five finishes in the men’s race and two top-seven finishes in the women’s event. Capt Brian Dumm (Class of 2005) clocked 1:13.39 to place third in the 2,108-man race, while 2Lt Andy Schweitzer (2010) and 1Lt Brad Chronister (2009) finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Capt Elissa Ballas (2003) finished fifth in the 2,539-runner women’s race with a time of 1:22.06, while 2Lt Katherine Ward (2011) placed seventh.

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE AT OUTDOOR STADIUM After a year of renovation and construction, the $4.1-million Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex was completed and turned over to the coaching staff in early September. The project included a complete renovation of the facility and a relocation of the track’s radius points. A complete description of the new facility can be found on the facility page at the end of this guide.

VOLUNTEER COACH WINS WORLD TITLE With a strong kick in the final 120 meters, volunteer coach Jenny Simpson won the 1500-meter gold medal at the 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Championships in Daegu, Korea. Simpson, who trains at the Academy with Juli Benson, clocked a time of 3:05.40 to become the first U.S. women to win the 1500-meter title since 1983.

FORMER FALCONS REPRESENT AF AT MILITARY GAMES In late July, three recent Academy graduates and current members of the World Class Athlete Program, represented the Air Force at the fifth CISM World Military Games in Rio de Janeiro. Nick Frawley (Class of 2010) placed sixth in the pole vault (16’8¾”), while Sean Houseworth (2009) finished 15th in the finals of the 10,000-meter run (30:25.14). In addition, 2009 graduate Matt Williams placed eighth in the semifinal round of the 3000-meter steeplechase (9:10.20).

TRIO EARNS USTFCCCA ACADEMIC HONORS Following the season, three Falcons earned Division I All-Academic Team honors from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Paige Blackburn claimed her second straight USTFCCA academic honor, while Jeremy Drenckhahn and Mike Lauritzen each collegiate their first such track and field distinction. To earn this honor, student-athletes must have a 3.25 GPA and participated at the NCAA Division I Championships.

DID YOU KNOW? Jeremy Drenckhahn also claimed USTFCCCA academic distinction following the 2010 cross country season.

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FALCONS PLACE 14 ON MWC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE LIST Fourteen Falcons were selected as MWC Scholar-Athletes on June 28, including 10 men and four women. The 10 total selections by the men’s team are the most from any of the Academy’s 26 NCAA-sponsored sports. Tyler Small and Kimber Shealy claimed their third consecutive honors, while Ted Artz, Jeremy Drenckhahn, Kate Kanetzky and Chris Severino all claimed their second such award. The Falcons were also represented by Matt Bell, Dan Bieber, Amanda Blain, Brian Ford, Brad Hackert, Jake Hawkins, David Ptacek and Regan Rogers.

MORE ACADEMIC HONORS The Falcons accounted for 27 academic all-conference selections, the MWC announced on June 27. With 18 selections, the men’s team produced the most honorees of any of the Academy’s 10 winter/spring sports, while the women’s nine honorees were tied for second.

TAKE NOTE With their fourth consecutive academic all-conference selections, Chris Severino and Tyler Small are two of 23 Falcons in program history to earn academic honors from the Mountain West Conference all four years.

WHO’S WHO In addition to the two four-time honorees, 25 others claimed academic all-MWC honors. Paige Blackburn, Katie Carroll, Kimber Shealy and Tyler Stanley claimed their third academic honor, while Ted Artz, Jared Barkemeyer, Melissa Beerse, Jen Bremser, Jeremy Drenckhahn, Brian Ford, Kate Kanetzky, Gage Owens, Andrew Quallio and Uzor Udensi earned their second distinction.

Matt Bell, Dan Bieber, Ashley Christ, Brad Hackert, Jake Hawkins, Chris Keranen, Zeb Kimball, Mike Laurtizen, David Ptacek, Regan Rogers and Paige Shirley claimed their first academic all-conference distinction.

TYNER CONCLUDES STELLAR COLLEGIATE CAMPAIGN In his final collegiate meet, Justin Tyner placed 14th in the finals of the 3000-meter steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Championships at Historic Hayward Field on June 25. Tyner, who finished 13th in the semifinal race, clocked 8:57.94 to finish 14th in the finals.

MORE NOTES FROM THE USA CHAMPIONSHIPS Two-time NCAA champion Dana Pounds-Lyon (Class of 2006) finished sixth in the finals of the javelin throw (171’10”) at the USA Outdoor Championships on June 25, while current volunteer coach Jenny Simpson earned a spot on the U.S. National Team with a runner-up finish in the 1500-meter run (4:05.66). Matt Williams, a 2009 graduate and member of the World Class Athlete Program, placed 22nd in the semifinals of the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:04.54.

BERGMAN REPRESENTS FALCONS AT USA MEET Bryce Bergman, representing the current Air Force roster, placed 21st during the first round of 400-meter hurdles competition at the 2011 USA Outdoor Championships. With a time of 53.22, Bergman placed sixth in his heat and 21st overall.

2011 TEAM AWARDS BRYCE BERGMAN Paul Gensic Comeback Award PAIGE BLACKBURN Most Valuable Athlete (Women) Gail Conway Performance Award High Point Award (Women) EMILY COTHARN Most Improved (Women) ROBERT DRYE Most Outstanding Competitor (Men) RILEY FEENEY Ernie Cunliffe Manager Award MELISSA FUERST Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination KASSIE GURNELL Co-Newcomer of the Year (Women) SEAN HERBISON Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm MIKEY LAURITZEN Newcomer of the Year (Men) CHRIS SEVERINO Arne Arneson Coaches Award for Dedication CALE SIMMONS Most Improved (Men) TYLER STANLEY General Tad Oelstrom Award for Excellence JUSTIN TYNER Most Valuable Athlete (Men) Alonzo Babers Performance Award High Point Award (Men) TIM URISTA Co-Newcomer of the Year (Men) CONNER VAN FOSSEN Laura Piper Ironman Award JIM WALMSLEY Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determination KATHERINE WARD Most Outstanding Competitor (Women)

WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD HONORED BY NCAA The women’s outdoor track and field team was one of four Academy programs recognized with the NCAA Division I Academic Performance Public Recognition Award.

The outdoor women’s team was recognized for achievement in the classroom along with the women’s cross country team, football team and wrestling program.

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2011 BEST INDOOR MARKS MEN’S TOP INDOOR MARKS OF 2011 EVENT 60-Meter Dash 200-Meter Dash 400-Meter Dash 600-Meter Run 800-Meter Run 1000-Meter Run 1200-Meter Run Mile Run 3000-Meter Run 5000-Meter Run 4x400-Meter Relay Mile Relay Distance Medley Relay (1) Distance Medley Relay (2) 60-Meter Hurdles High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Weight Throw Heptathlon

MARK 6.94 (55m) 21.77 48.51 1:19.44 1:51.14 2:29.77 3:19.01 4:11.17 7:53.91 13:50.76a 3:12.79 3:15.59 9:32.06 10:33.65 8.16 6’8¾” (tie) 6’8¾” (tie) 17’3¾” 21’9” 43’6” 57’11¼” 62’3” 5,352

ATHLETE Drew Coleman Anthony Delgado Chris Severino Tyler Stanley Tyler Stanley Tyler Stanley Shawn Dubbs Justin Tyner Justin Tyner Justin Tyner Manny Smith-Anthony Delgado-Cory Engel-Chris Severino Bryce Bergman-Manny Smith-Anthony Delgado-Chris Severino Tyler Stanley-Anthony Delgado-Nick White-Justin Tyner Jake Hawkins-Cory Engel-Cameron Edwards-Shawn Dubbs Bryce Bergman Tyler Jordan Zach Wood Cale Simmons Michael Tibbs Daniel Funk Kyle Schwochow Rob Drye Noah Palicia

DATE LOCATION 18 Feb. Robert Shine Invitational (Laramie, Wyo.) 26 Feb. MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) 26 Feb. MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) 4 Feb. New Mexico Classic (Albuquerque, N.M.) 12 Feb. Husky Classic (Seattle, Wash.)

21 Jan. Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational (Lincoln, Neb.) 18 Feb. Robert Shine Invitational (Laramie, Wyo.) 27 Jan. Nebraska adidas Classic (Lincoln, Neb.) 12 Feb. Husky Classic (Seattle, Wash.)

26 Feb. MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) 26 Feb. MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) 14 Jan. Air Force All-Comers Meet (USAF Academy, Colo.)

4 Mar. Alex Wilson Invitational (South Bend, Ind.) 11 Feb. Air Force Invitational (USAF Academy, Colo.)

22 Jan. Nebraska adidas Classic (Lincoln, Neb.) 14 Jan. Air Force All-Comers Meet (USAF Academy, Colo.)

29 Jan. Don Barrett Duals (USAF Academy, Colo.)

4 Mar. Alex Wilson Invitational (South Bend, Ind.) 24 Feb. MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) 14 Jan. Air Force All-Comers Meet (USAF Academy, Colo.)

12 Feb. Air Force Invitational (USAF Academy, Colo.)

4 Feb. New Mexico Classic (Albuquerque, N.M.) 24-25 Feb. MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.)

WOMEN’S TOP INDOOR MARKS OF 2011 EVENT 60-Meter Dash 200-Meter Dash 400-Meter Dash 600-Meter Run 800-Meter Run 1000-Meter Run Mile Run 3000-Meter Run 5000-Meter Run 4x400-Meter Relay Mile Relay Distance Medley Relay (1) Distance Medley Relay (2) 60-Meter Hurdles High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Weight Throw Pentathlon

MARK 7.88 25.51 56.78 1:40.70 2:10.62a 2:54.62 4:58.77 9:48.37a 17:08.74 4:02.79 4:01.54 12:23.70 13:07.17 9.46 5’8” 12’10¼” 16’10” 37’9½” 48’5½” 56’1¾” 3,190

ATHLETE Tawny Lambuth Bethany Gross Bethany Gross Tasha Mayne Morgan Mosby Morgan Mosby Katherine Ward Katherine Ward Katherine Ward Rachel Thomas-A. Eichenberger-Tasha Mayne-Stephaney Saari Rachel Thomas-Bethany Gross-Emily Cotharn-Tasha Mayne Katie Carroll-Emily Cotharn-Stephaney Saari-Melissa Fuerst Melissa Fuerst-Tasha Mayne-Stephaney Saari-Jen Bremser Lesly Torres Regan Rogers Tawny Lambuth Lesly Torres Kassie Gurnell Paige Blackburn Paige Blackburn Lesly Torres

DATE 14 Jan. 21 Jan. 29 Jan. 21 Jan. 25 Feb. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Feb. 11 Feb. 24 Feb. 14 Jan. 25 Feb. 11 Feb. 24 Feb. 4 Feb. 25 Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Jan. 12 Feb. 25 Feb. 24 Feb.

LOCATION Air Force All-Comers Meet (USAF Academy, Colo.)

Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational (Lincoln, Neb.) Don Barrett Duals (USAF Academy, Colo.)

Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational (Lincoln, Neb.) MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) Nebraska adidas Classic (Lincoln, Neb.) Nebraska adidas Classic (Lincoln, Neb.) MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) Husky Classic (Seattle, Wash.)

MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) Air Force All-Comers Meet (USAF Academy, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) Air Force Invitational (USAF Academy, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) New Mexico Classic (Albuquerque, N.M.) MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) Air Force Invitational (USAF Academy, Colo.)

Air Force All-Comers Meet (USAF Academy, Colo.)

Air Force Invitational (USAF Academy, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.) MWC Championships (Albuquerque, N.M.)

(1) 4,000-meter, (2) 4,400-yard

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2011 BEST OUTDOOR MARKS MEN’S TOP OUTDOOR MARKS OF 2011 EVENT 100-Meter Dash 200-Meter Dash 400-Meter Dash 800-Meter Run 1500-Meter Run 3000-Meter Run 5000-Meter Run 10,000-Meter Run 4x100-Meter Relay 4x400-Meter Relay Distance Medley Relay 4x1600-Meter Relay 110-Meter Hurdles 400-Meter Hurdles 3000-Meter Steeplechase High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Discus Throw Hammer Throw Javelin Throw Decathlon

MARK 11.02 21.72 47.73 1:49.66a 3:42.51 8:46.83a 13:46.82a 29:30.90 41.82 3:10.88 9:44.64 16:59.86 14.70 51.25 8:37.54 6’10¼” 17’7¾” 21’2” 42’1½” 55’7” 179’0” 209’11” 219’5” 7,385

ATHLETE Uzor Udensi Anthony Delgado Manny Smith Tyler Stanley Justin Tyner Andrew Quallio Justin Tyner Jeremy Drenckhahn Michael Craig-Anthony Delgado-Bryce Bergman-Manny Smith Manny Smith-Chris Severino-Bryce Bergman-Anthony Delgado Tyler Stanley-Alex Zubey-Chris Severino-Jim Walmsley Jim Walmsley-Alex Zubey-Jeremy Drenckhahn-Tyler Stanley Cory Engel Bryce Bergman Justin Tyner Zach Wood Cale Simmons Michael Tibbs Daniel Funk Kyle Schwochow James Cole Rob Drye Conner Van Fossen Noah Palicia

DATE 23 Apr. 14 May 15 Apr. 14 May 9 Apr. 9 Apr. 14 May 25 Mar. 1 May 14 May 30 Apr. 29 Apr. 23 Apr. 14 May 1 May 23 Apr. 23 Apr. 19 Mar. 9 Apr. 1 May 28 May 13 May 1 May 13-14 Apr.

LOCATION Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Mt. SAC Relays (Walnut, Calif.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Sun Angel Classic (Tempe, Ariz.)

Colorado Invitational (Boulder, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Stanford Invitational (Palo Alto, Calif.)

Front Range Classic (Fort Collins, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa) Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa) Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Payton Jordan Invitational (Palo Alto, Calif.)

Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (Irvine, Calif.)

Colorado Invitational (Boulder, Colo.)

Front Range Classic (Fort Collins, Colo.)

NCAA West Preliminary Meet (Eugene, Ore.) MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Front Range Classic (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Mt. SAC/California Multi-Meet (Azusa, Calif.)

DATE 19 Mar. 2 Apr. 13 May 13 May 14 May 1 May 15 Apr. 25 Mar. 14 May 14 Apr. 13 May 25 Mar. 23 Apr. 23 Apr. 23 Apr. 14 Apr. 16 Apr. 23 Apr. 16 Apr. 13 May 14 May 13-14 Apr.

LOCATION UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (Irvine, Calif.)

Tailwind Invitational (Albuqueruque, N.M.) MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (Irvine, Calif.)

Mt. SAC Relays (Walnut, Calif.)

Stanford Invitational (Palo Alto, Calif.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Mt. SAC/California Multi-Meet (Azusa, Calif) MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Distance Carnival (San Francisco, Calif.)

Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Mt. SAC/California Multi-Meet (Azusa, Calif.)

CSU-Pueblo Invitational (Pueblo, Colo.)

Jack Christiansen Invitational (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Mt. SAC Relays (Walnut, Calif.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

MWC Championships (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Mt. SAC/California Multi-Meet (Azusa, Calif.)

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MARK 12.66 25.15 56.33 2:12.87a 4:33.52a 10:00.55 16:57.95 35:29.41 3:50.89 15.61 61.39 11:21.26 5’6” 12’10” (tie) 12’10” (tie) 16’10¾” 40’8¾” 48’0” 165’0” 170’0” 146’2” 4,432

ATHLETE Tawny Lambuth Bethany Gross Bethany Gross Annette Eichenberger Melissa Fuerst Melissa Fuerst Katherine Ward Katherine Ward Rachel Thomas-Bethany Gross-Morgan Mosby-Emily Cotharn Lesly Torres Emily Cotharn Jen Bremser Regan Rogers Tawny Lambuth Kimber Shealy Lesly Torres Kassie Gurnell Paige Blackburn Paige Blackburn Paige Blackburn Paige Blackburn Lesly Torres

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 60M DASH, 100M DASH INDOOR 60-METER DASH MEN ...............................................................................................

WOMEN .........................................................................................

World Record .................................6.39 ................ 2x, last Maurice Green, U.S. (2001) American Record ............................6.39 ............... 2x, last Maurice Green, Nike (2001) Collegiate Record ...........................6.45 ....................Leonard Myles-Mills, BYU (1999) NCAA Meet Record.........................6.51 .......................Richard Thompson, LSU (2008) MWC All-Time Record ....................6.62 .......................... Kenneth Andam, BYU (2001) MWC Meet Record .........................6.62 .......................... Kenneth Andam, BYU (2001) Cadet Field House Record ..............6.40 ....................Leonard Myles-Mills, BYU (1999) AF Invitational Meet Record...........6.63 .......................... Kenneth Andam, BYU (2000) USAFA School Record .....................6.74 ..........................................Travis Picou (2007)

World Record .................................6.92 .......................... Irina Privalova, Russia (1995) American Record ............................6.95 .................. 2x, last Marion Jones, Nike (1998) Collegiate Record ...........................7.09 ............. 2x, last L Brookins, S. Carolina (2011) NCAA Meet Record.........................7.09 ......................... L Brookins, S. Carolina (2011) MWC All-Time Record ....................7.17 ...............................Jessica Young, TCU (2011) MWC Meet Record .........................7.17 ...............................Jessica Young, TCU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............7.13 ................ Philomene Mensah, Canada (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........7.13 ................ Philomene Mensah, Canada (2000) USAFA School Record .....................7.68y*........................ 3x, last Cresha White (2010)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 6.74 ..........................................Travis Picou (2007) 6.76c ........................................ Deric Dobbs (1984) 6.77c ...................................... Todd Stewart (1990) 6.77 .....................................Kevin Griswold (1998) 6.78c ............................................ Bill Shedd (1985) 6.79c ................................ Morgan Lankford (1978) 6.78c .......................................... Mike Profit (1988) 6.80c .........................................Mark Ewing (1971) 6.80c ..............................George Kramlinger (1980) 6.81c .................................... Danta Johnson (1996)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7.68 ........................................ Cresha White (2010) 7.68y* ......................................... Apryl Ford (1981) 7.68y* ........................................ Jeri Nelson (1979) 7.69 ................................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 7.72 ........................................... Jami Hodge (2005) 7.77c* ...................................... Leslie Darby (1990) 7.78c* ...................................... Gail Conway (1984) 7.88 ................................. Tawny Lambuth (2011) 7.88c .....................................Sharon Rucker (1984) 7.89c ......................... 2x, last Cathy Roberts (1985)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................6.77c ....................................Kevin Griswold (1997) Sophomore .....................................6.76c ....................................Kevin Griswold (1998) Junior ..............................................6.74 ..........................................Travis Picou (2007) Senior .............................................6.78c .......................................... Mike Profit (1988)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................7.64* ......................................... Jeri Nelson (1979) Sophomore .....................................7.64c ........................................... Apryl Ford (1981) Junior ..............................................7.68 ....................................... Cresha White (2010) Senior .............................................7.41 .......................................Renea Toliver (1986)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ........................................................ 6.60 FAT

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ........................................................ 7.26 FAT

OUTDOOR 100-METER DASH MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................9.58 ..............................Usain Bolt, Jamaica (2009) American Record ............................9.69 ................................ Tyson Gay, adidas (2009) Collegiate Record ...........................9.90 ................................ Ato Boldon, UCLA (1996) NCAA Meet Record.........................9.92 ................................ Ato Boldon, UCLA (1996) MWC All-Time Record ....................10.13 ........................ Kenneth Andam, BYU (2000) MWC Meet Record .........................10.20 ...........................Charles Silmon, TCU (2011) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........9.93 ..............................Calvin Smith, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......10.60 ....................... Travis Picou, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............10.32 ..................Jeremy Dodson, Colorado (2008) USAFA School Record .....................10.46 .......................................Travis Picou (2006)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................10.49 ..........F Griffith Joyner, United States (1988) American Record ............................10.49 ......... Florence Griffith Joyner, WCAC (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................10.78 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................10.78 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) MWC All-Time Record ....................11.07 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................11.21 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2008) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........10.79 .........................Evelyn Ashford, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......11.91 ........................... Loni Forsythe, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............12.07 ................. T Johnson, Colorado State (2009) USAFA School Record .....................12.09 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 10.46 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) 10.52 ......................................... Mike Profit (1988) 10.53 ...................................... Carlos Hattix (1995) 10.58 .....................................Bobby Wright (1979) 10.58 ....................................... Deric Dobbs (1983) 10.61 ................................... Danta Johnson (1996) 10.63 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1997) 10.64* ...................................Russ Clemons (1989) 10.64 ..................................... Todd Stewart (1989) 10.68 ........................................ Eric Jenkins (1985)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 12.09 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 12.22 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 12.25 .......................................... Apryl Ford (1980) 12.27 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005) 12.28 ...................................Stacey McClain (1997) 12.36 ....................................Sharon Rucker (1983) 12.37 .................................... Cathy Roberts (1985) 12.41 ..................................... Cresha White (2009) 12.44 ........................................ Gale Brown (1981) 12.48 ............................... Tawny Lambuth (2010)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................10.53 ........................................Travis Picou (2005) Sophomore .....................................10.46 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) Junior ..............................................10.60 ........................................Travis Picou (2007) Senior ............................................10.52 ......................................... Mike Profit (1988)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................12.25 .......................................... Apryl Ford (1980) Sophomore .....................................12.34 .......................................... Apryl Ford (1981) Junior ..............................................12.09 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) Senior .............................................12.27 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)

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World Record .................................19.92 ................ Frank Fredericks, Namibia (1996) American Record ............................20.10 ............ Wallace Spearmon, Arkansas (2005) Collegiate Record ...........................20.10 ............ Wallace Spearmon, Arkansas (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................20.19 ............ Wallace Spearmon, Arkansas (2005) MWC All-Time Record ....................20.90 ............. John Woods, Colorado State (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................21.02 .......................... Celmore Henry, TCU (2010) Cadet Field House Record ..............20.51 ........... Josephus Howard, Texas Tech (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........20.51 .......... .Josephus Howard, Texas Tech (1998) USAFA School Record .....................21.06 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1999)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................21.87 .....................Merlene Ottey, Jamaica (1993) American Record ............................22.33 .................... Gwen Torrence, Misuno (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................22.40 .......................... Bianca Knight, Texas (2008) NCAA Meet Record.........................22.40 .......................... Bianca Knight, Texas (2008) MWC All-Time Record ....................22.99 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2007) MWC Meet Record .........................23.20 .............................Jessica Young, TCU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............23.57 ...........2x, last Hydiane Harper, UNLV (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........23.57 .......................Aspen Burkett , Illinois (1996) USAFA School Record ..................... 25.00 ...................................... .Jami Hodge (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 21.06 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1999) 21.09 ........................................Travis Picou (2007) 21.38 ................................. Nick Bromberek (2002) 21.50 ...................................... Carlos Hattix (1995) 21.54 ....................................... Kellen Curry (2009) 21.60 ..............................Marcus Alexander (1996) 21.61 ..................................... Uzor Udensi (2010) 21.77 .............................Anthony Delgado (2011) 21.88 .......................................... Nick Luina (2006) 21.94 .................................. Dee Munhenga (1992)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 25.00......................................... Jami Hodge (2005) 25.46............................... Genelle Chapman (2005) 25.51 ................................. Bethany Gross (2011) 25.54...................................... Cresha White (2010) 25.74* ................................ Lianne Peterson (1991) 25.82............................. Dominique Torbert (2001) 25.91..................................... Tiffany Bishop (2002) 25.99......................................Renea Toliver (1983) 26.01............................................Katy Crow (2003) 26.20......................................Stacy McClain (1997)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ...................................................... 20.73 FAT

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ...................................................... 23.12 FAT

OUTDOOR 200-METER DASH MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................19.19 ............................Usain Bolt, Jamaica (2009) American Record ............................19.32 .......................Michael Johnson, Nike (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................19.69 ....................Walter Dix, Florida State (2007) NCAA Meet Record.........................19.87 ................ 2x, last John Capel, Florida (1999) MWC All-Time Record ....................20.35 ............................Otis McDaniel, TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................20.35 ............................Otis McDaniel, TCU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........20.27 ..................William Snoddy, Midwest (1978) Service Academy Meet Record ......21.37 ....................... Travis Picou, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............20.73 ..................Jeremy Dodson, Colorado (2008) USAFA School Record .....................20.73 ........................................Travis Picou (2006)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................21.34 ..........F Griffith Joyner, United States (1988) American Record ............................21.34 ......... Florence Griffith Joyner, WCAC (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................22.04 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................22.04 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) MWC All-Time Record ....................22.34 ................Tonette Dyer, San Diego St (2004) MWC Meet Record .........................22.78 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2008) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........22.27 ................... C Cheeseborough, South (1978) Service Academy Meet Record ......24.91 ........................... Loni Forsythe, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............24.61 ...................Sharon Larrier, Wyoming (2009) USAFA School Record .....................24.44 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 20.73 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) 20.96 ...................................Kevin Griswold (2000) 21.04 ....................................... Kellen Curry (2009) 21.24 ................................... Danta Johnson (1996) 21.34 ................................. Nick Bromberek (2002) 21.34 .......................................... Nick Luina (2006) 21.34#* ........................... Morgan Lankford (1977) 21.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982) 21.39 ...................................... Carlos Hattix (1995) 21.44#* ................................Jim Thompson (1966)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 24.44 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005) 24.81 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 25.00 .....................................Stacy McClain (1997) 25.09 ................................. Bethany Gross (2010) 25.31 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 25.45 ..................................... Cresha White (2009) 25.64 ....................................Sharon Rucker (1982) 25.68 .....................................Barbara Fogel (1985) 25.70 .................................... Tiffany Bishop (2002) 25.72 .................................... Jessica Mapes (2009)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................21.01 ........................................Travis Picou (2005) Sophomore .....................................20.73 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) Junior ..............................................20.97 ........................................Travis Picou (2007) Senior .............................................20.96 ...............T. Picou (2008), K. Griswold (2000)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................25.09 ................................. Bethany Gross (2010) Sophomore ..................................25:15 ................................. Bethany Gross (2011) Junior ..............................................24:81 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) Senior .............................................24:44 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 400M DASH INDOOR 400-METER DASH MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................44.57 ..........Kerron Clement, United States (2005) American Record ............................44.57 .....................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) Collegiate Record ...........................44.57 .....................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................44.57 .....................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) MWC All-Time Record ....................45.67 .............................. Lewis Banda, TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................46.69 .............................. Lewis Banda, TCU (2006) Cadet Field House Record ..............46.07 ...................Kevin Little, U.S. West TC (1996) AF Invitational Meet Record...........46.07 ...................Kevin Little, U.S. West TC (1996) USAFA School Record .....................46.86 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................49.59 .........J Kratochvilova, Czechoslovakia (1983) American Record ............................50.54 .......... Francena McCorory, Hampton (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................50.54 .......... Francena McCorory, Hampton (2010) NCAA Meet Record.........................50.54 .......... Francena McCorory, Hampton (2010) MWC All-Time Record ....................51.79 ....................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2004) MWC Meet Record .........................52.95 ....................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............52.88 ........................ Jessica Fox, Wyoming (2004) AF Invitational Meet Record...........52.88 ....................... Jessica Fox, Wyoming (2004) USAFA School Record .....................54.67 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 46.86 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982) 47.14#* ................................Mark Webster (1976) 47.34 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1999) 47.59 ..............................Marcus Alexander (1996) 47.64#* ...............................Dick Van Dame (1971) 47.84#* ...................................George Cato (1970) 47.85 .......................................... Nick Luina (2006) 48.14#* ............................................Bill Lee (1977) 48.32 .................................... Calvin Speight (1988) 48.34#* ................................. Ted Holloway (1983)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 54.67........................................ Gail Conway (1983) 56.32........................................ .Jami Hodge (2005) 56.45...........................................Barb Fogel (1987) 56.78 ................................. Bethany Gross (2011) 57.28..................................Arcolar Harrison (1984) 58.01................................. Cheryl Cleveland (1983) 58.22..................................... Jessica Mapes (2009) 58.30......................................Ally Romanko (2007) 58.35............................................Katy Crow (2003) 58.37......................................Stacy McClain (1997)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ....................................46.00 FAT (45.75 MT)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ......................................52.60 FAT (52.3 MT)

OUTDOOR 400-METER DASH MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................43.18 ........ Michael Johnson, United States (1999) American Record ............................43.18 .......................Michael Johnson, Nike (1999) Collegiate Record ...........................43.50 .............................Quincy Watts, USC (1992) NCAA Meet Record.........................44.00 .............................Quincy Watts, USC (1992) MWC All-Time Record ....................45.10 .............................. Lewis Banda, TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................45.68 ............ Jarrin Solomon, New Mexico (2009) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........44.73 .............................James Rolle, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......47.71 .......................... Nick Luina, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............47.81 .................Tyler Hoerner, N Colorado (2008) USAFA School Record .....................45.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1983)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................47.60 ............... Marita Koch, East Germany (1985) American Record ............................48.70 ..........................Sanya Richards, Nike (2006) Collegiate Record ...........................49.89 ........................Sanya Richards, Texas (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................50.10 ............... Monique Henderson, UCLA (2005) MWC All-Time Record ....................51.15 ...........Tonette Dyer, San Diego State (2004) MWC Meet Record .........................51.15 ...........Tonette Dyer, San Diego State (2004) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........50.84 ..................... Michelle Collins, South (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......56.52 .........................Ebony Thomas, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............53.35 .................... Afiya Walker, Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................53.06 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 45.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1983) 46.43 ...................................Kevin Griswold (2000) 46.54#* ................................Mark Webster (1976) 46.74#* ...................................Don Walters (1980) 46.90 .......................................... Nick Luina (2005) 46.94 ..............................Marcus Alexander (1996) 47.04#* ............................. Gary Hightower (1980) 47.06 ........................................ Deonte Day (1996) 47.14#* .........................................Three with time

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 53.06 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 54.99 .....................................Barbara Fogel (1987) 55.38 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005) 55.41 .....................................Stacy McClain (1997) 55.71 ................................. Bethany Gross (2010) 56.58 .................................Arcolar Harrison (1983) 56.90 .................................... Jessica Mapes (2009) 57.39 ...........................................Katy Crow (2002) 57.99 .....................................Ally Romanko (2007) 58.02 ....................................... Alana Eiland (1999)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................46.90 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1980) Sophomore .....................................46.47 ...................................Kevin Grisowld (1998) Junior ..............................................45.90 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982) Senior .............................................45.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1983)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................55.71 ................................. Bethany Gross (2010) Sophomore .....................................54.92 ....................................... Gail Conway (1982) Junior ..............................................53.06 ...................................... Gail Conway (1983) Senior .............................................55.38 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)

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World Record .............................. 1:42.67 .................Wilson Kipketer, Denmark (1997) American Record ......................... 1:45.00 .................... J Gray, Santa Monica TC (1992) Collegiate Record ........................ 1:44.84 ............................Paul Ereng, Virginia (1989) NCAA Meet Record...................... 1:45.33 ............. Patrick Nduwimana, Arizona (2001) MWC All-Time Record ................. 1:47.02 .......................... Jackson Langat, TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record ...................... 1:49.77 ...............................Justin Hedin, BYU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ........... 1:48.23 ...........................Dan Rojas, Air Force (1984) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 1:48.33 ................ E Tupiritism, Wichita State (1997) USAFA School Record .................. 1:48.23 ...........................................Dan Rojas (1984)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 1:55.82 ....................Jolanda Ceplak, Slovenia (2002) American Record ......................... 1:58.71 ..................... Nicole Teter, Nike Farm (2002) Collegiate Record ........................ 2:00.75 ................... Nicole Crook, Tennessee (2005) NCAA Meet Record...................... 2:01.77 ............................ Hazel Clark, Florida (1999) MWC All-Time Record ................. 2:04.27 .............................Lacey Cramer, BYU (2009) MWC Meet Record ...................... 2:04.72 .............................. Katie Palmer, BYU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ........... 2:07.79 ............ Jenny Simpson, New Balance (2011) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 2:11.61 ............................. Janet Trujillo, Nike (2001) USAFA School Record .................. 2:06.91 .................................... Ally Romanko (2010)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 1:48.23# ......................................Dan Rojas (1984) 1:48.32 .......................................Jeff Kuzma (1994) 1:49.27 .................................Kevin Hawkins (2008) 1:49.57 ....................................Doug Sersun (1991) 1:50.77 .................................. Bryant Bevan (2003) 1:51.14 ................................... Tyler Stanley (2011) 1:51.6# ...................................... Bob Brodel (1970) 1:51.84a ..................................Nick White (2011) 1:51.94 .....................................Paul Gomez (1995) 1:52.0# ................................ Mike Wetterer (1969)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 2:06.91...................................Ally Romanko (2010) 2:10.62a ........................... Morgan Mosby (2011) 2:11.98..................................Kristin Trichler (2005) 2:12.4#..................................... Gail Conway (1984) 2:12.56....................................Laureli Mazik (1984) 2:13.4#...........................................Rita Burr (1981) 2:14.20....................................Shelly Ginder (1983) 2:14.97................................. Kelly Robinson (2005) 2:16.25................................... Becca Burditt (2009) 2:16.90.......................................Tisha David (1999)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................1:47.30 FAT (1:47.0 MT)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................2:04.50 FAT (2:04.2 MT)

OUTDOOR 800-METER RUN MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 1:41.01 ........................ David Rudisha, Kenya (2011) American Record ......................... 1:42.60 .......... Johnny Gray, Santa Monica TC (1985) Collegiate Record ........................ 1:41.77 ....................... Joaquim Cruz, Oregon (1984) NCAA Meet Record...................... 1:44.70 .........................Mark Everett, Florida (1990) MWC All-Time Record ................. 1:46.01 ......... Bryan Berryhill, Colorado State (2001) MWC Meet Record ...................... 1:46.03 ......... Bryan Berryhill, Colorado State (2001) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 1:47.84 ..............................Terril Davis, South (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ... 1:51.26 ................... Kevin Hawkins, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ........... 1:50.38 ...............Ryan Friese, Colorado State (2008) USAFA School Record .................. 1:48.62 ....................................Kevin Hawkins (2008)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 1:53.28 .........J Kratochvilova, Czechoslovakia (1983) American Record ......................... 1:56.40 ...................Jearl Miles-Clark, Reebok (1999) Collegiate Record ........................ 1:58.33 ..................... C Groenendaal, Oregon (1985) NCAA Meet Record...................... 1:59.11 ........................Suzy Favor, Wisconsin (1990) MWC All-Time Record ................. 2:03.01 .............................Lacey Cramer, BYU (2009) MWC Meet Record ...................... 2:04.67 .............................Lacey Cramer, BYU (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 2:02.20 .....................................Alisa Hill, East (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ... 2:10.36 .....................Ally Romanko, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ........... 2:14.31 ...............Candace Wollert, Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .................. 2:03.92 ....................................... Gail Conway (1984)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 1:48.62 .................................Kevin Hawkins (2008) 1:48.68 .......................................Jeff Kuzma (1994) 1:48.9 ..........................................Dan Rojas (1981) 1:49.66a ................................. Tyler Stanley (2011) 1:49.93a ...................................Calvin Glass (2006) 1:50.14 .................................Alonzo Babers (1983) 1:50.5 ................................. John MacGilvra (1977) 1:50.80 .................................. Bryant Bevan (2003) 1:50.8 ....................................... Gary Myers (1980) 1:51.1# ................................ Mike Wetterer (1969)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 2:03.92 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) 2:06.13 ..................................Ally Romanko (2010) 2:10.15 .................................Kristin Trichler (2005) 2:10.61 .......................................Joy Meyen (1983) 2:11.01 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2005) 2:12.18 ................................. Cindy Dawson (2004) 2:12.87a ................. Annette Eichenberger (2011) 2:13.06a ........................... Morgan Mosby (2011) 2:14.16 .......................................Dolly Patel (1996) 2:14.16 ................................ Dalia Wenckus (1998)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 1:51.25a ......................................Calvin Glass (2005) Sophomore .................................. 1:48.78a ..................................Kevin Hawkins (2006) Junior ........................................... 1:48.66 ....................................Kevin Hawkins (2007) Senior .......................................... 1:48.23# (i) .....................................Dan Rojas (1984)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 2:10.49 .....................................Ally Romanko (2007) Sophomore .................................. 2:08.00 .....................................Ally Romanko (2008) Junior ........................................... 2:07.92 .....................................Ally Romanko (2009) Senior .......................................... 2:03.92 ....................................... Gail Conway (1984)

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World Record ............................ 3:48.45 ............. Hicham El Guerrouj, Morocco (1997) American Record ....................... 3:49.89 ............................. Bernard Lagat, Nike (2005) Collegiate Record ...................... 3:55.02 ............. G Fernandez, Oklahoma State (2009) NCAA Meet Record.................... 3:55.33 ...................... Kevin Sullivan, Michigan (1995) MWC All-Time Record ............... 3:55.78 .................................. Miles Batty, BYU (2011) MWC Meet Record .................... 4:05.85 .................. Lee Emanuel, New Mexico (2010) Cadet Field House Record ......... 4:09.20 ........... Bryan Berryhill, Colorado State (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...... 4:12.90 ......... Philemon Hanneck, South Plains (1990) USAFA School Record ................ 4:01.63a ........................................... Eric Mack (1996)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record ............................ 4:17.14 ...................... Doina Melinte, Romania (1990) American Record ....................... 4:20.50 ................Mary Slaney, Athletics West (1982) Collegiate Record ...................... 4:25.91 ................... Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record.................... 4:29.71 ................. Sarah Bowman, Tennessee (2009) MWC All-Time Record ............... 4:40.13 ................................. Heidi Magill, BYU (2005) MWC Meet Record .................... 4:50.83 ......................Michaela Mannova, BYU (2003) Cadet Field House Record ......... 4:53.54 ......................... Sara Gorton, Colorado (2001) AF Invitational Meet Record...... 4:53.54 ......................... Sara Gorton, Colorado (2001) USAFA School Record ................ 4:49.29 ..................................... Kelly Robinson (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4:01.63a ...................................... Eric Mack (1996) 4:01.98 ....................................Mark Walter (2005) 4:03.07a ................................ Nick MacFalls (1995) 4:04.64 .............................. Brian Carpenter (2002) 4:06.03 ................................... Daniel Castle (2009) 4:06.88 ..............................Travis Patterson (2005) 4:07.55 .....................................Justin Tyner (2010) 4:07.60 ....................................... Mike Ryan (1968) 4:07.70 .................................. Dennis Sbach (1972) 4:07.70 .................................. Mike Layman (1976)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4:49.29................................. Kelly Robinson (2005) 4:50.62#........................................ Jill Wood (1987) 4:51.68........................................Dolly Patel (1996) 4:53.60........................................Joy Meyen (1983) 4:53.9#....................................Laureli Mazik (1984) 4:53.92......................................Elissa Ballas (2003) 4:54.48................................Shannen Karpel (1991) 4:55.20...........................................Rita Burr (1980) 4:55.88#........................ Michelle Truesdale (1995) 4:58.77............................... Katherine Ward (2011)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman................................... 4:14.26 .........................................Mark Walter (2003) Sophomore ................................ 4:06.86a .......................................Mark Walter (2004) Junior ......................................... 4:01.98 .........................................Mark Walter (2005) Senior ........................................ 4:01.63a ........................................... Eric Mack (1996)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman................................... 4:49.29 ..................................... Kelly Robinson (2005) Sophomore ................................ 4:53.16 ..................................... Kelly Robinson (2006) Junior ......................................... 4:53.60 ............................................Joy Meyen (1983) Senior ........................................ 4:51.68 ............................................Dolly Patel (1996)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark. ...............................3:57.90 FAT (3:57.6 MT)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................4:37.00 FAT (4:36.7 MT)

OUTDOOR 1500-METER RUN MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record ............................ 3:26.00 ............. Hicham El Guerrouj, Morocco (1998) American Record ....................... 3:29.30 ............................. Bernard Lagat, Nike (2005) Collegiate Record ...................... 3:30.56 ............. Bernard Lagat, Washington St (1999) NCAA Meet Record.................... 3:35.30 ..................... Sydney Maree, Villanova (1981) MWC All-Time Record ............... 3:36.25 .................................. Miles Batty, BYU (2011) MWC Meet Record . ................. 3:44.63 ........... Rob Vermillion, Colorado State (2001) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..... 3:45.50 .............................Tom Duits, Midwest (1979) Service Academy Meet Record . 3:47.32 ......................... Justin Tyner, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ......... 3:50.09 .............Wil Buchanan, Colorado State (2009) USAFA School Record ................ 3:42.51 ..........................................Justin Tyner (2011)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record ............................ 3:50.46 ..................................Yunxia Qu, China (1993) American Record ....................... 3:57.12 ................Mary Slaney, Athletics West (1983) Collegiate Record ...................... 3:59.90 ................... Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record.................... 4:06.19 ............ Hannah England, Florida State (2008) MWC All-Time Record ............... 4:06.22 .......................... Sharolyn Shields, BYU (2001) MWC Meet Record .................... 4:21.03 ......................Courtney Meldrum, BYU (2001) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..... 4:46.14 ......................Michaela Mannova, BYU (2002) Service Academy Meet Record . 4:33.77 .......................Ally Romanko, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ......... 4:37.05 ................ M Saunders, Colorado State (2008) USAFA School Record ................ 4:24.48 ...........................................Joy Meyen (1983)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:42.51 .....................................Justin Tyner (2011) 3:44.08 ................................... Daniel Castle (2009) 3:44.42 .............................. Brian Carpenter (2001) 3:44.49 ....................................Mark Walter (2005) 3:44.4 .................................... Nick MacFalls (1995) 3:44.9 .......................................... Eric Mack (1995) 3:45.51 .................................. Rob Langstaff (1984) 3:45.65a ...................................... Joe Lopez (2000) 3:45.78a ..................................Alex Zubey (2010) 3:46.14 ..................................... Gary Myers (1980)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4:24.48 .......................................Joy Meyen (1983) 4:26.81 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2006) 4:27.15 .................................Kristin Trichler (2005) 4:30.56 .....................................Elissa Ballas (2003) 4:30.60 ..................................Ally Romanko (2010) 4:30.62 ......................................... Jill Wood (1987) 4:31.11 ..........................................Rita Burr (1981) 4:31.89 .......................................Dolly Patel (1996) 4:32.0a ...............................Shannen Karpel (1991) 4:32.09a .................................Shelly Ginder (1983)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman................................... 3:48.29 .........................................Mark Walter (2003) Sophomore ................................ 3:45.53 .........................................Mark Walter (2004) Junior ......................................... 3:44.05 ..........................................Justin Tyner (2010) Senior ........................................ 3:42.51 ..........................................Justin Tyner (2011)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman................................... 4:27.15 ......................................Kristin Trichler (2005) Sophomore ................................ 4:26.81 ..................................... Kelly Robinson (2006) Junior ......................................... 4:24.48 ............................................Joy Meyen (1983) Senior ........................................ 4:30.56 ..........................................Elissa Ballas (2003)

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 3000M RUN, 3000M STEEPLECHASE INDOOR 3000-METER RUN MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 7:24.90 .........................Daniel Komen, Kenya (1998) American Record ......................... 7:32.43 ........................... Bernard Lagat, Nike (2007) Collegiate Record ........................ 7:38.59 ..................... Alistair Cragg, Arkansas (2004) NCAA Meet Record...................... 7:46.03 .................. Adam Goucher, Colorado (1998) MWC All-Time Record ................. 7:51.20 ........ 2x, last L Emanuel, New Mexico (2010) MWC Meet Record ...................... 8:16.72 ....................... Justin Tyner, Air Force (2011) Cadet Field House Record ........... 8:16.50c ................. Frank Shorter, Florida TC (1971) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 8:31.71 ...........................Craig Dixon, Reebok (1994) USAFA School Record .................. 7:52.49a ........................................ Eric Mack (1996)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 8:23.72 .................... Meseret Defar, Ethiopia (2007) American Record ......................... 8:33.25 ......................Shalane Flanagan, Nike (2007) Collegiate Record ........................ 8:42.03 ................. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record...................... 8:42.03 ................. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) MWC All-Time Record ................. 9:04.06 ....................Michaela Mannova, BYU (2004) MWC Meet Record ...................... 9:45.24 .................. Ruth Senior, New Mexico (2011) Cadet Field House Record ........... 9:47.61 ........................ Sharolyn Shields, BYU (2001) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 9:53.14 ....................... Sara Gorton, Colorado (2002) USAFA School Record .................. 9:41.96 .................................... Callie Calhoun (1990)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7:52.49a ...................................... Eric Mack (1996) 7:53.91 .....................................Justin Tyner (2011) 8:01.80 ......................................... Chris Acs (2004) 8:02.74 ...................................... Zach Smith (1998) 8:03.31 .................................. Andrew Marx (1997) 8:03.2# .......................................John Jones (1971) 8:03.58 ................................Jim Walmsley (2010) 8:05.05 ....................................Brian Dumm (2004) 8:05.30a ......................... Sean Houseworth (2009) 8:11.4# .....................................Jim Murphy (1964)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 9:41.96.................................. Callie Calhoun (1990) 9:48.37a ............................. Katherine Ward (2011) 9:53.91...........................Jennifer Kornacker (1993) 9:59.4..................................Shannen Karpel (1990) 10:00.89..................................... Amy Reecy (1991) 10:06.27....................................Elissa Ballas (2003) 10:08.19a ................................ Rachel Smith (2000) 10:12.88a ...................... Michelle Truesdale (1995) 10:13.57a ..................................Jaime Flood (2001) 10:14.84a ..............................Jen Bremser (2011)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 8:19.12 ..................................... Nick MacFalls (1992) Sophomore ............................... 8:03.58 ..................................Jim Walmsley (2010) Junior ........................................... 8:04.57 ........................................... Eric Mack (1995) Senior .......................................... 7:52.49a ......................................... Eric Mack (1996)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 9:53.91 (o)........................Jennifer Kornacker (1993) Sophomore .................................. 9:54.68 .................................... Callie Calhoun (1989) Junior ........................................... 9:34.48 (o)............................... Callie Calhoun (1990) Senior .......................................... 9:38.51 (o)............................... Callie Calhoun (1991)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................7:52.30 FAT (7:52.0 MT)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................9:10.00 FAT (9:09.7 MT)

OUTDOOR 3000-METER STEEPLECHASE MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 7:53.63 ........................... Saif Shaheen, Qatar (2004) American Record ......................... 8:08.82 ........................... Daniel Lincoln, Nike (2006) Collegiate Record ........................ 8:05.40 ...............Henry Rono, Washington St (1978) NCAA Meet Record...................... 8:12.39 ...............Henry Rono, Washington St (1978) MWC All-Time Record ................. 8:29.24 .................................. Kyle Perry, BYU (2009) MWC Meet Record ...................... 8:53.12 ............. Rob Watson, Colorado State (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 8:59.61 ...........................Bruce Bickford, East (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ... 9:18.35 ..................... Zach Nordahl, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ........... 9:14.13 .................... Matt Williams, Air Force (2009) USAFA School Record .................. 8:32.44a .........................................Bret Hyde (1981)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 8:58.81 ..................... Guinara Galkina, Russia (2008) American Record ......................... 9:12.50 ................. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) Collegiate Record ........................ 9:25.54 ................. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record...................... 9:25.54 ................. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) MWC All-Time Record ................. 9:44.68 ..................... Kathryn Anderson, BYU (2004) MWC Meet Record ...................... 9:55.63 ...................... Elizabeth Jackson, BYU (2001) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 9:41.30 ....................Cindy Bremser, Midwest (1979) Service Academy Meet Record .. 11:26.92................... Jen Bremser, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ........... 11:11.21 ................. Allison Sawyer, Colorado (2009) USAFA School Record .................. 10:48.25 ................................ Margaret Frash (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 8:32.44a ......................................Bret Hyde (1981) 8:37.54 .....................................Justin Tyner (2011) 8:46.73 .................................. Shane Rogers (2001) 8:54.36 ................................. Matt Williams (2009) 8:59.3 ................................... Andy Meehan (1996) 9:00.29 ................................. David Romero (2002) 9:05.61a ................................ Zach Nordahl (2009) 9:07.30 .....................Josh van Wyngaarden (2008) 9:08.43 ................................. Kyle Davidson (2005) 9:09.0 ................................ Trey Culbertson (1990)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 10:48.25 ............................. Margaret Frash (2005) 10:52.31 ....................................Jean Taylor (2004) 11:01.41 ..............................Lara Coppinger (2002) 11:21.26 ................................Jen Bremser (2011) 11:22.82 ............................ Kate Papenberg (2006) 11:42.42a ................................. Ashley Culp (2004) 11:52.68 .............................. Nicole Graham (2003) 12:25.87 ........................... Phaelen French (2010)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 9:18.27 ..................................... Shane Rogers (1996) Sophomore .................................. 8:46.09 ...........................................Bret Hyde (1979) Junior ........................................... 8:41.09 ........................................Justin Tyner (2010) Senior .......................................... 8:32.44a .........................................Bret Hyde (1981)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 11:00.24 ................................ Margaret Frash (2004) Sophomore .................................. 10:48.25 ................................ Margaret Frash (2005) Junior ........................................... 10:48.76 ................................ Margaret Frash (2006) Senior .......................................... 10:52.31 .......................................Jean Taylor (2004)

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 5000M RUN INDOOR 5000-METER RUN MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 12:49.60 ................Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia (2004) American Record ......................... 13:11.44p ........................... Galen Rupp, Nike (2011) Collegiate Record ........................ 13:18.12 ........................ Galen Rupp, Oregon (2009) NCAA Meet Record...................... 13:26.01 .......................... Leonard Korir, Iona (2011) MWC All-Time Record ................. 13:41.26 ..................... Justin Tyner, Air Force (2010) MWC Meet Record ...................... 14:13.33 ..................... Justin Tyner, Air Force (2011) Cadet Field House Record ........... 14:33.46 .............. Richard Kosgei, Barton Co. (1994) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 14:33.46 .............. Richard Kosgei, Barton Co. (1994) USAFA School Record .................. 13:41.26 ......................................Justin Tyner (2010)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 14:24.37 .................. Meseret Defar, Ethiopia (2009) American Record ......................... 14:47.62 ....................Shalane Flanagan, Nike (2009) Collegiate Record ........................ 15:14.18 .....................Kim Smith, Providence (2004) NCAA Meet Record...................... 15:14.18 .....................Kim Smith, Providence (2004) MWC All-Time Record ................. 16:04.89 ............................Laura Turner, BYU (2004) MWC Meet Record ...................... 16:35.81 ................. Whitney McDonald, BYU (2007) Cadet Field House Record ........... 17:09.03 .......................Tara Rohatinsky, BYU (1999) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 17:31.56 ..................Kim Bosen, Adams State (2000) USAFA School Record .................. 16:48.20 .................................. Callie Calhoun (1991)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13:41.26 ...................................Justin Tyner (2010) 13:56.21a ............................Jim Walmsley (2011) 13.59.28 ......................... Sean Houseworth (2008) 14:01.72 .................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2011) 14:04.26 ..................................... Ben Payne (2004) 14:04.79a .................................... Eric Mack (1996) 14:10.1# ......................................Bret Hyde (1981) 14:11.63 ..................................Brian Dumm (2005) 14:12.9# .................................. Dan Rooney (1981) 14:22.66 ....................................... Chris Acs (2003)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 16:48.20................................ Callie Calhoun (1991) 17:10.61.................................. Rachel Smith (2000) 17:24.63..............................Shannen Karpel (1989) 17:24.95....................................Jaime Flood (2001) 17:47.26........................ Michelle Truesdale (1995) 17:50.09#...........................Rebecca Sivacek (1987) 17:51.21............................. Katherine Ward (2009) 17:53.44...............................Lara Coppinger (2002) 17:56.48 .............................Kate Kanetzky (2010) 17:57.24............................... Anne Chumlea (2002)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ............................13:44.60 FAT (13:44.3 MT)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ............................15:57.00 FAT (15:56.7 MT)

OUTDOOR 5000-METER RUN MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 12:37.35 ................Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia (2004) American Record ......................... 12:54.12 ......................... Bernard Lagat, Nike (2010) Collegiate Record ........................ 13:08.40 .............Henry Rono, Washington St (1978) NCAA Meet Record...................... 13:20.63 ................. Sydney Maree, Villanova (1979) MWC All-Time Record ................. 13:25.53 .......................Josh Rohatinsky, BYU (2007) MWC Meet Record ...................... 14:09.70 .......................Josh Rohatinsky, BYU (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 14:25.30 .................... Herb Lindsay, Midwest (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ... 14:09.44 ..................... Justin Tyner, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ........... 14:21.99 ........... Philemon Kimutai, Wyoming (2009) USAFA School Record .................. 13:37.66 ......................................Justin Tyner (2010)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 14:11.15 ................Tirunesh Dibaba, Ethiopia (2008) American Record ......................... 14:44.76 .................... Molly Huddle, Saucony (2010) Collegiate Record ........................ 15:01.70 ............... Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record...................... 15:15.08 ................ Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech (2008) MWC All-Time Record ................. 15:44.55 ................. Whitney McDonald, BYU (2007) MWC Meet Record ...................... 16:00.16 ................. Whitney McDonald, BYU (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 17:15.76 ......................... Katrina Price, North (1997) Service Academy Meet Record ... 17:29.28 ......................Hannah Granger, VMI (2010) Front Range Meet Record ........... 17:50.88 ............. Ellie Rastall, Colorado State (2009) USAFA School Record .................. 16:27.31 .................................. Callie Calhoun (1990)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13:37.66 ...................................Justin Tyner (2010) 13:48.76 ...................................... Eric Mack (1996) 13:55.33a ............................Jim Walmsley (2011) 13:59.57 .................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2011) 14:01.50 ..............................Andy Ferguson (1982) 14:03.63 ..................................Brian Dumm (2004) 14:04.60 ...................................Jim Murphy (1964) 14:05.37 ......................... Sean Houseworth (2008) 14:06.72 ....................................... Chris Acs (2003) 14:07.20 ..................................... Ben Payne (2003)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 16:27.31 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1990) 16:57.95 ............................ Katherine Ward (2011) 17:01.45 ................................. Rachel Smith (2000) 17:02.65 ...................................Jaime Flood (2001) 17:06.65 ......................... Brittany Morreale (2008) 17:15.4 ...............................Shannen Karpel (1991) 17:24.57 ............................. Suzanne Henke (1991) 17:30.74a .............................Kristin Trichler (2005) 17:33.32 .............................Kate Kanetzky (2011) 17:41.61 .............................. Anne Chumlea (2003)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 14:33.95 ................................... Nick MacFalls (1992) Sophomore ............................... 13:56.56.................................Jim Walmsley (2010) Junior ........................................... 13:37.66 ......................................Justin Tyner (2010) Senior .......................................... 13:46.83a ....................................Justin Tyner (2011)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 17:19.23 ............................ Brittany Morreale (2007) Sophomore .................................. 17:06.65 ............................ Brittany Morreale (2008) Junior ........................................... 16:27.31 .................................. Callie Calhoun (1990) Senior .......................................... 16:37.66 .................................. Callie Calhoun (1991)

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 60M HURDLES, 110M HURDLES, 100M HURDLES INDOOR 60-METER HURDLES MEN ................................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 7.30 .................... Colin Jackson, Great Britain (1994) American Record ......................... 7.36 ................3x, last T Trammell, Track Star (2010) Collegiate Record ........................ 7.47 ........................Reggie Torian, Wisconsin (1997) NCAA Meet Record...................... 7.51 ........................ Aries Merritt, Tennessee (2006) MWC All-Time Record ................. 7.89 ...........................Sean Temple, Air Force (2004) MWC Meet Record ...................... 7.89 ...........................Sean Temple, Air Force (2004) Cadet Field House Record ........... 7.58 ...........................Ron Bramlett, Alabama (2002) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 7.58 ...........................Ron Bramlett, Alabama (2002) USAFA School Record .................. 7.76c* .......................................... Mike Profit (1988)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 7.68 ..........................Susanna Kallur, Sweden (2008) American Record ......................... 7.72 ..................................... Lolo Jones, Asics (2010) Collegiate Record ........................ 7.84 ................................. Ginnie Powell, USC (2005) NCAA Meet Record...................... 7.84 ................................. Ginnie Powell, USC (2005) MWC All-Time Record ................. 8.13 ...................................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) MWC Meet Record ...................... 8.20 ...................................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) Cadet Field House Record ........... 7.83c ................................... Tiffany Lott, BYU (1997) AF Invitational Meet Record........ 8.04 .................Trecia Roberts, Joe Gentry TC (1997) USAFA School Record .................. 8.54c ........................................Renea Toliver (1985)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7.76*c ........................................ Mike Profit (1988) 7.80y...................................... Ahart Powers (1975) 7.83y.......................................... T.G. Parker (1977) 7.88 ........................................ Sean Temple (2004) 7.91 .........................................Luke Marker (2004) 7.91*y................................... Dick McIntosh (1974) 7.93 ........................................Jim Campbell (2004) 8.00 ......................................... Kellen Curry (2008) 8.02*y..............................................Four with time

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 8.54c ......................................Renea Toliver (1985) 8.63 ........................................Dierra Poland (2005) 8.79 ................................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 8.87 ................................. Rachael McIntosh (2005) 8.97 ......................................... Nicole Elliott (2009) 8.98c .....................................Keri Broussard (1983) 9.08c .................................. Lianne Peterson (1992) 9.14c ........................................ Afia Malone (1998) 9.24c .................................. Patricia Goodall (1988) 9.25c ....................................Mona Wheeler (1991)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 7.96 .............................................. Mike Profit (1985) Sophomore .................................. 7.90c ............................................ Mike Profit (1986) Junior ........................................... 7.80c ............................................ Mike Profit (1987) Senior .......................................... 7.76c ............................................ Mike Profit (1988)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 8.68 ..........................................Renea Toliver (1983) Sophomore .................................. 8.63 ..........................................Dierra Poland (2005) Junior ........................................... 8.47c. .......................................Renea Toliver (1985) Senior .......................................... 8.75 ................................... Genelle Chapman (2006)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ...................................................... 7.70a FAT

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ...................................................... 8.10a FAT

OUTDOOR 110-METER / 100-METER HURDLES MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 12.87 .............................Dayron Robles, Cuba (2008) American Record ......................... 12.89 ................................. David Oliver, NIke (2010) Collegiate Record ........................ 13.00 ..............Renaldo Nehemiah, Maryland (1979) NCAA Meet Record...................... 13.21 ..................... Aries Merritt , Tennessee (2006) MWC All-Time Record ................. 13.80 .........................Sean Temple, Air Force (2004) MWC Meet Record ...................... 14.04 ............................. Tom Clark, Air Force (2003) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 13.47 ................................Willie Gault, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ... 14.13 .......................... Domonick Sylve, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ........... 14.30 .......................... Kellen Curry, Air Force (2009) USAFA School Record .................. 13.80 ......................................... Sean Temple (2004)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 12.21 ................ Yordanko Donkova, Bulgaria (1988) American Record ......................... 12.33 ...................................Gail Devers, Nike (2000) Collegiate Record ........................ 12.48 ............................... Ginnie Powell, USC (2006) NCAA Meet Record...................... 12.48 ............................... Ginnie Powell, USC (2006) MWC All-Time Record ................. 13.02 .................................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) MWC Meet Record ...................... 13.02 .................................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 13.05 .......................Melissa Morrison, South (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ... 14.56 ..........................Kirsten Andrews, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ........... 13.61 ................... Shaylee Babbitt, Wyoming (2008) USAFA School Record .................. 13.77 ........................................Dierra Poland (2006)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13.80 ...................................... Sean Temple (2004) 14.00 .......................................Luke Marker (2004) 14.01 ......................................... Mike Profit (1988) 14.04 ...........................................Tom Clark (2003) 14.10 ......................................Jim Campbell (2004) 14.14*y................................. Dick McIntosh (1975) 14.14*y...................................... T.G. Parker (1977) 14.16 ....................................... Kellen Curry (2009) 14.19 ............................................Gary Tew (1985) 14.24*y...................... 2x, last Ahart Powers (1975)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13.77 .....................................Dierra Poland (2006) 13.91 .....................................Renea Toliver (1985) 14.46 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 14.51 .................................... Erica Lankford (2001) 14.56 .............................. Rachael McIntosh (2005) 14.65 .................................Ainsley Thrailkill (2002) 14.84* ............................... Lianne Peterson (1992) 14.87 ....................................... Afia Malone (1996) 14.87 ..................................Sarah Rountree (2004) 14.95 ...................................Jana Kokkonen (1994)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 14.53 ............................................ Mike Profit (1985) Sophomore .................................. 14.12 ......................................... Sean Temple (2002) Junior ........................................... 14.15 ......................................... Sean Temple (2003) Senior .......................................... 13.80 ......................................... Sean Temple (2004)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 14.10 ........................................Renea Toliver (1983) Sophomore .................................. 14.28 ........................................Renea Toliver (1984) Junior ........................................... 13.77 ........................................Dierra Poland (2006) Senior .......................................... 14.07 ........................................Renea Toliver (1986)

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World Record .............................. 46.78 ...................Kevin Young, United States (1992) American Record ......................... 46.78 ................ Kevin Young, Foot Locker AC (1992) Collegiate Record ........................ 47.10 ....................... Samuel Matete, Auburn (1991) NCAA Meet Record...................... 47.56 ........................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) MWC All-Time Record ................. 49.19 .................................. Chris Carter, BYU (2006) MWC Meet Record ...................... 49.67 .................................. Chris Carter, BYU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 47.98 .............................. Edwin Moses, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ... 54.24 ............................... Dan McLeod, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record .......... 52.13 ...................Bryce Bergman, Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .................. 50.39 ..............................................Tom Clark (2003)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 52.34 .....................Yuliya Pechonkina, Russia (2003) American Record ......................... 52.61 .............................. Kim Batten, Reebok (1995) Collegiate Record ........................ 53.47 ..........................Janeene Vickers, UCLA (1991) NCAA Meet Record...................... 53.54 ......................... Sheena Johnson, UCLA (2004) MWC All-Time Record ................. 54.37 .......................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2005) MWC Meet Record ...................... 55.31 .......................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 55.69 ...............................Lori McCauley, East (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ... 62.54 .............................. Katelin Grant, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ........... 60.14 ...........................Diana Long, Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record ................ 61.39 .................................... Emily Cotharn (2011)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 50.39 ...........................................Tom Clark (2003) 50.93 ................................... Cliff Alexander (1992) 51.25 ................................ Bryce Bergman (2011) 51.25 ...................................... Sean Temple (2004) 51.66 ........................................Paul Gomez (1995) 51.78 ......................................Kory Pearson (2004) 51.83 ......................................Jim Campbell (2003) 51.84 .................................... Javier Esparza (1999) 51.97 ..................................... Ted Holloway (1983) 52.04* ..................................Mark Webster (1977)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 61.39 .................................. Emily Cotharn (2011) 62.50 .................................Rachel Thomas (2011) 62.65 .................................Ainsley Thrailkill (2002) 62.69 ................................. Lianne Peterson (1991) 62.84* ...............................Arcolar Harrison (1985) 62.94 ............................... Danielle McCarty (2008) 63.06 ......................................Linda Urrutia (1984) 63.53 ......................................Paula Maffey (2003) 64.01 ..........................................Jen Neville (2004) 64.02 ..........................................Deb Durey (2005)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 52.21 ..............................................Jim Bushe (1985) Sophomore .................................. 50.93 ...................................... Cliff Alexander (1992) Junior ........................................ 51.25 .................................. Bryce Bergman (2011) Senior .......................................... 50.39 ..............................................Tom Clark (2003)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 62.65 ....................................Ainsley Thrailkill (2002) Sophomore .................................. 62.94 .................................. Danielle McCarty (2008) Junior ........................................ 61.39 .................................... Emily Cotharn (2011) Senior .......................................... 63.06 .........................................Linda Urrutia (1984)

OUTDOOR 10,000-METER RUN MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 26:17.5 ..................Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia (2005) American Record ......................... 26:48.00p ........................... Galen Rupp, Nike (2011) Collegiate Record ........................ 27:08.49 ..................... Sam Chelanga, Liberty (2010) NCAA Meet Record...................... 28:01.30 ................ S Nyambui, Texas-El Paso (1979) MWC All-Time Record ................. 27:55.86 .......................Josh Rohatinsky, BYU (2007) MWC Meet Record ...................... 30:01.96 ........................Ben Payne, Air Force (2004) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 29:29.90 .........................Frank Shorter, West (1979) USAFA School Recor .................... 28:33.71 ........................... Sean Houseworth (2009)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .............................. 29:31.78 ......................... Junxia Wang, China (1993) American Record ......................... 30:22.22 ....................Shalane Flanagan, Nike (2008) Collegiate Record ........................ 31:18.07 ......................... Lisa Koll, Iowa State (2010) NCAA Meet Record...................... 32:28.57 ..............Sylvia Mosqueda, Cal St-LA (1988) MWC All-Time Record ................. 33:06.23 ................. Whitney McDonald, BYU (2007) MWC Meet Record ...................... 35:01.98 ........................ Chelsea McKell, BYU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ....... 37:32.95 ........................... Lisa Chipman, BYU (1992) USAFA School Record .................. 34:39.83 .................................. Callie Calhoun (1991)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 28:33.71 ......................... Sean Houseworth (2009) 29:04.55 ..................................Brian Dumm (2005) 29:25.34 ..................................... Ben Payne (2004) 29:30.90 .................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2011) 29:40.52 ................................... Nick Wilson (2005) 29:43.69a ................................Chris Nelson (1992) 29:53.74 ........................................Jon Rock (2010) 30:15.4a ......................................Bret Hyde (1981) 30:24.72a .................................Chris Juarez (1992) 30:28.13 .................................. Scott Balcao (2009)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 34:39.83 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1991) 35:29.41 ............................ Katherine Ward (2011) 36:16.45 ............................. Suzanne Henke (1991) 36:44.94 .............................Kate Kanetzky (2011) 37:11.49a .................................Jaime Flood (2000) 37:50.67a ............................... Rachel Smith (1999) 37:51.10 ............................. Annetta Weber (1979) 37:52.09 ....................................Katie Lynch (2008) 37:58.37 ............................... Vivien Aspden (2003) 38:16.04 ........................... Renae Bartolone (1994)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 30:29.65 ...................................... Nick Wilson (2003) Sophomore ............................... 29:30.90....................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2011) Junior ........................................... 29:35.14 .....................................Brian Dumm (2004) Senior .......................................... 28:33.71 ............................ Sean Houseworth (2009)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman..................................... 37:51.10 ................................ Annetta Weber (1979) Sophomore ............................... 36:44.94................................Kate Kanetzky (2011) Junior ........................................... 37:11.47 ................................ Suzanne Henke (1990) Senior .......................................... 34:39.83 .................................. Callie Calhoun (1991)

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World Record .................................9:25.97 ...............................................Texas (2008) American Record ............................9:25.97 ...............................................Texas (2008) Collegiate Record ...........................9:25.97 ...............................................Texas (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................9:27.77 ......................................... Michigan (2004) MWC All-Time Record ....................9:30.38 ....................................New Mexico (2009) MWC Meet Record .........................9:37.88 ....................................New Mexico (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............10:01.66 ..................................New Mexico (1984) AF Invitational Meet Record...........10:12.08 ....................................... Colorado (2001) USAFA School Record .....................9:32.06 ......................................... Air Force (2011)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) American Record ............................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) Collegiate Record ...........................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) MWC All-Time Record ....................10:56.73 ............................................... BYU (2009) MWC Meet Record .........................11:37.96 ............................................... BYU (2007) Cadet Field House Record ..............12:00.20 ............................................... BYU (1997) AF Invitational Meet Record...........12:01.29 ....................................... Colorado (2002) USAFA School Record .....................11:52.02 ....................................... Air Force (2003)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 9:32.06 ................ Tyler Stanley - Anthony Delgado - Nick White - Justin Tyner (2011) 9:40.62 .....................Nathan Franz - Troy Jensen - Bryant Bevan - Mark Walter (2004) 9:46.79 ...........Paul Graddon - Marcus Alexander - Paul Gomez - Andrew Marx (1996) 9:49.04 ....................... Joe Lopez - Tom Clark - Jason Sanders - Brian Carpenter (2001) 9:49.9# ...............Michael Wetterer - Mike Martin - Howard Parris - Mike Ryan (1968) 9:50.95 .....................Jeff Lamb - Dan Rojas - Michael Sowell - Robert Langstaff (1984) 9:53.0# ............. Ricardo Linares - Russell Clemons - David Wynn - Daniel Lentz (1978) 9:53.29a................Jason Beck - Kyle Meakins - Richard Elmore - Ian McFarland (2007) 9:53.2# ...................... David McCloy - John Perrigo - Dennis Sbach - John Jones (1971) 9:53.2# .......... Kelly Alexander - Richard Van Dame - Rob Banks - Dennis Sbach (1972)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 11:52.02 ................ Kelly McPherson - Katy Crow - Cindy Dawson - Elissa Ballas (2003) 12:02.34 .....................Elissa Ballas - Katy Crow - Kelly McPherson - Jean Taylor (2001) 12:12.44a......... Katie Carroll - Tasha Mayne - A Eichenberger - Melissa Fuerst (2011) 12:16.28 ............Dalia Wenckus - Alana Eiland - Tisha David - Heather Johnson (1999) 12:19.61a............ Kelly Robinson - Jen Neville - Kristin Trichler - Lindsay Grose (2005) 12:23.04 ...............Kelly McPherson - Jami Hodge - Cindy Dawson - Jean Taylor (2004) 12:23.48 .....................Elissa Ballas - Katy Crow - Sarah Malberg - Tracy Danero (2000) 12:25.96#a............ Jen Young - Tisha David - Dalia Wenckus - Heather Johnson (1998) 12:30.62 .......... Cindy Dawson - Jami Hodge - Steph Cornell - Kelly McPherson (2002) 12:33.10#a..................H Johnson - Stacy McClain - Kathy Moore - C Majauskas (1997)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................9:31.00 FAT (9:30.7 MT)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ............................11:03.50 FAT (11:03.2 MT)

OUTDOOR 4x100-METER RELAY MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................37.04 .............................................. Jamaica (2011) American Record ............................37.40 ....................................Olympic Team (1992) Collegiate Record ...........................38.04 .................................................... TCU (1998) NCAA Meet Record.........................38.04 .................................................... TCU (1998) MWC All-Time Record ....................39.19 .................................................... TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................39.40 .................................................... BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........38.30 ........................................South Team (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......41.12 ............................................ Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............40.63 ........................................... Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................40.48 ............................................ Air Force (1996)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................41.37 .................................... East Germany (1985) American Record ............................41.47 ............... World Championship Team (1997) Collegiate Record ...........................42.36 ........................................Texas A&M (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................42.36 .........................................Texas A&M (2009) MWC All-Time Record ....................43.53 .................................................... TCU (2007) MWC Meet Record .........................44.23 .................................................... TCU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........41.61 ............................ U.S. National Team (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......47.24 .................................................. Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............46.62 ........................................... Wyoming (2008) USAFA School Record .....................47.61 ............................................ Air Force (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 40.48.............. Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander - Deonte Day - Danta Johnson (1996) 40.52................. A Smith - Floyd Brazier - Dimeatrius Edwards - Kevin Griswold (1997) 40.54...................................Eric Jenkins - Gary Tew - William Shedd - Jeff Lamb (1985) 40.70..................................Nick Luina - Travis Picou - John Payne - Kellen Curry (2007) 40.74*........... Rob Wright - James McReynolds - Russell Clemons - Dale Stovall (1978) 40.74.............Javier Esparza - Mindaugas Butkus - Ben Dahlke - Kevin Griswold (1999) 40.77 ..................Nate Baldwin - Sean Temple - Luke Marker - Nick Bromberek (2002) 40.84*#............. D Bellamy - James McReynolds - Russell Clemons - Will Shirey (1976) 40.96......................... Terry Robinson - Travis Picou - L.D. Woods - Kellen Curry (2008) 41.03........................... Matt Davis - Bryce Bergman - Matt Jones - Kellen Curry (2009) 41.03........................ Don Royster - Carlos Hattix - Deonte Day - Danta Johnson (1995)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 47.61................Jami Hodge - Genelle Chapman - Rachel McIntosh - Deb Durey (2005) 47.73................Jess Barton - Jessica Mapes - Tawny Lambuth - Bethany Gross (2010) 47.74*............Sharon Rucker - Arcolar Harrison - Virginia Brown - Gail Conway (1983) 47.89................................. Cathy Roberts - Barbara Fogel - Renea Toliver - et al (1985) 47.99..............Cresha White - Tawny Lambuth - Gabby Quirao - Jessica Mapes (2009) 48.12.............. Dorothy DeLuz - Jenny Stehwein - Alana Eiland - Le’Netta Banks (1999) 48.12............... Barbara Fogel - Arcolar Harrison - Sharon Rucker - Gail Conway (1984) 48.34*............. Jeri Mae Nelson - N Anderson - Sharon Rucker - Virginia Brown (1982) 48.39................Alana Eiland - Stacy McClain - Dorothy DeLuz - Jenny Stehwein (1997) 48.59.................Sarah Rountree - Genelle Chapman - Jill Adamek - Jami Hodge (2004)

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 4x400M RELAY INDOOR 4x400-METER RELAY MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................3:01.96 .................................. United States (2006) American Record ............................3:01.96 ................................ National Team (2006) Collegiate Record ...........................3:03.51 .............................................Florida (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:03.51 .............................................Florida (2005) MWC All-Time Record ....................3:06.19 ................................................. TCU (2008) MWC Meet Record .........................3:08.19 ................................................. TCU (2006) Cadet Field House Record ..............3:09.61 .................................. Texas-El Paso (1998) AF Invitational Record ....................3:13.03 ...................................... Texas Tech (1998) Academy Record ............................3:11.64 ......................................... Air Force (1977)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................3:23.37 ..............................................Russia (2006) American Record ............................3:27.34 ................................ National Team (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................3:27.66 ...............................................Texas (2003) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:27.66 ...............................................Texas (2003) MWC All-Time Record ....................3:31.87 ........................................ Wyoming (2004) MWC Meet Record .........................3:35.91 ................................................. TCU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............3:41.25 ........................................ Wyoming (2004) AF Invitational Record ....................3:41.25 ........................................ Wyoming (2004) Academy Record ............................3:49.44 ......................................... Air Force (1983)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:11.64 ......... Russell Clemons - Williams Lee - Mark Webster - Jeff Remington (1977) 3:12.46# .................. Sean Temple - Marc Fulson - Tom Clark - Nick Bromberek (2002) 3:12.54# ............................... Jeff Lamb - William Shedd - Todd Scott - E.L. Byrd (1985) 3:12.79 ............ Manny Smith - Anthony Delgado - Cory Engel - Chris Severino (2011) 3:13.24# .............Adrian Smith - Paul Gomez - Deonte Day - Marcus Alexander (1996) 3:13.30# ...................... Calvin Speight - Jeff Lamb - William Shedd - Todd Scott (1985) 3:13.34#*.............. Richard Van Dame - Fred Rock - George Cato - John Perrigo (1970) 3:13.34#*..............Michael Lee - J Remington - M Webster - Roderick Williams (1976) 3:13.99# ............L Wallace - Adrian Smith - Kevin Griswold - Marcus Alexander (1997) 3:14.34#*.............. Robert Gardner - Mark Webster - Williams Lee - Mike Ryan (1975)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:49.44 ............ Arcolar Harrison - Joy Meyen - Cheryl Cleveland - Gail Conway (1983) 3:51.41 ................ Arcolar Harrison - S Rucker - Cheryl Cleveland - Gail Conway (1984) 3:53.07 ..................Rennie Lovy - Joy Meyen - Karen Marie Price - Gail Conway (1982) 3:54.59c .......... Jessica Mapes - Becca Burditt - M Weingart - Danielle McCarty (2009) 3:54.82 ......... Jessica Mapes - Morgan Mosby - Ally Romanko - Emily Cotharn (2010) 3:54.86# ............. Barbara Fogel - Shelly Ginder - Laureli Mazik - Cathy Roberts (1985) 3:55.56c ................. Paula Maffey - Jami Hodge - Stephanie Cornell - Katy Crow (2003) 3:56.04 .................... Jen Neville - Kelly Robinson - Kristin Trichler - Jami Hodge (2005) 3:58.40 ............ Karen Marie Price - Roxann Goetz - Rennie Lovy - Gail Conway (1981) 3:58.8# ......................... Rennie Lovy - Karen Marie Price - Apryl Ford - Sue Hall (1980)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................3:07.70 FAT (3:07.4 MT)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................3:35.20 FAT (3:34.9 MT)

OUTDOOR 4x400-METER RELAY MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................2:54.29 .................................. United States (1993) American Record ............................2:54.20 ....................Goodwill Games Team (1998) Collegiate Record ...........................2:59.59 ................................Louisiana State (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................2:59.59 ................................Louisiana State (2005) MWC All-Time Record ....................3:02.12 ................................................. TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................3:06.40 ................................................. BYU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........2:59.91 .....................................South Team (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......3:14.56 ............................................... Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............3:13.31 ......................................... Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .....................3:09.1# ......................................... Air Force (1966)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................3:15.17 ................................... Soviet Union (1988) American Record ............................3:15.51 .................................Olympic Team (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................3:23.75 ...............................................Texas (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:25.26 ................................Louisiana State (2004) MWC All-Time Record ....................3:30.00 ................................................. TCU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................3:34.72 ...............................................UNLV (2002) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........3:29.20 .....................................South Team (1997) Service Academy Meet Record ......3:54.82 ......................................... Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............3:44.02 ........................................ Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................3:41.33 ......................................... Air Force (1994)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:09.1# ................ Doug Withers - James Thompson - C Clements - Dale Stovall (1966) 3:09.84 ............... Marcus Alexander - Paul Gomez - Michael Reed - Jeff Kuzma (1994) 3:09.95 ...............Deonte Day - Paul Gomez - Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander (1996) 3:10.00 ................................. Todd Scott - E.L. Byrd - Jeff Lamb - William Shedd (1985) 3:10.11 ..................T Holloway - Todd Scott - Alonzo Babers - Richard Goddard (1983) 3:10.66 .................... Sean Temple - Tom Clark - Marc Fulson - Nick Bromberek (2002) 3:10.88 .......... Manny Smith - C Severino - Bryce Bergman - Anthony Delgado (2011) 3:10.95 ............ Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander - Lonzo Wallace - K Griswold (1997) 3:10.4# .......... Mark Brown - Williams Lee - Mark Webster - Jeffrey Remington (1977) 3:11.14 .............Michael Reed - D Munhenga - Daniel Boyland - Cliff Alexander (1992)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:41.33 ........... Arcolar Harrison - Sharon Rucker - Barbara Fogel - Gail Conway (1984) 3:43.41 ...............Arcolar Harrison - Sharon Rucker - C Cleveland - Gail Conway (1983) 3:45.05 ......... Jessica Mapes - Morgan Mosby - Ally Romanko - Bethany Gross (2010) 3:50.89 ................Rachel Thomas - Bethany Gross - M Mosby - Emily Cotharn (2011) 3:52.32 .............. Jessica Mapes - Becca Burditt - Gabby Quirao - Ally Romanko (2009) 3:52.66 .................... Deb Durey - Kelly Robinson - Kristin Trichler - Jami Hodge (2005) 3:53.74 ................Jen Neville - Genelle Chapman - Cindy Dawson - Jami Hodge (2004) 3:54.32 ................. Jen Neville - Jami Hodge - Paula Maffey - Stephanie Cornell (2003) 3:54.49 .................Katy Crow - Cindy Dawson - Stephanie Cornell - Jami Hodge (2002) 3:54.65 .................. Karen Marie Price - Apryl Ford - Gail Conway - Rennie Lovy (1982)

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | HIGH JUMP INDOOR HIGH JUMP MEN ................................................................................................................................

World Record .................................7’11½” ................... Javier Sotomayor, Cuba (1989) American Record ............................7’10½” ......................... Hollis Conway, Nike (1991) Collegiate Record ...........................7’9¼” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................7’9¼” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) MWC All-Time Record ....................7’2½” .....................David Pendergrass, BYU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................7’1” ........... 2x, last David Pendergrass, BYU (2007) Cadet Field House Record ..............7’8¾” .......... M Hemmingway, U.S. West TC (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........7’7¼” .............. 2x, last Mark Boswell, Texas (2000) USAFA School Record .....................7’1¾” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................6’9¾” .................... Kajsa Bergqvist, Sweden (2006) American Record ............................6’7” ..................... Tisha Waller, Unattached (1998) Collegiate Record ...........................6’6” ........................ Destinee Hooker, Texas (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................6’6” ........................ Destinee Hooker, Texas (2009) MWC All-Time Record ....................6’4¾” ............................ Ada Robinson, BYU (2011) MWC Meet Record .........................6’0¾” ............................ Ada Robinson, BYU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............6’4¾” ............................ Ada Robinson, BYU (2011) AF Invitational Meet Record...........6’4¾” ............................ Ada Robinson, BYU (2011) USAFA School Record .....................5’9¾” ........................... Jennifer Petykowski (1996)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7’1¾” ...................................... Clayton Cole (1997) 7’1½” ....................................Mark Webster (1989) 7’1½” ..................................... Scott Parman (1997) 6’11¾” ...................................... Rob Mishev (1997) 6’10¾” ...............................Leonard Medley (1992) 6’10¾” ................................... Mike Claborn (1992) 6’10” ...................................... Marc Millican (1979) 6’10” ........................................ Chris Benich (1980) 6’10” ..............................................Jon Horn (1985) 6’9½” ......................................Jim Campbell (2003)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 5’9¾” ........................... Jennifer Petykowski (1996) 5’8” .....................................Regan Rogers (2011) 5’8” .....................................Shannon Averill (1987) 5’7¼”.................................. Kristi Lowenthal (1996) 5’7” .......................................LeNetta Banks (2001) 5’6½” .............................. Brittany Edmonds (2001) 5’6½” ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 5’6” ........................................Renea Toliver (1986) 5’6” .................................Monica Holzhauer (1988) 5’5” .....5x, last J. Hart, R. Herald, L. Torres (2011)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................................2.24m (7’4¼”)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ............................................... 1.85m (6’0¾”)

OUTDOOR HIGH JUMP MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................8’0½” ..................... Javier Sotomayor, Cuba (1993) American Record ............................7’10½” ............. Charles Austin, Unattached (1991) Collegiate Record ...........................7’9¾” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................7’9¾” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) MWC All-Time Record ....................7’4½” ...............................Marc Chenn, BYU (2000) MWC Meet Record .........................7’4½” ...............................Marc Chenn, BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........7’6½” ........................ James Howard, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......6’8¾” .................... Michael Hutchins, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............6’8” ..............Caston Mabin, Colorado State (2010) USAFA School Record .....................7’2½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................6’10¼” ........... Stefka Kostadinova, Bulgaria (1987) American Record ............................6’8¾” ...........................Chaunte Lowe, Nike (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................6’6” ............2x, last Destinee Hooker, Texas (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................6’5” ...................................Amy Acuff, UCLA (1995) MWC All-Time Record ....................6’1¼” ........................... Ada Robinson , BYU (2011) MWC Meet Record .........................6’1¼” ........................... Ada Robinson , BYU (2011) Cadet Track Stadium Record .........6’4¼” ............................. Tisha Waller, East (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......5’6” .................. McKenzie Majchrzak, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............5’10¾” ............Niomi Ridge, Colorado State (2008) USAFA School Record .....................5’8” .........................2x, last Shannon Averill (1986)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7’2½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997) 6’11¾” ................................... Mike Claborn (1994) 6’11½” ..................................Mark Webster (1989) 6’11” ...................................... Scott Parman (1997) 6’10¾” ...................................... Rob Mishev (1998) 6’10¾” .................................Leonard Medle (1994) 6’10½” ................................... Marc Duncan (1980) 6’10¼” .................................... Zach Wood (2011) 6’10¼” ................................ Marcus Nichols (1996) 6’10” ............................................ Walt Pate (1978)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 5’8” .....................................Shannon Averill (1986) 5’8” .......................................... Gail Conway (1983) 5’7” .................................Monica Holzhauer (1990) 5’7” .......................................LeNetta Banks (1999) 5’6” .....................................Regan Rogers (2011) 5’6” ........................................Lesly Torres (2011) 5’6” ........................................Renea Toliver (1985) 5’6” ..............................................Lori Ritter (1985) 5’6” .............................. Jennifer Petykowski (1996) 5’6” ............................. Dawn Higginbotham (2004)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................7’1½” (i) ...................................Clayton Cole (1994) Sophomore .....................................7’0¾” (i) ...................................Clayton Cole (1995) Junior ..............................................7’0½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1996) Senior .............................................7’2½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................5’8” (i) ...... R. Rogers (2011), J. Petykowski (1995) Sophomore .....................................5’9¾” (i) ....................... Jennifer Petykowski (1996) Junior ..............................................5’8” ..................S. Averill (1986), G. Conway (1983) Senior .............................................5’7” .................................... Kristi Lowenthal (1995)

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World Record .................................20’2” ................Sergey Bubka, Soviet Union (1993) American Record ............................19’6½” ............... Lawrence Johnson, adidas (2001) Collegiate Record ...........................19’2¼” ........................... Jacob Davis, Texas (1999) NCAA Meet Record.........................19’2¼” ........................... Jacob Davis, Texas (1999) MWC All-Time Record ....................18’8¼” ........................ Robinson Pratt, BYU (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................18’4½” ........................ Robinson Pratt, BYU (2006) Cadet Field House Record ..............19’0¾” ............... Pat Manson, U.S. West TC (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........18’2½” ................. Pat Manson, unattached (2001) USAFA School Record .....................18’1” ....................................... Nick Frawley (2009)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................16’4¾” ................ Yelena Isinbayeva, Russia (2009) American Record ............................15’10¼”p .........................Jenn Suhr, adidas (2011) Collegiate Record ...........................14’10¾” .......................Tina Sutej, Arkansas (2011) NCAA Meet Record.........................14’10¼” ......................Amy Linnen, Arizona (2002) MWC All-Time Record ....................14’1¼” ..........Steph James, San Diego State (2010) MWC Meet Record .........................14’1¼” ..........Steph James, San Diego State (2010) Cadet Field House Record ..............14’9½” .............Melinda Owen, unattached (2011) AF Invitational Meet Record...........14’9½” .............Melinda Owen, unattached (2011) USAFA School Record .....................13’6½” .................................Melissa Beerse (2008)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’1” ....................................... Nick Frawley (2009) 18’0½” ........................................ David Pike (1995) 18’0½” ...................................... Paul Gensic (2005) 17’4½”.................................Chase Cooper (2010) 17’3½”................................ Cale Simmons (2011) 17’3½” ...................................Makisi Haleck (2005) 17’1” ......................................... Jason Jones (2004) 17’0¾” ..................................... Noah Palicia (2011) 17’0¾”.................................Rob Simmons (2011) 17’0¾” ............................ 3x, last Joel Nolan (2010)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13’6½” .................................Melissa Beerse (2008) 13’3½” ................................Kimber Shealy (2010) 12’10¼” ........................... Tawny Lambuth (2011) 12’10¼” .............................Rachel Simmons (2008) 12’5½” ................................ Bizzy Mellado (2011) 12’5½” ....................................Rachel Miller (2008) 12’1½” .................................. Paige Shirley (2011) 12’0½” ............................ Ana-Maria Ortega (2001) 11’6¼”.................................Erin Richardson (2005) 11’5¾” ..................................... Becky Stone (2007)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ............................................. 5.50m (18’0½”)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ..............................................4.35m (14’3¼”)

OUTDOOR POLE VAULT MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record ................................20’1¼” .....................Sergey Bubka, Ukraine (1992) American Record ............................19’9¾” ............................Brad Walker, Nike (2008) Collegiate Record ...........................19’7½” ........ Lawrence Johnson, Tennessee (1996) NCAA Meet Record.........................19’1” ........... Lawrence Johnson, Tennessee (1996) MWC All-Time Record ....................18’4½” ........................ Robinson Pratt, BYU (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................18’1” ............ Robert Caldwell, New Mexico (2008) Cadet Track Stadium Record .........18’7¼” ................... Jeff Buckingham, North (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......17’0½” .................... Nick Frawley, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record .............17’2¼” ................ Cale Simmons, Air Force (2011) USAFA School Record .....................18’0½” ...................................... Paul Gensic (2004)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................16’7¼” ................ Yelena Isinbayeva, Russia (2009) American Record ............................16’1¾” ....................Jenn Stuczynski, adidas (2008) Collegiate Record ...........................15’1½” .........................Tina Sutej, Arkansas (2011) NCAA Meet Record.........................14’7¼” .............3x, last Tina Sutej, Arkansas (2011) MWC All-Time Record ....................14’3¼” ........ Stephanie James, San Diego St (2010) MWC Meet Record .........................14’0” ........... Stephanie Bagen, San Diego St (2008) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........13’1¼” ........ Shayla Balentine, San Diego St (2002) Service Academy Meet Record .....12’6” .................. Kimber Shealy, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............12’7½” .................Melissa Beerse, Air Force (2008) USAFA School Record .....................13’1½” .................................Melissa Beerse (2008)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’0½” ...................................... Paul Gensic (2004) 17’10½” .............................. Marcus Nichols (1996) 17’9” ......................................Makisi Haleck (2005) 17’7¾”................................ Cale Simmons (2011) 17’7” ....................................... Nick Frawley (2009) 17’2¼” ........................................ David Pike (1995) 17’0¾” ...................................... Jake Gensic (2000) 17’0” ........................................... Joel Nolan (2010) 16’8¾”.................................Rob Simmons (2011) 16’8¾” ............................. Christian Morgan (2003)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13’1½” .................................Melissa Beerse (2008) 12’10” ............................. Tawny Lambuth (2011) 12’10” ................................Kimber Shealy (2011) 12’7½” ...............................Rachel Simmons (2008) 12’6¾”................................ Bizzy Mellado (2011) 12’0½” ............................ Ana-Maria Ortega (2001) 11’7¾” ............................... Michelle Fryling (2006) 11’7¾” ....................................Amy Gilliland (2006) 11’6½” ....................................Rachel Miller (2008) 11’5¾” ................................Erin Richardson (2005)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................17’5¾” ...................................... Paul Gensic (2002) Sophomore .....................................17’10¼” (i) .............................. Nick Frawley (2008) Junior ..............................................18’1” (i) .................................. Nick Frawley (2009) Senior .............................................18’0½” (i) .............. D. Pike (1995), P. Gensic (2005)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................12’10¼” (i) .........................Rachel Simmons (2008) Sophomore .....................................13’6½” (i) .............................Melissa Beerse (2008) Junior ..............................................12’11½” (i) ...........................Melissa Beerse (2009) Senior .............................................12’7½” (i) .............................Melissa Beerse (2011)

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World Record .................................28’10¼” ............... Carl Lewis, United States (1984) American Record ............................28’10¼” .......... Carl Lewis, Santa Monica TC (1984) Collegiate Record ...........................28’2¼” ......................Miguel Pate, Alabama (2002) NCAA Meet Record.........................27’10” .......................... Carl Lewis, Houston (1981) MWC All-Time Record ....................25’6¼” ........................... Aron Szmuda, BYU (2002) MWC Meet Record .........................25’6¼” ........................... Aron Szmuda, BYU (2002) Cadet Field House Record ..............26’3½” ......................Miguel Pate, Alabama (2002) AF Invitational Meet Record...........26’3½” ......................Miguel Pate, Alabama (2002) USAFA School Record .....................25’2” ......................................Russ Clemons (1976)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................24’2¼” ....... Heike Drechsler, East Germany (1988) American Record ............................23’4¾” .......... Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Honda (1994) Collegiate Record ...........................22’8” ................... Elva Goulbourne, Auburn (2002) NCAA Meet Record.........................22’ 6½” ................ Blessing Okagbare, UTEP (2010) MWC All-Time Record ....................22’6½” ..................... Mindy McClerkin, BYU (2010) MWC Meet Record .........................21’3¼” .............. K Koehler, San Diego State (2010) Cadet Field House Record ..............21’3¼” ..............Jenay Deloach, unattached (2010) AF Invitational Meet Record...........21’3¼” ..............Jenay Deloach, unattached (2010) USAFA School Record .....................18’11” ................................... Cathy Roberts (1985)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 25’2” ......................................Russ Clemons (1976) 24’4 ½” .................................. Anthony Park (2004) 24’3” .................................... Danta Johnson (1995) 24’2½” ............................... Northan Golden (1984) 24’1½” ...................................... Chris Banks (2003) 24’0¾” ...................................Wally Cannon (1975) 24’0½” .....................................Rich Weston (1990) 24’0” ................................. Warren Hawkins (1971) 23’11” ...................................Chris Budinsky (1975) 23’9” .........................................Brian Walsh (2007)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’11” ................................... Cathy Roberts (1985) 18’5¼”.............................LaTravia Robinson (2002) 18’5” ...................................... Cresha White (2010) 18’5” ............................. Dominique Torbert (2001) 18’2” ....................................Mona Wheeler (1990) 17’11½” ............................. Patricia Goodall (1987) 17’11” ...................................Sharon Rucker (1984) 17’10¼” .................................Dierra Poland (2005) 17’8¼”.................................. Casey Johnson (2007) 17’7” .....................................Tammi Wilson (1984)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................................ 8.00m (26’3”)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ................................................ 6.45m (21’2”)

OUTDOOR LONG JUMP MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................29’4½” ..............Mike Powell, United States (1991) American Record ............................29’4½” ........... Mike Powell, Foot Locker AC (1991) Collegiate Record ..........................28’8¼” .................... Erick Walder, Arkansas (1994) NCAA Meet Record.........................28’0” ....................... Erick Walder, Arkansas (1993) MWC All-Time Record ....................25’8” .............................. Aron Szmuda, BYU (2002) MWC Meet Record .........................25’8” .............................. Aron Szmuda, BYU (2002) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........27’3¾” ........................ Jason Grimes, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......24’0¼” ............................ Rudy Meija, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............24’6½” ..................Lenyn Leonce, Wyoming (2010) USAFA School Record .....................24’5” ...................................... Anthony Park (2003)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................24’8¼” ............G Chistyakova, Soviet Union (1988) American Record ............................24’7” .............. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Honda (1994) Collegiate Record ...........................22’11¼” ....................... Jackie Joyner, UCLA (1985) NCAA Meet Record.........................22’9¼” ............................ Sheila Echols, LSU (1987) MWC All-Time Record ....................21’11½” .....................Whitney Gipson, TCU (2011) MWC Meet Record .........................21’9” ........................Mindy McClurkin, BYU (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........21’8¾” ........................... Carol Lewis, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......18’8” ........................Kristen Andrews, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............18’6½” ........... N Bruins, Northern Colorado (2010) USAFA School Record .....................18’11¾” ..........................LaTravia Robinson (2002)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 24’5” ...................................... Anthony Park (2003) 24’2” ....................................Nathan Golden (1985) 24’1” ........................................... John Gifft (1993) 23’11½” ......................................Tom Stone (1970) 23’10¾” .................................... Chris Banks (2003) 23’10” ....................................Russ Clemons (1978) 23’9” .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) 23’8½” ................................... Tom Brandon (1966) 23’6½” .................................... Park Hinman (1963) 23’6½” ................................Robert Jertberg (1998)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’11¾” ..........................LaTravia Robinson (2002) 18’9½” .................................. Cathy Roberts (1985) 18’5” ....................................Mona Wheeler (1991) 18’3¼” .........................Domonique Torbert (2001) 18’2½” ................................... Cresha White (2010) 18’2¼” ............................... Bethany Gross (2010) 18’1” ......................................Dierra Poland (2006) 18’0½” ....................................... Jeri Nelson (1980) 18’0½” .................................Stacey McClain (1997) 17’11½” ......................................Deb Durey (2005)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................24’1” ...................................... Anthony Park (2001) Sophomore .....................................25’2” (i)..................................Russ Clemons (1976) Junior ..............................................24’5” ...................................... Anthony Park (2003) Senior .............................................24’1½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................18’9½” .................................. Cathy Roberts (1985) Sophomore .....................................18’11¾” ..........................LaTravia Robinson (2002) Junior ..............................................18’6½” ............................LaTravia Robinson (2003) Senior .............................................18’5” ....................................Mona Wheeler (1991)

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World Record .................................58’9¼”p .................. Teddy Tamgho, France (2011) American Record ............................58’3¼” .....................Mike Conley, Tyson TC (1987) Collegiate Record ...........................57’5” ................... Charlie Simpkins, Bapti st (1986) NCAA Meet Record.........................56’10” ............................. Will Claye, Florida (2011) MWC All-Time Record ....................54’9¼” .................. Quincy Howe, Wyoming (2001) MWC Meet Record .........................54’9¼” .................. Quincy Howe, Wyoming (2001) Cadet Field House Record ..............55’11¼” ....................Brian Wellmann, Nike (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........53’7” ..................... Quincy Howe, Wyoming (2002) USAFA School Record .....................50’9½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................50’4¾” ................Tatyana Lebedeva, Russia (2004) American Record ............................46’8¼” .................... Sheila Hudson, Reebok (1995) Collegiate Record ...........................46’9” ................................. Suzette Lee, LSU (1997) NCAA Meet Record.........................46’9” ................................. Suzette Lee, LSU (1997) MWC All-Time Record ....................44’6¾” ....................K Koehler, San Diego St (2010) MWC Meet Record .........................44’0” ....................... Neidra Covington, TCU (2008) Cadet Field House Record ..............44’2¾” ............ 2x, last T Smith, unattached (2011) AF Invitational Meet Record...........44’2¾” ................... Toni Smith, unattached (2011) USAFA School Record .....................39’5¾” ............................LaTravia Robinson (2003)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 50’9½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004) 50’6” ................................... Gregg Marshall (1984) 50’4” .....................................Roscoe Moore (1993) 49’11¾” .................................... Chris Banks (2004) 49’9¼” .....................................Craig Adams (1977) 49’9” ...................................Robert Jertberg (1998) 48’10¼” ................................. Melvin Harris (1997) 48’8” ....................................... Sam Ransom (1995) 48’6¼” .............................Terrance Mitchell (1988) 48’6¼” ................................. Danta Johnson (1995)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 39’5¾” ............................LaTravia Robinson (2003) 38’10¾” ................................ Cathy Roberts (1985) 38’7” .................................... Casey Johnson (2007) 38’3” ........................................ Leslie Darby (1990) 37’9½” ................................ Kassie Gurnell (2011) 37’8” .................................. Patricia Goodall (1987) 37’5¼”......................................Nikki Gipson (1999) 37’2¼”........................... Dominique Torbert (2000) 36’10½” ........................... Danielle McCarty (2007) 36’10¼” .......................... Brittany Edmonds (2001)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ........................................... 16.30m (53’5¾”)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ............................................ 13.30m (43’7¾:)

OUTDOOR TRIPLE JUMP MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................60’0¼” .................. J Edwards, Great Britain (1995) American Record ............................59’4¼” .................. Kenny Harrison, Mizuno (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................58’9½” ......................James Beckford, Blinn (1995) NCAA Meet Record.........................57’7¾” .......................... Keith Connor, SMU (1982) MWC All-Time Record ....................57’6½” ......................Rodrigo Mendes, BYU (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................55’2¼” ......................Rodrigo Mendes, BYU (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........56’1¼” .....................Tommy Haynes, South (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......47’11” .................2x, last Fred Beebe, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............52’10¼” ............ Jeremiah James, Wyoming (2010) USAFA School Record .....................51’1½” ...................................... Chris Banks (2004)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................50’10¼” ..................Inessa Kravets, Ukraine (1995) American Record ............................47’5” ..............................Tiombe Hurd, Nike (2004) Collegiate Record ...........................46’9” ................................. Suzette Lee, LSU (1997) NCAA Meet Record.........................46’2” .....................Candice Baucham, UCLA (2005) MWC All-Time Record ....................44’8¼” ......................Kamila Rywelska, BYU (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................44’2” ....................... Neidra Covington, TCU (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record .......... 46’0¾” ..................... Diana Orrange, South (1985) Service Academy Meet Record ......38’4¾” .......................Angela Jenkins, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ............39’8¾”................ Kassie Gurnell, Air Force (2011) USAFA School Record ...................40’8¾”................................ Kassie Gurnell (2011)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 51’1½” ...................................... Chris Banks (2004) 50’4¼” ................................Robert Jertberg (1998) 50’2” ...................................... Anthony Park (2002) 49’10” ...................................Roscoe Moore (1993) 49’9¾” ...................................Russ Clemons (1978) 49’2¼” ....................................Gerry O’Hara (1983) 49’2¼” ..................................... Phil Franklin (1990) 48’10¾” .................................... Mike Hilton (1983) 48’10¾” ................................. Paul Golando (2002) 48’10” .....................................Tracy Golden (1989)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 40’8¾”................................ Kassie Gurnell (2011) 40’6¼” .................................. Cathy Roberts (1985) 40’0” ...............................LaTravia Robinson (2003) 38’7½” ................................. Casey Johnson (2006) 38’1½” .................................. Erica Lankford (2001) 37’10½” ...................................Nikki Gipson (1999) 37’9¼” ..................................... Leslie Darby (1990) 37’8¾” ...............................Jordyn Stoddard (2009) 37’8½” ....................................... Katie Joynt (1998) 37’1¼” ................. 2x, last Danielle McCarty (2008)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................49’8½” (i) ............................... Anthony Park (2001) Sophomore .....................................50’5½” (i) ............................... Anthony Park (2002) Junior ..............................................50’4¼” ................................Robert Jertberg (1998) Senior .............................................51’1½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................40’8¾”................................ Kassie Gurnell (2011) Sophomore .....................................38’6” ...............................LaTravia Robinson (2002) Junior ..............................................40’0” .............................. LaTravia Robinson (2003) Senior .............................................38’3” (i).................................... Leslie Darby (1990)

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World Record .................................74’4¼” ........... Randy Barnes, United States (1989) American Record ............................74’4¼” ................. Randy Barnes, Mazda TC (1989) Collegiate Record ...........................71’3½” ............ Ryan Whiting, Arizona State (2008) NCAA Meet Record.........................71’3½” ............ Ryan Whiting, Arizona State (2008) MWC All-Time Record ....................66’10” ...............................Jim Roberts, BYU (2001) MWC Meet Record .........................65’4” ......................... Niklas Arrhenius, BYU (2004) Cadet Field House Record ..............71’2¾” ....................... John Godina, Reebok (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........68’5¼” ...................CJ Hunter, U.S. West TC (1994) USAFA School Record .....................58’6¾” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................73’10” ..........H Fibingerova, Czechoslovakia (1977) American Record ............................65’2¼”p ...........J Camarena-Williams, NYAC (2011) Collegiate Record ...........................62’10” ............L Gerraughty, North Carolina (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................62’10” ............L Gerraughty, North Carolina (2004) MWC All-Time Record ....................56’2¾” ................ Loree Smith, Colorado St (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................56’3” .................... Loree Smith, Colorado St (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............61’9¾” .................. Jesseca Cross, Wyoming (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........60’9¼” .................. Jesseca Cross, Wyoming (2000) USAFA School Record .....................53’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 58’6¾” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001) 57’11¼” .......................... Kyle Schwochow (2011) 57’11” ........................................ David Lissy (2008) 57’6¾” ....................................Mark Hughes (1988) 57’4¾” ................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) 55’4¾” ......................................Bryan Jones (2006) 55’2¾”........................................Rob Drye (2011) 55’2” ................................... Drew Schaeffer (1983) 54’0½” ........................................Bob Sadler (1997) 53’9¾” .................................Mike McGinnis (1976)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 53’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 48’5½” ............................. Paige Blackburn (2011) 47’6½” ...................................... Olivia Korte (2007) 45’5½” ................................. Mary Manning (1984) 45’4½” ......................... Teresa Marie Loya (2011) 44’9” .....................................Jackie Ahloo (2011) 44’3½” ............................ Dominique Boivin (2005) 43’7” ................................ Gretchen Rhoads (1997) 43’2” ..........................................Laura Piper (1992) 42’10” ................................ Cathy Callaghan (1983)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark .............................................. 19.35m (63’6”)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ............................................17.20m (56’5¼”)

OUTDOOR SHOT PUT MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................75’10¼” ......... Randy Barnes, United States (1990) American Record ............................75’10¼” ............... Randy Barnes, Mazda TC (1990) Collegiate Record ...........................72’2¼” .......................... John Godina, UCLA (1995) NCAA Meet Record.........................72’2¼” .......................... John Godina, UCLA (1995) MWC All-Time Record ....................65’11” ...............................Jim Roberts, BYU (2000) MWC Meet Record .........................65’3¼” ..............................Jim Roberts, BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........69’1½” ......................Michael Carter, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......58’7½” ..............................Kevin Filer, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record .............56’4½” ............ Tyson Williams, Colorado St (2011) USAFA School Record .....................59’9½” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................74’3” ................. N Lisovskaya, Soviet Union (1987) American Record ............................66’2½” ................ Ramona Pagel, Mazda TC (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................62’10” ............L Gerraughty, North Carolina (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................61’2¼” ............Tressa Thompson, Nebraska (1998) MWC All-Time Record ....................54’9½” ............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................54’9½” ............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........57’3” ............................. Lorna Griffin, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......49’3” ....................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............54’3¼” .................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .....................54’5½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 59’9½” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001) 56’6” .................................. Doug Applegate (1983) 56’4” .......................................... David Lissy (2008) 56’0¼” ................................ Drew Schaeffer (1983) 55’8¼” ................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) 55’7” .............................. Kyle Schwochow (2011) 54’6” ..................................Sean Herbison (2011) 54’5½” ......................................Bryan Jones (2005) 54’5” ..................................... David Thomas (1977) 54’3½” ..........................................Ken Clark (1965)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 54’5½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 48’2” ......................................... Olivia Korte (2007) 48’0” ............................... Paige Blackburn (2011) 45’8” .....................................Jackie Ahloo (2011) 45’5½” ................................. Mary Manning (1984) 45’2¼” ............................ Dominique Boivin (2004) 44’2” ........................... Teresa Marie Loya (2011) 42’6¼” ................................ Jennifer Bozied (1994) 41’11½” ........................... Rachel Gebauer (2011) 41’5¾” .......................................Laura Piper (1992)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................54’5” ..................................... David Thomas (1977) Sophomore .....................................58’0¼” ................................ Shawn Johnson (1999) Junior ...........................................57’11¼” (i) ...................... Kyle Schwochow (2011) Senior .............................................59’9½” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................50’2¾” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2007) Sophomore .....................................50’4½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2008) Junior ..............................................54’0” .................................... Sara Neubauer (2009) Senior .............................................54’5½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)

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World Record .................................243’0” ............ Jurgen Schult, East Germany (1986) American Record ............................237’4” ............Ben Plucknett, SoCal Striders (1981) Collegiate Record ...........................222’0” ........................ Hannes Hopley, SMU (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................220’0” .................... Kamy Keshmiri, Nevada (1992) MWC All-Time Record ....................211’6” ...............Casey Malone, Colorado St (2000) MWC Meet Record .........................203’2” ....................... Niklas Arrhenius, BYU (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........214’0” ............................ John Powell, West (1979) Service Academy Meet Record .....160’8” ..................... James Cole, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............193’3” ................ Jason Schultz, Colorado St (2008) USAFA School Record .....................183’9” .................................. Shawn Larcher (1993)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................252’0” ..................G Reinsch, East Germany (1988) American Record ............................222’0” ............................ Suzy Powell, Asics (2007) Collegiate Record ...........................221’5” .........................Meg Ritchie, Arizona (1981) NCAA Meet Record.........................210’10” ............................ Seilala Sua, UCLA (1999) MWC All-Time Record ....................187’3½” ..........Loree Smith, Colorado State (2004) MWC Meet Record .........................177’3” .......................Olivia Korte, Air Force (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........199’8” .............................. Carol Cady, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......165’0” ..................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............174’2” ..................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .....................177’3” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2007)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 183’9” .................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) 179’0” .....................................James Cole (2011) 178’6” ................................. Drew Schaeffer (1983) 177’7” ...................................... Dan St. Clair (2006) 177’2” ...............................David Thompson (2003) 176’6” ....................................... Kirk DeVine (2007) 176’4” ................................. Shawn Johnson (2001) 175’3” ......................................Rick Mandas (1968) 174’8” ................................ Doug Applegate (1984) 173’1” ........................................ David Lissy (2008)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 177’3” ...................................... Olivia Korte (2007) 174’2” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 165’0” ............................. Paige Blackburn (2011) 159’6” ............................ Dominique Boivin (2004) 156’5” ................................. Mary Manning (1984) 151’3” ...................................Kristine Muth (2004) 150’8” ...........................Stephanie Halcrow (1994) 150’3” .................................... Jessica Perez (2003) 150’1” ................................ Christina Burke (2011) 147’8” .................................. Cherie Griffen (1998)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................168’3” .................................. Shawn Larcher (1991) Sophomore .....................................176’6” ....................................... Kirk DeVine (2007) Junior ..............................................183’9” .................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) Senior .............................................178’0” ................................ Drew Schaeffer (1984)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................166’6” ...................................... .Olivia Korte (2004) Sophomore .....................................175’5” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2005) Junior ..............................................173’9” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2009) Senior .............................................177’3” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2007)

OUTDOOR JAVELIN THROW MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................323’1” ..............Jan Zelezny, Czech Republic (1996) American Record ............................299’6” ........................ Breaux Greer, adidas (2007) Collegiate Record ...........................292’4” .......................... Patrik Boden, Texas (1990) NCAA Meet Record.........................268’7” .......................Esko Mikkola, Arizona (1998) MWC All-Time Record ....................240’8” ................................ Chris Reno, BYU (2010) MWC Meet Record .........................240’8” ................................ Chris Reno, BYU (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........260’0” ........................... Ed Kaminski, North (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......201’3” ...........Conner Van Fossen, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............219’5” ...........Conner Van Fossen, Air Force (2011) USAFA School Record .....................224’9” ........................................Joe Bonner (1999)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................237’2” ............ B Spotakova, Czech Republic (2008) American Record ............................218’8” ........................ Kara Patterson, Asics (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................202’10” ...................... Irina Kharun, Indiana (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................202’10” ...................... Irina Kharun, Indiana (2004) MWC All-Time Record ....................195’8” .................... Dana Pounds, Air Force (2006) MWC Meet Record .........................195’8” .................... Dana Pounds, Air Force (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........188’6” .........................Sherry Calvert, West (1978) Service Academy Meet Record ......137’6” ......................Katie Weber, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............155’9” ..................... Katie Weber, Air Force (2008) USAFA School Record .....................195’8” .................................... Dana Pounds (2006)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 224’9” ........................................Joe Bonner (1999) 223’7” ...........................Connor Van Fosson (2010) 219’6” ............................................ Tim Fritz (2003) 218’7” ................................. Matt Schwandt (2006) 213’5” ............................. Mikey Lauritzen (2011) 213’1” ...................................... Tim Urista (2011) 212’2” ...................................Robert Gibson (1988) 208’4” .............................. Brandon Murphy (2005) 207’6” .................................... Marcus Wells (2006) 205’5” ....................................Harmon Gage (2008)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 195’8” .....................................Dana Pounds (2006) 157’8” ..................................Jocelyn Dooley (2003) 157’1” ......................................Katie Weber (2008) 155’11” ....................................Casey Bayne (2007) 151’4” ............................. Paige Blackburn (2009) 150’3” ...................................... Lacy DeWall (2004) 149’10” .................................Caitie Holliday (2005) 142’4” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2009) 135’4” ................................. Brittany Wright (2005) 132’10” ....................................Lisa Willman (1990)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................213’5” ............................. Mikey Lauritzen (2011) Sophomore .....................................214’6” ................................. Matt Schwandt (2005) Junior ..............................................224’9” ........................................Joe Bonner (1999) Senior .............................................219’6” ............................................ Tim Fritz (2003)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................151’4” ............................. Paige Blackburn (2009) Sophomore .....................................174’4” .....................................Dana Pounds (2004) Junior ..............................................188’8” .....................................Dana Pounds (2005) Senior .............................................195’8” .....................................Dana Pounds (2006)

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American Record ............................84’10¼” .............. Lance Deal, New York AC (1995) Collegiate Record ...........................81’1¼” ........................Scott Russell, Kansas (2002) NCAA Meet Record.........................78’9¾” .................. Libor Charfreitage, SMU (2001) MWC All-Time Record ....................74’1¾” ..................Jason Gervais, Wyoming (2000) MWC Meet Record .........................74’1¾” ..................Jason Gervais, Wyoming (2000) Cadet Field House Record ..............78’6½” ............ Tore Johnsen, Texas-El Paso (1984) AF Invitational Meet Record...........72’6¼” ............. Kevin Mannon, unattached (2000) USAFA School Record ...................62’3” .......................................... Rob Drye (201`)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

American Record ............................83’10¼” ................ Brittney Riley, So Illinois (2007) Collegiate Record ...........................83’10¼” ............... Brittney Riley, So Illinois (2007) NCAA Meet Record.........................83’10¼” ................ Brittney Riley, So Illinois (2007) MWC All-Time Record ....................74’3¾” ............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................72’11¼” ..........Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............75’8¼” ............. Dawn Ellerbe, New York AC (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........75’8¼” ............. Dawn Ellerbe, New York AC (2000) USAFA School Record .....................61’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 62’3” ..........................................Rob Drye (2011) 60’2½” ...................................... Kirk DeVine (2008) 60’0½” ..................................Vern Conaway (1992) 59’5” .......................................Dan Paladino (2008) 56’3¾” ........................................ David Nan (2009) 56’8¾” ........................................ Ian Hurdle (2008) 56’4¾” ...................................... Craig Fisher (1999) 55’7¾” ..................................... Matt Pinson (2007) 54’11½” ............................. Henry Akalaonu (2006) 54’11¼” ............................. Doug Applegate (1984)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 61’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 57’1½” ...................................... Olivia Korte (2006) 56’1¾”............................. Paige Blackburn (2011) 53’5¾” ........................................ Beth Inglis (2002) 53’1” ............................... Dominique Boivin (2005) 52’11½” ........................... Gretchen Rhoads (1997) 51’0” ................................... Christina Burke (2011) 50’2½” ...................................Kristine Muth (2005) 49’7¼” ....................................... Tara Copas (2000) 48’6” ....................................... Jessica Perez (2004)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................54’9¼ .................................. Jalen Fooster (2011) Sophomore ..................................61’1½”........................................Rob Drye (2010) Junior ...........................................62’3” ..........................................Rob Drye (2011) Senior .............................................60’0½” ..................................Vern Conaway (1992)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................53’10¼” .................................... Olivia Korte (2004) Sophomore .....................................54’10¼” .................................... Olivia Korte (2005) Junior ..............................................57’1½” ...................................... Olivia Korte (2006) Senior .............................................61’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ........................................... 21.50m (70’6½”)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark ........................................ 21.00m (68’10¾”)

OUTDOOR HAMMER THROW MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................284’7” .............. Yuriy Syedikh, Soviet Union (1986) American Record ............................270’9” ..................Lance Deal, New York AC (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................268’10” ...............................Balazs Kiss, USC (1995) NCAA Meet Record.........................265’3” .................................Balazs Kiss, USC (1996) MWC All-Time Record ....................233’0” ............. Drew Loftin, Colorado State (2003) MWC Meet Record .........................233’0” ............. Drew Loftin, Colorado State (2003) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........241’6” ....................... Dave McKenzie, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......195’10” ................... Mark Van Orden, Navy (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............219’11” ................ .Jake Shanklin, Wyoming (2009) USAFA School Record ...................209’11” ......................................Rob Drye (2011)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................256’10” ...............Anita Wlodarczyk, Poland (2010) American Record ............................242’4” ............... Erin Gilreath, New York AC (2005) Collegiate Record ...........................239’4” ...................Jenny Dahlgren, Georgia (2007) NCAA Meet Record.........................232’0” ...................Jenny Dahlgren, Georgia (2007) MWC All-Time Record ....................229’9” .............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) MWC Meet Record .........................229’9” ............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........192’5” .............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2002) Service Academy Meet Record ......175’3” ..................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............209’8” ..................... Kate Burton, Wyoming (2008) USAFA School Record .....................193’7” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 209’11” ......................................Rob Drye (2011) 203’10” .................................Vern Conaway (1992) 194’3” .....................................Dan Paladino (2008) 192’6” ....................................Jason McNeal (2004) 190’11” ................................Josh Chekinsky (2003) 189’9” ...................................Reggie Wesley (1998) 188’1” .................................Jason Anderson (1994) 186’11”. ................................... Dan Macsay (2000) 186’9” ....................................... Kirk DeVine (2007) 182’3” ....................................... Craig Fisher (1999)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 193’7” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 177’11” ..................................... Tara Copas (2000) 172’1” ............................. Dominique Boivin (2005) 170’11” .............................Priscilla Giddings (2003) 170’0” ............................. Paige Blackburn (2011) 168’0” .............................. Gretchen Rhoads (1997) 166’8” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2006) 164’4” ......................................... Beth Inglis (2002) 156’0” ....................................Kristine Muth (2005) 151’4” ............................... Becca Bauman (2011)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................189’9” .....................................Dan Paladino (2007) Sophomore .....................................194’3” .....................................Dan Paladino (2008) Junior ...........................................209’11” ......................................Rob Drye (2011) Senior .............................................203’10” .................................Vern Conaway (1992)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................161’6” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2004) Sophomore .....................................172’10” ...................................... Tara Copas (1999) Junior ..............................................182’10” ................................ Sara Neubauer (2009) Senior .............................................193’7” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)

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World Record .................................6568p .............Ashton Eaton, United States (2011) American Record ............................6568p ........................... Ashton Eaton, Nike (2011) Collegiate Record ...........................6499 ........................ Ashton Eaton, Oregon (2010) NCAA Meet Record.........................6499 ........................ Ashton Eaton, Oregon (2010) MWC All-Time Record ....................5629 .............................Curtis Puglsey, BYU (2004) MWC Meet Record .........................5569 ........... Kevin Johnson, Colorado State (2007) Cadet Field House Record ..............5555 ................... Paul Speer, Wichita State (2004) AF Invitational Meet Record...........5555 ................... Paul Speer, Wichita State (2004) USAFA School Record .....................5539 .........................................Brian Walsh (2006)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................4991 .............................Irina Belova, Russia (1992) American Record ............................4753 ......................... Hyleas Fountain, Nike (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................4540 .................... Brianne Theisen, Oregon (2011) NCAA Meet Record.........................4540 .................... Brianne Theisen, Oregon (2011) MWC All-Time Record ....................4365 ............................. Amy Menlove, BYU (2009) MWC Meet Record .........................4172 ............................. Amy Menlove, BYU (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............4301 ................................ Tiffany Lott , BYU (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........3826 ...............Jennifer Hoppe, Unattached (2000) USAFA School Record .....................3586 ......................................Dierra Poland (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 5539 .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) 5352 ........................................ Noah Palicia (2011) 5187 ......................................... Nick Herald (2004) 5111 .......................................... Joel Nolan (2009) 5096 ........................................Caleb Pelger (2005) 5014 ................................... Michael Tibbs (2011) 4950 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1994) 4794 .....................................Skylar Morgan (2008) 4604 ........................................ Matt Gensic (2006) 4516 .......................................... James Dills (2011)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3586 ......................................Dierra Poland (2005) 3448 ................................ Danielle McCarty (2010) 3236 ............................... Brittany Edmonds (2001) 3229 .......................................... Katie Joynt (1998) 3190 .......................................Lesly Torres (2011) 3156 .........................................Diane Elwer (1981) 3107 ....................................Mona Wheeler (1989) 3046 ...........................................Deb Durey (2006) 2973 ................................. Phaelen French (2010) 2754 ........................................ Jamie Hart (2011)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................4697 ................................... Michael Tibbs (2010) Sophomore ..................................5014 ................................... Michael Tibbs (2011) Junior ..............................................5412 .........................................Brian Walsh (2006) Senior .............................................5539 .........................................Brian Walsh (2007)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................3236 ............................... Brittany Edmonds (2001) Sophomore .....................................3586 ......................................Dierra Poland (2005) Junior ..............................................3365 ................................ Danielle McCarty (2009) Senior .............................................3448 ................................ Danielle McCarty (2010)

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark .................................................. 5,750 points

NCAA Indoor Automatic Qualifying Mark .................................................. 4,150 points

OUTDOOR DECATHLON / HEPTATHLON MEN .........................................................................................................................

World Record .................................9026 ........... Roman Sebrle, Czech Republic (2001) American Record ............................8891 ...........................Dan O’Brien, Reebok (1992) Collegiate Record ...........................8465 ............................. Trey Hardee, Texas (2006) NCAA Meet Record.........................8457 ........................ Ashton Eaton, Oregon (2010) MWC All-Time Record ....................7534 .............................Curtis Pugsley, BYU (2004) MWC Meet Record .........................7525 .............................Curtis Pugsley, BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........8047 ................................ Drew Fucci, West (1995) USAFA School Record .....................7723 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996)

WOMEN ...................................................................................................................

World Record .................................7291 ........... J Joyner-Kersee, United States (1988) American Record ............................7291 .............. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Honda (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................6718 ............................ Jackie Joyner, UCLA (1985) NCAA Meet Record.........................6094 .................... Brianne Theisen, Oregon (2010) MWC All-Time Record ....................5751 .................. Aja Frary, San Diego State (2001) MWC Meet Record .........................5723 .............. .Sandy Fortner, New Mexico (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........6374 .........................Jamie McNeair, South (1995) USAFA School Record .....................4728 .........................................Diane Elwer (1983)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7723 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) 7385 ........................................ Noah Palicia (2011) 7334 .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) 7178 ..................................Jeromy Williams (1992) 7051 .......................................... Tim Robert (1981) 7017 ................................... Michael Tibbs (2011) 6750 .....................................Skylar Morgan (2008) 6745 ......................................... Nick Herald (2003) 6652 ........................................... Kurt Duffy (2001) 6587 ........................................Caleb Pelger (2005)

TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4728 .........................................Diane Elwer (1983) 4576 ......................................Dierra Poland (2006) 4560 .......................................... Katie Joynt (1998) 4494 ................................ Danielle McCarty (2010) 4432 .......................................Lesly Torres (2011) 4352 ............................... Brittany Edmonds (2001) 4347 ...........................................Deb Durey (2005) 4247 ....................................Mona Wheeler (1991) 3983 ........................................ Jamie Hart (2011) 3967 ................................. Phaelen French (2010)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................6475 ................................... Michael Tibbs (2010) Sophomore .....................................7178 ..................................Jeromy Williams (1992) Junior ..............................................7723 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) Senior .............................................7385 ........................................ Noah Palicia (2011)

CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................4560 .......................................... Katie Joynt (1998) Sophomore ..................................4432 .......................................Lesly Torres (2011) Junior ..............................................4576 ......................................Dierra Poland (2006) Senior .............................................4728 .........................................Diane Elwer (1983)

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100-Meter Dash .............................10.84 ........................................Brian Walsh (2007) Long Jump ......................................23’9” .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) Shot Put ..........................................42’2¾” ...................................... Nick Herald (2003) High Jump .......................................6’10” ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) 400-Meter Dash .............................48.70 ....................................... Noah Palicia (2011) First Day Total ................................3972 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) 110-Meter Hurdles .........................14.94 .................................. Marcus Nichols (1996) Discus Throw ................................135’6” ................................ Michael Tibbs (2011) Pole Vault .......................................17’8¾” ................................ Marcus Nichols (1996) Javelin Throw..................................199’8” ................................Jeromy Williams (1992) 1500-Meter Run .............................4:22.62 ............................... Marcus Nichols (1996) Second Day Total ............................3837 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996)

WOMEN’S HEPTATHLON ..........................................................................................

100-Meter Hurdles .........................14.62 .....................................Dierra Poland (2004) High Jump .......................................5’5” ................................. Brittany Edmonds (2001) Shot Put ..........................................35’6¾” ............................ Brittany Edmonds (2001) 200-Meter Dash .............................25.87 .....................................Dierra Poland (2006) First Day Total ................................3074 ......................................Dierra Poland (2006) Long Jump ......................................17’11½” ......................................Deb Durey (2005) Javelin Throw..................................115’11” ...................................... Katie Joynt (1995) 800-Meter Run ...............................2:22.94 ............................ Danielle McCarty (2007) Second Day Total .......................................................................................................n/a

INDOOR DISCONTINUED EVENTS / NON-TRADITIONAL EVENTS MEN ................................................................................................................................

50-Yard Dash ..................................5.3 ........................................Jim Thompson (1965) 75-Yard Dash ..................................7.5 ...............................................Jim Wood (1963) 300-Yard Dash ................................30.5 ......................................Alonzo Babers (1981) 500-Yard Dash ................................1:01.7 ...................................Alonzo Babers (1983) 600-Yard Run ..................................1:09.2 ...................................Mark Webster (1976) 600-Meter Run ...............................1:19.52 ................................... Tyler Stanley (2011) 1000-Yard Run ................................2:10.8 ........................................ Bob Brodel (1970) 1000-Meter Run .............................2:25.21 .................................. Nick MacFalls (1994) Two-Mile Run .................................8:41.8 .........................................John Jones (1970) Three-Mile Run...............................13:40.5 ........................................Bret Hyde (1981) 50-Yard High Hurdles .....................6.2 ............................................... Dave Dick (1965) 60-Yard Low Hurdles ......................6.6 ............................................. T.G. Parker (1977) 70-Yard High Hurdles .....................8.4 ......................................... Three tied with time 75-Yard High Hurdles .....................9.0 ............................................... Dave Dick (1964) Pentathlon ......................................3861 .......................................Jim Campbell (2003)

WOMEN..........................................................................................................................

50-Yard Dash ..................................6.1 .............................................. Apryl Ford (1981) 300-Yard Dash ................................36.10 .................................... Cathy Roberts (1985) 500-Meter Dash .............................1:11.07 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) 600-Yard Run ..................................1:22.91 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) 600-Meter Run ...............................1:32.64 ..................................Ally Romanko (2010) 1000-Yard Run ................................2:35.0 ............................................Rita Burr (1981) 1000-Meter Run .............................2:54.62 ............................... Morgan Mosby (2011) Two-Mile Run .................................11:29.6 ..........................................Rita Burr (1982) Three-Mile Run...............................18:20.8 ..................................Dana Lindsley (1981) 50-Yard Hurdles ..............................6.89 .......................................Renea Toliver (1985) 220-Yard Hurdles ............................30.9 ........................................Vicki Thomas (1986)

OUTDOOR DISCONTINUED EVENTS / NON-TRADITIONAL EVENTS MEN .........................................................................................................................

100-Yard Dash ................................9.5 .........................................Abe Abraham (1973) 660-Yard Dash ................................1:19.6 ....................................... Dale Stovall (1965) Two-Mile Run .................................8:52.4 ............................................ John Fer (1962) Three-Mile Run...............................13:25.2 .......................................John Jones (1971) Six-Mile Run....................................27:48.4 .......................................John Jones (1971) Marathon .......................................2:23.51 .........................................Pat Rupel (1975) Javelin Throw (pre-1985)................246’7” ....................................... Al Pegoraro (1980)

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100-Yard Dash ................................11.0 ........................................... Jeri Nelson (1979) 600-Yard Dash ................................1:22.91 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) Three-Mile Run...............................18:43.4 ............................... Annetta Weber (1979)

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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | NON-CHAMPIONSHIP RELAYS INDOOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP RELAYS Men’s 4x800-Meter Relay 7:30.8 ........... Sam White - Jeromy Williams - Doug Sersun - Roosevelt Boyland (1991) 7:39.5# .................. Kelly Alexander - James Blissit - Robert Banks - Robert Taft (1972) 7:42.3# .........Kelly Alexander - Will Blumberg - Mark Haesecke - David McCloy (1970) 7:43.32 ............ Sam White - Roosevelt Boyland - David Fresella - Doug Sersun (1990) 7:44.5# .............................. Chris Jaco - Robert Taft - Robert Banks - John Jones (1971)

Women’s 4x800-Meter Relay 8:59.69 .................. Arcolar Harrison - Joy Meyen - Laureli Mazik - Gail Conway (1984) 9:17.96# .................. Laureli Mazik - Shelly Ginder - Annett a Weber - Rita Burr (1982) 9:21.1# .............................Laureli Mazik - Shelly Ginder - Rita Burr - Joy Meyen (1983) 9:39.81 .............. Kathy Moore - Sara Whittingham - Dolly Patel - Jen Robinson (1994) 9:49.28# ........................ Keri Fox - Karen Pastoret - Jill Wood - Shannen Karpel (1989)

Men’s Sprint Medley Relay 3:26.5y........... Doug Withers - James Thompson - Royce Woodell - Dale Stovall (1965)

Women’s Sprint Medley Relay 1:57.9y...........Nicole Anderson - Renea Toliver - Cheryl Cleveland - A. Harrison (1983)

Men’s 4x60-Yard Shuttle Hurdle Relay 27.6........................... T.G. Parker - Joe Kahiapo - Ahart Powers - Dick McIntosh (1975)

Women’s Mile Medley Relay 4:09.7y......................................Sue Hall - Apryl Ford - Gail Benjamin - Rita Burr (1980)

OUTDOOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP RELAYS Men’s 4x200-Meter Relay 1:24.02 ........ Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander - Floyd Brazier - Kevin Griswold (1997) 1:26.24#*.............. Fred Rock - Richard Van Dame - John Perrigo - George Cato (1970) 1:26.96 .......................Paul Mayo - Kevin Griswold - Frtiz Glasgow - Tyler Paige (2000)

Women’s 800-Meter Sprint Medley Relay 1:44.51 ...............Sharon Rucker - Arcolar Harrison - C Cleveland - Gail Conway (1983) 1:44.63# ................. Virginia Brown - Nicole Anderson - S Rucker - Gail Conway (1982) 1:46.7# ................... Virginia Brown - Sharon Rucker - Apryl Ford - Gail Conway (1981)

Men’s 4x800-Meter Relay 7:27.37 .......... Calvin Glass - Richard Elmore - Travis Patterson - Kevin Hawkins (2006) 7:36.5 ...............Roosevelt Boyland - Doug Sersun - Sam White - David Fresella (1990) 7:36.7# ........... Mark Gerlach - Jesse Neyman - Michael Wetterer - Dale Stovall (1967)

Women’s 1600-Meter Sprint Medley Relay 4:05.60 ........................... Jill Adamak - Jami Hodge - Katy Crow - Cindy Dawson (2003) 4:07.19 .........Jami Hodge - Genelle Chapman - Kelly Robinson - Kristin Trichler (2005)

Men’s 4x1600-Meter Relay 15:43.51 ............................Chris Acs - Ben Payne - Mark Walter - Nathan Franz (2003) 15:57.20 ....................Paul Graddon - Eric Mack - Andrew Marx - Nick MacFalls (1995) 16:08.17 ...................Joe Lopez - Joe Monaco - Shane Rogers - Brian Carpenter (2001) Men’s Sprint Medley Relay 3:19.52 ........................ Kellen Curry - Travis Picou - Nick Luina - Kevin Hawkins (2007) 3:21.4# ...............J Thompson - Doug Withers - Charles Clements - Dale Stovall (1966) 3:22.14 ................... Nick Bromberek - Luke Marker - Tom Clark - Bryant Bevan (2003) Men’s Distance Medley Relay 9:44.64 ...................Tyler Stanley - Alex Zubey - Chris Severino - Jim Walmsley (2011) 9:45.43 ............................. Nick MacFalls - Paul Gomez - Jeff Kuzma - Eric Mack (1994) 9:47.23 ............. Greg Marshall - Dan Rojas - Michael Sowell - Robert Langstaff (1984) Men’s 4x110-Meter Shuttle Hurdle Relay 56.22...................Sean Temple - Luke Marker - Jim Campbell - Jonathan Myers (2004) 56.3y ......................T.G. Parker - Fred Whitican - Ahart Powers - Dick McIntosh (1975) 57.68.............................Sean Temple - Tom Clark - Jim Campbell - Marc Fulson (2003)

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Women’s 4x100-Meter Shuttle Hurdle Relay 61.62............. Genelle Chapman - Lindsey Bengard - Deb Durey - Dierra Poland (2006) 63.14............. Genelle Chapman - Rachel McIntosh - Paula Maffey - Deb Durey (2005) Women’s 4x800-Meter Relay 9:07.11# ................ Joy Meyen - Arcolar Harrison - Laureli Mazik - Gail Conway (1984) 9:16.9 .......... Ally Romanko - Kelly Robinson - Becca Burditt - Danielle McCarty (2008) 9:18.86 .................... Cindy Dawson - Kelly McPherson - S Cornell - Elissa Ballas (2002) Women’s 4x1500-Meter Relay 19:08.29 .......... Jaime Flood - Rachel Smith - Dalia Wenckus - Heather Johnson (2000) 19:33.6 .............. Shannen Karpel - Amy Reecy - Sherry Teague - Callie Calhoun (1990) 19:43.64 ..............Nicole Graham - Lindsay Grose - Cindy Dawson - Jean Taylor (2003) Women’s 4x1600-Meter Relay 21:07.21 ............. Anne Chumlea - Kelly McPherson - Jean Taylor - Elissa Ballas (2003) Women’s Distance Medley Relay 11:26.41 .............Kelly Robinson - Jami Hodge - Cindy Dawson - Kristin Trichler (2005) 11:53.57 ..............Kelly McPherson - Jami Hodge - Cindy Dawson - Elissa Ballas (2003) 11:54.91 ................ Kelly McPherson - Jami Hodge - Cindy Dawson - N Graham (2004)

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NCAA CHAMPIONS NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS GAIL CONWAY

JILL WOOD

CALLIE CALHOUN

1983........ Outdoor 400-Meter Dash 1984.......... Outdoor 800-Meter Run

1988........... Indoor 5000-Meter Run

1990........... Indoor 3000-Meter Run 1990........ Outdoor 3000-Meter Run 1990........ Outdoor 5000-Meter Run 1991........... Indoor 3000-Meter Run 1991..... Outdoor 10,000-Meter Run

NCAA DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

JIM MURPHY

DANA POUNDS

1964........ Outdoor 5000-Meter Run

2005........................... Javelin Throw 2006........................... Javelin Throw

INDOOR SEASON 1988 ........................................................Jill Wood ........................................................ 1500-Meter Run 1990 ................................................Callie Calhoun ........................................................ 3000-Meter Run 1991 ................................................Callie Calhoun ........................................................ 3000-Meter Run OUTDOOR SEASON 1964 ....................................................Jim Murphy ................................................. 5000-Meter Run (co) 1983 ...................................................Gail Conway .........................................................400-Meter Dash 1984 ...................................................Gail Conway .......................................................... 800-Meter Run 1990 ................................................Callie Calhoun ........................................................ 3000-Meter Run ........................................................ 5000-Meter Run 1991 ................................................Callie Calhoun ..................................................... 10,000-Meter Run 2005 ..................................................Dana Pounds .............................................................Javelin Throw 2006 ..................................................Dana Pounds .............................................................Javelin Throw

DID YOU KNOW? -- Callie Calhoun is the only Air Force track athlete to earn back-to-back national champion honors in both the indoor and outdoor seasons (1990, 1991).

-- In addition, Calhoun was the Academy’s first female cross country national champion, winning the NCAA Division II title in 1990.

-- In 2001, Calhoun was inducted into the NCAA Division II Track and Field Hall of Fame.

-- Dana Pounds is the Academy’s only Division I athlete to successfully defend a national title.

-- Jill Wood was also the national runner-up at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in 1988 and 1989.

-- Jim Murphy was the program’s first All-America honoree in outdoor track and cross country, both attained in 1964.

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ALL-AMERICANS INDOOR ALL-AMERICANS YEAR 1966 1966 1967 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1985 1985 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1993 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1998 2004 2005 2009 2010 2011

ATHLETE .......................... EVENT....................................................... PLACE Dale Stovall ....................... 440-Yard Dash ................................................Third Douglas Withers ............... 440-Yard Dash ................................................. Fifth Douglas Withers ............... 440-Yard Dash ................................................Third Alonzo Babers ................... 600-Yard Run .................................................. Fifth Gail Conway ...................... 500-Meter Run ...........................................Second Dan Rojas .......................... 800-Meter Run ...........................................Second Cathy Roberts ................... Triple Jump ....................................................Third Laureli Mazik .................... 800-Meter Run ........................................... Fourth Renea Toliver .................... 55-Meter Hurdles ..........................................Third Renea Toliver .................... High Jump ................................................... Fourth Shannon Averill................. High Jump ...................................................Second Barb Fogel ......................... 400-Meter Run .............................................. Sixth Pat Goodall ....................... Triple Jump .................................................... Sixth Jill Wood ........................... 1500-Meter Run ........................................Second Shannen Karpel................. 1500-Meter Run ............................................Third Jill Wood ........................... 1500-Meter Run ............................................. First Callie Calhoun ................... 3000-Meter Run .........................................Second Shannen Karpel................. 3000-Meter Run ............................................. Fifth Callie Calhoun ................... 3000-Meter Run ............................................. First Shannen Karpel................. 3000-Meter Run ......................................... Fourth Callie Calhoun ................... 3000-Meter Run ............................................ First Shannen Karpel................. 1500-Meter Run ............................................ Sixth Jennifer Kornacker ............ 3000-Meter Run ......................................... Fourth Jeff Kuzma......................... 800-Meter Run ...............................................10th Kristi Lowenthal ................ High Jump ..................................................... Sixth Jennifer Petykowski .......... High Jump ................................................... Fourth Kristi Lowenthal ................ High Jump ................................................... Fourth Eric Mack .......................... 3000-Meter Run ......................................... Fourth Dolly Patel ........................ One Mile Run.................................................. Fifth Jennifer Petykowski .......... High Jump ...................................................Second Andrew Marx .................... 3000-Meter Run ............................................ Sixth Zach Smith ........................ 3000-Meter Run .............................................11th Paul Gensic ....................... Pole Vault....................................................... Sixth Paul Gensic ....................... Pole Vault.......................................................Third Nick Frawley ..................... Pole Vault.................................................. Seventh Justin Tyner ....................... 5000-Meter Run ........................................... Third Justin Tyner ....................... 3000-Meter Run ............................................. Fifth

OUTDOOR ALL-AMERICANS YEAR 1964 1981 1982 1982 1982 1983 1983 1983 1984 1984 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1993 1995 1996 1996 1996 2001 2004 2004 2005 2006 2006 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011

ATHLETE .......................... EVENT....................................................... PLACE James Murphy .................. 5000-Meter Run ...................................... First-tied Rita Burr............................ 1500-Meter Run .........................................Second Gail Conway ...................... 400-Meter Run ........................................... Fourth Mary Manning .................. Shot Put ......................................................... .Fifth Mary Manning .................. Discus Throw ............................................... Eighth Alonzo Babers ................... 400-Meter Run .......................................... Fourth Gail Conway ...................... 400-Meter Run ............................................... First Joy Meyen......................... 800-Meter Run .............................................. Fifth Gail Conway ...................... 800-Meter Run ............................................... First Gail Conway ...................... 800-Meter Run ............................................. Sixth Mary Manning .................. Discus Throw .............................................. Fourth Joy Meyen......................... 1500-Meter Run .........................................Second Cathy Roberts ................... Triple Jump .................................................... Sixth Renea Toliver .................... 100-Meter Hurdles ......................................... Fifth Renea Toliver .................... 100-Meter Hurdles ......................................... Fifth Callie Calhoun ................... 5000-Meter Run ............................................ Sixth Shannen Karpel................. 5000-Meter Run ....................................... Seventh Callie Calhoun ................... 3000-Meter Run ............................................ First Callie Calhoun ................... 5000-Meter Run ............................................. First Callie Calhoun .................. 10,000-Meter Run .......................................... First Sue Henke ......................... 10,000-Meter Run .......................................... Fifth Jennifer Kornacker ............ 3000-Meter Run .......................................... Eighth Michelle Truesdale ........... 3000-Meter Run .......................................... Eighth Eric Mack .......................... 5000-Meter Run .......................................... Eighth Marcus Nichols ................. Decathlon ......................................................Third Marcus Nichols ................. Pole Vault...................................................... Ninth Shane Rogers .................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase ..............................11th Paul Gensic ....................... Pole Vault.................................................... Fourth Dana Pounds..................... Javelin Throw .............................................. Fourth Dana Pounds..................... Javelin Throw .................................................. First Dana Pounds..................... Javelin Throw .................................................. First Olivia Korte ....................... Discus Throw ............................................ Seventh Nick Frawley ..................... Pole Vault ...................................................Second Nick Frawley ..................... Pole Vault.................................................. Seventh Sara Neubauer .................. Shot Put ....................................................... Eighth Sara Neubauer .................. Discus Throw ............................................ Seventh Nick Frawley ..................... Pole Vault.......................................................Third Sara Neubauer .................. Discus Throw ............................................ Seventh Justin Tyner ....................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase ........................... Eighth

ALL-AMERICAN RELAY TEAMS YEAR 1985 Indoor 1982 Outdoor 1983 Outdoor 1984 Outdoor 2011 Indoor

ATHLETES .............................................................................................................EVENT ................................................................................. PLACE Shelly Ginder – Laureli Mazik – Barb Fogel – Cathy Roberts ......................................Women’s 1600-Meter Relay....................................................... Sixth Nicole Anderson – Gale Brown – Gail Conway – Sharon Rucker ................................Women’s Sprint Medley Relay ................................................... Sixth Gail Conway – Arcolar Harrison – Renee Lovy – Cheryl Cleveland .............................Women’s 1600-Meter Relay........................................................ Fifth Gail Conway – Sharon Rucker – Arcolar Harrison – Barb Fogel ..................................Women’s 1600-Meter Relay.....................................................Fourth Tyler Stanley – Anthony Delgado – Nick White – Justin Tyner ...................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay ................................................... Ninth

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PPAGE AGE TTITLE ITLE HHERE ERE

JUSTIN TYNER FOUR-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

2010: INDOOR 5000-METER RUN 2011: INDOOR 3000-METER RUN 2011: DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY 2011: 3000-METER STEEPLECHASE

FOUR-TIME MWC CHAMPION 2010: INDOOR 5000-METER RUN 2011: INDOOR 3000-METER RUN 2011: INDOOR 5000-METER RUN 2011: OUTDOOR 5000-METER RUN

ACADEMY RECORD HOLDER

1500-METER RUN (3:42.51) INDOOR 5000-METER RUN (13:41.26) OUTDOOR 5000-METER RUN (13:37.66)

SEVEN-TIME ALL-MWC SELECTION FIVE IN TRACK, TWO IN CROSS COUNTRY

2011 MWC HIGH POINT WINNER TOP AMERICAN FINISHER IN THE 5000 AT THE 2010 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS 102 AIR FORCE TRACK & FIELD MEDIA GUIDE

TEAM CAPTAINS MEN’S TEAM CAPTAINS 1957........................................................................................................Don Livingston 1958........................................................................................................Don Livingston 1959....................................................................................................... Don Livingston 1960 ................................................................................... James Bilello, Miles Kasper 1961.......................................................................................................Dave Carlstrom 1962..................................................................................................................John Fer 1963..........................................................................................................Alfred Adams 1964......................................................................................................... William Jones 1965...........................................................................................................Bob Lambert 1966....................................................................................................Thomas Brandon 1967.....................................................................................................Douglas Withers 1968......................................................................................................... Eugene Greer 1969....................................................................................Mike Martin, Lindsay Parris 1970............................................................................................ Fred Rock, Paul Bauer 1971........................................................................................ John Perrigo, John Jones 1972.......................................................................................... Dan Lattin, Mark Ewing 1973.............................................................................. Herb Harrison, Dan O’Hollaren 1974......................................................................................Gary Allard, Clark Baldwin 1975.................................................................................Dick McIntosh, Tom Peterson 1976..................................................................................... Joe Shirey, Bob Thompson 1977......................................................................................Mark Webster, T.G. Parker 1978............................................................................Russ Clemons, Morgan Lankford 1979..................................................................................... Walt Pate, Dave McKinney 1980............................................................................... Mark Cummings, Don Walters 1981......................................................................................Bryan Kelchner, Bret Hyde 1982................................................................................. Dan Rooney, Chris Kasselder 1983.....................................................................................Dan Rooney, Rick Goddard 1984....................................................................................Dan Rojas, Doug Applegate 1985........................................................................................Mike Sowell, Rob Eamon 1986..................................................................................Todd Scott , Northan Golden 1987................................................................................................... Clarence Johnson 1988...............................................................................Eric Jenkins, Clarence Johnson 1989....................................................................................Dave Coley, Vinny Lostetter 1990.......................................................................................Dave Coley, Dave Fresella 1991................................................................................... Ken D’Alfonso, Doug Sersun 1992.............................................................................. Roosevelt Boyland, Sam White 1993................................................................................... Chris Juarez, Roscoe Moore 1994........................................................................................... Jeff Kuzma, Mike Reed 1995..................................................................Nick MacFalls, David Pike, Don Royster 1996....................................................................Paul Gomez, Eric Mack, Lisle Babcock 1997................................................ Marcus Nichols, Marcus Alexander, Andrew Marx 1998 ........................... Floyd Brazier, Dee Edwards, Brandon Maroon, Will Woodward 1999.............................................................. Ben Dahlke, Rob Mishev, Todd Moenster 2000............................................ Kevin Griswold, Jim Nelson, Jake Gensic, Joe Bonner 2001..................................................... Dan Macsay, Joe Lopez, Kurt Duffy, Ben Gensic 2002........................................................ Brian Carpenter, Greg Starling, Paul Golando 2003.......................... Tom Clark, Tim Fritz, Paul Goossen, Jason Sanders, Marc Fulson 2004................. Chris Banks, Bryant Bevan, Nick Herald, Dave Hoffecker, Sean Temple 2005..........................................Brian Dumm, Nathan Franz, Paul Gensic, Caleb Pelger 2006....................................................................Nick Luina, Dan St. Clair, Mark Walter 2007.......................................................... Richard Elmore, Nick Luina, Matt Schwandt 2008...................Matt Gensic, Kevin Hawkins, David Lissy, Ian McFarland, Travis Picou 2009................................................................................... Kellen Curry, Skylar Morgan 2010....................................................... Nick Frawley, Zach Nordahl, Andy Schweitzer 2011........................................ Robert Drye, Chris Severino, Tyler Stanley, Justin Tyner 2012.......................................Bryce Bergman, Robert Drye, Jim Walmsely, Alex Zubey

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WOMEN’S TEAM CAPTAINS 1977.............................................................................................................Ann Martin 1978.................................................................................... Louise Burkett, Ann Martin 1979.....................................................................................Gail Benjamin, Ann Martin 1980.....................................................................................Gail Benjamin, Janet Wiley 1981...............................................................................Roxann Goetz, Annetta Weber 1982..................................................................................... Roxann Goetz, Karen Price 1983.......................................................................................... Rene Lovy, Diane Elwer 1984.....................................................................................Linda Urrutia, Gail Conway 1985................................................................................ Laureli Mazik, Mary Manning 1986..........................................................................................................Renea Toliver 1987................................................................................Barbara Fogel, Marci Houston 1988............................................................................ Lisa McFadden, Martha McSally 1989........................................................................................................Karen Pastoret 1990....................................................................................... Leslie Darby, Dana White 1991............................................................Callie Calhoun, Sue Henke, Mona Wheeler 1992........................................................................ Lianne Peterson, Amber Wimberly 1993..........................................................................Jocelyn Swayze, Amber Wimberly 1994......................................................................Michele Johnson, Jennifer Robinson 1995.......................................................................................... Eve Burke, Dion Roland 1996........................................ Eve Douglas, Serena Mosley, Dolly Patel, Yumi Ramirez 1997 .............................................................. Stacy McClain, Katie Joynt, Kathy Moore 1998............................. Katie Joynt, Jen Petykowski, Gretchen Rhoads, Jennifer Young 1999.......................................................... Alana Eiland, Tisha David, Cathy Majauskas 2000.............................Heather Johnson, Rachel Smith, Dorothy DeLuz, Jen Stehwein 2001......................................................................... Ana-Maria Ortega, Dalia Wenckus 2002..............................................................................Lara Coppinger, Adonis Haynes 2003..................................Elissa Ballas, Jocelyn Dooley, LaTravia Robinson, Katy Crow 2004...................................................Anne Chumlea, Jessica Perez, LaTravia Robinson 2005.......................Dominique Boivin, Cindy Dawson, Rachel McIntosh, Dana Pounds 2006........................................................Andrea Pinchak, Dierra Poland, Dana Pounds 2007.................................................................................Caitie Holliday, Dierra Poland 2008..................................................................................... Deb Durey, Kelly Robinson 2009.................................................................................. Sara Neubauer, Katie Weber 2010.......................................................................... Danielle McCarty, Sara Neubauer 2011.................................................Melissa Beerse, Paige Blackburn, Katherine Ward 2012................................Paige Blackburn, Emily Cotharn, Auriele Fain, Kimber Shealy

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MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE | MOST OUTSTANDING COMPETITOR MEN’S TOP AWARD WINNERS MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE 1966.........................................................

1967.........................................................

1968.........................................................

1969......................................... Fred Rock 1970........................................John Jones 1971..................................... John Perrigo 1972........................................ Bob Banks 1973................................ Kelly Alexander 1974.................................. Dick McIntosh 1975.................................. Dick McIntosh 1976.................................. Mark Webster 1977.................................. Mark Webster 1978.................................. Russ Clemons 1979..................................... Don Walters 1980.....................................Gary Meyers 1981......................................Tim Roberts 1982......................................... Dan Rojas 1983.................................. Alonzo Babers 1984......................................... Dan Rojas 1985.......................................... Gary Tew 1986....................................... Mike Profit 1987....................................... Mike Profit 1988..................................Robert Gibson 1989................................... Richard Lewis 1990....................................... Dave Coley 1991....................................Todd Stewart 1992..................................Cliff Alexander 1993................................. Shawn Larcher 1994........................................Jeff Kuzma 1995................................... Nick MacFalls 1996......................................... Eric Mack 1997.....................................Clayton Cole 1998....................................... Zach Smith 1999.......................................Joe Bonner 2000................................. Kevin Griswold 2001................................... Shane Rogers 2002............................... Brian Carpenter 2003......................................... Tom Clark 2004........................................ Ben Payne 2005...................................... Paul Gensic 2006......................................Brian Walsh 2007......................................Brian Walsh 2008...................................... Travis Picou 2009............................ Sean Houseworth 2010.....................................Nick Frawley 2011......................................Justin Tyner

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WOMEN’S TOP AWARD WINNERS MOST OUTSTANDING COMPETITOR 1966...................................Doug Withers 1967...................................Doug Withers 1968..................................... Mike Martin 1969..................................... Mike Martin 1970......................................... Fred Rock 1971.................................... Dave McCloy 1972...................................... Mark Ewing 1973................................... Abe Abraham 1974...................................... Jay Baldwin 1975.................................. Mark Modrich 1976.........................................Joe Shirey 1977........................................T.G. Parker 1978............................. Morgan Lankford 1979...............................Mark Cummings 1980..................................... Don Walters 1981.................................. Alonzo Babers 1982.................................. Alonzo Babers 1983.......................................Rob Eamon 1984.......................................Rob Eamon 1985.............................................Ed Byrd 1986............................... Northan Golden 1987....................................Mark Hughes 1988....................................... Mike Profit 1989.................................. Mark Webster 1990.....................................Dave Kuenzli 1991........................... Roosevelt Boyland 1992...............................Jeromy Williams 1993........................................Jeff Kuzma 1994................................... Nick MacFalls 1995......................................... Eric Mack 1996................................ Marcus Nichols 1997................................... Andrew Marx 1998................................. Kevin Griswold 1999...................................... Rob Mishev 2000................................... Shane Rogers 2001................................ Shawn Johnson 2002........................................ Ben Payne 2003........................................... Tim Fritz 2004.....................................Sean Temple 2005.....................................Brian Dumm 2006...................................... Nick Wilson 2007..................................Kevin Hawkins 2008.................................. Ian McFarland 2009..................................... Kellen Curry 2010......................................Justin Tyner 2011 ...................................Robert Drye

MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE 1980........................................ Apryl Ford 1981........................................ Apryl Ford 1982....................................Laureli Mazik 1983........................................Joy Meyen 1984....................................Laureli Mazik 1985....................................Laureli Mazik 1986...................................Barbara Fogel 1987.......................................... Jill Wood 1988..................................... Leslie Darby 1989................................Shannen Karpel 199.................................... Callie Calhoun 1991.................................. Callie Calhoun 1992...........................Stephanie Halcrow 1993........................... Jennifer Kornacker 1994...........................Stephanie Halcrow 1995...........................Stephanie Halcrow 1996........................................Dolly Patel 1997...................................Stacy McClain 1998....................................... Katie Joynt 1999.................................... Rachel Smith 2000.................................... Rachel Smith 2001............................ Ana-Maria Ortega 2002.................................Lara Coppinger 2003................................. Jocelyn Dooley 2004....................................Dana Pounds 2005....................................Dana Pounds 2006....................................Dana Pounds 2007...................................... Olivia Korte 2008................................. Sara Neubauer 2009................................. Sara Neubauer 2010................................. Sara Neubauer 2011...............................Paige Blackburn

MOST OUTSTANDING COMPETITOR 1980................................ Annetta Weber 1981........................................... Rita Barr 1982..................................... Gail Conway 1983..................................... Gail Conway 1984..................................... Gail Conway 1985................................... Renea Toliver 1986................................... Renea Toliver 1987...................................Barbara Fogel 1988.......................................... Jill Wood 1989.................................. Callie Calhoun 1990................................Shannen Karpel 1991.................................Mona Wheeler 1992............................. Amber Wimberly 1993............................ Jennifer Robinson 1994............................ Jennifer Robinson 1995...........................Michelle Truesdale 1996......................... Jennifer Petykowski 1997............................. Gretchen Rhoads 1998.................................... Rachel Smith 1999........................................Tara Copas 2000............................ Ana-Maria Ortega 2001......................................Jaime Flood 2002................................. Jocelyn Dooley 2003...................................... Elissa Ballas 2004............................ Dominique Boivin 2005...................................... Olivia Korte 2006...................................... Olivia Korte 2007................................. Sara Neubauer 2008.................................Melissa Beerse 2009................................... Ally Romanko 2010................................... Ally Romanko 2011................................Katherine Ward

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TOP SIX AWARDS | TEAM AWARDS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AWARD MALE WINNERS 1993................................................................. Eric Mack 1995.................................. Sam Ransom, Danta Johnson 1996 .............................................................Jeff Putnam 1997................................................. Demetrius Edwards 1998...............................................................Joe Bonner 1999............................... Brian Carpenter, David Romero 2000............................................................. Marc Fulson 2001................................................................ Ben Payne 2002.............................................................. Paul Gensic 2003............................................................ Mark Walter 2004..................................................... Brandon Murphy 2005.............................................................. Travis Picou 2006.......................................................... Matt Williams 2007......................................Nick Frawley, Dan Paladino 2008............................................................. Noah Palicia 2009.................................. Bryce Bergman, Robert Drye 2010.......................................................... Chase Cooper 2011....................................Tim Urista, Mikey Lauritzen

FEMALE WINNERS 1993................................................................Dolly Patel 1995................................................. Jennifer Petykowski 1996......................................................Cathy Majauskas 1997..................................................... Heather Johnson 1998.................................. Cherie Griffin, Dalia Wenckus 1999.............................................................. Sara Kinney 2000.................................................. Dominique Torbert 2001....................................................LaTravia Robinson 2002.................................................... Dominique Boivin 2003............................................................Dana Pounds 2004.............................................................. Olivia Korte 2005................................ Kelly Robinson, Kristin Trichler 2006....................................................... Michelle Fryling 2007............................... Sara Neubauer, Melissa Beerse 2008...................................................... Rachel Simmons 2009............................. Paige Blackburn, Kimber Shealy 2010......................................................... Bethany Gross 2011......................................................... Kassie Gurnell

MOST IMPROVED ATHLETE AWARD MALE WINNERS 1993.............................................................. Pete Gbelia 1995.......................................................... Andy Meehan 1996......................................................Thomas Johnson 1997........................................................Robert Jertberg 1998..........................................................Reggie Wesley 1999........................................................Shawn Johnson 2000................................................................. Joe Lopez 2001........................................................... Paul Goossen 2002............................................................ Sean Temple 2003........................................................... Jim Campbell 2004........................................Jason Jones, Brian Dumm 2005................................................................ Nick Luina 2006..........................................................Kevin Hawkins 2007.................................................... Sean Houseworth 2008....................................... Jon Butcher, Daniel Castle 2009..............................................................Justin Tyner 2010.......................................................... Jim Walmsley 2011..........................................................Cale Simmons

BABERS PERFORMANCE AWARD

FEMALE WINNERS 1993.........................................................Jana Kokkonen 1995....................................................... Kristi Lowenthal 1996..................................................... Gretchen Rhoads 1997.............................................................Nikki Gipson 1998.........................................Alana Eiland, Tisha David 1999..............................................................Jaime Flood 2000.............................................................Brooke Page 2001..............................................................Elissa Ballas 2002...................................................... Kelly McPherson 2003......................................................Priscilla Giddings 2004.........................................................Nicole Graham 2005........................................................ Margaret Frash 2006............................................................Amy Gilliland 2007.............................................................Casey Bayne 2008............................................................. Katie Weber 2009........................................................... Becca Burditt 2010.......................................................Tawny Lambuth 2011..........................................................Emily Cotharn

CONWAY PERFORMANCE AWARD

Named for Alonzo Babers (Class of 1983), who went on to win two Olympic gold medals (400-meters, 4x400meter relay) at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

This award honors the male athlete with the single best performance of the season.

Named for Gail Conway (Class of 1984), who established numerous school records from 100-800 meters and scored in the NCAA Championships. This award honors the female athlete with the single best performance of the season.

2000...............................................................Joe Bonner 2001........................................................... Shane Rogers 2002....................................................... Brian Carpenter 2003............................................................ Sean Temple 2004.............................................................. Paul Gensic 2005......................................Makisi Haleck, Nick Wilson 2006.............................................................. Travis Picou 2007........................................................ Matt Schwandt 2008............................................................ Nick Frawley 2009........................................................... Nick Frawley 2010..............................................................Justin Tyner 2011..............................................................Justin Tyner

2000..................................................... Heather Johnson 2001......................................................... Dalia Wenckus 2002........................................................ Lara Coppinger 2003................................................................ Katy Crow 2004.......................................................... Cindy Dawson 2005.............................................................. Jami Hodge 2006............................................................Dana Pounds 2007.............................................................. Olivia Korte 2008.........................................................Melissa Beerse 2009.........................................................Sara Neubauer 2010.........................................................Sara Neubauer 2011.......................................................Paige Blackburn

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT TOP-SIX AWARDS MOST VALUABLE MALE ATHLETE 1962............................................................John Fer 1965...................................................... Jim Murphy 1976.................................................... Dave Lawson 1977........................................................ T.G. Parker 1996..........................................................Eric Mack 2004........................................................ Ben Payne 2005.......................................................Paul Gensic MOST VALUABLE FEMALE ATHLETE 199............................................Jennifer Petykowski 2001............................................ Ana-Maria Ortega 2006.................................................... Dana Pounds 2007.......................................................Olivia Korte 2010................................................. Sara Neubauer ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT 2005.................................................... Dana Pounds 2011...................................................... Justin Tyner ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE 2009.............................................Sean Houseworth 2010.....................................................Nick Frawley ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP 1965.....................................................Bob Lambert 1972....................................................Dennis Sbach 1981......................................................... Bret Hyde 1997...................................................Stacy McClain 2000................................................. Kevin Griswold 2003...................................................... Elissa Ballas SCHOLAR-ATHLETE 1978........................................................ Ric Linares 1985..................................................Mary Manning 1990...........................................................Jill Wood 1992..................................................... Chris Nelson 1996...................................................Andy Meehan 1997...................................................... Brian Payne 1998................................................ Will Woodward 2001....................................................Shane Rogers 2008................................................Kenny Grosselin 2010.............................................Brittany Morreale The awards, selected by members of the USAFA athletic department, are given to the top performers, representing all 27 Academy sports.

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TEAM AWARDS HIGH POINT AWARD Prior to 2005, this award went to the individual who scored the most points during the indoor and outdoor seasons. Beginning in 2005, it was awarded to the individual who scored the most in championship meets.

1995................Carlos Hattix (m), Stephanie Halcrow (w) 1996..................................................Marcus Nichols (m) 1997....................... Floyd Brazier (m), Stacy McClain (w) 1998......................... Kevin Griswold (m), Katie Joynt (w) 1999........................ Rob Mishev (m), Le’netta Banks (w) 2000......................Kevin Griswold (m), Rachel Smith (w) 2001................ Anthony Park (m). Brittany Edmonds (w) 2002............Nick Bromberek (m), LaTravia Robinson (w) 2003................... Chris Banks (m), LaTravia Robinson (w) 2004........................... Sean Temple (m), Olivia Korte (w) 2005.......................... Travis Picou (m), Dana Pounds (w) 2006....Nick Wilson (m), Brian Walsh (m), D. Pounds (w) 2007.............................Travis Picou (m), Olivia Korte (w) 2008..............Sean Houseworth (m), Sara Neubauer (w) 2009.......................Kellen Curry (m), Sara Neubauer (w) 2010....................... Justin Tyner (m), Sara Neubauer (w) 2011 ............................................................................

FALCON AWARD This award is handed out to the individuals that showcase strong spirit and enthusiasm for the team.

1993.................................... Michele Johnson, John Gifft 1995.....................................Dolly Patel, Jason Anderson 1996................................... Stacy McClain, Lisle Babcock 1998...................................Cathy Majauskas, Bob Sadler 1999........................... Cathy Majauskas, Todd Moenster 2000.............................................Katy Crow, Jake Gensic 2001.......................................Jocelyn Dooley, Kurt Duffy 2002................................................ Beth Inglis, Tim Fritz 2003.............................................................. Paul Gensic 2004.............................Rachael McIntosh, Anthony Park 2005.................................................... Rachael McIntosh 2006............................................................Dana Pounds 2007..................................... Caitie Holliday, Travis Picou 2008..........................................................Kevin Hawkins 2009......................................................... Kimber Shealy 2010......................................................... Bethany Gross 2011......................................................... Sean Herbison

GENERAL OELSTROM AWARD Named after former USAFA Superintendent (1997-2000) Gen Tad Oelstrom, who was a former record holder. This award goes to the one senior on the combined roster that excels athletically, academically and militarily.

2000............................................................ Matt Puckett 2001...............................................................Ben Gensic 2002................................................................ Beth Inglis 2003..............................................................Elissa Ballas 2004.............................................................. Chris Banks 2005.......................................................... Cindy Dawson 2006............................................................. Dan St. Clair 2007........................................................ Richard Elmore 2008................................................................Deb Durey 2009.......................................................... Matt Williams 2010................................................................ Joel Nolan 2011............................................................ Tyler Stanley

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PAUL GENSIC COMEBACK AWARD This award is given to the athlete who had to overcome significant obstacles during the season.

2009............................................................. Noah Palicia 2010...................................................Amanda Wineman 2011........................................................ Bryce Bergman

CALLIE CALHOUN AWARD The women’s award for “drive and determination” is named for Callie Calhoun (1991), who won six NCAA titles in indoor track, outdoor track and cross country.

1993........................................................... Brenda Smith 1995.................................................. Michelle Truesdale 1996...........................................................Yumi Ramirez 1997............................................................Kathy Moore 1998................................................... Melissa Youderian 1999.............................................................Alana Eiland 2000..................................................... Heather Johnson 2001......................................................... Dalia Wenckus 2002........................................................ Lara Coppinger 2003................................................................ Katy Crow 2004.......................................................... Cindy Dawson 2005.............................................................. Jami Hodge 2006......................................................... Kelly Robinson 2007...........................................................Ally Romanko 2008...........................................................Ally Romanko 2009............................................................. Auriele Fain 2010......................................................... Kimber Shealy 2011......................................................... Melissa Fuerst

BRET HYDE AWARD The men’s “drive and determination” award is named for the late Bret Hyde (1981), Academy record-holder in the 3000-meter steeplechase, who went on to place at the 1984 Olympic Trials. Bret died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2000.

1993..........................................................Roscoe Moore 1995................................................................ David Pike 1996.......................................................... Andy Meehan 1997............................................................Adrian Smith 1998........................................................Robert Jertberg 1999...........................................................Mark Stevens 2000............................................................... Jim Nelson 2001....................................................... Brian Carpenter 2002..................................................................... Al Kelly 2003................................................................ Ben Payne 2004.............................................................. Nick Herald 2005..........................................................Eugene Keeler 2006................................................................ Nick Luina 2007............................................................... Jason Beck 2008..............................................Josh van Wyngaarden 2009..........................................................Skylar Morgan 2010............................................................ Tyler Stanley 2011.......................................................... Jim Walmsley

ARNE ARNESON COACHES’ AWARD Named after former Academy head coach (1958-75), Arne Arneson, this award recognizes the individual whom the coaching staff feels best exemplifies the quality of dedication to excellence.

1999..........................................Tisha David, Craig Fisher 2000................................... Jesse Smith, Jenny Stehwien 2001........................................Joe Lopez, Adonis Haynes 2002.............................. David Romero, Ainsley Thrailkill 2003.......................................Kelly Church, Jessica Perez 2004......................................Chris Acs, Kelly McPherson 2005.............................................................Trey Fryman 2006.............................................................Jeff Gosselin 2007................................................................ Nick Luina 2008..........................................................Ian McFarland 2009...........................................................Harmon Gage 2010............................................................. Katie Weber 2011..........................................................Chris Severino

LAURA PIPER IRONMAN AWARD Named after Laura Piper (1992), who was killed during Operation Desert Shield, this award honors an individual who competes in, excels and scores in multiple events at scoring meets.

1995.............................. Jana Kokkonen, Marcus Nichols 1996..........Afia Malone, Travis Lewis, Marcus Alexander 1997............................................ Katie Joynt, Bob Sadler 1998...........................Ana-Maria Ortega, Le’netta Banks 1999....................................... Tara Copas, Javier Esparza 2000............................................ Tara Copas, Kurt Duff y 2001............................. Brittany Edmonds, Paul Golando 2002.............................Dominique Boivin, Thomas Clark 2004..................................Caitie Holliday, Jason McNeal 2005..............................................................Brian Walsh 2006...........................................................Dierra Poland 2007......................................... Kellen Curry, Kirk Devine 2008............................................................... David Lissy 2009.........................................................Sara Neubauer 2010.................................Robert Drye, Paige Blackburn 2011.................................................. Conner Van Fossen

ERNIE CUNLIFFE MANAGER AWARD Named after former coach, Ernie Cunliffe (1979-1984), who served as a manager for two U.S. Olympic teams.

This award is given to the program’s top cadet-manager.

2000........................................................... Lee Sandusky 2001..........................................................Joel McKowan 2002..........................................................Joel McKowan 2003...........................................................Kevin O’Reilly 2004............................................................ Shayla Canty 2005............................................................Leah Sullivan 2006................................................................Bruce Fritz 2007............................................................Leah Sullivan 2008................................................................Bruce Fritz 2009......................................................... Grant Boehme 2010............................................................ Riley Feeney 2011............................................................ Riley Feeney

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Year ....................................................Name (Sponsor) 1984.......................................... Mary Manning (CoSIDA) 1985.......................................... Mary Manning (CoSIDA) 1991..............................................Chris Nelson (CoSIDA) 1991................................................ Callie Calhoun (GTE) 1996........................................Jennifer Petykowski (GTE) 1996............................................. Kristi Lowenthal (GTE) 1996...................................................... Dolly Patel (GTE) 2006...........................Nick Wilson (ESPN The Magazine) 2008.................... Kenny Grosselin (ESPN The Magazine) 2010................. Brittany Morreale (ESPN The Magazine)

Year ....................................................................Name 1962............................................................... Bob Baxter 2009.................................................... Brittany Morreale

Name ............................................................... Year(s) Shane Rogers ...........................................................2000 Brian Carpenter .......................................................2002 Elissa Ballas..............................................................2003 Bryant Bevan ...........................................................2003 Jocelyn Dooley.........................................................2003 Tim Fritz...................................................................2003 Makisi Haleck ..........................................................2003 Luke Marker...................................................2003, 2004 David Thompson......................................................2003 Brian Dumm ..................................................2004, 2005 Nick Herald ..............................................................2004 Caitie Holliday................................................2004, 2005 Kory Pearson............................................................2004 Nick Wilson..............................................................2005 Margaret Frash ..............................................2005, 2006 Kristin Trichler..........................................................2005 Matt Williams ................................................2008, 2009 Dan Castle................................................................2009 Harmon Gage ..........................................................2009 Zach Nordahl ...........................................................2009 Kimber Shealy ...............................................2009, 2010 Paige Blackburn ............................................2010, 2011 Joel Nolan ................................................................2010 Jeremy Drenckhahn ................................................2011 Mikey Lauritzen ......................................................2011

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT Year ....................................................Name (Sponsor) 2003................................................ Elisa Ballas (Verizon) .................................................... Bryant Bevan (Verizon) 2006..................... Margaret Frash (ESPN The Magazine) ...................................Nick Wilson (ESPN The Magazine) 2007.............................Joe Curran (ESPN The Magazine) ............................ Kenny Grosselin (ESPN The Magazine) 2008.................... Kenny Grosselin (ESPN The Magazine) ......................... Brittany Morreale (ESPN The Magazine) 2009....................... Matt Williams (ESPN The Magazine) 2010................. Brittany Morreale (ESPN The Magazine) ..............................Kimber Shealy (ESPN The Magazine) 2011................................ Paige Blackburn (Capital One) ........................................... Kate Kanetzky (Capital One)

NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Year ................................................................... Name 1966..............................................................Jim Murphy 1970........................................................... Michael Ryan 1971............................................................... John Jones 1992.............................................................Chris Nelson 1996................................................................Dolly Patel 1996...............................................Kristi Lowenthal (alt.)

2001........................................................... Shane Rogers 2008....................................................... Kenny Grosselin FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP Year ....................................................................Name 2005...............................................................Brian Willis

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE SCHOLAR-ATHLETES Name ............................................................................................................ Year(s) Vivien Aspden .................................................................................................... 2003-04 Elizabeth Catherwood ....................................................................................... 2003-04 Anne Chumlea ................................................................................................... 2003-04 Cindy Dawson .................................................................................................... 2003-04 Ilea Eskildesen ................................................................................................... 2003-04 Margaret Frash ....................................................................2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 Matt Hellier ........................................................................................2003-04, 2004-05 Nick Herald ........................................................................................................ 2003-04 Luke Marker....................................................................................................... 2003-04 Ashley Snyder .................................................................................................... 2003-04 Becky Stone .........................................................................2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07 Elizabeth Van Pelt .............................................................................................. 2003-04 Caroline White................................................................................................... 2003-04 Brian Willis......................................................................................................... 2003-04 Nick Wilson........................................................................................................ 2003-04 Brittany Wright ...................................................................................2003-04, 2004-05 Kenny Grosselin ....................................................2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 Joel Nolan .......................................................................................................... 2004-05 Brian Rahl .......................................................................................................... 2004-05 Josh van Wyngaarden .......................................... 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 Justin Mason.........................................................2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Creighton Moorman ............................................................2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 Jason Beck ......................................................................................................... 2006-07 Dan Castle............................................................................2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09

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Name ............................................................................................................ Year(s) Joe Curran ......................................................................................................... 2006-07 Brittany Morreale ................................................................2006-07, 2007-08, 2009-10 Jessica Schafer ................................................................................................... 2006-07 Matt Williams .....................................................................................2007-08, 2008-09 Austin Fritzke ..................................................................................................... 2008-09 Zach Nordahl ..................................................................................... 2008-09, 2009-10 Meghan Prinkey................................................................................................. 2008-09 Kimber Shealy .....................................................................2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 Tyler Small .......................................................................... 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 Jordyn Stoddard .................................................................................2008-09, 2009-10 Kevin Weaver..................................................................................................... 2008-09 Ted Artz ..............................................................................................2009-10, 2010-11 Jeremy Drenckhahn ...........................................................................2009-10, 2010-11 Kate Kanetzky ....................................................................................2009-10, 2010-11 Gage Owens ...................................................................................................... 2009-10 Chris Severino.....................................................................................2009-10, 2010-11 Matt Bell............................................................................................................ 2010-11 Dan Bieber ........................................................................................................ 2010-11 Brian Ford.......................................................................................................... 2010-11 Brad Hackert ..................................................................................................... 2010-11 Jake Hawkins..................................................................................................... 2010-11 David Ptacek ..................................................................................................... 2010-11 Amanda Blain.................................................................................................... 2010-11 Regan Rogers..................................................................................................... 2010-11

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ACADEMIC AWARDS MWC ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE Name .............................................................. Year(s) Elissa Ballas................................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 James Blech ...............................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Brian Carpenter ...................................2000, 2001, 2002 Tara Copas ...............................................................2000 Kathryn Crow .............................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Tracy Denaro..................................................2000, 2001 Jocelyn Dooley...........................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Katie Eckert ....................................................2000, 2001 Sarah Malberg .........................................................2000 Evaine Mansfield .....................................................2000 Shane Rogers .................................................2000, 2001 David Thompson............................................2000, 2003 Cynthia Vincent .......................................................2000 Dalia Wenckus ...............................................2000, 2001 Brian Willis.................................2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 Justin Ballinger ................................... 2001, 2002, 2003 Bryant Bevan .............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Jim Campbell ...........................................................2001 Anne Chumlea ...........................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Kurt Duffy ................................................................2001 Tim Fritz...............................................2001, 2002, 2003 Ben Gensic ..............................................................2001 Nick Herald ..........................................2001, 2003, 2004 Tim Hughes..........................................2001, 2003, 2004 Luke Marker...............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Jessica Perez ........................................2001, 2002, 2003 Jean Taylor ...........................................2001, 2003, 2004 Sean Temple .................................................2001, 2002 Robert Thompson ..........................................2001, 2002 Kevin Bradley ...........................................................2002 Adam Chitwood .......................................................2002 Cindy Dawson ............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Brian Dumm ..............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Makisi Haleck ............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Beth Inglis ............................................................... 2002 Ben Payne ............................................2002, 2003, 2004 Erin Richardson..............................................2002, 2005 Derek Storbeck ..............................................2002, 2003 Ainsley Thrailkill.......................................................2002 Mary Uhler ..............................................................2002 Vivien Aspden ................................................2003, 2004 Chris Gausepohl ..................................2003, 2004, 2005 Jeff Gosselin...................................................2003, 2004 Thomas Kubler.........................................................2003 Michael McFarland ........................................2003, 2004 Jason McNeal ................................................2003, 2004 Kelly McPherson ............................................2003, 2004 Kory Pearson..................................................2003, 2004 Caleb Pelger.........................................2003, 2004, 2005 Andrea Pinchak..........................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Erin Richardson..............................................2003, 2004 Nick Wilson................................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Britt any Wright ...................................2003, 2004, 2005 Jason Beck .................................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Elizabeth Catherwood .............................................2004 Kyle Davidson ................................................2004, 2005 Veronica Dawson ...........................................2004, 2005 Ilea Eskildsen ...........................................................2004 Margaret Frash ................................... 2004, 2005, 2006 David Hoffecker .......................................................2004 Caitie Holliday............................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Paula Maffey ............................................................2004 Ashley Snyder ..........................................................2004 Becky Stone .............................. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Wes Wilkening ........................................................ 2004 Dominique Boivin ................................................... 2005

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Name .............................................................. Year(s) Kim Brady ............................................2005, 2006, 2007 Dan DeRusha ...........................................................2005 Richard Ellis .............................................................2005 Matt Hellier .............................................................2005 Eugene Keeler..........................................................2005 Nick Luina ............................................2005, 2006, 2007 Brandon Murphy .................................2005, 2006, 2007 Joel Nolan ..................................2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 Kate Papenberg .............................................2005, 2006 Brian Rahl ................................................................2005 Kelly Robinson ...........................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Kristin Trichler..........................................................2005 Josh van Wyngaarden ................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Jeff Coverdale ..........................................................2006 Harmon Gage ............................2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Kenny Grosselin ...................................2006, 2007, 2008 Justin Mason........................................................... 2006 Ian McFarland......................................2006, 2007, 2008 Creighton Moorman ......................................2006, 2008 Jen Neville ...............................................................2006 Matt Pinson ...................................................2006, 2007 Addison Schenk .......................................................2006 Matt Williams ............................2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Dan Castle............................................2007, 2008, 2009 Joe Curran ...............................................................2007 Erik Mirandette..............................................2007, 2008 Brittany Morreale ..........................................2007, 2008 Aaron Nelson .......................................2007, 2008, 2009 Ally Romanko .................................................2007, 2008 Becca Burditt .................................................2008, 2009 Kirk Devine ....................................................2008, 2009 Jessica Drewicz ........................................................2008 Austin Fritzke .................................................2008, 2009 Kyle Goldsmith ........................................................2008 Arthur Grijalva .........................................................2008 Ian Hurdle ......................................................2008, 2009 Justin Mason..................................................2008, 2009 Zach Nordahl .......................................2008, 2009, 2010 Sarah O’Meara.........................................................2008 Chris Severino............................2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Tyler Small .................................2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Kyle Southard ..........................................................2008 Conner Van Fossen ..................................................2008 Marshall Wills ................................................2008, 2009 Melissa Beerse...............................................2009, 2011 Paige Blackburn ..................................2009, 2010, 2011 Katie Carroll ........................................2009, 2010, 2011 Ryan Del Grosso.............................................2009, 2010 Robert Drye .............................................................2009 Auriele Fain .............................................................2009 Nick Frawley ..................................................2009, 2010 Jacob Fulton ............................................................2009 Jacob Mersino .........................................................2009 Meghan Prinkey.......................................................2009 Alexa Ramsier ..........................................................2009 Cort Rogers..............................................................2009 Andy Schweitzer ............................................2009, 2010 Kimber Shealy .....................................2009, 2010, 2011 Tyler Stanley ........................................2009, 2010, 2011 Jordyn Stoddard ............................................2009, 2010 Kevin Weaver...........................................................2009 Margaret Weingart ..................................................2009 Elyse Willard ............................................................2009 Ted Artz .........................................................2010, 2011 Jared Barkemeyer .........................................2010, 2011 Zak Boston ...............................................................2010

Name .............................................................. Year(s) Jen Bremser ..................................................2010, 2011 Mary Bush ...............................................................2010 Jeremy Drenckhahn ......................................2010, 2011 Chris Espinosa..........................................................2010 Brian Ford......................................................2010, 2011 Kate Kanetzky ...............................................2010, 2011 Gage Owens ..................................................2010, 2011 Andrew Quallio .............................................2010, 2011 Michael Tibbs ..........................................................2010 Uzor Udensi...................................................2010, 2011 Laura Young .............................................................2010 Matt Bell..................................................................2011 Dan Bieber ..............................................................2011 Ashley Christ ...........................................................2011 Brad Hackert ...........................................................2011 Jake Hawkins...........................................................2011 Chris Keranen ..........................................................2011 Zeb Kimball ..............................................................2011 Mikey Laurtizen ......................................................2011 Regan Rogers...........................................................2011 Paige Shirley ............................................................2011

2011 Academy graduates Chris Severino (above) and Tyler Small (below) were the last Air Force track and field athletes to claim academic all-conference honors all four years.

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USAFA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME In 2007, the Air Force Academy announced the formation of the Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame honors the Academy’s former intercollegiate athletes for achievements and contributions to the intercollegiate team program during their cadet career and their achievements as leaders of character for the Air Force, the Department of Defense, and the nation upon commissioning. Former athletic administrators of the intercollegiate program, coaches and support staff may also be honored for extraordinary achievements. Inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored with a plaque on the “Walk of Honor,” which is located on the fourth floor of the Falcon Athletic Center.

Every Olympic cycle, the Air Force sponsors 20-30 athletes to train for a berth in the next Olympic Games. Athletes for this program must be of Olympic caliber: that is, the National Governing Body (NGB) must recognize the athletes chosen for the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) as having a legitimate chance at attaining an Olympic berth.

Class of 2007 ................................................................................ Alonzo Babers (1983) Class of 2009 ................................................................................ Callie Calhoun (1991) Class of 2011 ................................................................................... Gail Conway (1984)

Athletes who meet the criteria are then placed in a special duty assignment preceding the Olympic Games. The initiation of this program was in 1995, modeled after the Army’s existing program. It was developed after seeing a decline in the amount of Armed Forces members achieving International athletic prowess; specifically, the number of Olympic medals awarded to these members.

What does this mean for track and field athletes? Simply put, high caliber athletes graduating from the Academy have a unique opportunity to continue training in their sport. Not only do they get the ti me to train the way an elite athlete needs to train, but they also get all of the support. A section of Air Force services called ‘AF Sports’ selects these athletes and takes care of all the equipment, training supplies and travel for the athletes. The athletes choose where they would like to train to get the best benefit.

PRE-ATLANTA GAMES 1994-96 ......................................................................................... Jeff Kuzma, Distance .................................................................................................... Doug Sersun, Distance PRE-SYDNEY GAMES 1998-00 ........................................................................................... Eric Mack, Distance ...................................................................................................Nick MacFalls, Distance PRE-BEIJING GAMES 2005-08 ......................................................................................Paul Gensic, Pole Vault 2006-08 ............................................................................. Dana Pounds, Javelin Throw 2007-08 ................................................................................ Olivia Korte, Discus Throw

USTFCCCA REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS Dana Pounds ....................................... Outdoor Female Field Athlete of the Year, 2006 Nick Frawley .............................................. Indoor Male Field Athlete of the Year, 2009 Scot Irving ....................................Outdoor Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2009 .....................................................Outdoor Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2010 Sara Neubauer ..................................... Outdoor Female Field Athlete of the Year, 2010

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PRE-LONDON GAMES 2010-12 .................................................................................... Nick Frawley, Pole Vault ............................................................................................ Sean Houseworth, Distance ......................................................................................Sara Neubauer, Hammer Throw ........................................................................................... Dana Pounds, Javelin Throw .................................................................................................. Matt Williams, Distance ......................................................................................................Justin Tyner, Distance

DANA POUNDS Javelin Throw, 2007

SARA NEUBAUER Shot Put, 2007 Juniors

U.S. AIR FORCE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR A member of the WCAP, Sean Houseworth recorded an Olympic “A” marathon standard with a winning performance (1:03:12) at the Zappos.com Rock ‘N’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 4, 2011.

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Abbott , Richard ...........................67 Abraham, Robert................ 71 72 73 Acurso, Jeffrey ......................... 69 70 Acs, Chris ....................... 01 02 03 04 Adamek, Jill ............................ 03 04 Adams, Alfred .................... 61 62 63 Adams, Craig ................. 74 75 76 77 Ahloo, Jacqueline .......................11 Akalaonu, Chikiaodi .....................06 Akers, Howard ..............................57 Alexander, Cliff ........................ 91 92 Alexander, Kelly ............. 70 71 72 73 Alexander, Lynn .................. 95 96 98 Alexander, Marcus ........ 94 95 96 97 Alfar, Doug ......................... 98 99 00 Allen, Matt ......................... 96 98 99 Allison, Thomas ............................87 Amato, Arlene ..............................86 Amdor, Stephen ...................... 63 64 Anderson, Jason ............ 92 93 94 95 Anderson, Katie ............................07 Anzai, Alan ......................... 86 87 88 Applegate, Douglas ............ 82 83 84 Armbruster, Theresa ............... 78 79 Armstrong, Kyle....................... 97 98 Artz, Edward (Ted) ......................11 Ashby, Gerald ................ 86 87 88 89 Aspden, Vivien ........................ 03 04 Atkins, Christine ...........................89 Averill, Mary Shannon ........ 85 86 87

81 96 83 91 68 77 09 74 14 03 81 03 81 04 85 01 82 72 92 12 90 66 77 95 12 84 70 14 78 99 62 07 69 83 12 07 96 11 13

Babcock, Alan ..................... 79 81 82 Babcock, Lisle ..................... 94 95 96 Babers, Alonzo .............. 80 81 82 83 Bachtle, Brett ...............................88 Baer, Craig ....................................67 Bailey, Zachary .............................75 Balcao, Scott.................................09 Baldwin, Clark .................... 72 73 74 Baldwin, Spencer .........................11 Ballas, Elissa .................................00 Ballato, Josie ........................... 77 78 Ballinger, Justin ....................... 02 03 Balthazar, Lantz III ............. 79 80 81 Banks, Christopher ....... 01 02 03 04 Banks, Kenneth ............................82 Banks, Le’Netta ............. 98 99 00 01 Banks, Melody..............................82 Banks, Robert ..................... 70 71 72 Barham, Brandi ............................91 Barkemeyer, Jared ......................11 Barnett , Chesca Ann ............... 89 90 Barranco, Stephen........................64 Bartlett, Ray .................................77 Bartolone, Renae .................... 92 93 Barton, Jessamy ....................09 10 Basler, Chad..................................83 Bauer, Paul .............................. 69 70 Bauman, Rebecca .......................11 Baumann, James ..................... 77 78 Baumgartner, Tim ........................99 Baxter, Robert .................... 60 61 62 Bayne, Casey ...................... 05 06 07 Bear, Jonathan ................... 67 68 69 Beatty, Silvia Ann..................... 80 81 Bear, Brandin ................................09 Beck, Jason ........................ 04 05 07 Beegan, Libbie .................... 93 94 95 Beerse, Melissa ............. 07 08 09 11 Bell, Matthew .............................11

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Bell, Melody ............................ 82 83 Bellamy, Dennis .................. 75 76 77 Bender, Thomas ................. 72 73 74 Bendrick, Jerome .................... 69 70 Bengard, Lindsey ..................... 06 07 Benich, Christopher ........... 79 80 81 Benjamin, Gail ............... 77 78 79 80 Bennett, Bruce .............................73 Bennett, William ..................... 73 74 Benton, M.L............................. 82 83 Bergman, Bryce ................ 09 10 11 Berman, Bernice ..........................79 Berquist, David .............................69 Bethel, Robert ..............................81 Bevan, Bryant ................ 01 02 03 04 Bifolchi, George ....................... 60 61 Bilello, James...................... 58 59 60 Bingham, Janet.............................96 Bishop, Lee ...................................86 Black, Heidi ..................................96 Blackburn, Paige ............... 09 10 11 Blech, Jim .....................................00 Blenkush, John .............. 88 89 90 91 Blissit, James Jr. ............ 72 73 74 75 Blumberg, William .................. 69 70 Bobroswki, Paul............................71 Bodnar, Mary ...............................86 Boivin, Dominique......... 02 03 04 05 Bonner, Joe ........................ 98 99 00 Bopp, Andrea ...............................78 Bowen, Malcolm ..........................63 Boyland, Roosevelt........ 89 90 91 92 Boylen, Daniel ......................... 77 79 Bozied, Jennifer .................. 91 92 94 Bradley, Kevin ...............................98 Brady, Kim .......................... 05 06 07 Bragg, Isaiah ...............................11 Brandon, Thomas ............... 64 65 66 Brannon, Jeffrey ...........................63 Bratka, Nathan ...........................11 Brazier, Floyd ...................... 95 97 98 Bremser, Jennifer...................10 11 Brennan, Barb ..............................94 Brock, Larry ..................................87 Brodel, Robert ........................ 70 71 Bromberek, Nick ........... 01 02 03 04 Broussard, Kerri....................... 82 83 Brown, David ................................63 Brown, Lisa ...................................89 Brown, Mark ...................... 76 77 78 Brown, Richard........................ 62 63 Brown, Virginia Gale ............... 81 82 Brucher, John .................... 60 61 62 Brunderman, John .................. 79 80 Brunskole, Daniel ............... 80 81 82 Bryant, Emille ...............................92 Bryant, Henry ...............................70 Budinsky, Christopher ........ 73 74 75 Buegel, Sarah .......................... 99 00 Bunton, Clark ..................... 67 68 69 Burbank, Patrick ...........................75 Burditt , Becca .................... 07 08 09 Burke, A.W. .............................. 82 83 Burke, Christina ............. 08 09 10 11 Burke, Eve ..................... 92 93 94 95 Burke, Katie ..................................97 Burket, Louise ..............................78 Burr, Rita ............................ 81 82 83 Burrell, Hugh ................................79 Burton, Christian ......................... 89

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Bush, Judith............................. 99 00 Bush, Mary ...................................10 Bushe, James Devin ........... 85 86 87 Butcher, Jon..................................08 Butkus, Mindaugas.................. 98 99 Butler, Pat................................ 90 91 Byrd, Brenton ...............................07 Byrd, E. L. ..................... 82 83 84 85

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Calamoneri, Charles .....................81 Caldwell, Matthieu .....................11 Caldwell, Richmond .....................72 Calhoun, Callie .............. 88 89 90 91 Call, Rachel .............................. 91 92 Callaghan, Cathy ................ 81 82 83 Campbell, James ........... 01 02 03 04 Campbell, Jeff.......................... 79 80 Cannon, Wallace ..................... 73 74 Carbaugh, David ...................... 76 77 Cardenas, Paul .............................67 Cardoza, Thomas ................ 61 62 63 Carling, Joseph .............................59 Carlstrom, David ................ 59 60 61 Carpenter, Brian ............ 99 00 01 02 Carpenter, Gerald .........................68 Carroll, Katie..........................10 11 Casperson, Heidi ..........................86 Castle, Daniel ..................... 07 08 09 Castro, Christopher ......................80 Catherwood, Elizabeth .................04 Cato, George ...................... 68 69 70 Chambers, James........................11 Changery, Jennifer........................91 Chapman, Barbara .......................78 Chapman, Genelle.............. 04 05 06 Chapman, James ..........................57 Chatman, Robert ................ 70 71 72 Chee, W. ...................................... 82 Cherkinsky, Josh ................. 01 02 03 Childress, Iris ................................82 Chumlea, Anne.............. 01 02 03 04 Citrowske, Tori..............................98 Claborn, Mike ................ 92 93 94 95 Clark, Jason ............................. 94 96 Clark, Tom ..................... 00 01 02 03 Clements, Charles .............. 65 66 67 Clemons, Russell ........... 75 76 77 78 Cleveland, Cheryl .........................83 Cliff, Donn.....................................78 Cochran, Greg ..............................88 Cole, Clayton ................. 94 95 96 97 Cole, James. ..........................10 11 Cole, Nancy ............................. 81 82 Cole, Stephen ...............................72 Coleman, Anthony ....... 89 90 91 92 Coleman, Drew ...........................11 Coley, David................... 87 88 89 90 Collup, Justin ........................... 99 00 Compton, Matt.............................98 Conaway, Vernon .......... 89 90 91 92 Conway, Gail....................... 81 82 83 Cooper, Chase........................10 11 Copas, Tara ......................... 98 99 00 Coppinger, Lara ............................99 Corbett , Maggie ................ 90 91 92 Cordoza, Thomas .................... 62 63 Cote, Richard............................... 69 Cotharn, Emily .......................10 11 Coverdale, Jeff......................... 05 06 Covey, Richard .................... 66 67 68

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Covington, John ...........................76 Cowles, Parker......................... 07 09 Cox, Ben .......................................09 Crandall, Jason ........................ 90 91 Creedon, Roger ............................88 Cregier, Roderick ..................... 82 83 Crow, Katy ..................... 00 01 02 03 Culbertson, Steven .......................72 Culbertson, Trey ...................... 89 90 Culp, Ashley .................................05 Cumm, Lucas ................................08 Cummings, Mark ........... 77 78 79 80 Curran, Joe .............................. 07 08 Currier, William .................. 58 59 60 Curry, Kellen ....................... 07 08 09

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Gadus, Corrine ............................96 Gage, Harmon .................... 07 08 09 Gallo, Jon ................................ 57 58 Gardner, Robert ...................... 73 74 Garduno, Caesar ................ 87 88 89 Garvin, Jean ....................... 83 85 86 Garza, Roberto .............................79 Gausepohl, Chris ................ 03 04 05 Gebauer, Rachel ....................10 11 Gensic, Ben ................... 98 99 00 01 Gensic, Jake ................... 97 98 99 00 Gensic, Matt .................. 05 06 07 08 Gensic, Paul .................. 02 03 04 05 Gerlach, Mark ..............................67 Gibbs, Gregory ........................ 82 83 Gibson, Rex ................... 83 84 85 86 Gibson, Robert .............. 85 86 87 88 Giddings, Priscilla .......... 02 03 04 05 Gier, Douglas ................................80 Gifft, John ........................... 91 92 93 Gilliland, Amy ............... 03 04 05 06 Ginder, Shelly ..................... 81 82 83 Gipson, Nikki ...................... 97 98 99 Glasgow, Fitz ........................... 97 00 Glass, Calvin ....................... 05 06 07 Glushko, William ..........................69 Goddard, Richard .......... 80 81 82 83 Goetz, Roxann ............... 79 80 81 82 Goetz, Tracey................................79 Goff, Erik ......................................03 Golando, Paul ................ 99 00 01 02 Golden, Northan ........... 83 84 85 86 Golden, Tracey .............. 86 87 88 89 Golding, Dawn..............................97 Goldsmith, Kevin ..........................07 Gomes, Marie ..............................81 Gomez, Paul .................. 93 94 95 96 Goodall, Patricia ...................... 87 88 Goodman, Douglas.......................72 Goodman, Pia ..............................10 Goosen, Paul ...................... 01 02 03 Gosselin, Jeff ................. 03 04 05 06 Gould, Sierra ...................... 94 95 96 Graddon, Paul ............... 93 94 95 96 Grady, Walter Jr. .......................... 75 Graffis, Judy........................ 81 82 83 Graham, Nicole ....................... 03 04 Grant, Jennifer .............................92 Gray, Darren ....................... 92 93 94 Green, Robert ..............................82 Green, Ryan..................................04 Greene, Adam ..............................00 Greenlee, William ........................64 Greer, Eugene...............................68 Gregory, Cynthia ..........................79 Griffin, Cherie ...............................98 Griswold, Kevin ............. 97 98 99 00 Grose, Lindsay ............... 03 04 05 06 Gross, Bethany ...........................11 Gross, Carley ..............................11 Grosselin, Kenny...................... 07 08 Guentlner, Sam ............................94 Gurnell, Kassie............................11 Gustin, Tom ..................................97

83 Habeich, Anita ......................... 80 81 71 Haesecke, Mark............................70 77 Haines, Cyril Jr. ....................... 75 77

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Halcrow, Stephanie ...... 91 92 94 95 Haleck, Makisi ............... 02 03 04 05 Hall, Kirk ............................. 63 64 65 Hall, Zachary ................................00 Hallager, Donald ...........................60 Hamby, Brad ............................ 90 91 Hamby, Henry III................. 63 64 65 Hanrahan, Theresa .......................80 Hansen, Gregg............... 90 91 93 94 Hansen, Jared...............................94 Hardin, Marques .................... 02 03 Hardison, Jasper ...........................59 Hardy, John ..................................86 Harris, Melvin................ 95 96 97 98 Harrison, Arcolar ..........................83 Harrison, Herbert ............... 71 72 73 Hart, Devin .................... 05 06 07 08 Hart, Jamie .................................11 Hartman, Mary........................ 91 92 Hattix, Carlos ........................... 94 95 Hawes, Wade ...............................91 Hawkins, Kevin .............. 05 06 07 08 Hawyes, Adonis ....................... 00 01 Haycraft , Cathy ............................10 Hayes, Michael .............................78 Hayes, Robert .......................... 61 62 Heal, Jeffrey ....................... 61 62 63 Healy, Sue.....................................90 Hellier, Matt ............................ 05 06 Hempel, Britta ..............................86 Henke, Suzanne............. 88 89 90 91 Hennigh, Brock .............................99 Henry, Barry .................................89 Herald, Nick ........................ 01 03 04 Herald, Rachel ............................11 Herbison, Sean ......................10 11 Herold, Jimmy ..............................06 Herriges, Darrell ...................... 77 78 Herner, Marcy ..............................99 Hertzog, Randolph .................. 61 62 Higginbotham, Dawn ......... 04 06 07 Hightower, Gary ..................... 79 80 Hildebrandt, Gregory ......... 62 63 64 Hill, Haven .......................... 59 60 61 Hilton, Michael................... 81 82 83 Hinman, Ellwood III ................. 62 63 Hodge, Jami................... 02 03 04 05 Hoffecker, David ................. 02 03 04 Hoglund, David........................ 72 73 Holbrow, Willmore .................. 61 62 Holden, Kirt ............................. 87 88 Holen, Wade ................................96 Holliday, Caitie .............. 04 05 06 07 Holloway, Theodore ........... 81 82 83 Holm, Gregory ............... 73 74 75 76 Holman, Charles Jr........................58 Holman, Pebbles ..........................86 Holmes, Ransom III ................. 58 59 Holzhauer, Monica ....... 87 88 89 90 Hood, Thomas ......................... 92 93 Horn, Joh ....................... 83 84 85 86 Horton, Tracy ..................... 80 81 82 Houchen, Bonnie........... 77 78 79 80 Hough, Jonathan ..........................01 Hough, Luther II ...................... 70 71 Houseworth, Sean......... 06 07 08 09 Houston, Marcy.................. 85 86 87 Hoy, Timothy ................. 76 77 78 79 Hudson, Tony ...............................81 Hughes, Mark ................ 85 86 87 88

04 Hughes, Timothy ........... 01 02 03 04 09 Hurdle, Ian .............................. 08 09 81 Hyde, Bret ..................... 78 79 80 81 02 Ingles, Beth ..................................99 92 Ingram, Walt ................................92 82 Interrante, Fait ........................ 79 80 68 73 10 82 96 88 62 08 99 07 88 96 00 94 97 95 78 84 01 97 02 67 09 00 07 06 71 09 11 91 64 80 99 14 98 59 93 10

Jackson, Charles ...........................67 Jaco, Chris ....................................71 Jansson, Dane ......................... 08 09 Jarrell, Allen .................. 79 80 81 82 Jastrebski, Sema ...................... 93 96 Jenkins, Eric ................... 85 86 87 88 Jensen, Neils ........................... 60 62 Jensen, Troy ....................... 03 04 07 Jertberg, Robert ................. 96 97 98 Johnson, Casey ............. 04 05 06 07 Johnson, Clarence ......... 85 86 87 88 Johnson, Danta ....................... 95 96 Johnson, Heather .......... 97 98 99 00 Johnson, K. Heather ................ 92 93 Johnson, Joel ................................95 Johnson, Michelle ......... 92 93 94 95 Johnson, Richard ..................... 77 78 Johnson, Robin .............................81 Johnson, Shawn ............ 98 99 00 01 Johnson, Thomas .................... 95 96 Johnson, Zach...............................00 Johnston, Ronald................ 65 66 67 Johnston, Yvonne .................... 06 07 Jones, Anthony.............. 97 98 99 00 Jones, Bryan ....................... 04 05 06 Jones, Jason ....................... 04 05 06 Jones, John III ..................... 69 70 71 Jones, Kyle .............................. 08 09 Jones, Matthew.................. 09 10 11 Jones, Odette ...............................88 Jones, William Jr. ............... 62 63 64 Jones, William Jr. ............... 78 79 80 Jordan, James...............................97 Jordan, Tyler ...............................11 Joynt, Katie .................... 95 96 97 98 Jozwiak, Thomas ..........................57 Juarez, Chris .................. 90 91 92 93 Juback, Sara..................................07

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Kahiapo, Joseph Jr. ............. 73 74 75 Kailiwai, George III .................. 77 78 Kane, Charles .............................. 72 Kanetzky, Kate .......................10 11 Karpel, Shannen ............ 88 89 90 91 Karsokas, Barry.............................70 Kasper, Miles Jr. .................. 58 59 60 Kasselder, Chris .................. 80 81 82 Kaucic, Robert Jr. ..........................82 Keasley, Shawna ...........................90 Keeler, Eugene..............................05 Kelchner, Bryan .................. 79 80 81 Kelly, Albert ................... 99 00 01 02 Kemp, James ...................... 79 80 81 Kemp, Michael .............................08 Kieser, Cathy.................................86 Kilstrom, Kelvin ....................... 73 74 Kimm, Larry ............................. 80 81 Kinney, Sara ............................. 99 00 Kiovsky, Rebecca ..........................78 Kirkpatrick, Kelly ........... 89 90 91 92 Klei, Herbert ............................ 79 80 Klein, David ........................ 98 99 00

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Lamb, Jeff ............................... 85 86 Lambert, Robert ................. 63 64 65 Lambuth, Tawny ............... 09 10 11 LaMont, Perry ......................... 80 81 Landreth, Jeff .................... 89 89 90 Langmade, Laurel .......... 77 78 79 80 Langstaff, Robert .......... 81 82 83 84 Langston, Erin ..............................00 Lankford, Erica .............................01 Lankford, Morgan.................... 77 78 Larcher, Shawn ................... 91 92 93 Larned, Russ ....................... 77 78 79 Lattin, Daniel ...................... 70 71 72 Laurtizen, Michael ......................11 Law, James ...................................66 Lawson, Dave .................... 74 75 76 Lawson, James ................... 63 64 65 Layman, Michael ................ 74 75 76 Leake, Victoria..............................99 Lee, Ida Marie ............... 88 89 90 91 Lee, Michael ............................ 75 76 Lee, Norman III................... 61 62 63 Lee, Sean ................................. 97 98 Lee, Williams ................. 74 75 76 77 Lentz, Daniel ...................... 76 77 78 Lewis, Brenda .......................... 86 87 Lewis, Richard ............... 86 87 88 89 Lews, Travis ........................ 94 95 96 Lin, Viki .........................................78 Linares, Ricardo .................. 76 77 78 Lindhorst, Chris .................. 91 92 93 Lindsley, Dana ............... 80 81 82 83 Linvel, Shannon ............................88 Lissy, David ......................... 05 06 08 Little, Ty ................................... 93 94 Livingston, Donal................ 57 58 59 Lizzol, Buddy ...................... 02 03 04 Loeffler, Jerry............................... 93 Loker, Jeffrey ................................79 Lopez, Joe...................... 98 99 00 01 Lostetter, Vincent ............... 87 88 89 Loving, Andy.................................93 Lovy, Renne ................... 80 81 82 83 Lowenthal, Kristi ........... 93 94 95 96 Loya, TeresaMarie ......................11 Luina, Nick.......................... 05 06 07 Lundberg, Sven ............................99 Lutton, Max ..................................09 Lynch, Katie ............................. 08 09

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MacFalls, Nick ............... 92 93 94 95 MacGilvra, John ............ 75 76 77 78 Mack, Eric...................... 93 94 95 96 Maclin, Sherre ......................... 89 90 Macsay, Dan ....................... 99 00 01 Madison, Joel Vernon ..................80 Madsen, Jeffrey ............................69 Maffey, Paul ....................... 68 69 70 Maffey, Paula................ 02 03 04 05 Magnusson, Kent ............... 70 71 73 Mahaffey, Cynthi ..........................90 Majauskas, Cathy .......... 96 97 98 99 Major, Dan ...................................86 Malberg, Sarah .............................00 Malley, Seth..................................97 Malone, Afia............................ 95 96 Manchester, Justin......................10 Mandas, Richard ..........................68 Mandel, Joseph ....................... 59 61 Manning, Mary .................. 82 83 84 Mansfield, Evaine .........................00 Mansfield, Robert Jr. ................... 75 Mapes, Jessica.................... 08 09 10 Maravilla, Ernest ......................... 73 Marker, Luke ................. 01 02 03 04 Maroon, Brandon .......... 95 96 97 98 Marshall, Gregory ................... 81 82 Marshall, Jason .................. 90 91 92 Martin, Anne ...................... 77 78 79 Martin, Michael ................. 67 68 69 Martin, Steven .............................69 Martin, Terry ........................... 01 02 Marx, Andrew ................... 95 96 97 Mason, Justin .......................... 08 09 May, Thomas ............................... 73 Mayne, Tasha .............................11 Mays, Asia ............................... 01 02 Mayo, Paul ...................................00 Mazik, Laureli ..................... 82 84 85 Mazurek, Ken ...............................03 McBride, Tom ...............................93 McCarthy, Amy Ellen ....................79 McCarthy, Howard ................. 73 74 McCarty, Danielle .......... 07 08 09 10 McClain, Stacy ............... 94 95 96 97 McCloy, David.......................... 70 71 McConnell, Dougla .......................60 McCullough, Patrick .....................70 McDonald, Carlton ................. 91 92 McDowell, Myles ............... 07 08 09 McFadden, Lisa .................. 86 87 88 McFarland, Ian ................... 06 07 08 McFarland, Mike ..................... 03 04 McFarlane, Delise.........................82 McGinnis, Michael ....... 73 74 75 76 McGrath, Lauren ..........................00 McGuire, Kurt Mathew ........... 79 80 McIntosh, Rachael ........ 02 03 04 05 McIntosh, Richard ........ 72 73 74 75 McKenna, Heidi ............................89 McKinney, David................. 77 78 79 McKnight, Iva ...............................82 McMonagle, Donald ......... 72 73 74 McNeal, Jason .................... 02 03 04 McPartlan, Gerard.............. 79 80 81 McPherron, Leif ...........................93 McPherson, Kelly .......... 01 02 03 04 McReynolds, James ............ 75 76 77 Meakins, Kyle ..................... 05 06 07 Medley, Leonard ........... 91 92 93 94

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Meehan, Andy.................... 94 95 96 Meier, Lisa ............................... 96 97 Mellado, Bizzy .......................10 11 Messerli, Paul .......................... 91 92 Metzler, James ........................ 70 71 Meyen, Joy ......................... 81 82 83 Meyers, Gary ........................... 79 80 Mihalaevich, Aaron ......................95 Miheve, Gregory ..................... 62 63 Miles, Erica ...................................92 Miller, Jeffrey........................... 73 75 Miller, Rachel ......................... 08 09 Miller, William ......................... 72 73 Millican, Marc .................... 77 78 79 Minter, Oscar III............................71 Mirandette, Erik ...........................07 Mishev, Rob................... 96 97 98 99 Mitchell, Katie ......................... 97 99 Mitchell, Terence................ 86 87 88 Mizell, John .................. 93 94 95 96 Modrich, Mark ................... 73 74 75 Moenster, Todd .................. 97 98 99 Monaco, Joe .................. 98 99 00 01 Moore, Kathy ................ 94 95 96 97 Moore, Lewis ...............................66 Moore, Roscoe ............. 90 91 92 93 Moore, Tiffany..............................08 Moorkamp, Katy....................10 11 Moorman, Creighton .............. 07 08 Morgan, Beau...............................94 Morgan, Christian ......... 02 03 04 05 Morgan, Skylar ................... 07 08 09 Morganthaler, Victor ............... 80 81 Morreale, Brittany ................... 07 08 Mosby, Morgan .....................10 11 Mosley, Serena ........................ 95 96 Mueller, Amy ........................... 82 83 Muetzel, Jeanne ...................... 78 80 Mullee, Cathy .......................... 99 00 Munhenga, Dee ............ 89 90 91 92 Murphy, Brandon .......... 04 05 06 07 Murphy, Conor .............................09 Murphy, James ................... 64 65 66 Murphy, Sean ...............................89 Muth, Kristine ............... 03 04 05 06 Myers, Gary James .................. 79 80 Myers, Jonathan...................... 04 05

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Nan, David............................... 08 09 Nelson, Aaron ..............................07 Nelson, Chris ................. 89 90 91 92 Nelson, Corey ...............................98 Nelson, James ............... 97 98 99 00 Nelson, Jeri Mae ..................... 79 82 Nestico, John ...................... 70 71 72 Neubauer, Sara.............. 07 08 09 10 Neville, Jen ................... 03 04 05 06 Newberry, Wayne ................... 61 62 Newland, Tara ..............................87 Neyman, Jessee Jr. ............ 65 66 67 Nichols, Marcus............. 94 95 96 97 Nogar, Edmond Jr. ........................59 Nolan, Joel .................... 05 06 09 10 Nordahl, Zach .......................... 09 10 Norwesh, Edward .................... 86 87 Noyes, Steve.................................69 Nussle, Ronald .............................81

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O’Hara, G.F. ........................ 81 82 83 O’Hara, Ryan ........................... 99 00 O’Hollaren, Daniel .............. 71 72 73 O’Neal, Phillip ......................... 86 87 O’Neill, Grace ..................... 91 92 93 Oelstrom, Tad ..................... 63 64 65 Ofili, Phillip ...................................10 Oliphint, Joh .................................08 Orland, Uriah .......................... 97 98 Ortega, Ana-Maria ....... 98 99 00 01 Ortiz, Sebastian .................. 06 07 09 Osburn, Thad ...............................87 Overall, Jessee IV ............... 63 64 65 Owens, Billiana.............................88 Owens, Gavin .............................11

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Poland, Dierra ............... 04 05 06 07 Pool, Loren ...................................63 Pounds, Dana ................ 03 04 05 06 Powalski, Jessica...........................01 Powers, Ahart Jr ................. 74 75 76 Pozun, Danielle .................. 06 07 08 Pressett , Carrie ............................98 Price, John ....................................78 Price, Karen Marie.............. 80 81 82 Pringle, Heather ................. 88 89 90 Prinkey, Meghan ..........................09 Prins, Barry.............................. 67 68 Profit, Michael............... 85 86 87 88 Pruett , Jon .................................. 92 Puckett , Matt.......................... 99 00 Puhek, Gary........................ 87 88 89 Pupich, George ........................ 59 60 Puster, John ............................. 64 65 Putnam, Jeff ................................ 96

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Rabinoz, Mark ............................. 74 Radtke, Steve ................ 95 96 97 98 Rahl, Brian ............................... 05 06 Ramirez, Yumi .................... 94 95 96 Randall, Josh ................................97 Ransom, Sam .......................... 95 96 Reasor, Reid..................................82 Reecy, Amy .................... 88 89 90 91 Reed, Michael ............... 91 92 93 94 Reichel, Rhonda ...........................88 Releford, Craig......................... 90 91 Rembert, Reggie...................... 09 10 Remington, Jeffrey ............ 75 76 77 Renner, Robert ........................ 79 80 Renton, Jessica .............................94 Rhoades, Nancy ...........................78 Rhoads, Gretchen............... 95 96 97 Ricca, Eli ........................ 90 91 92 93 Richardson, Erin ............ 02 03 04 05 Richter, Thomas ...........................08 Richter, Zach ............................ 99 00 Riley, Elaine ..................................92 Riley, Wendell...............................78 Rimsky, Mike ................................94 Ritter, Lori.....................................83 Rivera, Amanda ............................97 Rivers, Kevin ............................ 08 09 Roberdeau, Chris..................... 97 99 Roberts, Byron ................... 79 80 81 Robinson, Chris ............................99 Robinson, Jen ................ 91 92 93 94 Robinson, Kelly .............. 05 06 07 08 Robinson, LaTravia ....... 01 02 03 04 Robinson, Terry ............................08 Robinson, Thomas Jr. ............. 79 80 Rock, Frederick........................ 69 70 Rock, Jonathan .................. 09 10 11 Roderick, Norman ................... 61 62 Rogers, Cort................................09 Rogers, Regan .............................11 Rogers, Shane................ 96 97 00 01 Rojas, Daniel ................ 81 82 83 84 Roland, Dion....................... 92 94 95 Romanko, Ally ............... 07 08 09 10 Romero, David............... 99 00 01 02 Rominger, John........................ 67 68 Rooney, Daniel ................... 80 81 82 Root, David...................................75

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Ross, Joseph .................................66 Rossi, Frank ..................................86 Rountree, Sarah ...................... 03 04 Royster, Don ....................... 93 94 95 Rubio, Stu ................................ 97 98 Rucker, Sharon ................... 81 82 83 Rupel, Patrick .......................... 74 75 Ryan, Michael B........................... 70 Ryan, Michael S. ...................... 74 75

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Saari, Stephaney.........................11 Sadler, Bob ......................... 96 97 98 Sammons, Ronald ........................63 Sanders, Jason..............................00 Santiago, Jon ................. 08 09 10 11 Sanzenbacher, Frederick ..............59 Sargent, William ...................... 02 03 Sather, Scott ............................ 86 87 Saulski, Joseph ................... 84 85 86 Savino, Vincent.............. 83 84 85 86 Sbach, Dennis..................... 70 71 72 Schaefer, Andrew ............... 81 82 83 Schafer, Jessica .............................07 Schehr, Richard ....................... 58 59 Schenk, Addison ...........................06 Schmidt, Karl ...................... 57 58 59 Schone, Michael ................. 87 88 89 Schwandt, Matt ............. 04 05 06 07 Schwartz, Chris .............................86 Schwartz, Terese ..........................83 Schweitzer, Andy ..................... 07 09 Schwindt, James................. 79 80 81 Scott, John....................................88 Schwartz, Terese ..........................83 Schwindt, James................. 79 80 81 Schwochow, Kyle ...................10 11 Scott, John....................................88 Scott, LaMont .......................... 81 83 Scott, Michael ..............................65 Scott, Todd .................... 83 84 85 86 Senz, Tanya...................................79 Sersun, Douglas............. 88 89 90 91 Sersun, Ken ............................. 86 87 Severino, Chris ................... 09 10 11 Shanahan, Patrick ................... 99 00 Shankle, Michael ..........................75 Shealy, Kimber ................. 09 10 11 Shedd, William .............. 84 85 86 87 Shelton, Cynthia ...........................79 Sheppard, Garry ..................... 76 77 Sheridan, Kim ...............................82 Shirey, William .............. 73 74 75 76 Shirley, Paige ..............................11 Short, Margaret............................92 Simmons, Andy ....................... 89 90 Simmons, Cale .......................10 11 Simmons, Rachel ................ 08 09 10 Simmons, Rob .......................10 11 Simon, David ................................97 Sisson, M. A..................................82 Sisson, Timothy ............................73 Sivacek, Rebecca ..................... 85 86 Slucas, Allison...............................93 Smith, Adrian ................ 94 95 96 97 Smith, Brenda .................... 92 93 94 Smith, Glory .................................99 Smith, Greg ............................. 05 06 Smith, Jeff ............................... 81 82 Smith, Jesse........................ 98 99 00 Smith, Karen Michelle ..................88

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Smith, Manny ........................10 11 Smith, Mark ............................ 90 91 Smith, Rachel ................ 97 98 99 00 Smith, Roderick ............................79 Smith, Travis ..........................10 11 Smith, Zach ........................ 96 97 98 Snider, Danielle ............................07 Snyder, Ashley ..............................04 Snyder, Jeffrey ..............................68 Somerson, Lisa ................... 80 81 82 Sowell, Michael ....................... 82 83 Spedding, Ben ..............................79 Speed, Alex (Thad) .......................98 Speight, Calvin............... 85 86 87 88 Spindle, William ...........................70 Soto, Jessica .................................08 St. Clair, Dan .................. 03 04 05 06 Stamm, William ....................... 69 70 Stanley, Tyler ................. 08 09 10 11 Stanton, Mary Ashley ...................03 Starling, Greg ................ 99 00 01 02 Steenberge, Greg .................... 00 02 Stehwein, Jenny ............ 97 98 99 00 Stein, Cindy ................................. 91 Stephens, Michael......... 86 87 88 89 Stevens, Mark ......................... 98 99 Stevenson, M. .................... 80 81 82 Stewart, Todd ................ 88 89 90 91 Stoddard, Jordyn ...................09 10 Stolkowski, Meng .........................95 Stone, Rebecca .............. 04 05 06 07 Stone, Thomas ................... 70 71 72 Stoner, Justin ........................... 00 01 Storbeck, Derek............. 02 03 04 05 Storms, Robert .............................61 Stovall, Dale ....................... 65 66 67 Stoyle, Richard .............................82 Stratton, Todd ......................... 92 93 Streff, Candy .................................95 Stucky, Dillon ................................09 Sultany, Dennis .................. 62 63 64 Svob, Robert............................ 63 65 Swain, Kristine ..............................88 Swayze, Jocelyn .................. 91 92 93 Swenson, Phil ..................... 91 92 93

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Taft, Robert ........................ 71 72 73 Taylor, Craig ............................. 89 90 Taylor, Jean .................... 01 02 03 04 Teague, Sherry .............. 87 88 89 89 Temple, Sean ................. 01 02 03 04 Tenney, Mike ................. 89 90 91 92 Testa, Micky ........................... 84, 85 Tew, Gary....................... 83 84 85 86 Thomas, Michael ..................... 66 67 Thomas, Rachel .....................10 11 Thomas, Robert.................. 65 66 67 Thomas, Vicki ................ 79 80 81 82 Thompson, Davi ............ 00 01 02 03 Thompson, James ................... 66 67 Thompson, Jarek ..........................00 Thompson, Kristen .................. 00 01 Thompson, Robert ............. 74 75 76 Thompson, Robert .......................01 Thraikill, Ainsley ...........................02 Tibbitts, Jean ................................86 Tibbs, Michael .......................10 11 Toliver, Renea ................ 83 84 85 86 Tomkinson, Stanley ......................77 Torbert, Domonique.....................00

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Torguson, Erik..................... 03 04 05 Torres, Lesly...........................10 11 Trichler, Kristin..............................05 Truesdale, Michelle ......................95 Tucker, Douglas ............................61 Turner, M. Scott....................... 85 86 Tyner, Justin .................. 08 09 10 11

13 Udensi, Uzor ...............................10 14 Urista, Timothy...........................11 84 Urrutia, Linda ..................... 81 82 83 68 11 13 61 00 08 72 62 92 95

Vail, Thomas .................................68 Van Fossen, Connor ...... 08 09 10 11 Van Rassen, Loren ........................10 Van Sant, Bradley .........................59 Van Weezendonk, M. ......... 97 98 99 Van Wyngaarden, Josh .. 05 06 07 08 Vandame, Richard .............. 70 71 72 Viccellio, Henry Jr. ............. 60 61 62 Violet, Karen.................................89 Volpe, Clifton........................... 94 95

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Wadd, Matt ..................................94 Wallace, Lonzo .............................97 Wallender, Harvey III ....................62 Walmsley, James .............. 09 10 11 Walsh, Brian .................. 04 05 06 07 Walter, Mark ................. 03 04 05 06 Walters, Donald ............ 77 78 79 80 Ward, Katherine ............ 08 09 10 11 Ward, Tammy ...............................81 Warnick, Wyatt.............................10 Washington, Joy ...................... 82 83 Waskow, Thomas .................... 69 70 Waszkiewicz, Margaret ................80 Watkins, Brian ..............................94 Watsek, Darrel .............. 83 84 85 86 Watson, Richard ...........................64 Watson, Ronald .................. 71 72 74 Watson, Yvonne ...........................78 Watts, Wendi............................... 79 Weaver, Gay .................................81 Weaver, Rod ....................... 89 90 91 Webb, Steve .................................89 Weber, Annetta ............. 79 80 81 82 Weber, Katie .................. 07 08 09 10 Webster, Mark............... 74 75 76 77 Webster, Mark............... 86 87 88 89 Wedemeyer, Austin ............ 60 61 62 Weingart, Margaret......................09 Wells, Marcus................ 04 05 06 07 Wenckus, Dalia .............. 98 99 00 01 Wengel, Abe ....................... 03 04 05 Wesley, Reggie ........................ 97 98 Weston, Richard ............ 87 88 89 90 Wetterer, Michael ................... 67 69 Wharton, James ...........................88 Wheeler, Mona ............. 88 89 90 91 White, Dana .................. 87 88 89 90 White, Necressaine ............ 08 09 10 White, Melvin (Nick)......... 09 10 11 White, Kevin .................................99 White, Randall............... 85 86 87 88 White, Sam.................... 89 90 91 92 Whitican, Fred ............... 72 73 74 75 Whittingham, Sara ............ 93 94 96 Wieland, Bryan........................ 97 98 Wilburn, Mike .................... 89 90 91 Wiley, Janet ................... 77 78 79 80

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Wilkinson, Kalib.................. 03 04 05 Willard, Elyse............................... 09 Williams, Jay.................................93 Williams, Jeromy ..................... 91 92 Williams, Kevin ............................ 94 Williams, Matt ............... 06 07 08 09 Williams, Neal .................... 90 91 92 Williams, Roderick ........ 73 74 75 76 Williams, Steven...................... 78 79 Willis, Brian ............................. 04 05 Willis, David .................................00 Willman, Lisa ................. 87 88 89 90 Wills, Marshall .............................09 Wilson, Burke ...............................82 Wilson, Nick .................. 03 04 05 06 Wimberly, Amber .......... 91 92 93 94 Wineman, Amanda ......................10 Wirtz, Aaron ....................... 97 98 99 Withers, Douglas ................ 65 66 67 Wolf, Matt ....................................96 Wolfe, Rob............................... 97 99 Wood, James ................................63 Wood, Jill Renee................. 87 88 89 Wood, Zach ...........................10 11 Woods, LaDarius ..........................08 Wooddell, Royce ............... 65 66 67 Woodward, Will ................. 96 97 98 Wormack, Corey...................... 90 91 Wright, Brittany ....................... 03 05 Wright, Robert .............. 78 79 80 81 Wynn, David ....................... 76 77 78

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Yancy, David .................. 80 81 82 83 Yoha, Lisa................................. 82 83 Youderian, Melissa ....... 95 96 97 98 Young, Jennifer ................... 96 97 98 Youngblood, Adam .......................94

99 Zarb-Cousin, Jason .......................99 12 Zubey, Alex .................................11

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2011 TRACK AND FIELD GRADUATES

MELISSA BEERSE Four-year letterwinner Indoor PV record holder Outdoor PV record holder First AF female to clear 13’ All-conference Two-time academic all-MWC

CHRISTINA BURKE Four-year letterwinner Ranked #7 in weight throw Ranked #9 in discus throw

MATTHEW JONES Three-year letterwinner Two-time all-conference

NOAH PALICIA Three-year letterwinner Two-time all-conference Decathlon 400 record holder All-American (honorable mention) Ranked #2 in decathlon Ranked #2 in heptathlon

JON SANTIAGO Four-year letterwinner Three-time MWC scorer in JT

CHRIS SEVERINO Three-year letterwinner Four-time academic all-MWC MWC champion (4x400) Three-time all-conference Ran on DMR (out) record team

TYLER STANLEY Four-year letterwinner All-American (DMR) Indoor 600 record holder Ran on two DMR record teams Ranked #4 in outdoor 800 Three-time academic all-MWC

JUSTIN TYNER Four-year letterwinner Four-time All-American Four-time MWC champion Record holder on three events Ran on DMR (in) record team Ranked #2 in 3000 / steeple

CONNER VAN FOSSEN Four-year letterwinner Two-time all-conference Ranked #2 in javelin throw

KATHERINE WARD Four-year letterwinner Ranked #2 in 10,000 Ranked #2 in outdoor 5000 Ranked #2 in indoor 3000

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MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE When the Mountain West officially began operations on July 1, 1999, the new league had in place a seven-year contract with ESPN, giving the broadcaster exclusive national television rights to MW football and men’s basketball, and three-year agreements to send the league’s football champion to the Liberty Bowl and a second team to the Las Vegas Bowl. Commissioner Craig Thompson also arranged a third bowl tie-in each of the first three seasons (1999 Motor City, 2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans) before securing a four-year deal with the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco in 2002. Entering the 2011 season, the MW has four contracted bowl affiliations – the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas, San Diego Country Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, Advo-Care V100 Independence Bowl and Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

An innovator in the postseason bowl structure, the MW engineered many “firsts,” as league teams have participated in five inaugural bowl games (2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans, 2002 San Francisco (Emerald), 2005 Poinsettia, 2006 New Mexico), as well as placing the first non-automatic-qualifying BCS team into a BCS bowl game with Utah’s appearance in the 2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

2010-11 IN REVIEW In women’s basketball, BYU won the MW regular-season title, while Utah captured the MW Tournament crown and earned the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The league had four teams participate in postseason action, as BYU, TCU and Wyoming advanced to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.

From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the MW continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 13th year, the MW has been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administration of intercollegiate athletics.

The Mountain West has marked several achievements over its first 12 years of existence, most notably becoming the first to establish a sports television network dedicated solely to an intercollegiate athletic conference (The Mtn.). The Mountain West also was the first to experiment with the coaches’ challenge in the college football instant replay system, and was the first non-automatic-qualifying BCS conference to participate in four BCS bowl games, winning three. Additionally, the Mountain West was the first conference to have a member institution with No. 1 overall picks in both the NFL and NBA draft s in the same year (Utah’s Alex Smith and Andrew Bogut, respectively in 2005). With San Diego State’s Stephen Strasburg claiming the No. 1 pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the Mountain West is one of two conferences to have the No. 1 selection in each of the NFL, NBA and MLB draft s since the MW was founded in 1999.

In 2011-12, the Mountain West will be among the first conferences to implement a league-wide state-of-the art basketball instant replay system.

The Mountain West is noted for its geographic diversity. Some of the most beautiful terrain and landscapes in the nation can be found within Mountain West boundaries, including the majestic Rocky Mountain range, which borders three MW institutions (Air Force, newest member Boise State and Colorado State). The high plains of Wyoming (elevation 7,220 feet – the highest Division I campus in the nation) contrast with the desert city of Las Vegas (the fastest growing metropolitan area in the West) and the Pacific Ocean locale of San Diego State. The southwestern flavor of New Mexico complements the western heritage and culture of Fort Worth, Texas, home of TCU. HISTORY The Mountain West was conceived on May 26, 1998, when the presidents of eight institutions — Air Force, BYU, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah and Wyoming — decided to form a new NCAA Division I-A intercollegiate athletic conference. The split from a former 16-team conference re-established continuity and stability among the membership within the new league and signaled the continuation of its tradition-rich, long-standing athletic rivalries. Three of the MW’s eight original members have been conference rivals since the 1960s (New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado State), while San Diego State (1978) and Air Force (1980) were longtime members as well. UNLV and TCU entered the fold in 1996 and the Rebels continued as one of the original eight institutions that formed the MW in 1999. TCU re-joined the group with its first year of competition in the Mountain West in 2005-06. Effective July 1, 2011, Boise State University became the newest member. California State University, Fresno and the University of Nevada, Reno will join the Mountain West effective July 1, 2012. Also on July 1, 2012, the University of Hawai‘i will become a football-only member of the Conference.

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EXPOSURE The Mountain West continues to receive unprecedented national television exposure through a combination of telecasts on The Mtn., CBS Sports Network and VERSUS. In 2010-11, 47 football, 88 men’s basketball and 27 women’s basketball Conference controlled contests were broadcast nationally.

On August 26, 2004, CBS Sports Network (formerly CSTV and CBS C) and the Mountain West announced a visionary partnership that revolutionized the college sports landscape. The landmark agreement was the first NCAA Division I football and men’s basketball conference-wide deal for CSTV and provided the network exclusive rights to all Conference events, including cable and satellite television coverage, national overthe-air and satellite radio, video-on-demand and online broadcast rights.

In the summer of 2006, the centerpiece of this historic relationship was realized with the launch of The Mtn. – MountainWest Sports Network, the first sports network dedicated to serving a single collegiate athletic conference. Nearly 32,000 hours of MW programming have aired on The Mtn. since the network’s launch on Sept. 1, 2006, and nearly 300 MW events are shown live annually through a combination of telecasts on The Mtn., CBS Sports Network and VERSUS. CBS Sports Network is currently in 43 million homes, and available in 95 million nationwide.

VERSUS is in 75 million households across the U.S.

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE Commissioner....................................................................................... Craig Thompson Address ...................................................................... 15455 Gleneagle Drive, Suite 200 ............................................................................................Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Office Phone / Office Fax ............................................(719) 488-4040 / (719) 488-7241 Associate Commissioner, Communications .............................................Javan Hedlund Assistant Director of Communications (TF Contact) ..............................Zach Eisendrath Eisendrath’s Email ............................................................... zeisendrath@themwc.com Eisendrath’s Phone .................................................................................(719) 488-4046 Website ...........................................................................................www.theMWC.com

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MW CHAMPIONS | MW AWARD WINNERS | TEAM FINISHES AWARD WINNERS

INDOOR CHAMPIONS

MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE 2005............................................................Dana Pounds

2000 ............................................................................

Kevin Griswold .......................................400-Meter Dash

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 2001 outdoor............................................. Anthony Park 2005 indoor .................................................. Travis Picou 2005 outdoor................................................ Travis Picou

2001 ............................................................................

Joe Monaco .......................................... 5000-Meter Run Ana-Maria Ortega ............................................Pole Vault

HIGH POINT AWARD 2009 indoor ........................................ Sean Houseworth 2011 indoor ..................................................Justin Tyner SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 2005...........................................................Dierra Poland COACH OF THE YEAR 2001 indoor ...........................................Ralph Lindeman 2001 outdoor.........................................Ralph Lindeman 2003 outdoor.........................................Ralph Lindeman 2004 indoor ...........................................Ralph Lindeman 2008 indoor ...........................................Ralph Lindeman 2011 indoor ...........................................Ralph Lindeman 10TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM Indoor ........................................................... Travis Picou Outdoor ......................................................Dana Pounds

2002 ............................................................................

Brian Carpenter ................................................ Mile Run Ben Payne ............................................ 5000-Meter Run Franz, Clark, Blech, Carpenter .................................DMR 2003 ............................................................................

Bryant Bevan .......................................... 800-Meter Run Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles Jim Campbell ................................................. Pentathlon 2004 ............................................................................

Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump 2005 ............................................................................

Caleb Pelger...................................................Heptathlon Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash 2006 ............................................................................

Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Brian Walsh .................................................. Heptathlon

OUTDOOR CHAMPIONS 2000 ............................................................................

Kevin Griswold .......................................400-Meter Dash Shane Rogers ......................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase Joe Bonner.................................................Javelin Throw 2001 ............................................................................

Shane Rogers ......................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Anthony Park ................................................ Triple Jump 2002 ............................................................................

Tim Fritz.....................................................Javelin Throw Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Sean Temple ..................................... 110-meter Hurdles David Romero ........................ 3000-Meter Steeplechase 2003 ............................................................................

Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Thomas Clark .................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Tim Fritz.....................................................Javelin Throw Dominique Boivin ...................................... Discus Throw 2004 ............................................................................

Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Sean Temple ..................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw

CONFERENCE FINISHES INDOOR........................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 2000.................................Fourth (111.50) | Eighth (15) 2001..................................... Third (130) | Seventh (47) 2002.......................................... Third (130) | Eighth (4) 2003........................................ Third (135) | Eighth (25) 2004..................................... Third (162.50) | Eighth (8) 2005..................................... Third (94.50) | Eighth (29) 2006....................................... Fourth (105) | Ninth (16) 2007........................................ Third (103) | Eighth (21) 2008......................................... Third (127) | Ninth (22) 2009....................................... Third (91) | Seventh (40) 2010........................................ Fifth (83.5) | Eighth (34) 2011................................... Second (122) | Ninth (17.5) OUTDOOR ....................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 2000.....................................Second (152) | Eighth (22) 2001.....................................Second (182) | Eighth (16) 2002................................... Third (148.50) | Eighth (32) 2003.......................................... Third (129) | Sixth (58) 2004..................................Third (161.50 | Seventh (50) 2005.................................. Second (168) | Seventh (59) 2006........................................Fourth (96) | Eighth (29) 2007................................ Third (146) | Seventh (47.50) 2008......................................... Third (135) | Ninth (26) 2009................................... Fourth (124) | Seventh (62) 2010.................................Fourth (113) | Eighth (59.50) 2011............................... Third (139.50) | Ninth (35.50)

2007 ............................................................................

Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run 2008 ............................................................................

Sean Houseworth ................................. 3000-Meter Run Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault David Lissy ......................................................... Shot Put 2009 ............................................................................

Kellen Curry ...........................................200-Meter Dash Sean Houseworth ................................. 3000-Meter Run Sean Houseworth ................................. 5000-Meter Run 2010 ............................................................................

Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer .......................................... Weight Throw Justin Tyner........................................... 3000-Meter Run 2011 ............................................................................

Justin Tyner........................................... 3000-Meter Run Justin Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Smith-Delgado-Engel-Severino ......... 4x400-Meter Relay

2005 ............................................................................

Travis Picou ............................................100-Meter Dash Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Nick Wilson........................................... 5000-Meter Run Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw 2006 ............................................................................

Nick Wilson........................................ 10,000-Meter Run Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw 2007 ............................................................................

Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth .............................. 10,000-Meter Run Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Olivia Korte ................................................ Discus Throw Matt Schwandt ..........................................Javelin Throw Brian Walsh .................................................... Decathlon 2008 ............................................................................

Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Ian McFarland....................................... 5000-Meter Run Ian McFarland.................................... 10,000-Meter Run 2009 ............................................................................

Skylar Morgan ................................................ Decathlon 2010 ............................................................................

Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer ........................................... Discus Throw Katie Weber ...............................................Javelin Throw 2011 Justin Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Bryce Bergman ................................. 400-Meter Hurdles Rob Drye .................................................Hammer Throw

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INDOOR ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES 2000 ...........................................................................

Jake Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Kevin Griswold .......................................400-Meter Dash Anthony Jones ............................................... Long Jump Dave Klein .......................................................High Jump Joe Lopez .......................................................... Mile Run Matt Puckett ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles

2005 ............................................................................

Brian Dumm ......................................... 3000-Meter Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Caleb Pelger...................................................Heptathlon Travis Picou ..............................................60-Meter Dash Travis Picou ........................................... 200-Meter Dash Kelly Robinson .................................................. Mile Run

2001 ............................................................................

Kurt Duffy ...................................................... Pentathlon Jaime Flood .......................................... 5000-Meter Run Ben Gensic .......................................................Pole Vault Tim Hughes.....................................................High Jump Joe Monaco .......................................... 5000-Meter Run Ana-Maria Ortega ............................................Pole Vault Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Ben Payne ............................................. 5000-Meter Run

2006 ............................................................................

Devin Hart ..................................................... Long Jump Nicholas Luina .......................................400-Meter Dash Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Kelly Robinson .................................................. Mile Run Brian Walsh ...................................................Heptathlon Mark Walter ..................................................... Mile Run

2002 ............................................................................

Nick Bromberek .....................................200-Meter Dash Nick Bromberek ............................................. Long Jump Jim Campbell ..................................................High Jump Brian Carpenter ................................................ Mile Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Paul Golando ................................................. Pentathlon Marc Fulson ........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Ben Payne ............................................ 3000-Meter Run Ben Payne ............................................. 5000-Meter Run Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles 2003 ...........................................................................

Nick Bromberek .....................................200-Meter Dash Bryant Bevan .......................................... 800-Meter Run Jim Campbell ..................................................High Jump Jim Campbell ................................................. Pentathlon Tom Clark ............................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Anthony Park ................................................ Triple Jump LaTravia Robinson ......................................... Triple Jump Sean Temple ..........................................400-Meter Dash Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles 2004 ............................................................................

Chris Banks .................................................... Long Jump Nick Bromberek .......................................60-Meter Dash Jim Campbell ...................................... 60-Meter Hurdles Brian Dumm ......................................... 3000-Meter Run Brian Dumm ......................................... 5000-Meter Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Nick Herald ....................................................Heptathlon Luke Marker........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Anthony Park ................................................ Triple Jump Ben Payne ............................................. 3000-Meter Run Ben Payne ............................................ 5000-Meter Run Caleb Pelger...................................................Heptathlon Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles

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2007 ............................................................................

Kellen Curry ........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Olivia Korte ........................................................ Shot Put Travis Picou ..............................................60-Meter Dash Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Brian Walsh ...................................................Heptathlon 2008 ............................................................................

Melissa Beerse.................................................Pole Vault Kellen Curry ........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth ................................. 3000-Meter Run Sean Houseworth ................................. 5000-Meter Run David Lissy ......................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Terry Robinson.................................... 60-Meter Hurdles Matt Williams ....................................... 5000-Meter Run

2011 ............................................................................

Rob Drye ........................................................Shot Put Noah Palicia ...................................................Heptathlon Chris Severino........................................400-Meter Dash Cale Simmons .............................................. Pole Vault Michael Tibbs ............................................ Heptathlon Justin Tyner........................................... 3000-Meter Run Justin Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Jim Walmsley .................................... 5000-Meter Run

ALL-CONFERENCE RELAYS 2000..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2001........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2001.............................Women’s Distance Medley Relay 2002........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2002..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2003..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2003............................ Women’s Distance Medley Relay 2004........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2007..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2008..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2009..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2010........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2010..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2011........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay

2009 ............................................................................

Kellen Curry ...........................................200-Meter Dash Kellen Curry ........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sean Houseworth ................................. 3000-Meter Run Sean Houseworth ................................. 5000-Meter Run Rachel Simmons ..............................................Pole Vault 2010 ............................................................................

Chase Cooper .............................................. Pole Vault Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer .......................................... Weight Throw Justin Tyner........................................... 3000-Meter Run Justin Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Uzor Udensi ........................................200-Meter Dash Zach Wood ..................................................High Jump

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ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS OUTDOOR ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES 2000 ............................................................................

Doug Alfar..................................................... Triple Jump Joe Bonner.................................................Javelin Throw Jake Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Kevin Griswold .......................................200-Meter Dash Kevin Griswold .......................................400-Meter Dash Joe Lopez ............................................. 1500-Meter Run Shane Rogers ......................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase David Romero ........................ 3000-Meter Steeplechase 2001 ............................................................................

Nick Bromberek ............................................. Long Jump Brian Carpenter .................................... 1500-Meter Run Tom Clark .......................................... 400-Meter Hurdles Tim Fritz.................................................... Javelin Throw Marc Fulson ...................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Ben Gensic .......................................................Pole Vault Tim Hughes.....................................................High Jump Shawn Johnson .................................................. Shot Put Shane Rogers ......................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Anthony Park ................................................ Triple Jump 2002 ............................................................................

Nick Bromberek .....................................200-Meter Dash Brian Carpenter .................................... 1500-Meter Run Tim Fritz.....................................................Javelin Throw Marc Fulson ...................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Albert Kelly ............................ 3000-Meter Steeplechase Ben Payne ............................................. 5000-Meter Run Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run David Romero ........................ 3000-Meter Steeplechase Sean Temple ..................................... 110-Meter Hurdles 2003 ............................................................................

Chris Acs ............................................... 5000-Meter Run Elissa Ballas........................................... 5000-Meter Run Dominique Boivin ...................................... Discus Throw Tom Clark .......................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Tom Clark .......................................... 400-Meter Hurdles Jocelyn Dooley...........................................Javelin Throw Tim Fritz.....................................................Javelin Throw Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Nick Herald ..................................................... Decathlon Christian Morgan .............................................Pole Vault Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Nick Wilson........................................ 10,000-Meter Run 2004 ............................................................................

Chris Banks .................................................... Long Jump Chris Banks .................................................. Triple Jump Jim Campbell .................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Lacy DeWall ...............................................Javelin Throw Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Makisi Haleck ..................................................Pole Vault Luke Marker...................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Brandon Murphy .......................................Javelin Throw Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Anthony Park ................................................ Triple Jump Ben Payne ............................................. 5000-Meter Run Ben Payne ......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw Sean Temple ..................................... 110-Meter Hurdles

2005 ............................................................................

Brian Dumm ......................................... 5000-Meter Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Olivia Korte ............................................... Discus Throw Travis Picou ............................................100-Meter Dash Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw Matt Schwandt ..........................................Javelin Throw Brian Walsh .................................................... Decathlon Mark Walter ......................................... 1500-Meter Run Mark Walter ......................................... 5000-Meter Run Nick Wilson........................................... 5000-Meter Run Nick Wilson........................................ 10,000-Meter Run Marcus Wells .............................................Javelin Throw 2006 ............................................................................

Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Olivia Korte ................................................ Discus Throw Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw Matt Schwandt ..........................................Javelin Throw Brian Walsh .................................................... Decathlon Nick Wilson........................................ 10,000-Meter Run 2007 ............................................................................

Casey Bayne...............................................Javelin Throw Joe Curran ......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Kellen Curry ..................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth .............................. 10,000-Meter Run Olivia Korte ........................................................ Shot Put Olivia Korte ................................................ Discus Throw Sara Neubauer .................................................. Shot Put Sara Neubauer ........................................... Discus Throw Travis Picou ............................................100-Meter Dash Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Matt Schwandt ..........................................Javelin Throw Brian Walsh .................................................... Decathlon

2010 ............................................................................

Bryce Bergman ...............................110-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer ........................................... Discus Throw Sara Neubauer ........................................Hammer Throw Sara Neubauer ...........................................Javelin Throw Jon Rock............................................. 10,000-Meter Run Justin Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Conner Van Fossen ....................................Javelin Throw Katie Weber ...............................................Javelin Throw 2011 ............................................................................

Bryce Bergman ...............................400-Meter Hurdles Paige Blackburn ..................................... Javelin Throw James Cole ............................................. Discus Throw Rob Drye ............................................ Hammer Throw Mikey Lauritzen ..................................... Javelin Throw Cale Simmons .............................................. Pole Vault Michael Tibbs .............................................. Decathlon Justin Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Conner Van Fossen ....................................Javelin Throw

ALL-CONFERENCE RELAYS 2000........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2001........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2001........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2002........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2007........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2008........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2009........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2010........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2011........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay

2008 ............................................................................

Kellen Curry ...................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth .............................. 10,000-Meter Run David Lissy ......................................................... Shot Put Ian McFarland....................................... 5000-Meter Run Ian McFarland.................................... 10,000-Meter Run Sara Neubauer ........................................... Discus Throw Ally Romanko .......................................... 800-Meter Run 2009 ............................................................................

Bryce Bergman ...............................110-Meter Hurdles Paige Blackburn ..................................... Javelin Throw Kellen Curry ...................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Rob Drye ............................................ Hammer Throw Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sean Houseworth ................................. 5000-Meter Run Skylar Morgan ................................................ Decathlon Sara Neubauer .................................................. Shot Put Sara Neubauer ........................................... Discus Throw Noah Palicia .................................................... Decathlon Ally Romanko .......................................... 800-Meter Run Kimber Shealy ............................................. Pole Vault

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2011 MWC INTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 24-26 Albuquerque, N.M. Albuquerque Convention Center

TEAM SCORES.......................................

1. BYU.............................................193 2. Air Force ...................................122 3. New Mexico ...............................100 4. TCU...............................................94 5. Wyoming ......................................80 6. Colorado State .............................67

COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Lindeman, Air Force OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Richard York, New Mexico HIGH POINT AWARD (CO) Leif Arrhenius, BYU Justin Tyner, Air Force

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60-METER DASH ...................................

1. Mario Harris, WYO ....................6.80 2. Lamaar Thomas, UNM ..............6.80 3. Charles Silmon, TCU ..................6.83 4. Mark Barnes, TCU .....................6.87 5. Richard Knotts, TCU ..................6.90 6. Mychal Dungey, TCU .................6.91 7. James Ghormley, BYU ...............6.91 8. OJ Stoneham, TCU.....................6.94

60-METER HURDLES .............................

1. Trevor Brown, CSU ....................7.91 2. De’Vron Walker, UNM ...............7.99 3. Kelby Dias, CSU .........................8.05 4. Bryce Bergman, AFA ................8.19 5. Jordan Pitts, TCU .......................8.21 6. Michael Tasker, WYO .................8.22 7. Brandon Douglass, WYO ...........8.23 8. Brandon Ribble, CSU .................8.43

WEIGHT THROW ...................................

1. Leif Arrbenius, BYU ................. 66’3” 2. Oliver Whaley, BYU ...............64’0½” 3. Cameron Carter, CSU.............62’6½” 4. Ian Lettow, CSU .....................60’8½” 5. Rob Drye, AFA .................... 60’7¾” 6. Joe Plante. WYO ...................... 60’2” 7. Joe Riccio, WYO ....................... 59’4” 8. Mark Sparks, WYO ................58’3¾”

200-METER DASH .................................

1. Mychal Dungey, TCU ...............21.15 2. Mario Harris, WYO ..................21.43 3. Charles Silmon, TCU ................21.46 4. Anthony Delgado, AFA ...........21.77 5. OJ Stoneham, TCU...................21.84 6. Thomas Trujillo, UNM .............21.95 7. Sean Adams, BYU ....................22.23 8. James Derek, BYU ...................22.42

4x400-METER RELAY .............................

1. Air Force ...............................3:12.79 2. BYU.......................................3:12.92 3. TCU.......................................3:13.40

HEPTATHLON ........................................

1. Richard York, UNM ...................5533 2. Noah Palicia, AFA....................5352 3. Michael Tibbs, AFA .................5014 4. Sam Potter, UNM .....................5002 5. Josh McMillin, CSU ...................4986 6. Joshua Weirich, BYU.................4965 7. Brian Wilson, UNM ..................4946

400-METER DASH .................................

1. Chris Carter, BYU .....................47.73 2. Sean Adams, BYU ....................48.16 3. Chris Severino, AFA................48.51 4. Lavon Collins, TCU ...................48.56 5. Manny Smith, AFA .................48.93 6. James Derek, BYU ...................49.59 7. Robert Seth Monson, CSU.......52.15 8. Narada Jackson, TCU ...............56.43

HIGH JUMP...........................................

1. Trevor Heiner, BYU ................6’11½” 2. Tyler Skinner, WYO ..................6’9¾” 3. Django Lovett, UNM................6’8¼” 4T. Tyler Jordan, AFA .................. 6’6¼” 4T. Brandon Ribble, CSU ...............6’6¼” 4T. Parker Cressman, BYU .............6’6¼” 7. Travis Smith, AFA .................. 6’6¼” 8. Zach Wood, AFA ................... 6’4¼”

800-METER RUN ...................................

1. Justin Hedin, BYU .................1:49.77 2. Brian Weirich, BYU ...............1:50.60 3. Jack O’Brien, TCU .................1:50.85 4. Sean Zurko, TCU ...................1:51.22 5. Gabe Aragon, UNM ..............1:51.28 6. Seth Butler, CSU ...................1:51.60 7. Nick White, AFA..................1:52.50 8. John Cordova, UNM .............1:53.65

POLE VAULT ..........................................

1. Victor Weirich, BYU ...............17’7¾” 2. Chris Little, BYU .....................17’3¾” 3. Cale Simmons, AFA ............. 17’3¾” 4. Tanner Emrich, BYU................. 17’0” 5. Logan Pflibsen, UNM.............16’6¾” 6. Andrew Schall, CSU ...............16’6¾” 7. Rob Simmons, AFA ............. 16’6¾” 8. Brandon Douglass, WYO .......16’0¾”

MILE RUN .............................................

1. Miles Batty, BYU ...................4:15.23 2. Sam Evans, UNM ..................4:17.45 3. David Bishop, UNM ..............4:19.80 4. Travis Fuller, BYU ..................4:20.46 5. Jacob Cosby, BYU..................4:21.40 6. Nicholas Kipruto, UNM ........4:21.88 7. C. Her Many Horses, WYO....4:22.55 8. Alex Balsiger, CSU .................4:23.64

LONG JUMP ..........................................

1. Jeremiah James, WYO ............. 23’8” 2. Aaron Powell, BYU.................23’4½” 3. Richard Knotts, TCU ................ 23’4” 4. Lenyn Leonce, WYO ..............23’3¼” 5. Cameron Parker, TCU ............23’1¼” 6. Drew Tingey, BYU ................22’10½” 7. Ryan Wasilawski, CSU ............. 22’5” 8. Warrick Campbell, UNM ......... 22’3”

3000-METER RUN 1. Justin Tyner, AFA ................8:16.72 2. Jared Ward, BYU...................8:18.73 3. Ross Millington, UNM ..........8:20.20 4. Jim Walmsley, AFA ..............8:21.57 5. Jeremy Drenckhahn, AFA ....8:26.79 6. Rory Fraser, UNM .................8:29.93 7. Greg Miller, WYO..................8:30.55 8. Taylor Kelting, WYO ..............8:33.94

TRIPLE JUMP ........................................

1. Cameron Parker, TCU ............ 51’10” 2. Warrick Campbell, UNM .......49’9¾” 3. Anse Myller DeAraujo, BYU ...49’8½” 4. Jeremiah James, WYO ...........49’6¼” 5. Kyle Mills, BYU.......................49’0¼” 6. Aaron Powell, BYU...............46’11¾” 7. Jaymes Talkington, WYO .......46’7½” 8. Ryan Wasilawski, CSU ...........46’2¾”

5000-METER RUN 1. Justin Tyner, AFA ..............14:13.33 2. Jim Walmsley, AFA ............14:18.93 3. Nathan Odgen, BYU ...........14:21.32 4. Jeremy Drenckhahn, AFA ..14:24.59 5. Jared Ward, BYU.................14:27.35 6. Greg Miller, WYO................14:43.37 7. Rory Fraser, UNM ...............14:48.24 8. Taylor Kelting, WYO ............14:48.40

SHOT PUT .............................................

1. Leif Arrhenius, BYU ...............61’8¼” 2. Ian Lettow, CSU .....................55’5¾” 3. Rob Drye, AFA ...................54’11¼” 4. Sean Tabor, TCU ....................54’5½” 5. Joe Riccio, WYO ....................... 53’1” 6. Sean Herbison, AFA ...........52’10¼” 7. Colby Barber, BYU .................52’5¼” 8. Brian Ford, AFA..................50’10¾”

DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY .....................

1. BYU.......................................9:37.88 2. New Mexico .........................9:41.30 3. Colorado State ...................10:00.96

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2011 MWC INTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 24-26 Albuquerque, N.M. Albuquerque Convention Center

TEAM SCORES.......................................

1. BYU........................................181.50 2. TCU.............................................107 3. New Mexico .................................90 4. San Diego State .......................84.50 5. Utah ........................................71.50 6. Wyoming ......................................46 7. UNLV ............................................39 8. Colorado State .............................26 9. Air Force ................................17.50

COACH OF THE YEAR Patrick Shane, BYU OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Jessica Young, TCU HIGH POINT AWARD Jessica Young, TCU

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60-METER DASH ...................................

1. Jessica Young, TCU ....................7.17 2. Shanae Roach, SDSU .................7.38 3. Porshe Giddings, BYU ................7.49 4. Emily Blok, UNLV .......................7.51 5. Chanique Corinealdi, TCU .........7.51 6. Lawreta Ozoh, SDSU..................7.53 7. Teneshia Peart, TCU ..................7.61 8. Franchelle Hill, TCU ...................7.63

60-METER HURDLES .............................

1. Precious Selmon, UNM .............8.41 2. Mindy Sagers, BYU ....................8.53 3. Larissa Matthews, TCU ..............8.53 4. Allison Reaser, SDSU .................8.58 5. Kalie Kirk, CSU ...........................8.61 6. Angela Kaplar, UTAH..................8.64 7. Fatima Makakala, BYU...............8.76 8. Kiersten Kirkkland, SDSU ...........8.88

SHOT PUT .............................................

1. Kelsey Samuels, TCU .............51’7¾” 2. Stormy Harrison, TCU............49’8¼” 3. Whitney Ashley, SDSU ...........49’1½” 4. Candus Aiello, UTAH..............47’1¾” 5. Ashley Hutchinson, WYO.....46’11½” 6. Paige Blackburn, AFA ........... 46’11” 7. Alanna Nulph, UTAH.............. 46’10” 8. Nikkie Rudder, UTAH .............46’0½”

200-METER DASH .................................

1. Jessica Young, TCU ..................23.20 2. Shanae Roach, SDSU ...............23.45 3. Porshe Giddings, BYU ..............23.87 4. Lawreta Ozoh, SDSU................24.04 5. Emily Blok, UNLV .....................24.05 6. Teneshia Peart, TCU ................24.16 7. Chanique Corinealdi, TCU .......24.77 8. Fatima Makakala, BYU.............24.90

4x400-METER RELAY .............................

1. TCU.......................................3:35.91 2. BYU.......................................3:42.28 3. Wyoming ..............................3:43.84 4. Utah .....................................3:45.41 5. UNLV ....................................3:45.72 6. Colorado State .....................3:54.50 7. New Mexico .........................3:54.50 8. San Diego State ....................3:55.41

WEIGHT THROW ...................................

1. Chelsea Cassulo, UNL ............65’2¼” 2. Amanda Bingson, UNLV ........64’7¾” 3. Ashley Hutchinson, WYO.......62’1¼” 4. Anneli Stahl, UTAH ................60’2½” 5. Whitney Ashley, SDSU ...........59’3½” 6. Amanda Aimone, WYO ......... 58’10” 7. Cynthia Sanchez, UTAH .........58’6¾” 8. Paige Blackburn, AFA ..........56’1 ¾”

400-METER DASH .................................

1. Afiya Walker, WYO ..................53.10 2. Kristal Juarez, TCU ...................53.36 3. Natalie Stewart, BYU ...............53.95 4. Quinterra Charles, TCU ...........54.30 5. Erin Kirby, WYO .......................54.82 6. Shirley Pitts, UNM ...................54.89 7. Lindsey Simmons, WYO...........55.40 8. Kelsey Williamson, UNLV.........55.66

DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY .....................

1. BYU.....................................11:39.46 2. New Mexico .......................11:45.39 3. Utah ...................................12:07.51 4. TCU.....................................12:10.63 5. Colorado State ...................12:14.62 6. Wyoming ............................12:16.73 7. San Diego State ..................12:21.81 8. Air Force ...........................12:23.70

PENTATHLON ........................................

1. Allison Reaser, SDSU ................3916 2. Brianna LeRoy, UTAH ................3654 3. Mindy Sagers, BYU ...................3651 4. Precious Selmon, UNM ............3469 5. Sophia Wagner, CSU .................3417 6. Cate Brus, CSU .........................3393 7. Elizabeth Wilson, BYU ..............3375 8. Lesly Torres, AFA.....................3190

800-METER RUN ...................................

1. Lacey Bleazard, BYU .............2:05.65 2. Lucy Yates, Utah ...................2:09.40 3. Nicole Clark, BYU..................2:09.87 4. Josefine Koskinen, SDSU ......2:12.14 5. Morgan Mosby, AFA ...........2:13.42 6. Katie Palmer, BYU .................2:14.31 7. Briyanni Thomas, TCU ..........2:14.72 8. Candace Wollert, WYO .........2:14.84

HIGH JUMP...........................................

1. Ada Robinson, BYU..................6’0¾” 2. Langley Iverson, UTAH.............6’0¾” 3. Dianan Blauer, BYU .................5’9¼” 4. Ashley Henry, UNLV................... 5’8” 5. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU............ 5’7” 6. Marin Schweigert, UNM ........... 5’7” 7. Cate Brus, CSU .......................... 5’7” 8. Brianna LeRoy, UTAH ................. 5’5”

MILE RUN .............................................

1. Katie Palmer, BYU .................4:51.73 2. Amanda Mergaert, UTAH .....4:52.00 3. Kari Hardt, BYU.....................4:54.04 4. Stacey Slight, BYU.................4:54.61 5. Ruth Senior, UNM ................4:56.30 6. Alex Darling, UNM................4:58.43 7. Candace Eddy, BYU...............4:59.72 8. Ashlee Thomas, BYU ............5:00.40

POLE VAULT ..........................................

1. Rachel Fisher, BYU ................. 13’10” 2. Christen Botteron, BYU ......... 13’10” 3. Kelli Ehardt, BYU ...................13’2¼” 4. Margo Tucker, UNM ............12’10¼” 5T. Kelsy Hintz, SDSU ................12’10¼” 5T. Tawny Lambuth, AFA .........12’10¼” 7. Klaudia Rokossa, UTAH ........12’10¼” 8. Amber Menke, UNM .............12’5½”

3000-METER RUN .................................

1. Ruth Senior, UNM ................9:45.24 2. Sarah Waldron, UNM ...........9:47.57 3. Kari Hardt, BYU.....................9:52.49 4. Cecily Lemmon-Lew, BYU .....9:52.99 5. Alyssa Abbott, UTAH ............9:57.57 6. Katherine Ward, AFA ........10:03.23 7. Kirsty Milner, UNM.............10:03.50 8. Christine Nelson, WYO .......10:03.83

LONG JUMP ..........................................

1. Whitney Gipson, TCU ............20’4¼” 2. Alesha Walker, UNM ............. 19’11” 3. Samantha Collins, TCU ............ 19’4” 4. Allison Reaser, SDSU .............19’1¼” 5. Biranna LeRoy, UTAH ...........18’10¾” 6. Precious Selmon, UNM ......... 18’10” 7. Deja Edwards, UNLV ..............18’9¼” 8. Erin Urbanoski, WYO .............18’1¾”

5000-METER RUN .................................

1. Morgan Haws, BYU.............16:45.34 2. Katie Bowen, BYU ...............17:09.93 3. Katy Andrews, BYU .............17:10.94 4. Christine Nelson, WYO .......17:18.80 5. Ellie Keyser, CSU .................17:19.50 6. Sarah Waldron, UNM .........17:22.11 7. Vanessa Ortiz, UNM ...........17:28.60 8. Katherine Ward, AFA ........17:39.49

TRIPLE JUMP ........................................

1. Deanna Young, UNM .............43’2½” 2. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU........42’4¼” 3. Alex Evans, SDSU ...................40’7½” 4. Whitney Gipson, TCU ..........39’11¼” 5. Elizabeth Wilson, BYU .........38’11¾” 6. Mellissa Keltner, BYU ............38’6¼” 7. Meaghann Peak, CSU ............38’4¾” 8. Emily Moore, WYO .................. 37’3”

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2011 MWC OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS May 11-14 Fort Collins, Colo.

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TEAM SCORES.......................................

1. BYU.............................................212 2. New Mexico ...............................177 3. Air Force ..............................139.50 4. TCU.............................................131 5. Colorado State ......................101.50 6. Wyoming ......................................40

COACH OF THE YEAR Mark Robison, BYU OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Charles Silmon, TCU HIGH POINT AWARD Leif Arrhenius, BYU

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100-METER DASH .................................

1. Charles Silmon, TCU ................10.32 2. Mark Barnes, TCU ...................10.41 3. Lamaar Thomas, UNM ............10.51 4. Jeffery Josephs, TCU ................10.70 5. OJ Stoneham, TCU...................10.82 6. Travis Gunderson, WYO...........10.94 7. Thomas Trujillo, UNM .............11.05 -- Mario Harris, WYO .................... DNS

10,000-METER RUN ..............................

1. Nicholas Kipruto, UNM ......32:42.73 2. Jared Ward, BYU.................32:44.13 3. Nathan Ogden, BYU ...........32:49.39 4. Keith Gerrard, UNM ...........32:53.99 5. Jeremy Drenckhahn, AFA ..33:00.72 6. Matt Bell, AFA ..................33:09.69 7. Andrew Roberts, CSU .........33:13.34 8. Andrew Lesser, CSU............33:16.44

TRIPLE JUMP ........................................

1. Cameron Parker, TCU .............. 50’2” 2. Kyle Mills, BYU.......................50’1¾” 3. Warrick Campbell, UNM .......49’1¾” 4. David Brown, UNM ...............49’0¼” 5. Graham Gilliland, CSU ...........47’5¾” 6. Aaron Powell, BYU.................47’4¼” 7. Drew Tingey, BYU ..................47’0¾” 8. Jaymes Talkington, WYO .......45’6¼”

200-METER DASH .................................

1. Charles Silmon, TCU ................20.56 2. Mark Barnes, TCU ...................20.75 3. Mychal Dungey, TCU ...............20.84 4. OJ Stoneham, TCU...................21.23 5. Lenyn Leonce, WYO ................21.70 6. Thomas Trujillo, UNM .............21.71 7. Anthony Delgado, AFA ...........21.72 8. Jeffery Josephs, TCU ................21.87

110-METER HURDLES............................

1. Jordan Pitts, TCU .....................14.19 2. Trevor Brown, CSU ..................14.27 3. Kelby Dias, CSU .......................14.32 4. De’Vron Walker, UNM .............14.36 5. Brandon Douglass, WYO .........14.54 6. Brian Wilson, UNM .................14.72 7. Cory Engel, AFA .....................14.75 8. Mark Flegel, WYO....................15.08

SHOT PUT .............................................

1. Leif Arrhenius, BYU ...............62’5½” 2. Tyson Williams, CSU ............59’10¼” 3. Colby Barber, BYU .................56’3¾” 4. Sean Tabor, TCU ...................... 55’2” 5. Rob Drye, AFA ...................53’10¼” 6. Kyle Schwochow, AFA ..........53’2¼” 7. James Cole, AFA...................53’0¼” 8. Sean Herbison, AFA ............... 53’0”

400-METER DASH .................................

1. Cade Lindahl, BYU ...................46.87 2. Robert Seth Munson, CSU.......47.18 3. Matt Love, TCU........................47.28 4. James Derek McAllister, BYU ...47.72 5. Steven Hart, BYU .....................47.88 6. Chris Severino, AFA................47.94 7. Manny Smith, AFA .................48.00 -- Narada Jackson, TCU ................. DNS

400-METER HURDLES............................

1. Bryce Bergman, AFA ..............51.25 2. Charles Lewis, UNM ................51.38 3. Yusuf Muhammad, UNM ........52.01 4. Nigel Joseph, CSU....................53.41 5. Matt Jones, AFA.....................53.45 6. Jordan Pitts, TCU .....................53.74 7. Sean Adams, BYU ....................53.87 8. Aaron Praska, WYO .................55.92

DISCUS THROW ....................................

1. Leif Arrhenius, BYU ............. 193’11” 2. Cameron Carter, CSU............. 176’4” 3. James Cole, AFA................... 174’7” 4. Sean Tabor, TCU .................... 167’6” 5. Sean Herbison, AFA ............. 165’8” 6. Rob Drye, AFA ..................... 165’6” 7. James Chambers, AFA .......... 165’1” 8. Tyson Williams, CSU ............ 164’11”

800-METER RUN ...................................

1. Justin Hedin, BYU .................1:49.60 2. Jack O’Brien, TCU .................1:50.02 3. Sam Evans, UNM ..................1:50.24 4. Tyler Stanley, AFA ...............1:50.31 5. Brian Weirich, BYU ...............1:51.41 6. Miles Batty, BYU ...................1:51.48 7. Gabe Aragon, UNM ..............1:51.70 8. David Bishop, UNM ..............1:55.38

4x100-METER RELAY .............................

1. TCU..........................................39.91 2. New Mexico ............................40.81 3. Colorado State ........................41.26 4x400-METER RELAY .............................

1. BYU.......................................3:09.39 2. TCU.......................................3:09.60 3. Air Force .............................3:10.88

HAMMER THROW ................................

1. Rob Drye, AFA ................... 209’11” 2. Oliver Whaley, BYU ............... 202’8” 3. Leif Arrhenius, BYU ............... 200’4” 4. Joe Riccio, WYO ..................... 188’8” 5. Cameron Carter, CSU............. 187’2” 6. Sean Tabor, TCU .................... 186’1” 7. Mark Sparks, WYO ................ 182’4” 8. M. Henry-Marshall, UNM ...... 180’3”

1500-METER RUN .................................

1. Miles Batty, BYU ...................3:56.62 2. David Bishop, UNM ..............3:57.11 3. Ross Millington, UNM ..........3:58.28 4. Rory Fraser, UNM .................3:59.61 5. Festus Kigan, TCU .................4:01.19 6. Travis Fuller, BYU ..................4:02.05 7. Alex Zubey, AFA ..................4:03.42 8. Jake Keyser, CSU ...................4:04.45

HIGH JUMP...........................................

1. Django Lovett, UNM................7’1¾” 2. Trevor Heiner, BYU .................. 6’11” 3. Zachary Blackham, BYU...........6’9½” 4. Zach Wood, AFA ...................... 6’8” 5. Tyler Skinner, WYO .................... 6’6” 6. Brandon Ribble, CSU ................. 6’6” 7T. Torry Smith, CSU ....................... 6’2” 7T. Travis Smith, CSU....................... 6’2”

JAVELIN THROW ...................................

1. Chris Reno, BYU..................... 234’5” 2. Conner Van Fossen, AFA .... 214’11” 3. Mikey Lauritzen, AFA ........... 206’9” 4. Tim Urista, AFA .................... 204’7” 5. Richard York, UNM ................ 178’7” 6. Michael Ellis, UNM ................ 178’4” 7. Jon Santiago, AFA ................ 173’0” 8. Josh McMillin, CSU ................ 164’0”

3000-METER STEEPLECHASE .................

1. Spenser Lynass, CSU.............9:06.03 2. Reagan Frey, BYU..................9:06.79 3. Josh Adams, BYU ..................9:09.68 4. Garrett Zans, WYO ...............9:10.41 5. Jake Keyser, CSU ...................9:16.15 6. Alex Willis, UNM ..................9:21.74 7. Michael Banks, WYO ............9:28.54 8. Sean Stam, UNM ..................9:33.55

POLE VAULT ..........................................

1. Chris Little, BYU .....................17’5½” 2. Victor Weirich, BYU ...............17’5½” 3. Cale Simmons, AFA ............. 17’5½” 4. Logan Pflibsen, UNM.............17’1½” 5. Tanner Emrich, BYU...............16’5½” 6. Kyle Walker, UNM .................15’5¾” -- Josh McMillin, CSU ......................NH -- Sam Potter, UNM ........................NH

DECATHLON ..........................................

1. Richard York, UNM ...................7212 2. Michael Tibbs, AFA .................7017 3. Brian Wilson, UNM ..................6770 4. Josh McMillin, CSU ...................6587 5. Joshua Weirich, BYU.................6484 6. Phillip Bettis, BYU .....................6297 7. Sam Potter, UNM .....................5436 8. Matt Collins, CSU......................5407

5000-METER RUN .................................

1. Justin Tyner, AFA ..............14:10.22 2. Nicholas Kipruto, UNM ......14:11.48 3. Keith Gerrard, UNM ...........14:14.27 4. Jim Walmsley, AFA ............14:18.96 5. Greg Miller, WYO................14:22.14 6. Nathan Ogden, BYU ...........14:24.85 7. Ross Millington, UNM ........14:26.49 8. Rory Fraser, UNM ...............14:35.66

LONG JUMP ..........................................

1. Kendall Spencer, UNM ........23’10¾” 2. Aaron Powell, BYU.................23’6¼” 3. Drew Tingey, BYU .................... 23’6” 4. Ryan Wasilawski, CSU ...........23’3½” 5. Graham Gilliland, CSU ...........23’3¼” 6. David Brown, UNM ...............23’1¾” 7. Cameron Parker, TCU ............ 22’11” 8. Lenyn Leonce, WYO .............. 22’10”

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TEAM SCORES.......................................

1. BYU.............................................191 2. New Mexico ...............................129 3. TCU...............................................98 4. San Diego State .......................87.50 5. UNLV ............................................82 6. Colorado State .............................69 7. Utah .............................................68 8. Wyoming ......................................56 9. Air Force ................................35.50

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100-METER DASH .................................

1. Jessica Young, TCU ..................11.40 2. Emily Blok, UNLV .....................11.58 3. Chaniqua Corinealdi, TCU .......11.80 4. Porsche Giddings, BYU ............11.88 5. Veronica Jones, TCU ................12.01 6. Aubrey Hale, BYU ....................12.09 7. Teneshia Peart, TCU ................12.18 -- Lawreta Ozoh, SDSU.................. DNS

10,000-METER RUN ..............................

1. Cecily Lemmon-Lew, BYU ...36:11.41 2. Morgan Haws, BYU.............36:14.73 3. Lacey Oeding, UNM ...........36:24.13 4. Kendra Gerk, CSU ...............36:52.62 5. Vanessa Ortiz, UNM ...........37:00.40 6. Rachel Lange, BYU ..............37:19.38 7. Sarah Heuer, CSU ...............37:22.00 8. Katherine Ward, AFA ........37:24.69

TRIPLE JUMP ........................................

1. Deanna Young, UNM ...........41’10¾” 2. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU.......... 41’8” 3. Alex Evans, SDSU ..................... 41’6” 4. Elizabeth Wilson, BYU ...........39’6½” 5. Meaghann Peak, CSU ............39’0¼” 6. Kassie Gurnell, AFA ............. 38’7¾” 7. Deja Edwards, UNLV ..............38’6¾” 8. Emily Moore, WYO .................. 38’6”

200-METER DASH .................................

1. Jessica Young, TCU ..................23.45 2. Emily Blok, UNLV .....................23.83 3. Chaniqua Corinealdi, TCU .......24.27 4. Porsche Giddings, BYU ............24.32 5. Maderia Toatley, SDSU ............24.56 6. Teneshia Peart, TCU ................25.00 7. Veronica Jones, TCU ................25.12 -- Shanae Roach, SDSU ................. DNS

100-METER HURDLES............................

1. Precious Selmon, UNM ...........13.64 2. Angela Kaplar, UTAH................13.71 3. Fatima Makakala, BYU.............13.71 4. Alyssa Christensen, BYU ..........13.80 5. Kalie Kirk, CSU .........................14.10 6. Allison Reaser, SDSU ...............14.24 7. Erin Kirby, WYO .......................14.33 8. Brianna LeRoy, UTAH ...............14.42

SHOT PUT .............................................

1. Whitney Ashley, SDSU .........51’11¼” 2. Kelsey Samuels, TCU .............51’3¾” 3. Stormy Harrison, TCU.............. 50’0” 4. Cassandra Woodall, BYU .......49’2¼” 5. Jeanette McConnell, SDSU ..46’10¾” 6. Paige Blackburn, AFA .........45’11¼” 7. Jackie Ahloo, AFA .................. 45’8” 8. Nikkie Rudder, UTAH .............45’4½”

400-METER DASH .................................

1. Afiya Walker, WYO ..................53.65 2. Quinterra Charles, TCU ...........53.84 3. Briyanni Thomas, TCU .............54.38 4. Kelsey Williamson, UNLV.........54.65 5. Shirley Pitts, UNM ...................55.08 6. Lindsey Simmons, WYO...........55.31 7. Bethany Gross, AFA ...............57.10 8. Hayley Shade, TCU ..................71.12

400-METER HURDLES............................

1. Erin Kirby, WYO .......................59.39 2. Alyssa Christensen, BYU ..........59.70 3. Diana Long, WYO ....................59.90 4. Allysa Hansen, BYU .................61.06 5. Christine Lowe, UNLV ..............62.03 6. Kalie Kirk, CSU .........................62.28 7. Emily Cotharn, AFA ................62.33 8. Allison Reaser, SDSU ...............63.57

DISCUS THROW ....................................

1. Whitney Ashley, SDSU ........... 170’9” 2. Jessica Sharbono, CSU........... 169’9” 3. Jeanette McConnell, SDSU .... 162’6” 4. Paige Blackburn, AFA ........... 160’1” 5. Amanda Bingson, UNLV ........ 151’2” 6. Elizabeth Johnson, CSU ......... 147’3” 7. D. Howerton-Davis, UTAH ..... 146’2” 8. Kelsey Samuels, TCU ............. 145’9”

800-METER RUN ...................................

1. Lacey Bleazard, BYU .............2:07.06 2. Nicole Clark, BYU..................2:08.78 3. Candace Wollert, WYO .........2:09.06 4. Sarah Edwards, BYU .............2:09.09 5. Amanda Mergaert, UTAH .....2:10.19 6. Josefine Koskinen, SDSU ......2:11.32 7. Ali Bartosch, UNLV ...............2:11.66 8. Lucy Yates, UTAH ..................2:11.98

4x100-METER RELAY .............................

1. UNLV .......................................45.09 2. BYU..........................................45.47 3. New Mexico ............................46.29 4x400-METER RELAY .............................

1. TCU.......................................3:37.86 2. Wyoming ..............................3:39.69 3. BYU.......................................3:40.75

HAMMER THROW ................................

1. Amanda Bingson, UNLV ........ 228’6” 2. Chelsea Cassulo, UNLV .......... 210’9” 3. Anneli Stahl, UTAH ................ 189’9” 4. Whitney Ashley, SDSU ........... 187’6” 5. Danielle Rios, UNLV ............... 182’8” 6. Ashley Hutchinson, WYO....... 181’2” 7. Brittney Harvey, UNLV ........... 174’9” 8. Serena Johnson, CSU............. 174’0”

1500-METER RUN .................................

1. Katie Palmer, BYU .................4:28.49 2. Alyssa Abbott, UTAH ............4:29.90 3. Amanda Mergaert, UTAH .....4:30.90 4. Kari Hardt, BYU.....................4:33.03 5. Stacy Slight, BYU ..................4:35.39 6. Alex Darling, UNM................4:36.33 7. Candace Eddy, BYU...............4:37.29 8. Melissa Fuerst, AFA ............4:39.85

HIGH JUMP...........................................

1. Ada Robinson, BYU..................6’1¼” 2. Diana Blauer, BYU....................5’9¾” 3. Langley Iverson, UTAH.............5’9¾” 4. Ashley Henry, UNLV................... 5’7” 5. Alison Forrester, CSU ................. 5’5” 6T. Regan Rogers, AFA ................... 5’5” 6T. Brianna LeRoy, UTAH ................. 5’5” 8. Amy Medina, CSU ..................... 5’5”

JAVELIN THROW ...................................

1. Allyson Wardell, BYU ............. 150’7” 2. Paige Blackburn, AFA ........... 146’2” 3. Amber Freeman, BYU ............ 140’5” 4. Kenisha Throughsingh, CSU .. 138’8” 5. Lexi Ross, UNM ................... 137’10” 6. Julie Larsen, BYU ................... 133’5” 7. Brianna LeRoy, UTAH ............. 130’5” 8. Maria Cress, WYO ................. 127’2”

3000-METER STEEPLECHASE .................

1. Ruth Senior, UNM ..............10:34.50 2. Katy Andrews, BYU .............10:49.50 3. Alex Darling, UNM..............10:52.41 4. Nicole Peters, CSU ..............10:56.64 5. Kari Hardt, BYU...................11:08.87 6. Kaitlin Hanenburg, CSU ......11:21.10 7. Emma Reed, UNM..............11:31.92 8. Johanna Reed, CSU ............11:36.83

POLE VAULT ..........................................

1. Kelsy Hintz, SDSU ..................13’4½” 2. Amber Menke, UNM .............13’0¾” 3. Kelli Ehardt, BYU ...................12’6¾” 4. Christen Botteron, BYU .........12’6¾” 5. Margo Tucker, UNM ..............12’0¾” 6T. Tawny Lambuth, AFA .......... 12’0¾” 6T. Kimber Shealy, AFA............. 12’0¾” 6T. Katie Vo, SDSU.......................12’0¾”

HEPTATHLON ........................................

1. Allison Reaser, SDSU ................5408 2. Brianna LeRoy, UTAH ................4971 3. Sophia Wagner, CSU .................4841 4. Elizabeth Wilson, BYU ..............4597 5. Samantha Collins, TCU .............4506 6. Cate Brus, CSU .........................4301 7. Taylar Mills, UNLV.....................4219 8. Talyah Polee, UNLV...................4072

5000-METER RUN .................................

1. Natalie Gray, UNM .............16:51.46 2. Sarah Waldron, UNM .........16:55.54 3. Ruth Senior, UNM ..............16:58.21 4. Kirsty Milner, UNM.............17:00.74 5. Delyth James, UNM ...........17:16.77 6. Ellie Keyser, CSU .................17:20.25 7. Nicole Peters, CSU ..............17:23.52 8. Christine Nelson, WYO .......17:25.08

LONG JUMP ..........................................

1. Whitney Gipson, TCU ............21’8¼” 2. Alesha Walker, UNM .............20’2¼” 3. Precious Selmon, UNM .........19’4¼” 4. Brianna LeRoy, UTAH ............... 19’2” 5. Deanna Young, UNM ...........18’10¾” 6. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU......18’10½” 7. Deja Edwards, UNLV .............. 18’10” 8. Samantha Collins, TCU ..........18’7¼”

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AWARD WINNERS STAN BATES AWARD (TOP STUDENT-ATHLETE) 1992.............................................................Chris Nelson

1981 ............................................................................

Holloway, Yancy, Babers, Scott ........... 1600-Meter Relay

1998 ............................................................................

Zach Smith ............................................ 3000-Meter Run

1984 ............................................................................

Dan Rojas ................................................... 880-Yard Run

1981 ............................................................................

Bret Hyde............................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase

1985 ............................................................................

Ed Byrd .....................................................600-Yard Dash Mike Profit ............................................ 60-Yard Hurdles

1983 ............................................................................

Rob Eamon ................................................Javelin Throw

1986 ............................................................................

Mike Profit ............................................. 60-Yard Hurdles

PERFOMER OF THE MEET 1995 indoor ..................................................... Eric Mack 1996 indoor ..................................................... Eric Mack

1988 ............................................................................

Mike Profit .......................................... 55-Meter Hurdles

HIGH POINT AWARD 1995 indoor ..................................................... Eric Mack

1989 ............................................................................

Mark Webster.................................................High Jump

COACH OF THE YEAR 1995 indoor ...........................................Ralph Lindeman

1990 ............................................................................

Doug Sersun ........................................... 800-Meter Run Boyland, Fresella, White, Sersun ........... Two-Mile Relay

CONFERENCE FINISHES INDOOR........................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 1981......................................................... Third (82) | -1982..................................................Fourth (70.50) | -1983.......................................................... Fifth (41) | -1984.......................................................Fourth (65) | -1985.......................................................Fourth (50) | -1986......................................................... Third (50) | -1987...................................................................... -- | -1988.......................................................Fourth (59) | -1989.......................................................... Fifth (36) | -1990.......................................................Fourth (59) | -1991......................................................... Third (47) | -1992......................................................... Third (69) | -1993.......................................................Fourth (55) | -1994.......................................................... Fifth (64) | -1995............................. Second (126) | Seventh (27.50) 1996.........................................Fifth (89.50) | Sixth (25) 1997...............................................Third (80) | 12th (7) 1998.......................................... Seventh (45) | 13th (9) 1999..................................... Seventh (40.50) | 14th (8) OUTDOOR ....................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 1981.......................................................... Fifth (43) | -1982..........................................................Sixth (43) | -1983 ......................................................... Fifth (57) | -1984..........................................................Sixth (33) | -1985..........................................................Sixth (34) | -1986..........................................................Sixth (36) | -1987.......................................................... Fifth (52) | -1988.......................................................... Fifth (63) | -1989....................................................... Eighth (14) | -1990....................................................... Eighth (40) | -1991.......................................................... Fifth (70) | -1992.................................................. Third (117.50) | -1993.......................................................Fourth (76) | -1994..................................................... Fifth (97.83) | -1995......................................Fourth (101) | Eighth (18) 1996............................................ Fifth (98) | Ninth (18) 1997....................................... Fourth (80.50) | 14th (3) 1998............................................ Ninth (37) | 13th (12) 1999............................................ Ninth (27) | 14th (15)

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1991 ............................................................................

Boyland, White, Williams, Ricca ............. Two-Mile Relay 1992 ............................................................................

Mike Reed..............................................400-Meter Dash Alexander, Munhenga, Reed, Coleman .......... Mile Relay 1994 ............................................................................

Clayton Cole ...................................................High Jump 1995 ............................................................................

Eric Mack ............................................. 3000-Meter Run Eric Mack .............................................. 5000-Meter Run Nick MacFalls .................................................... Mile Run David Pike ........................................................Pole Vault 1996 ............................................................................

Marcus Alexander..................................400-Meter Dash Eric Mack .............................................. 3000-Meter Run Eric Mack .............................................. 5000-Meter Run Jen Petykowski................................................High Jump

1984 ............................................................................

Rob Eamon ................................................Javelin Throw 1988 ............................................................................

Mike Profit ........................................ 110-Meter Hurdles Robert Gibson............................................Javelin Throw 1992 ............................................................................

Chris Nelson ..................................... 10,000-Meter Run Boyland, Muhenga, Reed, Alexander .........1600M Relay Cliff Alexander .................................. 400-Meter Hurdles Jeromy Williams ............................................. Decathlon 1993 ............................................................................

Jeff Kuzma .............................................. 800-Meter Run 1994 ............................................................................

Jeff Kuzma .............................................. 800-Meter Run Nick MacFalls ........................................ 1500-Meter Run 1995 ............................................................................

Nick MacFalls ........................................ 1500-Meter Run 1996 ............................................................................

Eric Mack .............................................. 5000-Meter Run Marcus Nichols ................................................Pole Vault Marcus Nichols ............................................... Decathlon 1997 ............................................................................

Steve Radtke ...................................... 10,000-Meter Run Marcus Nichols ............................................... Decathlon

1997 ............................................................................

Andrew Marx ........................................ 3000-Meter Run Clayton Cole .................................................. High Jump

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SENIOR LEADERSHIP LT GEN MICHAEL C. GOULD, SUPERINTENDENT Lt. Gen. Michael C. Gould is Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He directs a four-year academic, military training, athlec and character development program leading to a bachelor’s degree and commission as an Air Force officer.

The general is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 1976. His career encompasses a wide range of assignments, ranging from head football coach of the Air Force Academy Preparatory School, to serving as Air Force aide to the President of the United States.

He has held numerous command posions at the group, wing and numbered air force level, and was commander of Cheyenne Mountain Operaons Center during 9/11. Prior to his return to the Academy, he was Director of Operaons and Plans, U.S. Transport on Command, Sco Air Force Base, Ill. General Gould is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours in the T-38, T-41, KC-10, C-5, C-17, C-21, C-141 and KC-135R. The general’s military awards and decoraons include the Disnguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendaon Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

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COMMANDANT OF CADETS Brig General Richard Clark

DEAN OF FACULTY Brig General Dana Born

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THE ACADEMY EXPERIENCE The U.S. Air Force Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. Each cadet graduates with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force.

COURSES OF STUDY Cadets are exposed to a balanced curriculum that provides the knowledge, skills and responsibilities essential to a career Air Force officer. The entire USAFA experience is integrated and mapped to achieve a set of desired outcomes in every graduate.

The core academic curriculum includes courses in basic sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.

Cadets take elective courses to complete requirements for one of 32 major areas of study. About 50 percent of the cadets complete majors in science and engineering; the remainder graduate in the social sciences and humanities. Some of the most popular majors include management, aeronautical engineering, foreign area studies, history, behavioral science, civil engineering, astronautical engineering, electrical engineering and engineering mechanics.

FACULTY COMPOSITION The majority of the Academy’s faculty members, more than 500 total, are Air Force officers. They are selected primarily from career-officer volunteers who have established outstanding records of performance and dedication. Each has at least a master’s degree and more than 55 percent have doctorates or other terminal degrees in their field of study.

About 30 percent of the faculty are civilians who bring great depth of disciplinary and educational expertise and provide academic stability and continuity.

Faculty members are intensely focused on cadet learning as an integral part of their officer development. The Air Force Academy has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for the most accessible and involved faculty for four years in a row.

To provide greater contributions by a diverse faculty, the Academy has several visiting professors and endowed professors who serve one or more years. Officers from other services, as well as officers from allied countries are also members of the faculty. Distinguished civilian and military lecturers also share their expertise with the cadets.

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS The Academy’s athletic program is designed to improve physical fitness, teach athletic skills and develop leadership qualities. To achieve its goals, the Academy offers some of the most extensive physical education, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic programs in the nation. Cadets take at least three different physical education courses each year.

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MILITARY EDUCATION & TRAINING An air, space and cyberspace-oriented military education, training and leadership program begins with basic cadet training and continues throughout the four years.

Seniors are responsible for the organizational leadership of the cadet wing, while juniors and sophomores seek to develop team and interpersonal leadership and instructional skills.

Cadets are projected into as many active leadership roles as possible to prepare them to be effective Air Force officers.

Fundamental concepts of military organization -- drill, ethics, honor, Air Force heritage and physical training -- are emphasized the first summer during basic cadet training. Freshmen study the military role in United States society, as well as the mission and organization of the Air Force. Sophomores receive instruction in communication skills and juniors study combat and operational aspects of the Air Force.

The Academy offers courses in flying, navigation, soaring and parachuting, building from basic skills to instructor duties. Some cadets may fly light aircraft with the Cadet Flying Team.

Summer training for cadets is divided into three, threeweek training periods. There are a variety of programs available and each cadet is required to complete two training periods each summer with leave during the other period. All new cadets take six weeks of basic cadet training in their first summer.

Combat survival training is a required three-week program during cadets’ second summer. For other secondsummer training periods, cadets have options such as working with Airmen in an operational unit at an Air Force installation, airborne parachute training, soaring or basic free-fall parachute training.

During their last two summers, all cadets are offered leadership training as supervisors or instructors in the summer programs listed above.

Extracurricular activities also are an integral part of the education program. The cadet ski club, drum and bugle corps, cadet chorale and forensics are a few of the programs available to Academy cadets.

NOMINATIONS Nominations to the Academy may be obtained through a congressional sponsor or by meeting eligibility criteria in other categories of competition established by law.

For information on admission procedures, write to: HQ USAFA/RRS 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200 USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025.

HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY In 1948, a board of leading civilian and military educators was appointed to plan the curriculum for an academy that would meet the needs of the newly established Air Force. The board determined that Air Force requirements could not be met by expanding the other service academies and recommended an Air Force Academy be established without delay.

In 1949, then Secretary of the Air Force W. Stuart Symington appointed a commission to assist in selecting a site and on April 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized creation of the United States Air Force Academy. After considering 580 sites in 45 states, the commission narrowed the choice to three locations.

During the summer of 1954, Secretary of the Air Force Harold Talbott selected a site near Colorado Springs, Colo. Colorado contributed $1 million toward purchase of the property.

In July 1955, the first Academy class entered interim facilities at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, while construction began. It was sufficiently completed for occupancy by the cadet wing in late August 1958. Initial construction cost was $142 million.

Women entered the Academy on June 28, 1976, as members of the class of 1980.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS DR. HANS J. MUEH, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Dr. Hans J. Mueh is in his eighth year as the director of athletics at the Air Force Academy. A retired Air Force brigadier general, Mueh was vice dean of faculty for two years prior to his retirement from active duty in the summer of 2004. Mueh was heavily involved in Academy athletics before becoming director of athletics. He was the Academy’s faculty athletics representative from 1996-2004 and was a long-time member of the board of directors for the Air Force Academy Athletics Association.

Since becoming the director of athletics, Mueh has led the Academy to some remarkable feats. In 2007, the Academy was one of only three schools (Michigan State and Boston College) to reach post-season play in football (2007), men’s basketball and ice hockey (2006-07). It marked the first time a service academy has ever had a team compete in the post-season in all three sports.

In addition, under Mueh’s watch the men’s basketball team has played in an NCAA tournament and the National Invitational Tournament’s Final Four. The ice hockey team won three straight conference championships and made three straight appearances in the NCAA tournament. Mueh was on the selection committee that hired current head coach Frank Serratore and led the Academy’s move into the Athletic Hockey Association.

The football program, the Academy’s flagship sport, has gone through a major overhaul under Mueh. He led the transition from the retirement of the legendary Fisher DeBerry after 23 years at the helm to hiring current head coach Troy Calhoun, a 1989 Academy graduate. Calhoun’s impact was immediate, leading the Falcons to a 9-4 overall mark and a second-place finish in the Mountain West Conference in 2007. The Falcons qualified for their first bowl game in five years, playing in the Armed Forces Bowl in 2007. The program then posted back-to-back eight-win seasons and was 9-4 in 2010, while qualifying for bowl games every year. The school has averaged 9,000 bowl tickets sold during the four-year run.

Following graduation, Mueh completed two assignments in intelligence before attending the University of Wisconsin where he earned his master’s degree in chemistry in 1970. He later earned a doctorate degree in chemistry from Wisconsin in 1976 as a distinguished graduate. Mueh also completed Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and Air War College.

Between earning the two degrees, Mueh returned to USAFA as an instructor in the department of chemistry from 1970-72. He also served as assistant soccer coach and played semi-pro soccer with the Aurora Internationals in Denver during those two years, leading the Internationals to the Colorado state title in 1971.

He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and served as an intelligence officer in Saigon, Republic of Vietnam and at Nakhon Phanom RTAB, Thailand, in 1972 and 1973.

After earning his doctorate degree, Mueh returned to the Academy in 1976 as an associate professor of chemistry. He remained at the Academy except for a stint in 198586 as the special assistant for technical matters at the Defense Intelligence Agency at the Pentagon.

In 1986, he assumed the position of acting head, department of chemistry, before being selected for his position of permanent professor and head of the department of chemistry in 1987. As faculty athletics representative, he was active in both the Western Athletic Conference and Mountain West Conference, and was the Academy’s representative on the transition team to form the new MWC, the only faculty athletics representative on the team.

He competes in golf, racquetball, handball and tennis, and has promoted Air Force Academy intercollegiate sports throughout his tenure, beginning with work as chairman of the hockey eligibility committee, officer representative to the men’s golf team and five years as the officer representative to the football team.

Mueh is married to the former Sally Flax of Cincinnati, Ohio. They have three children: Kristine, Kurt and Deborah.

Mueh has been just as successful behind the scenes with the administration of the department. Mueh restructured the department with an internal/external model that has streamlined resources and made the department more effective from top to bottom. In addition, he has the department on course to become a federally chartered non-profit organization which will lead to more fund-raising opportunities. Mueh was instrumental in the USAFA Endowment and the announcement of the Holaday Athletic Center, an indoor training facility. The $15 million facility was completed in 2011.

Mueh has also been active within the conference and the NCAA. He is a part of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet and has been active on the NCAA’s academics/ eligibility compliance cabinet, the men’s golf committee and the Region 7 postgraduate scholarship committee. Mueh has been equally active within the conference on various leadership committees. He is currently on the awards and recognition committee and has previously served on the joint council executive committee, and committees on championships, television and sportsmanship.

Before assuming his duties as vice dean at the Academy, Mueh was permanent professor and head of the department of chemistry at the Academy, a position he held since October 1987 where he oversaw the annual design and instruction of 25 undergraduate courses for 1,500 cadets annually.

Mueh was born Jan. 8, 1944, in Celle, Germany, and emigrated to the U.S. in 1951. He entered the Air Force in 1962, as a member of the Academy’s eighth graduating class, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry in 1966.

While at the Academy, Mueh was a two-year letterwinner in soccer as a goalie. He still holds the Academy record for saves in a game with 30, accomplishing it twice in 1965 against North Carolina and Benedictine. In his junior and senior years, Mueh helped the Falcons to the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League championship and quarterfinal berth in the NCAA tournament. He was a first-team all-league selection.

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At halftime of the Utah football game on Oct. 30, 2010, Dr. Mueh congratulated the men’s gymnastics team for winning the program’s first-ever USAG National Championship title.

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COL BILLY WALKER

JIM TREGO

Vice Director of Athletics

Senior Associate AD | External Affairs

WILLIAM CARPENTER

DERMOT COLL

Associate AD | Recruiting Support

Associate AD | Development, Government

Few schools in the country have an athletic program as extensive as the Air Force Academy’s.

The goals of the athletic program are to enhance the physical conditioning of all cadets, to develop the physical skills necessary for officership, to teach leadership in a competitive environment and to build character. There are three subdivisions of the athletic program: intercollegiate athletics, intramurals and physical education.

JOHN COULAHAN

MARTI GASSER

Associate AD | Finance

Associate AD | Intercollegiate Programs | SWA

The intercollegiate program has 17 men’s and 10 women’s NCAA-sanctioned teams, facing some of the top competition in the nation. Men’s teams are football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, cross-country, fencing, golf, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, rifle, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, water polo and wrestling. The Academy fields women’s teams in basketball, cross-country, fencing, gymnastics, rifle, indoor and outdoor track, swimming and diving, soccer, tennis and volleyball. In addition, the Academy sponsors two non-NCAA programs; boxing and cheerleading.

The majority of the Academy’s men’s and women’s programs compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Mountain West Conference. The Falcons compete in this conference against teams from Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, TCU, UNLV and Wyoming. All sports also compete against nonconference opponents, including many nationally-ranked teams.

The football team competes annually for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, which is emblematic of service academy football supremacy. The Falcons have won the trophy 17 times, which is more than any other academy. The winner of the annual rivalry visits the White House to have the trophy presented by the President of the United States.

TROY GARNHART

WAYNE KELLENBENCE

Associate AD | Information, Communications

Associate AD | Support

The USAFA Cadet Field House is one of the most impressive buildings in the country. It’s a modern, versatile structure with seemingly endless uses. The $5.6 million building is five stories high and 396 feet by 426 feet, the size of three football fields laid side by side. The structure is divided into three areas--basketball arena, ice hockey arena and multipurpose area. The three sections have a combined seating capacity of more than 9,000.

Clune Arena seats 5,858. The Cadet Ice Rink has a seating capacity of 2,470, while the multipurpose area seats 1,000 fans for track and field competitions.

The department’s newest facility, the Holaday Athletic Center, was completed in July 2011.

KAREN WARNER Associate AD | Human Resources

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CADET FIELD HOUSE INDOOR TRACK

CADET FIELD HOUSE INDOOR TRACK The Cadet Field House is considered one of the top athletic facilities in the country. This multi –purpose facility, built in 1968, houses the indoor track, basketball arena, and ice hockey rink for intercollegiate sports. The indoor track area, which can seat 1,000 fans, is at the second-highest elevation of any track in the nation.

The track is a full-pour polyurethane surface of 268-meters (six laps/mile), with eight lanes on the straightaway and six lanes on the oval. Inside the oval is a FieldTurf surface that includes polyurethane runways for the pole vault, horizontal and high jumps, along with a throwing cage. The field house is equipped with a full-size Daktronics scoreboard and message center along with event-specific AAE field event scoreboards, and a FinishLynx computerized timing system.

In July 1997, the Academy’s Class of 1976 commissioned regional artist Michael Esch to paint an eight panel canvas representing the life of an Academy cadet over four years. Each canvas is a 40-foot by 40- foot panel, painted in acrylic enamel that portrays the realism of Academy life since 1976. The panels hang on the north wall of the Field House indoor track and are a gift to the Athletic Department.

FACILITY FACTS & FIGURES Polyurethane surface with 5/8-inch thickness 268-meters (6 laps/mile) Eight 42” lanes on the straight Six 38” lanes on the oval Inside the oval, FieldTurf surface with polyurethane runways Two horizontal jump runways One pole vault runway One high jump approach and take-off area One throwing cage 1,000 permanent bleacher seats Full-size Daktronics scoreboard and message center Event-specific AAE field event scoreboards FinishLynx computerized timing system Elevation is 7,048 feet

MEET ANNOUNCER TOM WESTEN Tom Weston is entering his 15th year as the meet announcer for the Air Force track and field team. Weston, who retired in 2010 after seven years as the principal at Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, also works with the athletic department as the public address announcer for Falcon football and basketball games.

Aside from announcing all Air Force track and field meets, Weston has been the announcer for the last 14 conference indoor championship meets, as well as the last 11 outdoor championship meets. He has also announced the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) 4A and 5A Track and Field Championships and the 4A and 5A Cross Country Championships.

In addition, Weston is the announcer for the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament. He has held that position for the past nine years. He was the announcer at the 2004 and 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball First Round games in Denver and will serve as the announcer for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four in March 2012.

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CADET OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD COMPLEX

CADET OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD COMPLEX After a year of renovation and construction, the $4.1-million Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex was completed in August 2011. The project included a complete renovation of the facility and a relocation of the track’s radius points, shifting the oval slightly to the north and west, while abutting up against the hillside terrace on the west side. The common finish line was moved to the northeast corner in an effort to take advantage of the predominantly south and southwest winds in April-June. The move of the finish line also allows the 3,500 bleachers on the east side of the track to have a spectacular views of the Front Range.

The Falcons’ new facility features 100,000-square feet of surface installation. The track oval, D-zones and jump aprons are a brilliant combination of “Berlin Blue” and Grey colored surface. The synthetic surface is a “full-pour” polyurethane synthetic, with a light encapsulation top spraycoat of polyurethane to help resist weathering and discoloring due to high UV penetration at this altitude. The oval features eight 48inch lanes and the widest single radius allowable by the IAAF (36.50 meters, 119’6”). There is an inside steeplechase water jump on the southwest curve and a secondary finish line in the southeast corner for the 100- and 200-meter dashes, as well as the 100- and 110-meter hurdles to take advantage of alternate winds from the north.

FACILITY FACTS & FIGURES 100,000 square feet of synthetic surface 8x48-inch lanes Four long/triple jump pits; two long/triple jump runways Four pole vault runways; six pole vault box positions Four high jump baselines (ability to jump in any of 4 directions) Two throwing cages, with rings Two shot put rings Two javelin runways 2,000 linear feet of protective fencing 3,500-capacity seating, plus 34 wheelchair accessible seats $4.1-million, including $400,000 of new equipment Elevation is 6,980 feet

For the field events, there are two complete D-zones at each end of the infield. The facility boasts dual parallel long jump/triple jump runways on the homestretch side of the complex, with pits at each end, allowing for competition capability from either the north-south or south-north directions. There are fulllength javelin runways in each D-zone so that the throwers may work with the prevailing winds. There is a discus throw ring and cage on the north side, as well as a combination discus throw/hammer throw cage and rings on the south end to provide the best advantage with wind.

There are also dual pole vault runways on the backstretch, allowing for boxes and pits in both the northsouth and south-north directions. In addition, there are two additional runways on the north D-zone, allowing vaulters to jump in a west-east direction. The prominent pole vault area abuts against a hillside terrace, allowing spectators to sit on the grassy slope in a casual, picnic-style atmosphere. The high jump will be located in the north D-zone, with the capability of an approach of more than 80 feet in any of four directions.

The renovation cost included $225,000 of in-ground equipment, including cages, rings, toeboards, sand pit forms, vault boxes, pit platforms, communication boxes and curbing. It also included $175,000 of external equipment, including landing pads, standards, hurdles, starting blocks, timing and measuring equipment, covered competitor benches, performance display boards, lane markers and implement carts.

In addition to the improvements to the track itself, several additional amenities were added to the complex. A new “Meet Operations” building was built along the northeast corner of the track, even with the finish line, that will be used exclusively for computerized photo-timing and scoring. The former meet operations building was remodeled to include a press area with data ports and viewing windows on the second level, along with a new team lounge with multi-media capabilities. The lower level will remain designated for storage. An area for sports medicine will be located outside the multi-purpose building during meets.

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MISSION PARTNER INITIATIVE | WING OPEN MEET TRACK AND FIELD MISSION PARTNER INITIATIVE In the fall of 2011, the Air Force track and field team participated in two Mission Partner Initiative events, as the three elements of the Academy life – military, academics and athletics –came together for dinners hosted by Brig Gen Richard Clark, the Academy’s Commandant of Cadets, and his family.

The men’s track and field team (athletics) was joined at Otis House on Oct. 12 by members of Cadet Squadron 15 (military) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, while the women’s team (athletics), CS- 14 (military) and the Department of Philosophy (academics) held their Mission Partner Initiative event on Nov. 9. Both Initiative events included an “Autumn Celebration”-themed dinner, followed socializing and team-building activities, such as video games and pool.

“This is one of the finest initiatives that has come down from the Commandant in my 23 years at USAFA,” head coach Ralph Lindeman said. “Everyone has embraced the ‘Mission Partner’ concept and thoroughly enjoyed connecting with our partner squadrons and academic majors.”

CADET WING OPEN INTRAMURAL TRACK AND FIELD MEET

MW OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

To celebrate the completion of the new Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex, the Falcons hosted the first annual Cadet Wing Open Intramural Track and Field Meet in late August. The cadet-only competition featured sprints, hurdles, relays, throws and jumps. Cadet Squadron 31 (the Grim Reapers) won the inaugural Wing Open Cup.

The Air Force track and field team will host the 2012 Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Wednesday-Saturday (May 9-12) at the Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex.

Ticket information and a complete meet schedule will be released on the conference website (www.TheMWC. com), as well as www.GoAirForceFalcons.com.

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Dec. 9

Blue and Silver Open

USAFA

Jan. 13

All-Comers Meet

USAFA

Jan. 21

Nebraska adidas Classic

Jan. 26-27

Air Force Combined

USAFA

Jan. 28

Air Force Team Challenge

USAFA

Feb. 3-4

New Mexico Classic

Feb. 10-11

Air Force Invitational

Feb. 10-11

Husky Classic

Feb. 23-25

MW Championships

Mar. 2-3

National Qualifier

Mar. 9-10

NCAA Championships

Boise, Idaho

Mar. 23-24

Arizona State Invitational

Tempe, Ariz.

Mar. 29-31

Texas Relays

Austin, Texas

Mar. 31

Pikes Peak Quadrangular

USAFA

Apr. 5-6

Air Force Combined Events

USAFA

Apr. 6-7

Stanford Invitational

Apr. 7

Air Force Relays

Apr. 13-14

Colorado Invitational

Apr. 18-19

Mt. SAC Combined Events

Apr. 19-21

Mt. SAC Relays

Walnut, Calif.

Apr. 21

Beach Invitational

Cerritos, Calif.

Apr. 27-28

Drake Relays

Des Moines, Iowa

Apr. 28

J. Christiansen Invitational

Fort Collins, Colo.

May 4

Front Range Classic

USAFA

May 9-12

MW Championships

USAFA

May 24-26

NCAA Championships (Prelims)

June 6-9

NCAA Championships

June 22-July 1

U.S. Olympic Team Trials

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Lincoln, Neb.

Albuquerque, N.M. USAFA Seattle, Wash.

Albuquerque, N.M. South Bend, Ind.

Palo Alto, Calif.

USAFA Boulder, Colo.

Azusa, Calif.

Austin, Texas

Des Moines, Iowa Eugene, Ore.

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