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WOMEN’S PROFILES Name Ally Aschbacher Frida Berge Tristan Bevans Laura Bobek Christian Brennan Liz Brenner Alli Cash Daphne Chambers Sammie Clark Lindsay Crevoiserat Lauren Crockett Haley Crouser Mia Elbon Skylar Evans Claudia Francis Phyllis Francis Molly Grabill Katie Gruys Therese Haiss Nikki Hiltz Ashante Horsley Linsey Kau Annie Leblanc Abbey Leonardi Brittany Mann Ashley Maton Madeline Middlebrooks Jordie Munford Samantha Murphy Mel Newberry Felicia Odle Chizoba Okodogbe Kelly O’Neill Megan Patrignelli Sarah Penney Jenna Prandini Laura Roesler Alisha Rowlee Marybeth Sant Maggie Schmaedick Sara Seiwald Lauren Sens Rachel Sherrell Chancey Summers Claire Thomas Jasmine Todd Madelayne Varela Sasha Wallace Jillian Weir Annie Whitfield Allison Woodward Julia Zrinyi

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Hometown (High School / College) Portland, Ore. (Beaverton) Olve, Norway (Framnes Christian) Nesconset, N.Y. (Smithtown) Astoria, Ore. (Astoria) Hamilton, Ontario (Saint Mary’s Catholic) Portland, Ore. (Jesuit) Lenexa, Kan. (Shawnee Mission West) Springfield, Ore. (Springfield) North Bend, Ore. (North Bend) Glastonbury, Conn. (Glastonbury / Connecticut) Ogden, Utah (Ogden) Gresham, Ore. (Gresham) Nashville, Tenn. (Sovereign Grace Academy / Belmont) Crozier, Va. (Midlothian) Queens, N.Y. (Cardozo) Queens, N.Y. (Catherine McAuley) Poway, Calif. (Rancho Bernardo) Maple Lake, Minn. (Annandale) Solon, Ohio (Solon) Santa Cruz, Calif. (Aptos) McMinnville, Ore. (McMinnville) Crow, Ore. (Crow / Lane CC) Repentigny, Quebec (Jean-Baptiste Meilleur School) Kennebunkport, Maine (Kennebunk) Beverly Hills, Mich. (Detroit Country Day School) Bend, Ore. (Summit) O’Fallon, Mo. (Fort Zumwalt West) Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Ramcho Cucamonga) Perth, Ontario (St. John Catholic / Illinois) London, England (Wycome Academy / Princeton) Camas, Wash. (Union) Antioch, Calif. (Deer Valley) Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lakeridge) Monroe, N.Y. (Monroe-Woodbury) Paradise Valley, Ariz. (Xavier College Prep) Clovis, Calif. (Clovis) Fargo, N.D. (Fargo South) Newport, Ore. (Newport) Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Valor Christian) Eugene, Ore. (Sheldon) Portland, Ore. (Valley Catholic / Kansas) Elk Grove, Calif. (Elk Grove) Parkdale, Ore. (Hood River Valley) Eagle Creek, Ore. (Estacada) Molalla, Ore. (Molalla) Chandler, Ariz. (Chandler) Kent, Wash. (Kentwood) Castro Valley, Calif. (Castro Valley) Sunnyvale, Calif. (Homestead / Long Beach State) Sweet Home, Ore. (Sweet Home) Green Bay, Wis. (Notre Dame Academy) Winnipeg, Manitoba (Vincent Massey High School / Connecticut)

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The Women of Oregon 4-time Defending NCAA Indoor Champions 5-time Defending Conference Champions 2012 NCAA Outdoor Runners-up 2011 NCAA Outdoor Runners-up 2010 NCAA Outdoor Runners-up 2009 NCAA Outdoor Runners-up

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Laura Bobek 2012-13: Outdoor – Scored at the Pac-12 Championships in the discus…finished 10th with a mark of 157-10/48.11m…set a personal record in the event at the Oregon Preview (172-6/52.58m) where she won…also picked up wins at the Oregon State High Performance Meet and the John Knight Twilight… threw the shot put sparingly during the season with a season best at the Oregon Pepsi Invitational (467.25/14.20m)…Indoor – set a personal best in the weight throw at the MPSF Championships where she finished 11th (54-6.5/16.62m)…competed in the shot put and weight throw at four meets…Season Bests – discus – 172-6/52.58m, Oregon Preview, Eugene, Ore., (3/16/13); shot put – 46-7.25/14.20m, Pepsi Invitational, Eugene, Ore., (4/6/13); hammer throw – 157-8/48.07m, Pepsi Invitational, Eugene, Ore., (4/6/13); weight throw – 54-6.5/16.62m, MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., (2/23/13).

Redshirt Senior Astoria, Ore. Astoria High School Throws Personal Bests Shot Put - 47-8/14.53m, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., 5/5/12 Discus – 172-6/52.58m, Oregon Preview, Eugene, Ore., 3/16/13 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – Discus, 10th, 157-10/48.11m 2012 - Discus, 4th, 170-6/51.96m 2012 - Shot Put, 9th, 45-0.5/13.73m 2011 - Shot Put, 11th, 44-5.5/13.55m (Pac-10) 2011 - Discus, 11th, 137-0/41.77m (Pac-10)

2011-12: Outdoors - Pac-12 scorer in the discus. Won the discus at the Oregon Preview and the Pepsi Team Invitational. Saw a big jump in the discus the final weeks of the season. Hit 160 for the first time in 2012 at the Oregon Relays (160-5) and improved to 160-9 at the Oregon Twilight. Then made the 10-foot leap to 170-6/51.96m in a fourth-place finish at the Pac-12 Championships. That was tied for the seventhbest throw in school history. Concluded year with her second straight NCAA West appearance in the discus. Had six competitions in the shot put, winning four. Went 47-5/14.45m in a runner-up finish at the Pepsi meet before hitting a personal best of 47-8/14.53m at the Oregon Twilight. That ranked as the No. 10 throw in school history. Also threw the hammer five times with a best of 162-4.25/49.48m at the John Knight Twilight. Indoors - Saw action in four meets. Best effort in the weight throw was 50-5.5/15.38m at the MPSF Championships. Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention. Season Bests: Outdoors - Shot Put - 47-8/14.53m (PR), Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., (5/5/12); Discus - 170-6-7/51.96m (PR), Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore. (5/13/12). Indoors - Weight Throw - Shot Put - 50-5.5/15.38m (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/24/12).

2010-11: Outdoors - Wrapped season with her first NCAA West Preliminary meet appearance in the discus. Pac-10 qualifer in both the discus and the shot put, finishing 11th in both. Threw a season-best 167-7/51.07m in winning the discus at the Oregon Relays. Previously, upped seasonal discus mark to 164-0/49.98m at the Mt. SAC Relays, a 10-foot PR. In home debut, was in three events at the Oregon Preview, including a second-place shot put (44-7/13.59m) and a third-place discus (154-3/47.01m).

Improved to 45-2.5/13.78m in the shot put at the Pepsi Team Invitational and went 154-1 in the discus.

Pac-10 all-academic honorable mention. Indoors - Recovering from injuries that cost her a year, made Oregon debut at the UW Indoor Preview, where she threw the shot put. Improved by more than two feet over season-opening mark at the UW Invitational (43-1.5/13.14m). Upped shot put distance again to 44-7/13.59m at the Husky Classic, where she also threw the weight toss. Wrapped indoor season with the shot put and the weight toss at the MPSF Championships. Season Bests: Outdoors - Shot Put 45-2.5/13.78m (PR), Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore., (4/9/11); Discus - 167-7/51.07m (PR),Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/22/11). Indoors - Shot Put - 44-7/13.59m (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash.

(2/12/11).

2009-10: Redshirted the indoor and outdoor seasons due to injury.

Prep: Won three consecutive state 4A titles in both the shot put and the discus for Astoria High School.

Senior season saw her ranked fifth nationally in the shot put with a throw of 47-8, which came at the Dick Baker Invitational, as well as sixth nationally in the discus with a toss of 162-1 from the Anderson Relays. The latter mark set an Oregon prep all-classifications record. Won her third straight state shot (45-5.5) and discus (152-10) titles in 2009 to lead Astoria to a third place team finish. As a junior in 2008, dominated at the 4A level, winning both the discus (138-3) and the shot put (42-8) at the state meet for the second consecutive year and going undefeated during the high school season. Claimed her first state titles as a sophomore in 2007, throwing 41-6 in the shot put and 131-11 in the discus. Helped the Fishermen capture two second place finishes at the state championships during her sophomore and junior seasons. Was also the runner-up in both the shot put (43-3.5) and the discus (139-8) at the 2008 Washington/Oregon Meet of Champions. High School Bests: Shot Put - 47-8/14.52m, 2009; Discus - 1621/49.40m, 2009.

Personal: Majoring in biology. Older brother Sam rowed at Oregon State for four years. A member of the 4H Club, would like to study to be a large animal veterinarian.

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Liz Brenner 2012-13: Outdoor – Awarded with All-America status in the javelin by placing eighth at the NCAA Championships…set a personal best at the West Region Preliminary Round but topped it at the national meet with a throw of 168-9/51.43m…the distance ranks fifth on the Oregon all-time list…won the Oregon Twilight and the Oregon State High Performance meets in the javelin…finished third at the Pac-12 Championships…Indoor – Did not compete…Season Bests – javelin – 168-9/51.43m, NCAA Championships, Eugene, Ore., (6/8/13).

2011-12: Redshirted the indoor and outdoor seasons.

Redshirt Sophomore Portland, Ore. Jesuit High School Javelin 2013 All-American Personal Bests Shot Put - 45-11, Jesuit Twilight Invitational, Portland, Ore., 4/29/12 Javelin – 168-9/51.43m, NCAA Championships Eugene, Ore., 6/8/13

Prep: Four-sport standout was a two-time state shot put champion for Jesuit High School, as well as a two-time state runner-in in the javelin. Member of Jesuit’s back-to-back state championship track and field teams. Terrific performance at the 2012 Jesuit Twilight Invitational, where she set prep bests in both the shot put (45-11) and the javelin (155-11). Won every shot put competition as a senior in 2011, including the state title with a throw of 45-4-75. Was the runner-up in the javelin at 154-3. As a junior in 2010, won her first state shot put title (43-2.25) and was second in the javelin (146-6). Won the 201011 Johnny Carpenter Prep Athlete of the year for all sports in the state of Oregon. After the 2009-10 season was named the Oregon Prep Athlete of the Year. In volleyball, was named back-to-back state 6A volleyball player of the year, leading Jesuit to consecutive state title game appearances. In basketball, was named the 2011 6A state basketball player of the year after leading her team to the state title, thanks to her 17 points and 11 rebounds in a 42-39 in the championship game win over No. 1 Clackamas. High School Bests: Shot Put - 45-11, 2012; Javelin - 155-11, 2012.

Personal: Sport Marketing major. Older sister Mary Claire is a senior outfielder/first baseman for the Oregon State softball team. Parents Douglas and Jennifer were collegiate swimmers at Montana (dad) and the College of St. Catherine (mom). Is also an 11-time racquetball world champion.

NCAA Track and Field Championships 2013 – Javelin, 8th, 168-9/51.43m Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – Javelin, 3rd, 150-0/45.71m

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Sammie Clark 2012-13: Outdoor – Provided points for Oregon at the Pac-12 Championships with a fifth-place finish in the pole vault…won the event at both the Oregon Twilight and the Oregon relays leading up to the conference meet…set a career height of 13-6.25/4.12m at the Oregon twilight…Indoor – Competed in four events during the season…won the UW Husky Classic, clearing 13-4.25…took fifth at the MPSF Championships…Season Bests – pole vault – 13-6.25/4.12m, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., (5/3/13).

Senior North Bend, Ore. North Bend High School Pole Vault Personal Bests Pole Vault - 13-6.25/4.12m, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore., 5/3/13 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – Pole Vault, 5th, 13-0.25/3.97m 2012 - Pole Vault, 7th, 13-0.75/3.98m

2011-12: Outdoors - Pac-12 scorer was one of the most improved vaulters on the team. Set three outdoor PRs during the season. Opened year with a PR at 12-8.25/3.87m at the USC Invitational. Improved to 131.5/4.00m in a runner-up finish at the Pepsi Team Invitational. Then had biggest clearance of the season in a win at the Oregon Relays, 13-5.25/4.10m. That led the team in 2012 and was the sixth-best clearance in school history. At the Pac-12 Championships, took seventh with a clearance at 13-0.75/3.98m. Ended season with her first NCAA West Preliminary meet. Indoors - Had an improvement of more than a foot from her opening clearance (12-1.5/3.70m) to her best clearance. Won the pole vault at the Husky Classic by clearing 13-2.25/4.02m and then hit best bar of the year in a runner-up finish at the MPSF Championships (13-4.5/4.08m). Season Bests: Outdoors - Pole Vault - 13-5.25/4.10m (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/21/12). Indoors - Pole Vault - 13-4.5/4.08m (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash.

(2/25/12).

2010-11: Outdoors - Wrapped season by tying for fifth at the USA Junior Championships (12-5.25/3.80m).

Cleared a personal-best 12-6.25/3.82 at the Oregon Twilight. Made Oregon debut in the pole vault at the Oregon Preview. Also vaulted at the Pepsi Team Invitational and the Oregon Relays. Indoors - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Outdoors - Pole Vault - 12-6.25/3.82m, Oregon Twilight, Eugene, Ore. (5/6/11).

Prep: Broke the 4A state meet record with a clearance at 12-5/3.78m to win the event as a senior in 2010 for North Bend High School. Helped North Bend finish fourth overall. Had a prep best clearance of 126/3.81m at the Dick Baker Invite. Won eight of the nine pole vault competitions she entered as a senior.

Also won state pole vault crown as a junior (12-0) and was second as a freshman. High School Bests: Pole Vault - 12-6/3.81m, 2010.

Personal: Major is general social science.

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Lauren Crockett 2012-13: Outdoor – Qualified for the NCAA Championships where she finished 18th in the high jump, clearing 5-7.75/1.72m…took fourth at the Pac-12 Championships with a mark of 5-10/1.78m…won the high jump at the Oregon State High Performance Meet, Oregon Relays and Oregon Pepsi Inviatational… set a career mark of 5-11.25/1.81m at the Oregon Relays…Indoor – Won the high jump at the UW Invitational and UW Husky Classic…notched her best indoor mark with a 5-10/1.78m jump at the UW Husky Classic…took ninth at the MPSF Championships…Season Bests – high jump – 5-11.25/1.81m, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., (4/20/13).

Junior Ogden, Utah Ogden High School Jumps Personal Bests High Jump - 5-11.25/1.81m, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., 4/20/13 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – High Jump, 19th, 5-7.75/1.72m 2012 - High Jump, t17th, 5-8.75/1.75m

2011-12: Outdoors - Hard work early in the season paid off with a trip to the NCAA Championships. After struggling in early meets, had a breakout performance at the Twilight Meet where she cleared a thenpersonal best 5-10.5/1.79m. Carried that momentum to the Pac-12 Championships, where she tied for fourth at 5-8.5/1.74m. Had another breakout performance at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, where she cleared a season-best 5-10.75/1.80m to tie for seventh and advance to the NCAA Championships.

Clearance was tied for the sixth-best in school history. Good performance at the NCAA meet, where she cleared 5-8.75/1.75m and just missed out on All-America honors. Indoors - Light schedule saw her compete in the high jump in just two meets. Season Bests: Outdoors - High Jump - 5-10.75/1.80m (PR), NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, Austin, Texas (5/25/12).

Prep: Won the women’s high jump at the 2010 USATF Junior Olympics with a clearance at 5-8.75. Was also a two-time Utah state champion for Ogden High School. Win as a sophomore in 2009 helped Ogden High win the Utah state title. Matched her personal best clearance of 5-10 in winning the Region 5 title as a senior in 2011. Personal best clearance of 5-10 was tied for seventh nationally among high schoolers in both 2010 and 2011. Also defended her high jump title at the 2011 Simplot Games (5-6). High School Bests: High Jump - 5-10, 2011.

Personal: Major is advertising.

Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – High Jump, 4th, 5-10/1.78m 2012 - High Jump, t4th, 5-8.5/1.74m

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Claudia Francis 2012-13: Outdoor – Redshirt season…did not compete…Indoor – Participated at the UW Husky Classic, UW Invitational and Blue and Orange Opener...Season Bests – 400 – 55.67, Blue and Orange Opener, Nampa, Idaho, (1/12/13); 800 – 2:07.31, UW Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash., (2/9/13).

Redshirt Sophomore Queens, N.Y. Cardozo High School Middle Distance

2011-12: Pac-12 scorer and NCAA qualifier at 800 meters. Outdoors - Late start to the season, but led off Oregon’s runner-up finish in the 4x800 meter relay at the Penn Relays. Was fifth in the 800 meters at the Oregon Relays in 2:06.90. Set a seasonal-best in the Pac-12 semifinals of 2:04.88 (No. 10 on the UO list). Took third in the finals in 2:05.42 to help Oregon win its fourth straight crown. Advanced to the NCAA Championships on time after running 2:07.73 at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds. Was an NCAA semifinalist. Wrapped up season at the U.S. Junior Championships, where she took fourth in the 800 in 2:08.69. Indoors - Made two appearances in the 800, taking second at the Husky Classic in 2:09.16.

Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 2:04.88 (PR), Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore. (5/12/12).

Indoors - 800 Meters - 2:09.12 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/11/12).

NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2012 - 800 Meters, s-8th, 2:12.74

Prep: Francis ranked sixth nationally in the 800 meters in 2011 (2:06.98). Claimed the 2011 Hispanic Games 800 indoor title as a senior for Cardoza High School. Also led the nation indoors in the 600 meters (1:29.98) in 2011. Personal 800 best, 2:05.47, came at the 2009 Nike Nationals in North Carolina. As a junior, captured the New Balance Outdoor Nationals 800 crown in 2:07.30. That time ranked third nationally among high schoolers in 2010. Was the 2009 USA Junior Olympic 800 and 1,500 meter champion. Went on to win the World Youth trials in the 800 later in 2009. Impressive list of junior titles also includes the 2009 Nike Outdoor nationals (800 meters), 2009 New York Borough and City Championships (800 and 1,500 meters), 2009 Reebok Grand Prix (800 meters) and 2009 New Balance Collegiate Invitational (1,000 meters). Was also the 2008 Nike Outdoor nationals mile champion as a sophomore. Has competed previously at Oregon’s Hayward Field previously, having run there at the 2004 USA Junior Olympics. High School Bests: 600 Meters - 1:29.98, 2011; 800 Meters - 2:05.47, 2009.

Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2012 - 800 Meters, 3rd, 2:05.42

Personal: Major is general science. Sister Phyllis Francis is currently a junior on the Ducks’ track and field team.

Personal Bests 800 Meters - 2:04.88, Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore., 5/12/12

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Phyllis Francis 2012-13: Outdoor – Three-event All-American at the NCAA Championships…finished third in the 400 with a personal-best time of 50.86…anchored the 4x400 team which finished fourth and posted the third-fastest time in school history (3:28.15)…took fourth in the 4x100 with a team that also posted ran the third-best time in school history during the prelims (43.73)...Pac-12 Champion in the 400 and 4x100…finished second at the conference meet while running a PR of 22.77, third-fastest in the Oregon record book…won the 400 at the Oregon Pepsi Invitational…Indoor – Part of the 4x400 team which won the NCAA Championship and helped the Oregon women’s team capture the team title…finished fourth in the 400 at the national meet in a time of 52.01…won the 400 and the 4x400 at the MPSF Championships…won the 200 at the Blue and Orange Opener…Season Bests – 200 – 22.77, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., (5/12/13); 400 – 50.86, NCAA Championships, Eugene, Ore., (6/8/13).

Senior Queens, N.Y. Catherine McAuley High School Middle Distance Two-Time NCAA Champion 11-Time All-American Three-Time Pac-12 Champion Personal Bests 200 Meters – 22.77, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., 5/12/13 400 Meters – 50.86, NCAA Championships, Eugene, Ore., 6/8/13 800 Meters - 2:04.83, USA Track & Field Junior Olympics, Omaha, Neb., 7/22/08 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – 400 Meters, 3rd, 50.86 2013 – 4x400 Meters, 4th, 3:28.24 2013 – 4x100 Meters, 4th, 43.80 2012 - 400 Meters, 5th, 51.79 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 1st, 3:24.54 2012 - 4x100 Meter Relay, 4th, 43.58 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 3rd, 3:28.18 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – 400 Meters, 4th, 52.01 2013 – 4x400 Meters, 1st, 3:30.22 2012 - 400 Meters, 3rd, 53.01 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 10th, 3:36.52 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – 400 Meters, 1st, 51.57 2013 – 200 Meters, 2nd, 22.77 2013 – 4x100 Meters, 1st, 43.81 2012 - 400 Meters - 1st, 52.05 2012 - 200 Meters - 2nd, 23.03 2012 - 4x100 Meter Relay - 1st, 43.72 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay - 2nd, 3:32.59 2011 - 800 Meters, 9th, 2:12.91 (Pac-10) 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 1st, 3:29.63 (Pac-10)

2011-12: Pac-12 champion (400 meters). NCAA champion (4x400 meter relay). Outdoors - Finished sophomore campaign with a flourish, winning the Pac-12 400 meter title and anchoring the Ducks’ recordsetting 4x400 meter relay. Opened season with a then-PR in the 200 meters at the USC Invitational (23.42) and then won the 400 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational in 52.99. Reached another level in championship competition where she won the Pac-12 400 title in a then-PR of 52.05 and was second in the 200 in 23.03 (third-fastest time in school history). Also led off Oregon’s winning 4x100 meter relay (43.58) and anchored the runner-up 4x400 team (3:32.59). Breezed through the NCAA West Preliminary meet wih a pair of thirdplace finishes in the 400 meters. Also anchored the winning 4x400 meter relay team which ran 3:29.43 (No. 4 in school history). At the NCAA Championships, had a memorable performance as the anchor on the 4x400 meter relay squad that won in a meet record 3:24.54, which was also the second-fastest time ever run by a collegiate 4x400 squad. Her anchor leg helped the Ducks edge Louisiana State by .05. In the 400, ran a personal-best 51.22 to win her semifinal heat before taking fifth in the final in 51.79. Semifinal time was the second-fastest in school history. Following the collegiate season, was a 400 meter semifinalist at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Indoors - Took third in the 400 meters and fourth on the 4x400 meter relay teams at the NCAA Championships. Timed a season-best 23.75 (No. 3 in school history) to win the 200 meters at the Texas A&M Challenge. Anchored the winning 4x400 meter relay team at the MPSF Championships in 3:33.70 (No. 2 in school history). Took third in the 400 at the NCAA Championships in 53.01 (No. 2 in school history).

Also anchored the fourth-place 4x400 meter relay team (3:36.52). Season Bests: Outdoors - 200 Meters 23:03 (PR), Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore. (5/12/12); 400 Meters - 51.22 (PR), NCAA Championships, Des Moines, Iowa (6/25/11). Indoors - 200 Meters - 23.75 (PR), Texas A&M Challenge, College Station, Texas (1/28/12); 400 Meters - 53.01 (PR), NCAA Championships, Nampa, Idaho (3/10/12).

2010-11: All-American (4x400 meter relay). Outdoors - Impressive showing after the college season at the USA Junior Championships, where she was the national runner-up at 400 meters. Won her semifinal heat in a then-personal best 53.28. In the finals, broke 53 seconds for the first time as the runner-up in 52.93.

That was the No. 7 time in school history and qualified her for the Pan American Junior Championships.

At the Pan Am meet, placed third in the 400 meters (53.81) and helped the U.S. win the 4x400 meter relay by running the second leg (3:34.71). Helped the 4x400 meter relay team set the school record at the NCAA Championships. Was the Ducks’ third leg for both the semifinal and final races. In the semifinal, Oregon won its heat in 3:31.04. In the final, the Ducks battled for a national championship before taking third in a schoolrecord 3:28.18. Was the third leg on the team that ran the second-fastest time at the NCAA West Preliminary meet in 3:33.63. Also qualified for the NCAA West meet in the 800 meters. Pac-10 champion in the 4x400 meter relay. Ran the third leg on the team that broke the meet record in 3:29.63. Also ran a season-best 2:08.45 in the 800 meter preliminaries. Timed 2:08.82 in the 800 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays, where she also helped the Ducks win the 4x400 meter relay with the third-fastest time in school history (3:3:32.63).

At the Pepsi Invitational, timed 2:08.98 in the 800 meters. Also took the second leg on the winning 4x400 meter relay team (3:36.87). Established a then-personal best in the 400 meters at the Stanford Invitational by running 54.28. Anchored the 4x400 meter relay team that set an Oregon Preview record in 3:44.85. Also ran the 1,500 meters. Indoors - Terrific season opener at the UW Indoor Preview where she set the school record in winning the 600 meters (1:27.38) and ran the second leg on the all-freshman 4x400 meter relay team (3:41.02). Ran 2:11.33 in her first indoor 800 meter race at the Tyson Invitational. Tied for seventh in the 800 meters at the MPSF Championships (2:10.04). Cross Country - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Outdoors - 400 Meters - 52.93, USA Junior Championships, Eugene, Ore. (6/25/11); 800 Meters - 2:08.45, Pac10 Championships, Tucson, Ariz. (5/13/11). Indoors - 800 Meters - 2:10.04, MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/26/11).

Prep: Won the 800 meters at the 2010 National Scholastic Indoor Championships (2:07.54) to cap a strong indoor season. That time was the sixth-best nationally among high schoolers in 2010. Won a pair of indoor titles for Brooklyn’s Catherine McAuley High School at the 2010 CHSAA Intersectionals, taking the 300

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High School Bests: 400 Meters - 55.82, 2010; 800 Meters - 2:04.83, 2008; High Jump - 5-6/1.67m, 2010.

Personal: General social sciences major. Sister Claudia Francis is currently a sophomore on the Ducks’ track and field team.

Molly Grabill 2013-14: Cross Country - Grabill had a dominant return after being out for a year and notched a secondplace finish (16:10) in the three-mile race at the PSU Viking Classic helping Oregon sweep a trio of victories over Portland, Portland State and Oregon State. Clocked in at 17:34 in the women’s 5,000 meters at the Coast to Coast Battle in Beantown and finished 12th. Recorded a 17:20 mark at the Bill Dellinger Invitational placing 14th-overall and helped guide the women of Oregon to a second-place finish (5,000 meters). Finished in 36th-place at the Pre-Nationals race in Terra Haute, Ind., with a 20:53.48 time (6,000 meters). Covered the 6,000-meter course in 22:52 at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships finishing 37th-overall and helped Oregon take fourth. Led the Ducks for the first time this season with a 14thplace finish in 20:01 at the NCAA West Regional 6,000-meter race at Haggin Oaks Golf Course as Oregon took third. Tabbed Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention accolades. Clocked in at 21:20.1 at the 6,000-meter race in Terra Haute, Ind., at the NCAA Cross Country Championship.

Redshirt Sophomore Poway, Calif.

Rancho Bernardo, Calif.

Distance Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 16:38.01, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., 4/20/12 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2013 - 101st, 21:20.1 2011 - 207th, 21:56.3 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2013 - 14th, 20:01 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2012 - 10,000 Meters, 17th, 36:30.17 2012 - 5,000 Meters - DNF Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2013, 37th, 22:52 2011 - 32nd, 20:59

2012-13: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Indoors - Did not compete. Cross Country - Redshirt season.

2011-12: Outdoors - Pac-12 qualifier as a freshman. Ran the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Preview and John Knight Twilight before stepping up to 5,000 meters at the USC Invitational and the Oregon Relays.

Timed a season-best 16:38.01 in a runner-up finish at the relays. Wrapped up season with an appearance in the 10,000 (17th, 36:30.17) and 5,000 at the Pac-12 Championships. Indoors - Redshirt season. Cross Country - Capped freshman season with her first NCAA Championships appearance. Scored as Oregon’s No. 5 runner at the NCAA West Regional meet. Took 60th in 21:41 (6,000 meters). Successful debut at the conference meet as she was the Ducks’ No. 5 scorer (32nd overall in 20:59/6,000 meters). Was the winner of the B section at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational. Covered the 6,000 meter course in 21:08.7 to win by nearly 14 seconds. Made Oregon debut at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, where she placed 16th in 17:09.85. Season Bests: 5,000 Meters - 16:38.01 (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/20/12).

Prep: Finished second at the 2011 USA Junior Cross Country Championships to earn a spot on the squad that represented Team USA at the IAAF Junior World Cross Country Championships in Punta Umbria, Spain. Was a two-time Foot Locker nationals qualifier. Finished ninth as a senior in 2010 in 17:46 after placing 12th as a junior in 2009. Finished as the California state cross country champion in 2009 and was sixth as a senior in 2010. Garnered notice at the 2010 Nike Pre-Nationals in September by winning the 5,000 meter Jim Danner Championship in 17:42.84. Was also a four-time CIF San Diego Section cross country champion for Rancho Bernardo High School and holds the course record at Morley Field after posting 15:25 times in both the 2009 and 2010 section championships. On the track, as a senior at Rancho Bernardo High School, was the California state runner-up in the 3,200 meters in a personal-best 10:19.17. Won the 2011 CIF San Diego Section champion in the 3,200 meters to become a four-time sectional champion. Was the 3,200 meter state champion as a junior in 2010 and was the state runnerup at 3,200 meters in 2009. High School Bests: Outdoors - 1,600 Meters - 4:49.64, 2011; 3,200 Meters - 10:19.17, 2011.

Personal: Major is sociology.

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Annie Leblanc 2013-14: Cross Country - Posted a 21:03.19 time in the 6,000 meters at Pre-Nationals in Terra Haute, Ind., and finished 53rd in her first race of the 2013 season…finished 25th at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships with a time of 22:31 guiding the Women of Oregon to a fourth-place finish…recorded her first top-20 finish of the season with a time of 20:04 at the NCAA West Regionals, good for 17th place on the 6,000-meter course…earned First-Team Pac-12 All-Academic accolades…took 66th at the NCAA Cross Country Championship with a time of 21:03.9 on the 6,000-meter course.

Sophomore Repentigny, Quebec Jean-Baptiste Meilleur School Middle Distance 2013 All-American Personal Bests 800 Meters - 2:03.41, Toronto International Track and Field Games, Toronto, Ontario, 7/11/12 1,500 Meters - 4:15.92, Victoria International Track Classic, Victoria, B.C., 6/13/12 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – DMR, 8th, 11:02.15 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – 800, 5th, 2:08.27 2013 – 4x400, 10th, 3:42.59

2012-13: Outdoor – Finished seventh at the NCAA West Regional in the 800 with a season-best time of 2:06.20...ran a season-best in the 1,500 at the Mt. SAC Relays in 4:17.64…also took part in the 4x400 relay throughout the year and was part of the quad that finished fourth at the NCAA West regional… took fifth in the 800 at the Pac-12 Championships…Indoor – Picked up her first All-America honor as part of the distance medley relay which finished eighth at the NCAA Championships…part of winning teams in the DMR and the 4x400 at the UW Invitational…logged her fastest mile time of the season in 4:37.93 at the UW Final Qualifier…Cross Country - Debuted in the Dellinger Invitational, placing third with a time of 16:59 (5,000 meters). Helped the Ducks place second overall as a team. Ran in the PreNationals and placed 27th out of 265 runners, and recorded a 20:41 finish in the 6,000 meter event. This helped the team place second overall at the meet. At the Pac-12 Conference Championships, ran 20:42 (6,000 meters) and placed 17th overall in the conference. Was a key contributor to Oregon’s first place finish in the conference. Was part of the first place team at the NCAA West Regional, recording a race time of 20:15 (6,000 meters) and placing 24th individually. A member of Oregon’s national title team contributing a 20:31.6 (6,000 meter), 68th place individual finish at the NCAA Championships.

Prep: Wrapped up distinguished junior career by running personal bests in the 800 and 1,500 meters as a senior in 2012. At the Toronto International Track and Field Games, lowered 800 meter best to 2:03.41.

Similar performance at the Victoria International Track Classic in the 1,500, where she dropped her time to 4:15.92. As a junior in 2011, ranked 12th in the world among after running 2:03.55 in the 800 meters at the Harry Jerome meet in Burnaby, B.C. Went on to win her third straight Canadian junior 800 meter title in 2011 and was the silver medalist in the 800 meters (2:06.35) at the 2011 Pan Am Junior Championships in Miramar, Fla. Also ran the second leg of the Canadians’ runner-up 4x400 meter relay team (3:38.99).

Was also a 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships qualifier and a 2009 World Youth competitor, both in the 800 meters. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 2:03.41, 2012; 1,500 Meters - 4:15.92, 2012.

Personal: Major is human physiology. Is the daughter of Chantal Desrosiers, a sprinter who qualified for the 1980 Olympics in the 200 meters, but was unable to compete due to the Western boycott of the Moscow Games.

NCAA Cross Country Championships 2013 - 66th, 21:03.9 2012 - 68th, 20:31.5 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2013 - 17th, 20:04 2012 - 24th, 20:15 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2013 - 25, 22:31 2012 - 17th, 20:42

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Abbey Leonardi 2013-14: Cross Country - Opened the season with a fourth-place finish in the three-mile race at the PSU Viking Classic with a time of 16:25.26 as Oregon swept Portland, Portland State and Oregon State.

Finished in 17th in the 5,000 meters at the Coast to Coast Battle in Beantown with a time of 17:35 to help the green and yellow claim second. Posted a time of 17:23 at the Dellinger Invitational and finished in 15th (5,000 meters). Recorded a time of 21:04.97 in the 6,000 meters at Pre-Nationals and took 55th amongst 340 racers. Helped guide the Duck women to a fourth-place finish at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships with a time of 22:25 and placed 21st overall. Placed 31st at the NCAA West Regionals with a time of 20:22 and helped the Duck women take third overall. Earned Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention selection. Finished the 6,000-meter race at the La Verne Gibson Cross Country Course in 21:35.6 at the NCAA Cross Country Championship.

Sophomore Kennebunkport, Maine Kennebunk High School Distance Personal Bests 3,000 Meters - 9:47.64, New Balance Boston Twilight, Boston, Mass., 5/15/10 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2013 - 142, 21:35.6 2012 - 162nd, 21:12.2 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2013 - 31st, 20:22 2012 - 34th, 20:36 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2013 - 21st, 22:25 2012 - 24th, 21:03

2012-13: : Outdoor – Ran the 10,000 at the Pac-12 Championships where she finished 11th in a personalbest time of 37:37.51…also ran the 1,500, 3,000 and 5,000 during the season, making appearances in a total of seven meets…ran a personal-best in the 5,000 at the Stanford Invitational (17:07.07)…Indoor – Raced at the MPSF Championships and the UW Invitational…ran the 5,000 (17:32.55) and the 3,000 (9:54.45), respectively…Cross Country - Began freshman season with a 12th place finish at the Dellinger Invitational with a time of 17:13 (5,000 meters), and contributed to the team’s first place finish at the meet. Came in 52nd in the 6,000 meter race against 264 other competitors with a time of 21:05.8. Also helped the Ducks finish second overall as a team. Competed in the Pac-12 Conference Championships and placed 24th with an individual time of 21:03 (6,000 meters). Was a key member of the Oregon team helping the Ducks win the Pac-12 Conference. Ran the 6,000 meter race at the NCAA Division One West Regional in a time of 20:36, earning a 34th place finish and helping the Ducks take home first place at the meet. Ran at the NCAA Championships with a time of 21:12.2 (6,000 meters) and helped the Ducks secure the national title.

Prep: Undefeated in state championship meets all four years at Kennebunk High School. Capped her senior year with wins at 1,600 and 3,200 meters. Began senior season by capturing her fourth consecutive Maine state A cross country title to earn her fourth straight girls Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year honors for Maine. Is the first female runner ever to win four straight cross country titles in Maine.

Finished second for the third year in a row at the Foot Locker Northeast Regional and went on to take fourth at the Foot Locker nationals in San Diego in 17:35.3. On the track, won four state titles at 1,600 meters, three at 3,200 meters (2010, 2011, 2012) and one at 800 meters as a freshman in 2009. Hit 1,600 meter prep best of 4:51.57 as a sophomore in 2010. Timed her PRs in both the two miles (10:26.59) and 1,500 meters (4:36.71) at the 2010 New Balance Nationals. Also set prep PR in the 3,000 meters as a sophomore at the New Balance Boston Twilight (9:47.64). After winning the 1,600 and 3,200 state titles as a junior in 2011, went on to win the 3,200 at the New England Championships in a personal-best 10:19.09. High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 4:36.71, 2010; 1,600 Meters - 4:51.57, 2010; Mile - 4:56.22, 2010; 3,000 Meters - 9:47.64, 2011; 3,200 Meters - 10:19.09, 2011.

Personal: Major is psychology.

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Brittany Mann 2012-13: Redshirt season…set a personal best in the shot put at the U.S. Championships (484.75/14.75m…set a personal best in the hammer throw at the Oregon Twilight (164-4/50.08m).

Redshirt Freshman Beverly Hills, Mich.

Detroit Country Day School Throws Personal Bests

Prep: Won a pair of state shot put and discus titles for Detroit Country Day School, as well as an indoor weight throw crown. As a senior in 2012, helped Detroit Country share the state title by winning the shot put (41-11) and discus (156-8). Best shot, 44-7, came earlier in the year in a dual meet with Inkster. Made big impact in the discus after the state meet at the Midwest Meet of Champions, winning with a prepbest throw of 165-2. That was the No. 5 discus throw nationally among high schoolers in 2012. Indoors in 2012 ranked third nationally in the weight throw with a best mark of 56-10 at the Michigan Indoor Track Series. Also impressed with a third-place showing at the New Balance Indoor Nationals with a toss of 558.5/16.98m. As a junior in 2011, won three state titles, two outdoor and one indoor. Won the Michigan state Division 2 title in both the shot put (41-0) and the discus (141-10) as her 20 points helped Detroit Country claim the team title. Ranked seventh nationally in the discus in 2011 with a best throw of 163-7.

Indoors, captured the 2011 weight throw at the state meet with an effort of 47-8. Was the state runnerup in both events as a sophomore in 2010. In junior competitions, claimed 18 national gold medals in the throws dating back to third grade. High School Bests: Shot Put - 44-7, 2012; Discus - 165-2, 2012; Weight Throw - 56-10 (i). 2012.

Personal: Major is biology. Father Steve Mann played football at Wyoming.

Shot Put – 48-4.75/14.75m, U.S. Championships, Des Moines, Iowa, 6/20/13 Discus - 165-2, Midwest Meet of Champions, Fort Wayne, Mich., 6/9/12

Weight Throw - 56-10 (i), Michigan Indoor Track Series, Meet 2 Allendale, Mich., 2/18/12

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Chizoba Okodogbe 2012-13: Outdoor – Two-event All-American with the 4x400 and 4x100 relays…finished fourth in both of those events while posting the third-fastest times in Oregon history…clocked a 43.73 in the 4x100 and a 3:28.24 in the 4x400…was also part of the 4x400 which recorded the second-fastest time in school history (3:26.73) at the Penn Relays…finished second in the 400 at the Pac-12 Championships with a career-best time of 52.22…time is fourth on the Oregon all-time list…was also a member of the winning 4x100 team…

Indoor – Part of the national champion 4x400 team which helped seal the team championship and was part of the All-America distance medley relay team which finished eighth…won the 4x400 at the MPSF Championships and the UW Invitational…recorded a season best in the 60 at the UW Invitational in 7.67 seconds…Season Bests – 400 – 52.22, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., (5/12/13).

Senior Antioch, Calif.

Deer Valley High School Sprints Two-Time NCAA Champion 12-Time All-American Two-Time Pac-12 Champion Personal Bests 200 Meters - 23:89, Meet of Champions, Sacramento, Calif., 5/1/10 400 Meters - 52:22, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., 5/12/13 60 Meters - 7.66 (i), UW Invitational, Seattle, Wash., 1/29/11 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – 4x400 Meters, 4th, 3:28.24 2013 – 4x100 Meters, 4th, 43.80 2012 - 400 Meters, s-6th, 53.38 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 1st, 3:24.54 2011 - 400 Meters, s-7th, 53.30 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 3rd, 3:28.18 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – Distance Medley Relay, 8th, 11:02.15 2013 – 4x400,1st, 3:30.22 2012 - Distance Medley Relay, 2nd, 11:05.85 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 10th, 3:36.52 2011 - Distance Medley Relay, 2nd, 10:52.90 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 8th, 3:34.98 Pac-12 Track and FIeld Championships 2013 – 400 Meters, 2nd, 53.26 2013 – 4x400, 10th, 3:42.59 2013 – 4x100, 1st, 43.81 2012 - 400 Meters - 4th, 53.44 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay - 2nd, 3:32.59 2011 - 400 Meters, 3rd, 52.71 (Pac-10) 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 1st, 3:29.63 (Pac-10)

2011-12: NCAA Champion (4x400 meter relay) and a three time All-American on three different relays.

Outdoors - Vital 400 meter runner both individually and on relays. Opened season at the Pepsi Team Invitational where she was third in the 400 (53.66). Won her opening round heat at the Pac-12 Championships in 53.72 to advance to the finals, where she placed fourth (53.44). Raced to a season-best 53.03 at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds to advance to the NCAA Championships for the second straight year. Finished year by running sixth in her semifinal heat at the NCAA Championships (53.38). Really impressed in the relays. In the 4x100 relay, ran on the team that won the Oregon Twilight in a time of 44.51, No. 7 in school history. In the 4x400, helped Oregon win the Pepsi Team Invitational (3:35.04) and place second in the Penn Relays (3:33.78) during the regular season. In the postseason, helped Oregon finish as the runner-up at the Pac-12 Championships in 3:32.59. Then at the NCAA West Regional, her squad timed a blistering 3:29.43, winning with the fourth fastest time in school history. At the NCAA Championships, handled the second leg on the team that won its semifinal heat in 3:29.46, setting the stage for the record-setting final.

Again took the second leg in the final where Oregon won in 3:24.54, beating LSU by .05. The time also broke LSU’s 2004 NCAA meet record of 3:25.26, and cut nearly :04 off the previous school record. It was the second-fastest 4x400 relay ever run by a collegiate team. Indoors - Limited action saw her race in only three meets individually. But on the relays, was an All-American on both the 4x400 and distance medley squads. On the 4x400, ran the third leg at the MPSF Championships, where Oregon won in 3:33.70. That was the second fastest time in school history. Went on to run the third leg on Oregon’s fourth place 4x400 meter relay team at the NCAA Championships (3:36.52). With the distance medley relay team, ran the 400 leg on a pair of relays that were among the top three all-time at Oregon. Won the DMR at the Texas A&M Challenge in 10:56.31 (No. 3 all-time) and then came back to finish second at the MPSF Championships in 10:55.78 (No. 2 all-time). At the NCAA Championships had the 400 leg on the national runners-up that timed 11:05.85. Season Bests: Outdoors - 200 Meters - 24.28, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/21/12); 400 Meters - 53.03, NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, Austin, Texas (5/25/12). Indoors - 200 Meters - 24.45 (PR), Don Kirby Elite Invitational, Albuquerque, N.M. (2/10/12).

2010-11: 1st team All-America (4x400 meter relay). 2nd team All-American (400 meters). Outdoors Posted big PR in the 400 meters (52.71) to finish third at the Pac-10 Championships. Time was the fourthfastest in school history. Also led off the 4x400 meter relay team that won in a meet record 3:29.63. At the NCAA West Preliminary meet, ran 54.38 in the opening round of the 400 meters to advance to the quarterfinals, where she timed 53.15 to advance to the NCAA Championships. Also helped Oregon advance in the 4x400 meter relay with the No. 2 time overall at the West meet, 3:33.63. Part of Oregon’s school-record performance in the 4x400 meter relay at the NCAA Championships. Ran the second leg in both the semifinals and finals. Oregon won its semifinal heat in 3:31.04 and then was third in the final in a school-record 3:28.18. Capped season by earning second team All-America honors in the 400 meters at the NCAA Championships. Finished seventh in her semifinal heat, but 16th overall in 53.30. Earlier in the year, took the 200 meters at the Oregon Twilight in 24.21. Won the 400 meters at the Oregon Relays in 54.04. That was the 10th fastest time in school history. Was also on the winning 4x400 meter team at the Oregon Relays (3:43.93). Runner-up in her 200 meter heat at the Oregon Relays (24.29). Ran season-best in the 200 (24.05) at the Mt. SAC Relays. At the Pepsi Team Invitational, was the runner-up in the 400 meters (54.85). Was also on the 4x400 meter relay team that ran a season-best 3:32.63 at Mt. SAC. That was the third-fastest in school history. Ran 24.42 for the open 200 meters at the Stanford Invitational and had the third leg on the 4x400 meter relay (3:42.35). Ran the second leg on the 4x400 meter relay team that set an Oregon Preview record in 3:44.85. Indoors - Scored on a pair of relay teams for the NCAA Champions.

Helped Oregon break the school record in a runner-up finish in the distance medley relay (10:52.90). Ran the 400 meter leg. Also scored on the eighth-place 4x400 meter relay team (3:34.98). Had the lead leg on the second-fastest time in school history. Solid first meet as a Duck, running 7.70 in the prelims at the UW Indoor Preview before finishing sixth in the finals at 7.72. Also led off the all-freshman 4x400 meter relay team (3:41.02). Improved her time in the 60 to 7.66 at the UW Invitational, where she was third in the 200 meters at 24.43. Also ran the 400 leg on Oregon’s distance medley relay team that set the Dempsey Indoor

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WOMEN’S PROFILES Facility record in 11:02.15, as well as the winning 4x400 meter relay team (3:38.68). Stepped up to 200 meters and 400 meters at the Tyson Invitational, where she timed 24.61 at 200 and 55.52 at 400 meters.

Also took a leg on the 4x400 meter relay team that ran the fourth-best time in school history (3:36.77).

At the MPSF Championships, ran the second-fastest 400 meters in school history, 54.44, in a third-place finish. Also helped the Ducks claim the team title by running the second leg of the winning 4x400 meter relay. That team set a meet record in 3:35.44, which was the second-best time in school history. Season Bests: Outdoors - 200 Meters - 24.05, Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, Calif. (4/15/11); 400 Meters - 52.71 (PR), Pac10 Championships, Tucson, Ariz. (5/14/11). Indoors - 60 Meters - 7.66 (PR), UW Invitational, Seattle, Wash.

(1/29/11); 200 Meters - 24.43 (PR), UW Invitational, Seattle, Wash. (1/29/11); 400 Meters - 54.44 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/26/11).

Prep: Ranked fourth nationally in the 400 meters (53.06). Was the California State runner-up at 400 meters for Deer Valley High School, finishing the final in 53.42. Set prep best in the quarter mile, 53.06, in a win at the NCS Meet of Champions. Set high school best in the 200 (23.89) at the Meet of Champions, where she won the 400 (53.23) and was the runner-up at 200. Had the 13th-fastest prep time nationally in the 400 meters last season, 53.74, in a third place finish at the California state championships. Was seventh in the 400 as a sophomore (55.91). Representing her native Nigeria, finished sixth in the 400 meters at the 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships in Sudtirol, Italy (56.01). Also competed in cross country for Deer Valley.

High School Bests: 200 Meters - 23.89, 2010; 400 Meters - 53.06, 2010.

Personal: Major is psychology.

Megan Patrignelli 2013-14: Cross Country - Led the Ducks to victories over Oregon State, Portland and Portland State at the PSU Viking Classic with a first-place finish and clocking in at 16:08.49 in the three mile race. Her first-place finish at the PSU Viking Classic was her first victory as a Duck. Crossed the finished line at 17:22, good for sixth, in the 5,000 meters at the Coast to Coast Battle in Beantown as the Women of Oregon took second.

Recorded her second-consecutive sixth-place finish in the 5,000 meters at the Dellinger Invitational with a 16:57 mark. Was the first Duck to cross the finish line with a time of 20:56.22 at Pre-Nationals and finished in 25th-place as UO took fifth-place as a team (6,000 meters). Led the Women of Oregon to a fourth-place finish at the Pac-12 Championships with a time of 22:18 (6,000 meters), good for 17th. Placed 33rd in 20:25 on the 6,000-meter course at the NCAA West Regionals. Earned Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention.

Covered the 6,000-meter course at the NCAA Championships in 21:06.0, good for 70th.

Senior Monroe, N.Y. Monroe-Woodbury High School Middle Distance Two-Time All-American

2012-13: Outdoor – Second Team All-American in the steeplechase with a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Matched her time at the NCAA West regionals coming in at 10:09.83. Finished fourth at the Stanford Invitational with a personal-best time of 4:21.75. Indoor – Competed at three meets for Oregon and finished third in the mile at the MPSF Championships. Cross Country - Placed fifth at the Park Pier Invitational with a time of 17:13.5 (5,000 meters). Contributed to the team’s first place finish at the Dellinger Invitational with an individual tenth place finish of 17:10 (5,000 meters). Finished 62nd at Pre-Nationals.

Recorded a time of 20:57.9 at the meet. Finished regular season with a 30th place finish at the Pac-12 Championships with a time of 21:13 (6,000 meters). Earned Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention.

Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 4:23.08, Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore., 5/12/11 Mile - 4:41.33, Penn Relays, Philadelphia, Pa., 4/28/12 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2013 - 70th, 21:06.0 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2013 - 33rd, 20:25 NCAA Track and Field Championships 2013 – Steeplechase, 13th, 10:09.83 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – Steeplechase, 5th, 10:14.41 2013 – 4x400, 10th, 3:42.59 2012 - 1,500 Meters, 10th, 4:27.78 2011 - 1,500 Meters, 6th, 4:28.22 (Pac-10)

2011-12: Outdoors - Pac-12 qualifier in the 1,500 meters. Was third in the 1,500 at the Pepsi Team Invitational (4:23.61). Ran the mile at the Penn Relays, where she recorded the third-fastest time in school history, 4:41.33. Set a 1,500 meter personal best (4:23.08) in the Pac-12 semifinals to advance to the finals where she was 10th (4:27.78). Finished with second straight NCAA West Preliminary meet appearance in the 1,500.

Indoors - Ran the mile three times, including a win in her section of the Husky Classic (4:43.38) and a fifthplace finish at the MPSF Championships (4:43.43). Pac-12 all-academic second team. Cross Country - Earned first appearance at the Pac-12 championships to highlight her first cross country season. The Ducks’ No. 5 runner (eighth overall) to help Oregon win the Bill Dellinger Invitational (16:57.60/5,000 meters). Made cross country debut in the season-opening dual with Gonzaga, where she finished fifth (17:00.6/5,000 meters).

Pac-12 all-academic second team. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 2:14.02, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/21/12); 1,500 Meters - 4:23.08 (PR), Pac-12 Championships, Eugene, Ore. (5/12/12); Mile - 4:41.33 (PR), Penn Relays, Philadelphia, Pa. (4/28/12). Indoors - Mile - 4:43.38 (PR), Husky Classic, Seattle, Wash. (2/10/11).

2010-11: Outdoors - Ran a personal-best 4:25.60 in the 1,500 meters at the NCAA West Preliminary meet. One of the surprises of the Pac-10 meet, where she placed sixth in the 1,500 meters in 4:28.22. Ran unattached in the 800 at the Oregon Preview. Also ran the 800 at the Pepsi Team Invitational (2:14.65). Was third in the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Relays in 4:26.91. Following the college season, qualified for the final of the USA Junior Championships in the 1,500 meters. Ran 4:26.95 in the semifinal to advance to the finals, where she was 12th. Indoors - Opened season with a run at 600 meters at the UW Indoor Invitational.

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WOMEN’S PROFILES Moved up to the 800 meters at the UW Invitational and the Husky Classic (2:12.7). Wrapped season with a best of 2:11.37 in the 800 meters at the MPSF Championships. Cross Country - Redshirt season. Competed unattached at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 2:14.65, Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, Ore. (4/9/11); 1,500 Meters - 4:25.60 (PR), NCAA West Preliminary Meet, Eugene, Ore. (5/26/11). Indoors - 800 Meters - 2:11.37 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash. (2/26/11).

Prep: Captured the 2009 New York state 1,500 meter championship for Monroe-Woodbury in a prep-best 4:25.65. She had the No. 4 time nationally in the mile, 4:46.91 (converted from 1,600 meters), and the No. 23 time in the 800, 2:09.26, as a junior. As a senior, placed second in the 800 and third in the 1,500 at the Section IX Class A & D Championships. Was a 2009 NSIC All-American in the 800 meters and the distance medley relay, and also a Nike Outdoor All-American at 800 meters (sixth) and the sprint medley relay. The former soccer player participated in her first cross country season as a senior in 2009 and recorded an impressive top-10 finish at the New York state meet. Indoors as a senior, took second in the 1,000 meters at the OCIAA Indoor Track Championships in 2:58.14 and helped Monroe-Woodbury win the 4x800 meters relay (9:36.71).

High School Bests: 800 Meters - 2:09.26, 2009; 1,000 Meters - 2:58.14, 2010; 1,500 Meters - 4:25.65, 2009.

Personal: Major is human physiology.

Sarah Penney 2013-14: Cross Country - Clocked in at 18:13 in the Coast to Coast Battle in Beantown (5,000 meters) race to kick open the 2013 season. Came in at 17:34 in the 5,000 meters at the Bill Dellinger Invitational for 18th and helped guide UO to a second-place finish. Posted a 21:32.19 mark at Pre-Nationals in the 6,000 meters.

Ran at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Colo.

Redshirt Senior Paradise Valley, Ariz.

Xavier College Prep Distance Personal Bests Mile - 4:48.11 (i), Texas A&M Challenge, College Station, Texas, 1/30/10 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 105th, 20:50.3 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 22nd, 20:13 2011 - DNF Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 19th, 20:47 2011 - 34th, 21:02

2012-13: Outdoor – Competed in three meets for the Ducks, moving down to a middle distance role…ran a season-best 4:21.72 in the 1,500 at the Stanford Invitational…Indoor – Took part in the UW Invitational and the MPSF Championships…finished fourth at the MPSF Championships in the mile…Cross Country - Finished fifth at the Park Pier Invitational with a time of 17:13.7 (5,000 meters). Earned fifth place in the Dellinger Invitational by recording a 17:02 time in the 5,000 meters. Helped the Ducks win the meet . At the Pre-Nationals, ran 6,000 meters in 20:48,1 leading to a 35th place finish out of 265 runners. Was a key factor in the team’s second place finish at the meet. Finished the regular season on a high note by placing 19th individually with a time of 20:47 (6,000 meters) and helping the Ducks take home the title of conference champions. Key contributor to the Ducks’ first place finish at the NCAA West Regional with an individual 22nd place finish in a time of 20:13 (6,000 meters). Part of the Ducks’ first place finish at the NCAA West Regional with an individual 22nd place finish in a time of 20:13 (6,000 meters). Finished 105th overall at the NCAA Championships and helped the Ducks win the national title with a time of 20:50.7 (6,000 meters).

2011-12: Injuries limited her to one appearance during the indoor and outdoor track seasons. Ran the 3,000 meters at the Oregon Preview. Cross Country - Top-35 finish in Pac-12 debut as Oregon’s No. 6 runner. Took 34th in 21:02 (6,000 meters). Was the Ducks’ No. 3 runner (74th overall) at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational to help the team finish eighth (21:06.7/6,000 meters). Led Oregon’s win at the Bill Dellinger Invitational with a third-place individual finish in 16:46.97 (5,000 meters). Placed third at the season-opening dual with Gonzaga (16:45.8/5,000 meters). Also made first NCAA West Regional appearance.

2010-11: Outdoors - Ran the 5,000 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational (16:41.57). Indoors - Redshirt season. Cross Country - Runner-up at the season-opening John Frank Memorial in 16:01.6 (4,500 meters).

2009-10: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Indoors - Opened season with a solid runner-up finish in the mile at the UW Indoor Preview (4:50.10). Improved that to 4:48.11 in a fourth-place finish at the Texas A&M Challenge.

Cross Country - Made Oregon debut at the Pre’s Trail Pre-View, finishing as the team’s No. 5 runner and 10th overall. Took fifth overall at the Mike Hodges Invitational. Also ran at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Season Bests: Indoors - Mile - 4:48.11 (PR), Texas A&M Challenge, College Station, Texas (1/30/10).

Prep: Had the state’s top time in the 800 meters as both a junior and a senior for Xavier College Prep. Scored in three events at the Arizona state championships as a senior to help Xavier to a second-place finish. Was second in the 1,600 meters (5:12.52), sixth in the 800 meters (2:20.34) and seventh in the 3,200 meters (11:25.63). Helped Xavier win the 2008 state cross country championship with a runner-up finish. As a junior at the 2008 Arizona championships, placed second in both the 800 meters (2:14.75) and the 1,600 meters (4:50.72), helping Xavier to a second place team finish. Also recorded the fastest time in the state at 800 meters, 2:14.20, which was the winning mark in the Arizona Meet of Champions. Ranked 20th nationally in the mile in 2008 at 4:52.41. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 2:11.63, 2007; 1,600 Meters - 4:50.72, 2008; Mile - 4:52.41, 2008; 3,200 Meters - 10:39.70, 2007.

Personal: Major is psychology.

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Jenna Prandini

Redshirt Sophomore Clovis, Calif.

Clovis High School Sprints Four-Time All-American Pac-12 Champion Personal Bests 60 Meters – 7.29, NCAA Championships, Fayetteville, Ark., (3/9/13) 100 Meters – 11.31, Mt. Sac Relays, Walnut, Calif., (4/20/13) 200 Meters – 23.15, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., (5/12/13) Long Jump - 20-7.75w (legal - 20-4.25), California State Championships, Clovis, Calif., 6/4/10 Triple Jump - 42-7.25w (legal - 41-9.25), California State Championships, Clovis, Calif., 6/5/10

2012-13: Outdoor – Three-event All-American with a seventh-place finish in the finals of the NCAA Championships in the 100 (11.43)…led off the 4x400 which finished fourth and tallied the third-fastest time in Oregon history during its preliminary run (3:28.15)…part of the 4x100 relay team which also took fourth and also recorded the third-fastest time in Oregon history (43.73)…Pac-12 Champion in the 100 and 4x100 while taking third in the 200 and fifth in the long jump…set a personal best in the 200 at the conference championships with a time of 23.15 which is the fifth-fastest mark in school history…set a PR in the 100 at the Mt. Sac Relays at 11.31 which ranks third at Oregon…top mark in the long jump was a distance of 20-2.25/6.15m and made it on to the Oregon record book with the 10th longest jump… won the long jump at the Oregon Pepsi Invitational…Indoor – All-American with a fifth-place finish in the 60…ran a 7.29 in the prelims which is the third-best time in school history…runner-up at the MPSF Championships in the 60…won the 60 at the Blue and Orange Opener…Season Bests – 60 – 7.29, NCAA Championships, Fayetteville, Ark., (3/9/13); 100 – 11.31, Mt. Sac Relays, Walnut, Calif., (4/20/13); 200 – 23.15, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., (5/12/13), Long Jump – 20-2.25/6.15m, Pac-12 Championships. Los Angeles, Calif., (5/12/13).

2011-12: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Appeared in the Oregon Preview prior to her injury and ran the third leg of the 4x100 meter relay squad that won in the fifth fastest time in school history (44.29). Also made a brief appearance the USC Invitational, where she was first in her section of the 200 meters (24.07). Indoors - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Outdoors - 200 Meters - 24.07, USC Invitational, Los Angeles, Calif. (3/23/12).

Prep: The 2011 USATF Junior national champion in the long jump. Remarkable senior year for Clovis High School included the USATF national title, three California state crowns (100, 200, long jump) and an appearance at the Pan Am Junior Championships. At the state meet, captured the 100 in 11.69, the 200 in 23.81 and the long jump with a mark of 19-11.75. Followed that by winning the long jump at the USATF Junior Championships (20-5.75w) and placing fifth in both the 100 (11.51) and 200 (23.75). Ran an all-conditions prep best 23.51w 200 in the preliminaries. Capped season by representing Team USA at the Pan American Junior Championships, where she was fourth in both the 100 (11.56) and the long jump (19-4). Wind-legal long jump mark of 20-4.25 led the nation in 2011, while she ranked eighth in the 100 (11.51) and ninth in the 200 (23.75). As a junior in 2010, ranked third nationally in the 100 meters (11.34) and triple jump (42-7.25). Swept the California state long jump and triple jump titles as a junior.

Went a prep-best 42-7.25 to take the triple jump and 20-5.75 in winning the long jump. Prep-best in the long jump, 20-7.75, came during the state preliminary rounds. Was also the 2010 state runner-up at 100 meters in 11.42. Ran a personal-best 11.34 in the preliminaries. High School Bests: 100 Meters - 11.34, 2010; 200 Meters - 23.51w, 2011; Long Jump - 20-7.75w, 2010; Triple Jump 42-7.25, 2010.

Personal: Major is psychology.

NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – 100 Meters, 7th, 11.43 2013 – 4x400, 4th, 3:28.24 2013 – 4x100, 4th, 43.80 NCAA Indoor Track and FIeld Championships 2013 – 60 Meters, 5th, 7.38 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – 100 Meters, 1st, 11.46 2013 – 200 Meters, 3rd, 23.15 2013 – 4x100, 1st, 43.81 2013 – Long Jump, 5th, 20-2.25/6.15m

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Laura Roesler 2012-13: Outdoor – Added two more all-America honors to her resume with a runner-up finish in the 800 and a fourth-place finish in the 4x400 meter relay…set a personal record by more than a second in the 800 at the event with a time of 2:00.98 at the meet which she would later break at the U.S. Championships while placing fifth (2:00.23)...part of the 4x400 teams which set the second-best time in school history at the Penn Relays (3:26.73) and the third-fastest time at the NCAA Championships (3:28.15)…Pac-12 Champion in the 800…also won the 800 at the Mt. Sac Relays and the Oregon Pepsi Invitational…Indoor – NCAA Champion in the 4x400 while setting the indoor school record at 3:30.22…All-American in the 800 with a runner-up finish…won the 4x400 at the Pac-12 Championships and UW Invitational…also won the 800 at the UW Invitational…Season Bests – 800 – 2:00.23, U.S. Championships, Des Moines, Iowa, (6/23/13).

Senior Fargo, N.D. South Fargo High School Middle Distance Two-Time NCAA Champion 13-Time All-American Three-Time Pac-12 Champion Personal Bests 400 Meters - 53.25, North Dakota State Meet, Bismarck, N.D., 5/29/10 800 Meters - 2:00.23, U.S. Championships, Des Moines, Iowa, 6/23/13 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – 800 Meters, 2nd, 2:00.98 2013 – 4x400 Meters, 4th, 3:28.24 2012 - 800 Meters, 4th, 2:02.96 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 1st, 3:24.54 2011 - 800 Meters, s-4th, 2:05.29 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 3rd, 3:28.18 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships 2013 – 800 Meters, 2nd, 2:02.32 2013 – 4x400 Meters, 1st, 3:30.22 2012 - 800 Meters, s-8th, 2:10.62 2012 - Distance Medley Relay, 2nd, 11:05.85 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 10th, 3:36.52 2011 - 800 Meters, 11th, 2:07.16 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 8th, 3:34.98 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – 800 Meters, 1st, 2:06.51 2013 – 4x400 Meters, 10th, 3:42.59 2012 - 800 Meters, 1st, 2:05.13 2012 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd, 3:32.59 2011 - 800 Meters, 3rd, 2:04.24 (Pac-10) 2011 - 4x400 Meter Relay, 1st, 3:29.63 (Pac-10)

2011-12: NCAA champion (4x400 meter relay). Pac-12 champion (800 meters). 5-time All-American (indoor and outdoor 800 meters; indoor and outdoor 4x400 meter relay; distance medley relay). Outdoors - Versatile runner was the Pac-12 champion at 800 meters and the NCAA champion on the 4x400 meter relay. Opened season with a runner-up finish in the 800 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational (2:05.83). Won a tactical race at the Pac-12 Championships for her first league title (2:05.13). At the NCAA Championships, ran a personal best of 2:02.09 in the semifinals (No. 5 on the UO career list) before taking fourth in the finals in 2:02.96. In the relays, helped Oregon win the 4x400 at the Penn Relays in 3:33.78. Anchored the runnerup 4x400 meter relay squad at the Pac-12 Championships (3:32.59). Most impressive run of the season was her third leg at the NCAA Championships where the Ducks won in a meet record 3:24.54, the secondfastest time in collegiate history. After the season, was an Olympic Trials semifinalist in the 800 meters.

Ran 2:03.11 in the preliminaries to move on to the semifinals, where she was fourth in her heat in 2:03.35, just missing a spot in the finals. Pac-12 all-academic honorable mention. Indoors - Key relay scorer for the three-time NCAA champions. Took the 800 meter leg on Oregon’s runner-up distance medley relay squad (11:05.85) and the second leg on the fourth-place 400 meter relay (3:36.52). Also qualified for the NCAA meet individually for the 800 meters. During the regular season, was the second leg for the winning 4x400 meter relay team at the MPSF Championships in 3:33.70 (No. 2 in UO history). Ran a season-best 2:05.13 800 meters at the MPSF Championships. Cross Country - Appeared in one race and was Oregon’s No. 3 runner at the Beaver Classic. Season Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 2:02.09 (PR), NCAA Championships, Des Moines, Iowa, (6/6/12). Indoors - 800 Meters - 2:05.13, MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., (2/25/12).

2010-11: All-America 1st team (4x400 meter relay). All-America 2nd team (800 meters). Outdoors Anchored Oregon’s impressive school record in the 4x400 meter relay at the NCAA Championships. Squad won its semifinal heat in 3:31.04 to advance to the final, where it set the school record of 3:28.18 in a thirdplace finish. Also made her first NCAA appearance in the 800 meters. Was fourth in her semifinal in 2:05.29, but was 10th overall to earn 2nd team All-America honors. Impressive 800 meter times at the NCAA West Preliminary meet advanced her to the NCAA Championships. In the opening round, went 2:07.79 to win her heat before running an Oregon-best 2:03.12 in the quarterfinal. That was the seventh-fastest time in school history. Just as impressive was her performance in the 4x400 meters, where she anchored the Ducks to the second-fastest time at the West meet (3:33.63) to advance to the NCAA Championships. Anchored Oregon’s winning 4x400 meter relay team that clinched the Pac-10 title in a meet record 3:29.63. Was also third in the 800 meters in a season-best 2:04.24. Was the runner-up and top collegian in an impressive 800 field at the Oregon Twilight (2:05.66). Timed 2:05.05 in the 800 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays. That was the ninth-fastest time in school history. Also helped the 4x400 meter relay win in the third-fastest time in school history (3:32.63). Won the 800 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational in 2:06.66, clipping teammate Anne Kesselring by .01. Also anchored the winning 4x400 meter relay (3:36.87). Ran the open 400 at the Stanford Invitational in 54.63 and took the second leg of the 4x400 meter relay team (3:42.35). Took the third leg on the 4x400 meter relay team that set an Oregon Preview record in 3:44.85. Also ran the 1,500 meters. After the college season, advanced to the semifinals of the 800 meters at the USA Championships.

Went 2:04.54 in the preliminaries to advance to the semifinals. Indoors - Scored for the 2011 NCAA Champions by anchoring the eighth-place 4x400 meter relay team (3:34.98). Also took 11th in the 800 meters in 2:07.16. Played an important role in Oregon’s MPSF team championship by running the third leg on the 4x400 meter relay team that set a meet record in 3:35.44 (second fastest in school history). Also took third in the 800 meters in an indoor personal-best 2:04.93, the fourth-fastest time in school history.

Ran 2:06.64 in a fourth-place 800 meter finish at the Tyson Invitational. Also took a leg on the 4x400 meter relay team that ran the fourth-best time in school history (3:36.77) at that meet. Was fourth in her heat of the 800 meters at the UW Invitational in 2:07.10. Also took the 800 leg on Oregon’s winning distance medley relay team that set the Dempsey Indoor Facility record in 11:02.15. Was on the winning 4x400 relay team at the UW Invitational (3:38.68) as well. Ran the third-fastest 600 in school history (1:29.80) at the UW Indoor Preview in her Oregon debut. Also ran the anchor leg on the all-freshman 4x400 meter relay team (3:41.02). Cross Country - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Outdoors - 400 Meters - 54.63, Stanford

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WOMEN’S PROFILES Invitational, Stanford, Calif. (3/25/11); 800 Meters - 2:03.12, NCAA West Preliminary Meet, Eugene, Ore., (5/27/11). Indoors - 800 Meters - 2:04.93 (PR), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., (2/26/11).

Prep: An Olympic Trials semifinalist (800 meters), IAAF World Junior Championships semifinalist (800) and 22-time North Dakota state champion. Dominated the North Dakota prep running scene for Fargo South High School. Won six straight state titles at 400 meters, five straight at 200 and 800 meters, four at 100 meters and also claimed a pair of cross country titles. As a senior, captured state crowns at 200 (24.90), 400 (53.25) and 800 (2:17.64) meters and was second in the 100 (12.38). The 400 mark was a meet record and the seventh-fastest among high schoolers in 2010. Went on to compete in the 800 meters at the USA Junior Track & Field Championships, where she was the runner-up in 2:05.80. Wrapped prep career at the 2010 IAAF World Championships, where she ran a season-best 2:04.34 in the semifinals, missing the final by .01. That was the No. 2 U.S. high school 800 time in the nation in 2010. From 2006 to 2009 won four straight North Dakota state titles at four different distances: 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters and 800 meters. Was also the North Dakota cross country champion as a freshman and sophomore. Following her sophomore season, qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials, where she ran 2:04.03 in the preliminary round to qualify for the semifinals. Her personal best in the 800, 2:03.08, came a few weeks earlier at the Jim Bush Invitational in Los Angeles. Was the 2009 Nike Indoor National Champion at 800 meters despite the cancellation of North Dakota indoor track season due to extreme flooding in Fargo. Placed second in the 800 at the 2009 Junior USA Track & Field Championships in Eugene (2:07.41). High School Bests: 100 Meters - 11.90, 2008; 200 Meters - 24.01, 2010; 400 Meters - 53.25, 2010; 800 Meters - 2:03.08, 2008.

Personal: Major is psychology. Last name is pronounced RACE-ler.

Chancey Summers 2012-13: Outdoor – Scored at the Pac-12 Championships in the high jump where she took fifth, clearing 5-8.75/1.75m…won the high jump at the Oregon Preview and finished second at the Oregon Twilight, Oregon State High Performance Meet and the Oregon Relays...Indoor – Competed in five meets for the Ducks and won the high jump at the UW Husky Classic and the UW Invitational…jumped a seasonbest 5-11.25/1.81m at the MPSF Championships…Season Bests – high jump – 5-11.25 (i), MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., (2/23/13).

Junior Eagle Creek, Ore. Estacada High School Jumps Personal Bests High Jump - 6-0/1.83m, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., 4/21/12 Pac-12 Track Championships 2013 – High Jump, 5th, 5-8.75/1.75m 2012 - High Jump, t4th, 5-8.5/1.74m

2011-12: Outdoors - Won three high jump competitions and was second in another in addition to scoring at the Pac-12 meet, and qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Won the high jump at the USC Invitational (5-10.5/1.79m) and Pepsi Invitational (5-9.25/1.76m) before hitting a personal best of 6-0/1.83m in a win at the Oregon Relays. Became just the fourth Duck to clear 6-0. Tied for fourth at the Pac-12 Championships at 5-8.5/1.74m. Concluded college season at the NCAA West Preliminary meet prior to competing at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Indoors - Three high jump competitions highlighted by a win at 5-8.5/1.74m at the Texas A&M Challenge. That was tied for the fourth-best clearance indoors at Oregon. Season Bests: Outdoors - High Jump - 6-0/1.83m (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/21/12).

Indoors - 5-8.5/1.74m (PR), Texas A&M Challenge, College Station, Texas (1/28/12).

Prep: A rare four-time 4A state high jump champion for Estacada High School. Won first high jump title as a freshman in 2008 (5-5). Followed that with wins as a sophomore in 2009 (5-4) and a junior in 2010 (5-7) before matching her personal best clearance at 5-10 to claim her fourth straight title in 2011. Also won the state long jump (17-8.5) and triple jump (36-7.5) title as a senior to help Estacada finish third in the state. First cleared 5-10 versus Gladstone before equalling that height at the state meet. That mark was tied for seventh nationally among high schoolers in 2011. After the prep season, competed in the high jump at the USATF Junior Championships. High School Bests: High Jump - 5-10, 2011.

Personal: Major is psychology.

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Jasmine Todd 2012-13: Redshirt season…competed unattached during the outdoor season in the 100, 200 and long jump.

Redshirt Freshman Chandler, Ariz.

Chandler High School Jumps

Prep: Claimed seven individual titles as Chandler High School swept four straight team crowns during her prep career. Won three straight triple jump titles (2009, 2010, 2011) and two straight long jump crowns (2010, 2011). Also claimed 100 meter titles as a freshman in 2009 and a sophomore in 2010. As a senior prior to her injury, recorded a prep-best 20-1.5 in the long jump, which ranked eighth nationally among high schoolers. Also posted a best time of 7.42 seconds in the indoor 60 meters. Set the Arizona record in the triple jump with a leap of 41-5 as a junior in 2011. That was the No. 5 prep triple jump nationally in 2011. Also ranked 10th nationally in the long jump with a leap of 18-10.75. Was a member of Chandler’s state champion 4x100 relay team as a junior as well. As a sophomore in 2010, won the Arizona state long jump title with a personal best leap of 19-11. That was the eighth-best mark nationally among high schoolers in 2010. High School Bests: 100 Meters - 11.64w, 2011; Long Jump - 20-1.5, 2012; Triple Jump - 41-5, 2011; 60 Meters - 7.42 (i), 2012.

Personal: Major is psychology. Both parents (Larry and Kim) ran track in college.

Personal Bests 100 Meters - 11.64w, Long Jump - 20-1.5, Triple Jump - 41-5, 60 Meters - 7.42 (i),

Jillian Weir 2012-13: Outdoor – Placed 17th at the NCAA Championship in the hammer throw with a distance of 196-10/60.01…took fourth at the Pac-12 Championships in the hammer throw with a personal best of 212-3/64.70m…won the event at the Oregon Pepsi Invitational…set a PR in the discus at the Oregon relays with a toss of 150-9/45.94m…Indoor – Won the weight throw at the Blue and Orange Opener… placed second in the weight throw at the MPSF Championships with a career-best 67-6.25/20.58m…

Season Bests – hammer throw – 212-3/64.70m, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., (5/12/13); discus – 150-9/45.94m, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., (4/20/13); shot put – 46-4/14.12m, Texas Relays, Austin, Texas, (3/30/13); weight throw – 67-6.25/20.58m, MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., (2/23/13).

Redshirt Junior Sunnyvale, Calif.

Homestead High School Throws Personal Bests Hammer Throw – 212-3/64.70m, Pac-12 Championships, Los Angeles, Calif., 5/12/13 Discus – 150-9/45.94m, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore., 4/20/13 Weight Throw – 67-6.25/20.58m, MPSF Championships, Seattle, Wash., 2/23/13

2011-12: Outdoors - Redshirt season. Competed unattached in two meets. Set a seasonal best in the shot put of 49-11/14.30m in a runner-up finish at the Oregon Twilight. At the Oregon Relays, had a seasonal mark in the discus, 152-3/46.40m, and another in the hammer, 160-9/49.01m. Indoors - Redshirt season.

Threw a career best at the Last Chance Trial in the shot put. Season Bests: Outdoors - Shot Put – 4710/14.58m (PR), Last Chance Trial, Portland, Ore. (6/6/12); Discus - 152-3/46.40m (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/20/12); Hammer - 160-9/49.01 (PR), Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/21/12).

Before Oregon: A Big West Conference scorer in the shot put as a freshman for Long Beach State in 2011. Placed third at the league meet with a season-best toss of 46-9/14.25m. Also had top-five finishes in the shot put at the UCSD Triton Invitational, Big West Challenge and Ben Brown Invitational. Also threw the discus and the hammer for the 49ers. LBSU Bests: Shot Put - 46-9/24.25m, 2011; Discus - 144-2, 2011; Hammer - 150-8, 2011.

Prep: Two-time Central Coast Section champion in the discus at Homestead High School. Was also a runner-up in the shot put as a senior. Finished her senior season (2010) season ranked fourth in California with a prep-best 151-11 in the discus. Placed fifth in the discus at the state meet. Also held a No. 11 ranking in the shot put (43-8). In addition to track and field, lettered in water polo and basketball. High School Bests: Shot Put - 43-8, 2011; Discus - 151-11, 2011.

Personal: Major is social sciences. Father Robert Weir is a three-time Olympian for Great Britain.

NCAA Outdoor Track and Fiefld Championships 2013 – Hammer Throw, 17th, 196-10/60.01 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2013 – Hammer Throw, 4th, 212-3/64.70m 2013 – Shot Put, 18th, 41-4.25/12.60m 2013 – Discus, 15th, 132-8/40.44m

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Allie Woodward 2012-13: Cross Country - Pac-12 Co-Freshman of the Year. Competed in two meets during the regular season. Placed 18th overall at the Pre-Nationals with a time of 20:24.6 (6,000 meters) and contributed to the team finish of second place. Recorded a time of 20:16 (6,000 meters) in the Pac-12 Conference Championships, securing a fifth place finish. Was a key factor in helping the Ducks take home the conference championship title. Placed seventh in the NCAA West Regional and helped Oregon win the meet with an individual time of 19:52 (6,000 meters). A key contributor to the Duck’s national title win at the NCAA Championships with a time of 20:19.5 (6,000 meters) and a 44th place finish individually.

Named an honorable mention for the Pac-12 all-academic team. Outdoor/Indoor – Did not compete.

Redshirt Sophomore Green Bay, Wis. Notre Dame Academy Distance Two-Time All-American Personal Bests 5,000 Meters - 16:08.29, IAAF World Junior Championships, Barcelona, Spain, 7/11/12 10,000 Meters - 32:56.94, NCAA Championships, Des Moines, Iowa, 6/7/12 3,000 Meters - 9:31.83, Pan American Junior Championships, Miramar, Fla., 7/22/11 NCAA Outdoor Track and FIeld Championships 2012 - 10,000 Meters, 6th, 32:56.94 2012 - 5,000 Meters, 13th, 16:43.92 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2012 - 44th, 20:19.5 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2012 - 7th, 19:52 Pac-12 Track and Field Championships 2012 - 10,000 Meters, 3rd, 34:37.37 2012 - 5,000 Meters, 6th, 16:24.10

2011-12: Outdoors - U.S. Junior champion, 5,000 meters. Two-time all-American (5,000 meters, 10,000 meters). Brilliant final month of the season where she was a key to Oregon’s fourth straight Pac-12 title and NCAA national runner-up finish. After redshirting the cross country and indoor seasons, opened up in the 3,000 meters at the Oregon Preview (9:41.62). Took third in the 5,000 meters at the Pepsi Team Invitational (16:30.59). Raced in the 1,500 meters at the Oregon Relays where she was the runner-up in her section in 4:33.52. Began impressive postseason run at the Pac-12 Championships, where she was third in the 10,000 meters (34:37.37) and sixth at 5,000 meters (16:24.10) for the four-time champions.

Continued strong running at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds where she advanced in both the 5,000 (16:17.38) and the 10,000 (33:51.70). Then earned the first two all-America certificates of her career at the NCAA Championships. Ran the fastest 10,000 meters by a Duck in 28 years when she finished sixth in 32:56.94. That was also the No. 2 time in school history. Came back to take 13th in the 5,000 (16:43.92).

After the college season, Set a pair of PRs at 5,000 meters. Won the USA Junior title at 5K in 16:15.27 and then lowered her time to 16:08.29 in an eighth-place finish at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Indoors - Redshirt season. Cross Country - Redshirt season. Season Bests: Outdoors 1,500 Meters - 4:33.52, Oregon Relays, Eugene, Ore. (4/21/12); 5,000 Meters - 16:09.29 (PR), IAAF World Junior Championships, Barcelona, Spain (7/11/12); 10,000 Meters - 32:56.94, NCAA Championships, Des Moines, Iowa (6/7/12).

Prep: Ran a big PR to capture the 2011 Wisconsin state title in the 3,200 meters as a senior (10:11.48) for Notre Dame Academy. Also had a PR as the state runner-up at 1,600 meters (4:54.25). Ranked third nationally in the 3,200 meters. Qualified for the 2011 USA Track & Field Junior Championships, where she was third in the 3,000 meters (9:33.11). Went on to represent Team USA at the Pan American Junior Championships and was the runner-up at 3,000 meters in a personal-best 9:31.83. Earlier her senior season, finished sixth at the Foot Locker national cross country championships (17.37.0) and 14th at the Nike Cross Nationals. Was the 2010 Nike Cross Nationals Midwest Regional champion in 17:18.61 (5,000 meters), before moving on to the national race. During the 2010 fall high school season, which was her only year of cross country, set the Wisconsin Division 2 course record by running 13:59 for 4,000 meters to win the state 2A title. Also captured the 2010 Ray Griak Invitational crown. On the track, was a twotime Wisconsin state champion as a junior in 2010, winning both the 1,600 and 3,200 meter crowns to lead Notre Dame Academy to the state title. High School Bests: 1,600 Meters - 4:54.25, 2011; 3,000 Meters - 9:31.83, 2011; 3,200 Meters - 10:11.48, 2011.

Personal: Major is journalism. Full name is Allison, but prefers to go by Allie.

Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2012 - 5th, 20:16

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Frida Berge Freshman Olve, Norway Framnes Christian Distance

Prep: Comes to Oregon as the 2011 and 2012 Norwegian Champion in the 1,500…also completed a sweep of the 1,500 and the 800 at the 2012 Norwegian Junior Championships…specialized in the 1,500 where she competed at the IAAF World Youth Championships in 2011, IAAF World Junior Championships in 2012, and the European Championships in 2013…Prep Bests – 800 – 2:11.21; 1,500 – 4:18.66; 3,000 – 9:36.77.

Personal Bests 800 – 2:11.21 1,500 – 4:18.66 3,000 – 9:36.77

Tristan Bevans Prep: Took seventh in the New York state indoor meet as a senior competing for Smithtown East High School…set a personal best jump of 37-8.50 at that meet…competed at the outdoor state championships as a senior, finishing 17th in the 100 hurdles…prep bests: triple jump - 37-850; long jump – 17-3.75; 100 hurdles – 15.63.

Freshman Nesconset, N.Y. Smithtown East High School Jumps

Personal: Major is human physiology.

Personal Bests Triple jump - 37-850 Long jump – 17-3.75 100 Meter hurdles – 15.63

Christian Brennan Freshman Hamilton, Ontario Saint Mary’s Catholic Sprints

Prep: Brennan was the silver medalist for Canada at the 2011 World Youth Championships in both the 200 and 400 meters…was at the 2011 World meet where she set the Canadian youth record in the 400 meters (52.12)…her Canadian junior record in the 200 meters (23.43) came at the 2011 Canadian Youth Championship, where she won both the 200 and 400 meters…won the bronze medal in the 400 meters in 52.49 at the 2011 Canadian senior national championship against a field of collegians and professionals at the age of 15… won three consecutive Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 400 meter titles for Saint Mary’s and added 100 and 200 meter provincial titles in 2010 and 2011…prep bests: 100 – 11.77; 200 – 23.43; 400 – 52.12.

Personal: Major is general social sciences.

Personal Bests 100 Meters – 11.77 200 Meters – 23.43 400 Meters – 52.12

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Alli Cash Freshman Laxexa, Kan. Shawnee Mission West High School Middle Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 4:21.95, Mile - 4:39.98,

Prep: The nine-time state distance champion for Shawnee Mission West High School broke a 32 year-old Kansas state high school record in the 1,600 meters, 4:52.31, at the 2012 state meet where she won four gold medals. She also claimed individual titles in the 800 and 3,200 meters as well as the 3,200 meter relay. Owns a pair of Kansas state cross country titles (2011-12) and set the 4,000 meter course record at the 2012 Rim Rock Farm High School XC Classic in 13:59.30. Was undefeated in cross country as a senior in 2012. Cash was named the Kansas Gatorade Runner of the Year in 2012 for both track and field and cross country. Had the nation’s top time in the mile among high school juniors, 4:39.98, a time that was second overall in the prep ranks. Placed fourth in the 1,500 meters at the 2012 U.S. Junior National Championships in 4:21.95. Prior to that, Cash took third in the 2012 adidas Dream Mile in 4:39.98. High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 4:21.95, 2012; Mile - 4:39.98, 2012; 3,200 Meters - 10:32.00, 2012.

Personal: Major is human physiology.

Lindsay Crevoiserat Redshirt Sophomore Glastonbury, Conn.

Glastonbury High School Distance Personal Bests 3,000 Meters - 9:09.48 (i), Columbia Qualfiier, New York, N.Y., 3/2/13 5,000 Meters - 15:58.47 (i), Boston Terrier Classic, Boston, Mass., 1/25/13 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2013 - 234th, 22:29.7 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2013 - 135th, 21:48 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2013 - 28, 22:37

2013-14: Cross Crountry - Ran a 6,000-meter race in her Oregon debut and finished with a time of 21:51.32 at the Pre-Nationals meet. Covered the 6,000-meter course in Louisville, Colo., in 22:37 for 28th overall at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships. Finished the NCAA West Regional in 21:48 at the 6,000-meter Haggin Oaks Golf Course. Clocked in at 22:29.7 on the 6,000-meter course at the NCAA Cross Country Championship.

Before Oregon: A three-time indoor All-American for Connecticut who nearly earned that honor at the 2012 NCAA cross country championships as well. Redshirted the 2013 outdoor season. As a sophomore indoors in 2013, placed 15th at the NCAA Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas in the 3,000 meters with a time of 9:37.11 to earn All-America status. Also a member of UConn’s 12th-place DMR squad at the NCAA indoor meet. Was a second place finisher in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 9:23.46 at the Big East Championships. Took sixth place in the mile (4:43.46) at the Big East meet. Anchored the distance medley relay team that finished first in the Big East Championships. Set a seasonal best in the 3,000 of 9:09.48 at the Columbia Qualifier. Ran a seasonal best 15:58.47 5,000 meters at the Boston Terrier Classic.

In cross country, placed 42nd at the NCAA Championships in 20:18.7, missing All-America honors by two places. Took 14th at the Northeast Region Championships (20:20.2). Was the sixth runner to cross the line at the Big East Championships (20:58.8). Opened year by finishing seventh at the Roy Griak Invitational (21:22.4 ). As a freshman (2011-12), earned an All-America nod as a member of UConn’s eighth-place distance medley relay team (11:10.24). Took third in the 3,000 (9:41.53) at the Big East Championships, and was on the third place DMR team (11:13.85). Outdoors, was a Regional qualifier in the 5,000 meters.

Won the ECAC title at 3,000 meters (9:21.88). In cross country, was a Big East and NCAA regional qualifier.

Finished second in her first collegiate race in a time of 17:35 at the CCSU Blue Devil Invite. Second Husky to cross the finish line at the Penn State Nationals in 21:40 (10th place). Connecticut Bests: 1,500 Meters - 4:24.59, 2012; Mile - 4:41.49, 2011; 3,000 Meters - 9:09.48; 5,000 Meters - 15:59.47.

Prep: Was awarded 12 total letters between cross country and track for Glastonbury High School. Earned All-American, All-New England, All-State, and All-Conference honors. Was the 2009 National Champion in the mile. Was the 2010 National Champion in the 5k and two-mile. Also earned a letter in lacrosse.

Personal: Major is business.

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Haley Crouser Freshman Gresham, Ore. Gresham High School Throws

Prep: Crouser comes to Oregon as a three-time All-American as well as a three-time Oregon Track and Field Gatorade Athlete of the Year…set the national prep record in the javelin, 181-2, in 2012 and later went on to make the finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials at Historic Hayward Field, where she finished seventh...claimed three national championships and four state championships in the Javelin…also won state titles in the shot put (2012, 2013) and 100 hurdles (2012)...prep bests: javelin – 181-2; shot put – 4510.5; 100 hurdles – 14.52.

Personal: Major is undecided…younger sister of current Duck thrower Sam Crouser, and continues the legacy of one of the most storied families in UO track and field history…father Dean and uncle Brian were both NCAA throws champions for the Ducks.

Personal Bests Javelin – 181-2 Shot put – 45-10.5 100 Meter Hurdles – 14.52

Mia Elbon Junior Nashville, Tenn.

Sovereign Grace Academy Distance Personal Bests 10,000 Meters - 37:58.81, Atlantic Sun Championships, Jacksonville, Fla., 4/20/12 NCAA Cross Country Championships 2013 - 246th, 22:58.2 NCAA Cross Country West Regional 2013 - 78th, 21:02

2013-14: Cross Country - Finished in fifth-place with a time of 16:34 at the PSU Viking Classic as Oregon won a trio of duals over Portland, Portland State and Oregon State in the three mile race. Notched an 18:20 mark in the 5,000 meters at the Coast to Coast Battle in Beantown. Clocked in at 17:46 at the Bill Dellinger Invitational and placed 27th (5,000 meters). Recorded a third-place finish in the women’s 6,000 meters open race at Pre-Nationals with a time of 21:42.20. Checked in at 22:51 for 35th at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships in Louisville, Colo., as Oregon finished fourth. Ran a 21:02 in the 6,000-meter race at the NCAA West Regionals at the Haggin Oaks Golf Course. Completed the 6,000-meter with a time of 22:58.2 at the NCAA Cross Country Championship.

Before Oregon: Was the 2012 Ohio Valley Conference cross country individual champion for Belmont.

Went on to place 23rd at the NCAA South Region Championships in a personal best 20:43.4. Had four top 10 finishes in six races as a sophomore. Redshirted the 2013 indoor and outdoor seasons. On the track, was seventh in the 10,000 meters as a freshman in the 2012 Atlantic Sun Championships in a personal best 37:57.81. Belmont moved from the Atlantic Sun to the Ohio Valley following the 2012 season. Belmont Bests: 10,000 Meters - 37:57.81, 2012.

Prep: Was the 2010 All Mid-State champion for Sovereign Grace Academy, where she was the team captain and also a three year letterwinner in swimming.

Personal: Major is human physiology.

Pac-12 Cross Country Championships 2013 - 35th, 22:51

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Therese Haiss 2013-14: Cross Country - Finished the 5,000 meters at the Dellinger Invitational with a 18:11 mark in her first race of the year.

Freshman Solon, Ohio Solon High School Middle Distance Personal Bests 800 Meters - 2:08.05

Prep: Was the 2012 Ohio state 800 meter champion and the 1,600 meter runner-up as a junior for Salon High School. Personal best in the 800 meters, 2:08.05 from the state meet, was second among high school juniors nationally, and 14th overall in the prep ranks in 2012. Also won the state title at 1,600 meters and was the 800 meter runner-up indoors in 2012. Had a pair of top-10 state cross country finishes for Solon, with a best of fifth as a junior in 2011. Senior season in 2013 was cut short by injury.

High School Bests: 800 Meters - 2:08.05, 2012; 1,600 Meters - 4:53.80.

Personal: Major is undeclared.

Nikki Hiltz Freshman Santa Cruz, Calif.

Aptos HS Middle Distance

Prep: Was the 2012 California state 1,600 meter champion for as a junior Aptos High School, winning in a high-school best 4:42.45. That was the third-best time among U.S juniors in 2012. Came back from injury late in her senior year to take second in the 1,500 and third in the 800 at the 2013 California state meet. Had a prep best run of 2:09.50 at the 2013 sectional meet leading up to the state championships.

Also took third in her section of the mile at the Stanford Invitational (4:51.52). Was third in the 1,600 in California as a sophomore in 2011. In cross country, placed fifth at the 2010 state meet. Later that year, placed 17th at the FootLocker XC Nationals. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 2:09.50, 2013; 1,600 4:42.45, 2012; Mile - 4:51.52, 2013.

Personal: Major is business.

Personal Bests 800 Meters - 2:09.50, 1,600 - 4:42.45,

Linsey Kau Before Oregon: Competed at Lane Community College…set a personal best in the javelin at the NWAACC Championships with a throw of 133-6.

Redshirt Junior Crow, Ore. Crow High School (Lance CC) Javelin

Prep: Was an Oregon 1A state champion in the javelin at Crow High School before attending Lane Community College…took first in the state as a freshman and finished second as a junior in 2009…also played volleyball where she was named second team all-state as a sophomore and a junior.

Personal: Major is communication disorder sciences.

Personal Bests Javelin – 133-6

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Kristina Knowles Prep: Placed second in the 800 meters at 2013 Bahamas Nationals Meet…2010 National Cross Country champion…four-time champion in the 400, 800 and 1,500 at the All-Island Meet…qualified for the International Team of the Bahamas in 2012.

Freshman Eleuthera, Bahamas Central Eleuthera High School Middle Distance

Personal: Majoring in business administration

Madeline Middlebrooks Prep: Middlebrooks is a two-time state finalist in both the shot put and the discus…finished sixth in the shot put as a senior and took eighth in the discus as a junior…was also a four-time district and sectional champion at Fort Zumwalt West…prep bests: hammer throw – 158-2; discus – 143-2; shot put – 41-7.

Freshman O’Fallon, Mo. Fort Zumwalt West Throws

Personal: Major is environmental science.

Personal Bests Hammer throw – 158-2 Discus – 143-2 Shot put – 41-7

Jordie Munford Prep: Took second in both the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles at the California state meet for Rancho Cucamonga High School as a junior…also finished second in the 300 hurdles as a sophomore in 2011 Munford was also second in California as a sophomore in 2011 (41.90)…prep bests: 100 hurdles – 13.5; 300 hurdles – 40.9.

Freshman Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Rancho Cucamonga High School Hurdles

Personal: Major is undeclared.

Personal Bests 100 Meter Hurdles – 13.5 300 Meter Hurdles – 40.9

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Samantha Murphy Senior Perth, Ontario St. John Catholic Distance Personal Bests 800 Meters - 2:02.10, NCAA Championships, Eugene, Ore., 6/7/13 1,500 Meters - 4:23.12, Texas Relays, Austin, Texas, 3/320/13

Before Oregon: Two-time all-American at 800 meters for Illinois. As a junior, earned all-America honors after finishing fifth in the 800 meter at the 2013 NCAA Championships, setting a school record with a time of 2:02.10. Was also the 2013 Big Ten champion in the 800 and part of the winning 4x400 meter relay team. Part of school record setting sprint medley relay squad at Drake Relays (3:45.75). Helped the Illini capture the first annual Hy-Vee Cup at Drake Relays. Ran her first 1,500 meters race at Texas Relays, crossing the line with a time of 4:23.12 which was the eighth fastest time in Illinois history. During the 2013 indoor season, earned her first all-America honor after finishing fourth in the 800 at the NCAA Championships. Set the Illinois school record in the 800 final at the NCAA Championships (2:03.95). Part of the Big Ten Championship team, the first team crown since 1996 season. Set the school record in the 600 in the prelims at the Big Ten Championships with a leading time of 1:28.87. Also a letterwinner for the Illini in 2011 and 2012.

Prep: Was the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 800 meter champion as a senior in 2010 for St. John Catholic High School. Placed fifth in the 400m at the OFSAA Track and Field Championship. Posted a personal-best time of 2:08.37 in the 800m. Was team MVP for basketball, track and field and cross country. Illinois Bests: Outdoors - 800 Meters - 2:02.10, 2013; 1,500 Meters - 4:23.12, 2013. Indoors - 600 Meters - 1:28.87, 2013; 800 Meters - 2:03.95, 2013.

Personal: Major is human physiology.

Mel Newberry Before Oregon: Newberry was a two-time NCAA East Preliminary Rounds qualifier for Princeton in the 3,000 meter steeplechase...two-time Ivy League scorer in the event with a personal best time of 10:18.66…ran in the NCAA cross country regional meet for the Tigers.

Personal: Major is curriculum and teaching.

Redshirt Senior London, England Wycome Academy (Princeton) Steeplechase Personal Bests Steeplechase – 10:18.66 (2013) 10,000 Meters – 37:12.18 (2011) 3,000 Meters – 9:34.33 (2013) 5,000 Meters – 16:35.23 (2010)

Kelly O’Neill 2013-14: Cross Country -Posted a time of 19:05 at the Bill Dellinger Invitational as an unattached runner (5,000 meters).

Freshman Lake Oswego, Ore. Lakeridge High School Middle Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 4:37.09

Prep: Middle distance runner who scored at the Oregon state meet in both the 800 and 1,500 meters for Lakeridge High School. As both a senior in 2013 and a junior in 2012, was fifth in the 800 and eighth in the 1,500. Ran a personal best 4:37.09 1,500 meters at the 2013 Three Rivers League championships.

Overall was a 10-time scorer for Lakeridge in track and field. Also placed fifth at the 2011 state cross country meet as a junior and 10th as a sophomore in 2010. High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 4:37.09, 2013.

Personal: Major is biology.

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Alisha Rowlee Before Oregon: Part of the Lane Community College 4x100 relay team that took first at the NWAACC Championships in 2013…set a personal best in the 100 at the Southern Region Championships with a time of 12.16.

Sophomore Newport, Ore. Newport High School Sprints

Prep: Finished in the top eight of three events at the 2012 4A OSAA Championships…took second in the 100, fifth in the 200 and eighth in long jump while contributing to the third-place 4x100 relay team…marked the third-consecutive year she finished runner-up in the 100 after placing fourth at the meet as a freshman…prep bests: 100 – 12.28; 200 – 26.08.

Personal: Major is undeclared.

Personal Bests 100 Meters – 12.16 200 Meters – 26.08

Marybeth Sant Prep: Sant was named a Track and Field News All-American in 2013 and is the Colorado state record holder in the 100 (11.25) and the 60 (7.30)…swept the 100 and 200 meters at the 2012 and 2013 Colorado state meet for Valor Christian High School…prep bests: 100 - 11.25; 200 - 23.61.

Freshman Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Valor Christian Sprints

Personal: Major is journalism.

Personal Bests 100 Meters - 11.25 200 Meters - 23.61

Maggie Schmaedick Freshman Eugene, Ore. Sheldon High School Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters - 4:35.82 3,000 Meters - 9:43.89, 2013

2013-14: Cross Country - Ran a 17:33 in the 5,000 meters for her first race of the 2013 at the Coast to Coast Battle in Beantown. Her 11th-place finished helped guide the Women of Oregon to a secondplace finish in Boston, Mass. Came in 16th at the Dellinger Invitational with a 17:24 mark as Oregon took second for the second-consecutive meet (5,000 meters). Posted a 20:59.61 mark (6,000 meters) at Pre-Nationals and finished 45th overall in a field of 340 runners. Finished in 22nd at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships covering the 6,000-meter course in 22:26 as the Duck women took fourth as a team. Crossed the finish line in 20:16, good for 25th, at the NCAA West Regionals 6,000-meter course as the Duck women placed third. Took 81st at the NCAA Cross Country Championship with a time of 21:11.9 on the 6,000-meter course.

Prep: Was a two-time state scorer on the track as a senior in 2013 for Sheldon High School. Was third at 3,000 meters and fourth at 1,500 meters at the state championships. Also had prep bests at both distances in 2013, 4:35.82 (1,500) at the Nike/Jesuit Twilight, and 9:43.89 (3,000) at the Oregon Relays.

Finished fifth in the 3,000 meters as a junior at the 2012 state track meet. Also placed second at the 2012 Oregon state 6A cross county meet and then went on to finish sixth at the NXN Northwest Region meet.

High School Bests: 1,500 Meters - 4:35.82, 2013; 3,000 Meters - 9:43.89, 2013.

Personal: Major is undeclared.

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Sara Seiwald Freshman Portland, Ore. Valley Catholic High School Distance Personal Bests 1,500 Meters – 4:48.32, Mile – 5:07.30, 3,000 Meters – 10:19.99, 10,000 Meters – 37:50.69,

2012-13: Outdoor – Only took part in the Kansas relays where she ran the 10,000 and finished seventh…Indoor – Competed in five meets during the season, taking part in the mile, 3,000 and distance medley relay…part of winning DMR teams at the Bob Timmons Challenge and the Bill Easton Classic…Cross Country - Ran in three races in her first season competing for the Jayhawks...opened up her season with a third-place finish at the Bob Timmons Classic (9/1), traversing the 5,000 course in 19:16.7...was KU’s fifth finisher in the B-Race of the Wisconsin adidas Invitational (10/12), finishing 104th overall with her 6,000 time of 24:32...notched an 88th-place finish at the Rim Rock Classic, turning in a 6,000 time of 23:37.8…Season Bests – Mile – 5:07.30, Jayhawk Challenge, Lawrence, Kan., (1/11/13); 3,000 – 10:19.99, Bill Easton Classic, Lawrence, Kan., (1/5/13); 10,000 – 37:50.69, Kansas Relays, Lawrence, Kan., (4/20/13).

2011-12: Outdoor - Season’s best mile time came at the Arkansas Twilight (5/4) where she notched a time of 4:48.32, earning her a 14th-place finish...finished 11th in the mile at the Kansas Relays (4/19) after crossing the finish line in 4:49.00...ran the 3,000 meters at the Arkansas Spring Invite (3/31), collecting a 24th-place finish after completing the race in 10:51.48...Indoor - Kicked off her KU career with a pair of fourth-place finishes in the mile and 3,000 meters at the Bob Timmons Challenge (12/2), completing the mile in 5:23.61 and clocking in with a 3,000-meter time of 10:44.68...earned a 10thplace finish in the mile at the Jayhawk Classic (1/27) after crossing the finish line in 5:26.44…Cross Country - Utilized redshirt season…Season Bests – 1,500 – 4:48.32, Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, Ark., (5/4/12).

Prep: Third-place finisher in the 1,500 meters at the state meet her senior year (2011)... Placed ninth at the state cross country meet her junior year (2009)... Notched a third-place finish in the 3,000 meters at the state meet her junior year (2010).

Personal: Daughter of Michael and Holly Seiwald...Has an older brother, Aaron...Father, Michael, ran track at the Naval Academy...plans to major in exercise science.

Claire Thomas Freshman Molalla, Ore. Molalla High School Heptathlon

Prep: Thomas swept the 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and long jump at the OSAA 4A Championships as a junior and senior…also won the 300 hurdles as a freshman and a sophomore…member of the 4x400 relay teams which won the state title in 2012 and 2013…was the top point-scorer at the state meet in 2012 and 2013…multi-sport athlete who was named to the all-state soccer team…holds Molalla HS records in both hurdles events and the long jump…prep bests: 100 hurdles – 14.50; 300 hurdles – 43.73; long jump – 19-1.50.

Personal: Major is business.

Personal Bests 100 Meter hurdles – 14.50 300 Meter hurdles – 43.73 Long jump – 19-1.50

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Sasha Wallace Freshman Chagrin Falls, Ohio Solon High School Middle Distance

Prep: Wallace is a Track and Field News All-American after being honored as the California Girls Track and Field Gatorade Athlete of the Year in 2012 and 2013...won state titles in the 100 hurdles and triple jump in consecutive years as a junior and senior…transferred to Castro Valley HS after attending Holy Names during her first three seasons…national runner-up in both the triple jump and the 60 meter hurdles at the U.S. Indoor national meet in 2012…prep bests: 100 hurdles – 13.33; triple jump – 42-4.

Personal: Major is undeclared.

Personal Bests 100 Meter hurdles – 13.43 Triple jump – 42-4

Julia Zrinyi Sophomore Winnipeg, Manitoba Vincent Massey High School/ Connecticut Distance Personal Bests 800 Meters - 2:04.38, Music City Distance Carnival, Nashville, Tenn., 6/2/12

Before Oregon: An NCAA Championships qualifier in both track and cross country for Connecticut. As a freshman in 2012-13, finished 17th in the 1,500 meters at the NCAA Championships (4:21.17). Posted a season-best mark of 4:16.49 in the 1,500 at the NCAA East Regionals. Captured fourth place in the 1,500 meters at the Big East Championships. Ran the third leg of the 4x800 meter relay team that finished fourth in 8:52.80. Took the third leg on the 4x800 meter relay team that finished third at the ECAC Championships (8:52.65). In cross country, was a 2012 NCAA Championships qualifier after placing 22nd at the NCAA Northeast Region Championships. Took 27th at the 2012 Big East meet. Did not compete indoors in 2013.

Connecticut Bests: 800 Meters - 2:08.05, 2013; 1,500 Meters - 4:16.49, 2013.

Prep: Attended Vincent Massey High School in Manitoba, Canada. Won the 800 meter national title in 2011 and 2012. Also won the 1500 title in 2010 and 2011. Part of the Canadian Junior National Team that went to Barcelona for the World Juniors in 2012. Named 2011 National Youth Athlete of the Meet. Part of the 4x400 meter Junior National title in 2012. Holds the Manitoba 800 meter junior record. High School Bests: 800 Meters - 2:04.38, 2012.

Personal: Major is undeclared.

1,500 Meters - 4:16.49, NCAA East Preliminary Rounds, Greensboro, N.C., 5/23/13

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Ally Aschbacher

RS Sophomore / Middle Distance Portland, Ore. Beaverton High School

Ashante Horsley

RS Freshman / Sprints McMinnville, Ore. McMinnville High School

Rachel Sherrell

Senior / Throws Parkdale, Ore. Hood River Valley High School

Daphne Chambers

RS Sophomore / Throws Springfield, Ore. Springfield High School

Skylar Evans

Katie Gruys

Felicia Odle

Lauren Sens

RS Freshman / Middle Distance Crozier, Va. Midlothian High School

Ashley Maton

Sophomore / Middle Distance Bend, Ore. Summit High School

Madelayne Varela

RS Junior / Javelin Camas, Wash.

Union High School

Annie Whitfield

RS Freshman / Jumps Kent, Wash.

Kentwood High School

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Annadale High School

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Elk Grove High School