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AIR FORCE TRACK AND FIELD ACADEMY QUICK FACTS Loca on .........................................USAF Academy, Colo. Founded ..................................................................1954 Enrollment ..............................................................4,000 Nickname ............................................................Falcons Colors ...................................................... Blue and Silver Affilia on ................................................NCAA DIvision I Conference .............................................Mountain West Superintendent........................ Lt Gen Michelle Johnson Director of Athle cs ................................ Dr. Hans Mueh
HOME VENUES Indoor Facility ................Cadet Field House Indoor Track Eleva on ...................................................... 7,048 feet Outdoor Facility ..... Cadet Outdoor Track/Field Complex Eleva on ...................................................... 6,980 feet
COACHING STAFF Head Coach ........................................Ralph Lindeman Season at Air Force ................................... 25th Season Events................................................Combined Events Email ................................. ralph.lindeman@usafa.edu Office Phone ........................................ (719) 333-2173 Office Fax ............................................. (719) 333-6569 Associate Head Coach.............................. Sco Steffan Events.....................................................Ver cal Jumps Email ......................................sco .steffan@usafa.edu Office Phone ........................................ (719) 333-4694 Assistant Coach ......................................... Juli Benson Events............................. Middle Distances | Distances Email ................................ julianne.henner@usafa.edu Office Phone ........................................ (719) 333-3602 Assistant Coach ........................................ Ryan Collins Events............................. Middle Distances | Distances Email ....................................... ryan.collins@usafa.edu Office Phone ........................................ (719) 333-6787 Assistant Coach ..................................... Allen Johnson Events.................................................Sprints | Hurdles Email ....................................allen.johnson@usafa.edu Office Phone ........................................ (719) 333-9501 Assistant Coach .........................................Keith Vance Events................................................................Throws Email ....................................... keith.vance@usafa.edu Office Phone ........................................ (719) 333-3013 Volunteer Coach ............................................ Bob Graf Events................................................ Horizontal Jumps Volunteer Coach .................................. Mark Stanforth Events............................. Middle Distances | Distances Volunteer Coach ......................................... Ron White Events.................................................Sprints | Hurdles
MEDIA RELATIONS Track and Field Contact.......................... Valerie Perkin Email ................................... valerie.perkin@usafa.edu Office Phone ........................................ (719) 333-8286 Office Fax ............................................. (719) 333-3798 Website .....................................GoAirForceFalcons.com Twi er ..................................................... @af_trackfield
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Content | Quick Facts.....................................1 Le er From Coach Lindeman ........................................2 Media Informa on ........................................................3 2013 Track and Field Roster....................................... 4-5 Complete Schedule of Events | Direc ons ....................6 MEET THE COACHING STAFF Head Coach Ralph Lindeman..................................... 8-9 Associate Head Coach Sco Steffan ............................10 Assistant Coach Juli Benson................................... 11-12 Assistant Coach Ryan Collins .......................................12 Assistant Coach Allen Johnson ....................................13 Assistant Coach Keith Vance ........................................14 Volunteer Coaches | Support Staff | Managers .... 15-16 MEET THE FALCONS Returning All-Americans ........................................ 18-19 Returning Conference Champions ......................... 20-24 Returning All-Conference Honorees ...................... 25-33 Returning Le erwinners | Seniors ........................ 34-44 Returning Le erwinners | Juniors ......................... 45-49 Returning Le erwinners | Sophomores ................ 50-55 Newcomers............................................................ 56-58 2012 SEASON IN REVIEW Indoor Season Highlights ....................................... 60-63 Outdoor Season Highlights .................................... 64-68 Best Marks List ...................................................... 69-70
PROGRAM HISTORY NCAA Champions ........................................................94 All-Americans ..............................................................95 2013 All-America Honorees................................... 96-97 Team Captains .............................................................98 Top Award Winners .....................................................99 Top Six Award Winners ..............................................100 Team Awards ..................................................... 100-101 Na onal Academic Awards........................................102 Other Honors and Awards .........................................103 Le erwinners .................................................... 104-108 CONFERENCE HISTORY Mountain West Conference ......................................110 Conference Opponent Informa on ...........................111 Team Champions | Award Winners ...........................112 Individual Champions | Team Finishes ......................113 All-Conference Selec ons .................................. 114-115 Academic Awards .............................................. 116-117 2013 MW Championship Results ...................... 118-121 Western Athle c Conference History ........................122 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY The Academy Experience ..........................................124 Senior Leadership ......................................................125 Air Force Athle cs ............................................. 126-127 Cadet Field House Indoor Track .................................128 Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex ...................129 Track and Field Officials Hall of Honor .......................130
ACADEMY RECORD BOOK All-Time Track Performances ................................. 72-82 All-Time Field Performances.................................. 83-90 Non-Tradi onal Event Records .............................. 91-92
CREDITS AND COVERS The 2014 Air Force Track and Field Media Guide was wri en and designed by Valerie Perkin, assistant athle c media rela ons director. Editorial assistance provided by the athle c media rela ons staff. Photos taken by DenMar Photo Services, NCAA Photos, MWC Photography, Drake Athle c Communica ons, Oregon Sports Informa on, Dennis Hubbard (Des Moines, Iowa), Randy Miyazak (trackandfieldphotos.com), Russ Backer (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Paat Kelly (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Larry Lawson (Eugene, Ore.).
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LETTER FROM COACH LINDEMAN
Dear Friends of Air Force Track and Field, During the 2014 season, our vision for the Air Force Academy Track and Field program has never been clearer -- “to develop highly compe ve men’s and women’s track and field teams which annually contend for the Mountain West Conference tle; insis ng on a total commitment to academic and military goals; unwavering compliance with ins tu onal, conference and NCAA guidelines, whose trademarks are an image of complete class and unques oned integrity.” Our strategy and tac cs to realize this vision is simple -- ‘to recruit the highest quality student-athletes in the United States, and to develop those in our program to improve and progress from week to week, month to month, and year to year, into conference championship-caliber and NCAA championship-qualifying performers.’ We trust you’ll see that we are commi ed to excellence in athle cs with this 2014 Media Guide. Our tradi ons, our coaching staff, our facili es, our schedule and the administra ve and financial support we receive are among the best in NCAA Division I athle cs. We hope you will recognize that the Air Force Academy is characterized not only by its athle c achievements, but also by its sound founda on of academic leadership and character development. The mo o -- “Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do” -- is truly believed in by each member of our administra on, team, and coaching staff. Under the leadership of our athle c department personnel, the future for this program con nues to be promising. Their vision, understanding and dedica on will allow Air Force Track and Field to grow and mature to one of the premier programs in the country. The team and coaches welcome you to another exci ng season of Air Force Track and Field and we express our apprecia on to the Falcons’ many friends, students and alumni for your support. Together, we are a part of the great Air Force tradi on and each of us plays an important role in the future success of the Air Force Academy Track and Field program. Sincerely,
Ralph Lindeman Air Force Track and Field Coach
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MEDIA INFORMATION PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS Academy Spirit HQ USAFA/PAI USAFA, CO 80840 719.333.2044
Denver Post 101 W. Colfax Ave., 600 Denver, CO 80202 303.954.1296
KOAA (Channel 5) 2200 7th Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 719.630.3930
The Gaze e 30 S. Prospect Colorado Spgs, CO 80903 719.636.0250
KRDO (Channel 13) P.O. Box 1457 Colorado Spgs, CO 80901 719.575-6360
KKTV (Channel 11) 3100 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Spgs, CO 80907 719.578.0000
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
AIR FORCE ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Associate Athle c Director | Communica ons.........................................Troy Garnhart Assistant Athle c Director | Media Rela ons .............................................. Dave Toller Assistant Media Rela ons Director ...........................................................Nick Arseniak Assistant Media Rela ons Director ...............................................................Jerry Cross Assistant Media Rela ons Director ................................................... Melissa McKeown Assistant Media Rela ons Director | TF Contact ...................................... Valerie Perkin Graphics Coordinator ....................................................................... Madeline McGuire Broadcast Execu ve Producer ................................................................... Brian Jerman Television Produc on Assistant ..................................................................Adam Parker Mailing Address .............................. 2169 Field House Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840 Office Phone ............................................................................................. 719.333.2313 Office Fax .................................................................................................. 719.333.3798 Website ........................................................................... www.GoAirForceFalcons.com
Ellio Beski ................................ bess-key Danny Bieber .............................. bee-bur Carl Eifert .................................... eye-fert Taylor Hulslander ..................hull-slander Siotame Latu.....see-oh-tom-may lah-too Darby Maier..................................may-er Kevin Mihalik ........................muh-hal-ick David Ptacek ............................ tah-check Tim Urista ..............................yer-ee-stah Joey Uhle .....................................you-lee
Alexa Chacon .......................... chuh-cone Taylor Drolshagen .............drolls-haa-gen Anne e Eichenberger........ ike-en-burger Hannah Everson....................eee-ver-son Taelor Eyre .................................taylor air Amirah Majied ......uh-meer-uh mah-jeed Addy Neibauer.........................ney-bauer Anna Olesinski ................... oh-luh-sin-ski Alana Piccone .......................pick-own-ay Cydnee Reese ...............................sydney
WWW.GOAIRFORCEFALCONS.COM Visit the official Air Force athle c website, www.GoAirForceFalcons.com, for the most up-to-date informa on regarding the Falcons’ track and field team and all 27 Air Force sports. Results, sta s cs, rosters, cadet-athlete bios, previews, features, interviews and meet recaps can be found on the team page.
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INTERVIEW POLICIES INTERVIEWS: Interviews with Air Force coaches and athletes must be arranged through Valerie Perkin in the Air Force Athle c Media Rela ons Office. All requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the desired interview me.
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MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE WORKING PRESS CREDENTIALS: Press and photo creden als for media can be obtained by contac ng Valerie Perkin, assistant athle c media rela ons director, via email or phone. Requests should be made at least one day prior to the meet. CONTACTING ATHLETES: The private phone numbers and email addresses of Air Force cadet-athletes will not be issued to the media. The cadet-athletes have been instructed not to accept calls from any members of the media without prior no fica on from the athle c media rela ons office.
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Commissioner....................................................................................... Craig Thompson Address ............................................................. 10807 New Allegiance Drive, Suite 250 ............................................................................................Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Office Phone | Office Fax ........................................(719) 488-4040 | (719) 488-7241 Associstant Director of Communica ons | TF Contact .............................Dan Johnson Johnson’s Email .........................................................................djohnson@themw.com Website ............................................................................................. www.theMW.com
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TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER 2014 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER NAME Spencer Baldwin Sean Bapty Dylan Bell Elliot Beski Danny Bieber Isaiah Bragg Dan Caddigan Ma hieu Caldwell Grant Caswell Zack Christenson Riley Coates Patrick Corona Kyle Co on Michael Craig Ma hew Dorsey Edmond Duvall Carl Eifert Kyle Eller Jason Engel Jalen Fooster-Barrino Kegan Garne Grant Garst Kyle Gartrell Tyler Ginger Ryan Graf Garre Griffin Dee Grimes Grant Hamilton Jake Hawkins Eric Hoff Andrew Hood Taylor Hulslander Kyle Jameson Zach Johnson Keegan Jones Blue Kearney William Kent Siotame Latu Alex Lindsay Darby Maier Jordan McCool Evan McDowell Gavin McHenry Tyson McQuerry Kevin Mihalik Bryce Mitchell Chandler Myers Elliot Myers Garre Newman Joshua Nielsen Gavin Owens Kyle Pater Charlie Perkins Zach Perkins David Ptacek Kobi Rex Casey Riggs Cort Rogers Daniel Shellhouse Stone Shoaf Taylor Smith Jake Spuller Andrew Steinemann Joey Uhle Tim Urista Joey Wilkin Drew Wyllie Andre Young
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HT 6-2 5-11 6-3 5-11 5-11 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-9 6-3 5-9 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-1 5-6 6-4 6-0 6-4 5-10 6-0 5-6 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-2 5-8 6-2 5-11 5-9 6-1 6-3 5-6 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-10 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-4 5-11 6-0
EVENTS Discus | Hammer | Shot Put 5000m | 10,000m Pole Vault Pole Vault 400m 5000m | 10,000m 5000m | 10,000m 800m | 1500m 800m | 5000m 1500m | 5000m 1500m | 5000m 800m | 1500m | 5000m Discus 200m | 400m Distance 110m Hurdles | 400m Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase | 5000m Distance Distance Hammer | Shot Put Triple Jump | Long Jump Distance Triple Jump Pole Vault Distance Javelin 400m | 200m Discus | Shot Put | Hammer 1500m | 5000m Decathlon 400m | 800m | 1500m Javelin 400m Hurdles 100m | 200m 400m Hurdles Long Jump | Triple Jump Hammer 400m 800m | 1500m Shot Put | Discus | Hammer 400m | 400m Hurdles | 800m Decathlon | High Jump 100m | 200m Long Jump 1500m | 5000m 110m Hurdles | 400m Hurdles 100m | 200m 1500m | 5000m 400m 400m | 200m 1500m | 5000m Pole Vault 1500m | 5000m 1500m | 5000m 400m High Jump 110m Hurdles Pole Vault 5000m | 10,000m 800m | 1500m High Jump 200m | 400m Shot Put | Discus | Hammer Pole Vault Javelin 110m Hurdles | 400m Hurdles 400m 400m | 400m Hurdles
HOMETOWN | HIGH SCHOOL | PREVIOUS SCHOOL Joseph City, Ariz. | Joseph City Albuquerque, N.M. | La Cueva Alvarado, Texas | Alvarado Greenwood Village, Colo. | Mullen | USAFA Prep School Cherokee, Iowa | Washington Springfield, Ohio | Emmanuel Chris an Chicago, Ill. | Brother Rice Centennial, Colo. | Smoky Hill Englewood, Colo. | Cherry Creek Safety Harbor, Fla. | Countryside | USAFA Prep School Rapid City, S.D. | Stevens Fairfield, Conn. | Fairfield College Preparatory Ridgway, Colo. | Ridgway Secondary Orrville, Ohio | Orrville | USAFA Prep School Indianapolis, Ind. | Lawrence Central Marvin, N.C. | Marvin Ridge Peachtree City, Ga. | McIntosh Lowell, Ind. | Lowell Senior Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. | Santa Margarita Catholic Marie a, Ga. | Marie a Spearman, Texas | Spearman Inman, Kan. | Inman Yakima, Wash. | Riverside Chris an Danvers, Ill. | Olympia Charles Town, W.V. | Jefferson Louisburg, Kan. | Louisburg Lubbock, Texas | Frenship Idabel, Okla. | Idabel Derry, N.H. | Pinkerton Academy Brentwood, Tenn. | Brentwood Franklin, Mass. | Franklin Kalispell, Mont. | Glacier Walla Walla, Wash. | Walla Walla Farmington, N.M. | Piedra Vista Fort Dodge, Iowa | Fort Dodge Senior Lakewood, Wash. | Lakes Marie a, Ga. | George Walton Comp Eugene, Ore. | South Eugene Rochester Hills, Mich. | Rochester Adams | Northwestern Prep Missoula, Mont. | Big Sky Anderson, Ind. | Pendleton Heights Hudsonville, Mich. | Hudsonville Parker, Colo. | Chaparral West Des Moines, Iowa | Valley San Diego, Calif. | Rancho Bernardo Albuquerque, N.M. | Cibola | USAFA Prep School Garland, Texas | Naaman Forest Yorba Linda, Calif. | Esperanza Oregon, Ill. | Oregon Forest Lake, Minn. | Home School McAllister, Mont. | Ennis San Diego, Calif. | Mt. Carmel Alameda, Calif. | Alameda Alameda, Calif. | Alameda | USAFA Prep School Allegan, Mich. | Hamilton | Michigan Colorado Springs, Colo. | Lewis Palmer | Harvard Loveland, Colo. | Loveland Whitefish, Mont. | Whitefish Kingswood, Texas | Kingswood Alamogordo, N.M. | Alamogordo Clovis, Calif. | Buchanan Dexter, Mich. | Detroit Catholic Belleview, Fla. | Belleview Powell, Ohio | Olentangy Liberty Rosebury, Ore. | Douglas Westerville, Ohio | Westerville North Panama City, Fla. | Rutherford Colorado Springs, Colo. | Coronado
ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY PRIMARY EVENT Track ....................... 46 Field ........................ 23 Combined ................. 2 BY CLASS Freshman ................ 22 Sophomore ............. 18 Junior ...................... 14 Senior ..................... 17 BY STATE Arizona ..................... 1 California .................. 7 Colorado ................. 10 Connec cut .............. 1 Florida ...................... 3 Georgia ..................... 3 Illinois ....................... 3 Indiana...................... 3 Iowa .......................... 3 Kansas....................... 2 Massachuse s .......... 1 Michigan ................... 4 Minnesota ................ 2 Montana ................... 4 New Hampshire ........ 1 New Mexico .............. 4 North Carolina .......... 1 Ohio .......................... 4 Oklahoma ................. 1 Oregon...................... 2 South Dakota ............ 1 Texas ......................... 5 Tennessee ................. 1 Washington .............. 3 West Virginia ............ 1
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TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER 2014 WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER NAME Cecily Agu Amelia Ahner Naomi Alston Becca Bauman Erica Carson Zoe Casteel Alexa Chacon Heather Connick Taylor Drolshagen Anne e Eichenberger Rebecca Esselstein Hannah Everson Taelor Eyre Morgan Fagnant Jacki French Kassie Gurnell Emily Hazen Rachel Herald Katelyn Holland Kirsten Linnartz Lindy Long Amirah Majied Morgan Malone Tasha Mayne Addy Neibauer Kathryn New Anna Olesinski Montana Pellegrini Alana Piccone Cydnee Reese Emily Richard Stephanie Robb Mikayla Robertson Regan Rogers Sydney Rohlwing Angelea Ross Marie Rossillon Sierra Schepper Taylor Schwenke Heather Shepard Paige Shirley Samantha Skold Kim Smith Emily Smithwick Danielle Tabb Emily Taylor Riley Vann Emily Wagemaker Jaydon Wilkerson
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HT 5-9 5-6 5-9 5-10 5-5 5-3 5-9 5-6 5-1 5-10 5-7 5-9 5-10 5-3 5-10 5-8 5-4 6-0 5-8 5-6 5-5 5-7 5-9 5-7 5-4 5-5 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-8 5-9 6-1 5-6 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-3 5-6 5-4 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-8 5-8 5-5 5-3 5-10
EVENTS 100m | 200m Distance 400m | 200m Discus | Hammer 400m | 200m Pole Vault Heptathlon | Hurdles 1500m | 5000m 1500m | 5000m 800m | 1500m 800m | 1500m 1500m | 5000m High Jump Distance Javelin Triple Jump | 400m 5000m High Jump Shot Put | Discus | Hammer Distance Distance 100m Hurdles | 400m Hurdles 100m | 200m 400m | 800m Pole Vault 400m 1500m | 5000m Pole Vault Javelin Discus | Hammer | Shot Put High Jump Distance 400m | Triple Jump High Jump 400m Hurdles Long Jump | Triple Jump 800m 400m Hurdles Distance 400m Pole Vault Distance Javelin Pole Vault Shot Put | Hammer | Discus Discus | Hammer Pole Vault | 100m Hurdles 5000m | 1500m Pole Vault
HOMETOWN | HIGH SCHOOL | PREVIOUS SCHOOL Santa Clara, Calif. | Archbishop Mi y Southlake, Texas | Carroll Senior Faye eville, N.C. | Douglas Byrd Post Falls, Idaho | Post Falls San Antonio, Texas | Ronald Reagan | USAFA Prep School Orange, Texas | Li le Cypress Mauriceville Durango, Colo. | The Classical Academy Pembroke, Mass. | Pembroke Muskego, Wis. | Muskego West Chicago, Ill. | West Chicago Community Dayton, Ohio | Archbishop Alter Colorado Springs, Colo. | Liberty Ontario, Calif. | Colony Eldersburg, Md. | Century Malta, Mont. | Malta Pearland, Texas | Westbury Chris an Richland, Wash. | Richland Rockford, Mich. | Rockford Tomball, Texas | Concordia Lutheran Phoenix, Ariz. | Sunnyslope Newnan, Ga. | Landmark Chris an Ewa Beach, Hawaii | Island Pacific Academy | USAFA Prep School San Antonio, Texas | Ronald Reagan Pflugerville, Texas | Hendrickson Greeley, Colo. | Greeley Central Mosca, Colo. | Sangre de Cristo Roswell, N.M. | Roswell Federal Way, Wash. | Thomas Jefferson Roseville, Calif. | St. Francis | Northwestern Prep Kansas City, Mo. | Archbishop O’Hara Katy, Texas | Cinco Ranch Granville, Ohio | Watkins Memorial Menomonee Falls, Wis. | Menomonee Falls Wellsboro, Pa. | Wellsboro Area Highlands Ranch, Colo. | Regis Jesuit San Antonio, Texas | Trinity Chris an | USAFA Prep School Albuquerque, N.M. | Eldorado Rapid City, S.D. | Stevens Centreville, Va. | Wes ield Flower Mound, Texas | Happy Hill Acaademy Jacksonville, Fla. | Episcopal Evergreen, Colo. | Evergreen Kirtland, N.M. | Kirtland Central Jacksonville, Fla. | Episcopal | Tu s Spanaway, Wash. | Bethel Salmon, Idaho | Salmon Oswego, Ill. | Oswego Topeka, Kan. | Topeka Emme , Idaho | Emme
ROSTER BREAKDOWN BY PRIMARY EVENT Track ....................... 27 Field ........................ 21 Combined ................. 1 BY CLASS Freshman ................ 22 Sophomore ............... 8 Junior ........................ 9 Senior ..................... 10 BY STATE Arizona ..................... 1 California .................. 3 Colorado ................... 6 Florida ...................... 2 Georgia ..................... 1 Hawaii ....................... 1 Idaho ........................ 3 Illinois ....................... 2 Kansas....................... 1 Maryland .................. 1 Massachuse s .......... 1 Michigan ................... 1 Missouri .................... 1 Montana ................... 1 New Mexico .............. 3 North Carolina .......... 1 Ohio .......................... 2 Pennsylvania ............. 1 South Dakota ............ 1 Texas ....................... 10 Virginia ..................... 1 Washington .............. 3 Wisconsin ................. 2
2014 TRACK AND FIELD COACHING STAFF Ralph Lindeman – Head Coach | Combined Events | 25th Season Sco Steffan – Associate Head Coach | Pole Vault | Seventh Season Juli Benson – Assistant Coach | Middle Distance, Distance | Sixth Season Ryan Collins – Assistant Coach | Middle Distance, Distance | First Season Allen Johnson – Assistant Coach | Sprints, Hurdles | Third Season Keith Vance – Assistant Coach | Throws | First Season Bob Graf – Volunteer Coach | High Jump | Ninth Season Mark Stanforth – Volunteer Coach | Middle Distances, Distances | Fourth Season Ron White – Volunteer Coach | Sprints, Hurdles | 12th Season
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COMPLETE TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE 2014 INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE DATE Dec. 13 Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 18 Jan. 23-24 Jan. 24-25 Feb. 1 Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 21 Feb. 27-Mar. 1 Mar. 14-15
MEET Air Force Holiday Open Air Force All-Comers Meet at Na onal Pole Vault Summit at Holiday Inn Invita onal Air Force Indoor Combined Events Air Force Invita onal at New Mexico Team Invita onal Air Force Team Challenge at Iowa State Classic Air Force Collegiate Open at Rocky Mountain Classic Mountain West Indoor Championships at NCAA Indoor Championships
LOCATION USAF Academy, Colo. USAF Academy, Colo. Reno, Nev. Lincoln, Neb. USAF Academy, Colo. USAF Academy, Colo. Albuquerque, N.M. USAF Academy, Colo. Ames, Iowa USAF Academy, Colo. Laramie, Wyo. USAF Academy, Colo. Albuquerque, N.M.
VENUE Cadet Field House Indoor Track Cadet Field House Indoor Track Reno Livestock and Events Center Bob Devaney Sports Center Cadet Field House Indoor Track Cadet Field House Indoor Track Albuquerque Conven on Center Cadet Field House Indoor Track Lied Recrea on Athle c Center Cadet Field House Indoor Track War Memorial Field House Cadet Field House Indoor Track Albuquerque Conven on Center
HOST WEBSITE GoAirForceFalcons.com GoAirForceFalcons.com polevaultsummit.com huskers.com GoAirForceFalcons.com GoAirForceFalcons.com golobos.com GoAirForceFalcons.com cyclones.com GoAirForceFalcons.com gowyo.com GoAirForceFalcons.com nccasports.com
LOCATION Boulder, Colo. Temple, Ariz. Aus n, Texas USAF Academy, Colo. Palo Alto, Calif. USAF Academy, Colo. Tucson, Ariz. Azusa, Calif. Walnut, Calif. Cerritos, Calif. Des Moines, Iowa Fort Collins, Colo. Manha an, Kan. USAF Academy, Colo. Laramie, Wyo. Faye eville, Ark. Eugene, Ore.
VENUE Po s Field Sun Angel Stadium Mike A. Myers Track Stadium Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Cobb Track and Angell Field Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Roy P. Drachman Stadium Cougar Athle c Stadium Hilmer Lodge Stadium Falcon Stadium Drake Stadium Jack Chris ansen Track R.V. Chris an Track Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex Madrid Sports Complex John McDonnell Field Historic Hayward Field
HOST WEBSITE gobuffs.com thesundevils.com texassports.com GoAirForceFalcons.com gostandford.com GoAirForceFalcons.com arizonawildcats.com apu.edu/athle cs mtsacrelays.com longbeachstate.com godrakebulldogs.com csurams.com kstatesports.com GoAirForceFalcons.com gowyo.com arkansasrazorbacks.com ncca.com | goducks.com
2014 OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE DATE Mar. 21-22 Mar. 21-22 Mar. 27-29 Apr. 3-4 Apr. 4-5 Apr. 5 Apr. 12 Apr. 16-17 Apr. 17-19 Apr. 19 Apr. 24-26 Apr. 25-26 May 3 May 9 May 14-17 May 23-25 June 5-8
MEET at Jerry Quiller Classic at Baldy Cas llo Invita onal at 87th Clyde Li lefield Texas Relays Air Force Outdoor Combined Events at Stanford Invita onal Air Force Relays at Jim Click Shootout at Mt. SAC Mul -Event Meets at Mt. SAC Relays Beach Invita onal at 105th Drake Relays at Jack Chris ansen Invita onal Ward Hayle Invita onal Air Force Twilight Invita onal at Mountain West Outdoor Championships at NCAA West Preliminary at NCAA Outdoor Championships
Home meets are in bold. Times are subject to change.
DIRECTIONS TO THE ACADEMY’S TRACK FACILITIES To the Cadet Field House - Take I-25 to the North Entrance of the Air Force Academy (Exit 156). Take the second le (south) on Parade Loop. Take the first right (west) on Field House Drive. The first building on the right is the Cadet Field House and parking is available in the East Parking Lot. To the Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex - Take I-25 to the North Entrance of the Air Force Academy (Exit 156). Con nue west un l the road curves to the le (south). The entrance to the Athle c Fields is on the le just past the curve. The Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex is located on the far east side of the Athle c Fields and parking is available around the fields.
AIR FORCE ACADEMY BASE SECURITY The Air Force Academy is located on an ac ve military base. All visitors to the athle c department facili es must enter the base through the North Entrance (Exit 156B off of Interstate 25) and have a valid government ID. If base security is heightened, entry requirements may change without no ce.
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HEAD COACH RALPH LINDEMAN
RALPH LINDEMAN Head Coach Combined Events 25th Season Arizona State (1973) | Arizona State (1976)
Ralph Lindeman, a 12-time conference coach of the year and the recipient of three of the last four USTFCCCA regional coach of the year awards, is beginning his 25th season at the helm of the Air Force track and field team. Lindeman is well-known throughout the international track and field community and holds many distinctions from his long involvement with both the Olympic sport and the Academy’s athletic program. From the very first day he stepped onto the track at the Academy in 1989, the Falcons have benefited from Lindeman’s leadership and his love of coaching.
there, he became an assistant track coach at Glendale High School in Glendale, Ariz., working under Ken France, a legend in the Arizona coaching ranks. He also served as the head coach for the cross country and track teams during his five-year tenure at Glendale. Following a stint as the boys’ track and cross country coach at Westwood High School in Mesa, Ariz., Lindeman moved up to the collegiate ranks, becoming an assistant track coach at Arizona State, coaching the field events for the men’s team. The 1982 Sun Devil team won Arizona State’s first-ever PAC-10 title in track and field.
Over his tenure at the Academy, Lindeman has earned numerous coaching distinctions and honors. He is a 12-time conference Coach of the Year, a three-time USTFCCCA Mountain Region Men’s Outdoor Coach of the Year and the 2012 USTFCCCA Mountain Region Men’s Indoor Coach of the Year. He was most recently voted as the Mountain West Conference Men’s Coach of the Year during the 2013 outdoor season, marking the ninth time he has claimed an MW award (indoor: 2012, 2011, 2008, 2004, 2001; outdoor: 2013, 2012, 2003, 2001). In addition to earning the 1995 WAC Indoor Coach of the Year and the 1991 WAC Cross Country Coach of the Year at Air Force, Lindeman was named the 1989 Big West Coach of the Year while at Long Beach State.
In 1982, Lindeman went to the University of Arizona as an assistant coach of the men’s and women’s teams, overseeing the sprints, hurdles and jumps. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed in the top 10 at the 1984 NCAA Championships.
He has guided the Air Force men’s program to 22 top-three finishes during Mountain West Conference indoor and outdoor seasons, including the 2012 indoor conference title and the last two outdoor MW team titles. In addition, he has watched the women’s program break numerous Academy records and become a significant force in the league.
Lindeman left Arizona in 1984, when he was named the head coach at Long Beach State University. During his five years there, he took the men’s and women’s track and field teams, as well as the cross country teams, to new heights in the Big West Conference. He remained with the 49ers until his appointment at Air Force.
His work is not limited to the boundaries of the Academy. Lindeman served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Track & Field Team that participated in the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan. Previously, he was the jumps, pole vault and decathlon coach for the U.S. Men’s Track & Field Team at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. That team collected 19 medals - including two Gold and five Silver medals from Lindeman-coached athletes - for the squad’s highest medal count since the 1992 Games in Barcelona.
Lindeman credits Len Miller at Arizona State University and Dave Murray at the University of Arizona for giving him his first opportunities at the university level and teaching him about coaching collegiate athletes. For his 11 years coaching within the state of Arizona, Lindeman was inducted into the Arizona Track Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2009.
In 1989, Lindeman came to the Air Force Academy as the head coach of the men’s and women’s track and field team, as well as the head coach of the Falcons’ men’s cross country program.
He also served as an advisor to the South Korean team at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and was a scheduling manager for the 1996 Games in Atlanta. In addition to his work with the Olympic Games, Lindeman has also served as the head men’s coach for the 2001 World University Games, the 1999 Pan American Games and the “North Team” at the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival. As the chairman of the hurdle sub-committee for USATF’s Men’s Development Committee from 1993-2000, Lindeman coordinated video analysis of all hurdle races at USA Championships and Olympic Trials and managed a series of annual mini-camps for the elite U.S. male hurdlers at San Diego’s Olympic Training Center. Lindeman has also worked on the coaching staff for the United States men’s team at the 1992 World Junior Championships and the “West Team” at the 1987 U.S. Olympic Festival. Lindeman first became excited about track and field as a seventh grader at Phoenix Christian Grade School in Arizona, when his physical education teacher took his class to a collegiate track dual-meet featuring Arizona State and New Mexico. Later, the influences of his high school track coaches, according to Lindeman, “unknowingly inspired me to pursue coaching.” Lindeman’s coaching career began in 1973, when he was an assistant coach at Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Ariz., working with the football and track teams. From
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HEAD COACH RALPH LINDEMAN As the cross country mentor, he guided the Falcons to their first-ever conference championship title, when they claimed the 1991 Western Athletic Conference championship. Led by two-time WAC Champion, Chris Nelson, Lindeman’s 1991 team went on to place second at the regional meet and 14th at the NCAA Championships. The team’s second-place finish at the regional championships remains the best finish ever by an Air Force cross country team, while its placing at the national meet is the program’s second-best finish since 1967.
MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE Men’s Indoor Head Coach of the Year .............................2001, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012 Men’s Outdoor Head Coach of the Year ...................................2001, 2003 , 2012, 2013
Since Lindeman’s arrival at the Air Force Academy, the Falcons have accounted for 31 individual WAC champions and 87 individual Mountain West champions. In addition, the men have rewritten 48 Academy records, while the women have displaced 40. Lindeman-coached Air Force teams have produced two national champions, including Callie Calhoun, who earned five titles during her career and Dana Pounds, who collected back-to-back titles in the javelin. His teams have also garnered 53 All-America selections.
WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Indoor Men’s Head Coach of the Year .................................................................... 1995 Cross Country Men’s Head Coach of the Year ........................................................ 1991
Lindeman has a simple coaching philosophy which is summed up in the USAFA core values - “Integrity first. Service before self. Excellence in all we do”. He believes that his role as the head coach is to make sure that the program provides a framework in which the cadet-athletes can achieve excellence, not only athletically, but also academically and militarily.
COACHING AWARDS
NCAA Regional Men’s Outdoor Head Coach of the Year ........................................ 2001 USATFCCCA Regional Men’s Indoor Head Coach of the Year.................................. 2012 USATFCCCA Regional Men’s Outdoor Head Coach of the Year ............................... 2012
BIG WEST CONFERENCE Men’s Head Coach of the Year (at Long Beach State) ..................................................... 1989
COACHING DISTINCTIONS Inducted into the Arizona Track Coaches Hall of Fame - member of the Class of 2009 Served as an assistant coach on the 2004 U.S. Men’s Olympic Track and Field Team in Athens, Greece. Served as Meet Director for the 1995 U.S. Olympic Fes val held in Colorado Springs. Served on the NCAA Track and Field Rules Commi ee from 1996-2000, including chairman of the 2000 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Served as president of the U.S. Track Coaches Associa on (Div. I) from 2001-03. Served as First Chairman of the U.S. Track Coaches Associa on’s Ethics Commi ee Elected as Chair of the USATF Coaches’ Advisory Commi ee
INTERNATIONAL COACHING ASSIGNMENTS COACHING STAFF .......................................................................USA MEN’S TEAM 2007 World Championships ...................................................................... Osaka, Japan In addition to his coaching duties, he has been a featured speaker at coaching clinics in 25 states and four countries, while writing articles that have been published in three journals and chapters of the textbooks “Hurdles: Theory and Technique” and the “USA Track and Field Coaching Manual” (1999 edition). Lindeman has been very active on various track and field committees, as well. He served as the first chairman of the Coaches’ Association Ethics Committee, and was elected as the chair of the USATF Coaches Advisory Committee in 2009, a position he still holds. He has also sat on the men’s hurdle development committee during four Olympic quadrennials, holding the chairman’s position from 1993-2000. In addition, he has served on the NCAA Track and Field Rules Committee, acting as the chairman for the 2000 outdoor championships and was the president of the U.S. Track and Field Coaches Association (Division I Coaches) from 2000-03. Lindeman sees his involvement with these organizations as a way to not only make a significant improvement to the sport of collegiate track and field, but to extend benefits to the development of the Air Force program.
COACHING STAFF .......................................................................USA MEN’S TEAM 2004 Olympic Games .............................................................................Athens, Greece HEAD COACH ..............................................................................USA MEN’S TEAM 2001 World University Games .................................................................. Beijing, China HEAD COACH ..............................................................................USA MEN’S TEAM 1999 Pan American Games ...............................................................Winnipeg, Canada HEAD COACH .................................................................................“NORTH” TEAM 1993 U.S. Olympic Fes val ............................................................... San Antonio, Texas COACHING STAFF .......................................................................USA MEN’S TEAM 1992 World Junior Championships............................................................. Seoul, Korea COACHING STAFF ............................................................................ “WEST” TEAM 1987 U.S. Olympic Fes val ......................................................................North Carolina
Lindeman graduated in 1973 from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He went on to complete a master’s degree in exercise science from ASU in 1976. He has been married for the past 42 years to his wife, Cindy, who has been a fixture as a teacher at Springs Community Church Preschool for many years. They have two children and six grandchildren. Their daughter, Jennifer, is a graduate of Arizona State, as is her husband, Brian Rowedder. Jennifer and Brian have three children, Maddison, Brock and Landon. Their son, Brian, is a firefighter in Parker, Colo., and a former high school state champion in the pole vault. He is married to Heather Dunavint, and they have twin girls, Elsie and Mira, and a son, Brogan.
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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH SCOTT STEFFAN
SCOTT STEFFAN Associate Head Coach Vertical Jumps Seventh Season New Mexico (1999)
Scott Steffan, the 2013 National Pole Vault Coach of the Year and a three-time Mountain Region USTFCCCA Assistant Coach of the Year, is in his seventh season with the Air Force track and field team, where he serves as the event coach for the vertical jumps. Prior to the 2014 season, Steffan was promoted to associate head coach. In his first season with the Falcons, Steffan coached the pole vault program to a recordsetting season. Nick Frawley became the program’s 21st outdoor All-American, after placing second at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. He also won the Mountain West title at the indoor meet, while claiming all-conference honors in the outdoor meet. On the women’s side, Melissa Beerse rewrote both the indoor and outdoor records, while earning all-conference honors during the indoor season. Three other Falcons made their mark on the women’s top-10 lists, so Steffan-coached athletes hold the top three spots in the indoor pole vault and the top two spots in the outdoor pole vault. In addition, both Frawley and Beerse participated in the NCAA Indoor Championships. In 2009, the Steffan-coached pole vault team exceeded its success from his first season. Frawley picked up a pair of All-America certificates, tying for seventh at the NCAA Indoor Championships and placing seventh outright at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Frawley, who was named the USTFCCCA Mountain Region Indoor Male Field Athlete of the Year, set the Academy’s indoor pole vault mark at 18’1”. On the women’s side, a pair of Falcons’ earned all-MW accolades, as Rachel Simmons (indoor) and Kimber Shealy (outdoor) each finished third at their respective championship meets. Shealy, who was named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team, moved into the topthree in the all-time record book, including a tie for second (12’7½”) outdoors. Steffan’s athletes continued to have unprecedented success in 2010, concluding with another All-America honor for Frawley. Following a third-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Frawley became the most-decorated Division I All-American, with four citations. The Falcons claimed the top two finishes at the indoor conference championship, as Frawley won his third career title and Chase Cooper placed second. The program’s top-10 list received a major revamp for the third straight year, as seven top heights in men’s and women’s history were accounted for. Shealy, who was named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team for the second straight year, became just the second member of the women’s team to clear the 13-foot bar indoors. Despite the graduation of Frawley, the Falcons didn’t miss a step in 2011. Cale Simmons concluded the outdoor campaign ranked seventh in the nation (17’7¾”) and fourth in the Academy record books. Simmons collected all-MW honors at both the indoor and outdoor conference championships, while collecting a pair of Athlete of the Week awards. Rob Simmons, who joined his twin at the NCAA semifinals, also debuted on the Academy’s top-10 lists in both the indoor and outdoor vaults. Highlighted by Shealy and Tawny Lambuth tying for the second-best outdoor clearance in program history (12’10”), members of the women’s team accounted for four of the top-seven indoor marks and three of the top-five outdoor marks in Academy history.
While Steffan began the 2013 season earning national pole vault coach of the year honors for the squad’s 2012 accomplishments, the success continued during the season, as the men dominated the Mountain West and accounted for three All-America accolades. Steffan was voted as the USTFCCCA Mountain Region Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year during both the indoor and outdoor season, as Joey Uhle won the Mountain West indoor title and Simmons repeated as the outdoor champion. The duo also combined for three All-America citations, as Uhle captured honors at both NCAA Championship meets and Simmons earned indoor honors (injury kept him out of the outdoor meet). Under Steffan’s guidance, Simmons capped off his senior season with an Academy-record 18’2” during the indoor season and an Academy- and MW-record of 18’4¾” during the outdoor season. Air Force was the only team in the country to have three vaulters clear 18 feet bar in the outdoor season, as Uhle and Rob Simmons added clearances of 18’1” and 18’0½”, respectively. Steffan joined the Falcons’ program after spending seven years at the University of New Mexico, where he coached the pole vault and men’s multi-event athletes. While with the Lobos, Steffan rebuilt the men’s and women’s pole vault program. Under his watch, three UNM pole vaulters competed at the NCAA Championships, while at least three qualified for the regional championships during each of his last four years. Also during that time, eight Lobos earned all-conference honors. Steffan coached former Lobo Robert Caldwell to All-America status, in addition to leading Derek Mackel to the NCAA Midwest Regional record of 18’1”. In addition to his work with the pole vault team, Steffan also improved the Lobos’ decathlon and heptathlon teams. He guided New Mexico to two decathlon titles, as well as the first MWC heptathlon crown. Coaching multiple decathlon finalists, Steffan has also coached six all-conference honorees in the multi-events and two NCAA Championship participants. Prior to joining the UNM staff, Steffan spent three years at Wichita State University. While there, he coached All-Americans in the pole vault, triple jump and heptathlon. His women’s pole vault team finished first, second and third at the Missouri Valley Conference championships during each of his three years. Steffan began his collegiate coaching career at the University of Virginia in 1991. During his six years at Virginia, he coached All-American athletes in the high jump, heptathlon, decathlon, 400-meter hurdles and long jump. He also guided 22 ACC champions. An all-Western Athletic Conference decathlete for New Mexico, Steffan graduated from the school in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in education. A native of Aztec, N.M., Steffan and his wife, Joanne, have two young sons – Jake and Trey.
Steffan earned the USTFCCCA Mountain Region Men’s Outdoor Assistant Coach of the Year award in 2012, after his pole vaulters dominated the field at the MW Championships. Simmons claimed conference titles at both championship meets, while breaking both of the Academy records (18’1¼” indoors, 18’1¾” outdoors), picking up a pair of All-America citations and setting a new MW Championship-meet record (18’1¾”). The men claimed six of the top-eight scoring finishes at the indoor championships and five at the outdoor meet. Under Steffan’s direction, the men claimed four all-conference titles, while helping Air Force to its first conference team title. On the women’s side, Shealy cleared a new outdoor Academy record of 13’1¾” … a mark that also broke a 10-year-old facility standard at the Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex.
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ASSISTANT COACH JULI BENSON
JULI BENSON Assistant Coach Distances | Middle Distances Sixth Season James Madison (1992) | James Madison (1996)
Juli Benson, the 2013 USTFCCCA Mountain Region Women’s Indoor Assistant Coach of the Year, is in her sixth season as an assistant coach for the Air Force track and field team. In addition to her duties coaching the Falcons’ middle distance and distance runners, Benson is the head coach for the Academy’s cross country program, where she was named the Mountain West Conference Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year in 2010. Since Benson’s arrival in 2009, members of the Falcons’ middle distance and distance teams have accounted for six All-America awards, 16 MWC conference titles, 40 allconference selections and 16 Academy records. Benson coached Zach Perkins to Mountain West titles in the mile run (indoor) and 1500-meter run (outdoor), as well as a runner-up finish in the 1500 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Backed by Perkins’ conference title in the 1500-meter run, two of the top-three finishes in the 10,000-meter run (Jeremy Drenckhahn, Matt Bell) and a second-place finish in the 800-meter run from Alex Lindsay, Benson’s athletes helped Air Force to its second straight MW team title. On the women’s side, Benson was named the regional assistant coach of the year during the 2013 indoor season, as her athletes broke two Academy records (including one that had stood for 23 years), earn a program-best two all-conference selections and account for nine incursions into the program’s top 10. Bremser and Annette Eichenberger accounted for another pair of all-conference accolades at the outdoor championships. The men’s distance and middle distance runners helped the Falcons capture their first-ever Mountain West titles at both the indoor and outdoor conference championship meets in 2012. Jim Walmsley, who earned All-America status in the 3000-meter steeplechase, picked up four conference titles during his senior season, including the 3000and 5000-meter titles at the indoor championships and the 5000-meter and steeplechase titles at the outdoor meet. Alex Lindsay won the 800-meter title at the MW Outdoor Championships, while Matt Caldwell and Lance Wolfsmith helped Air Force to a conference title in the distance medley relay at the MW Indoor Championships. On the women’s side, senior Morgan Mosby became Air Force’s first individual conference champion in a running event, as she won the 1500-meter title at the MW Outdoor Championships That came less than three months after she and Melissa Fuerst, who earned all-MW honors with a thirdplace finish in the 1500, helped the Falcons’ distance medley relay team to their first conference championship title with an Academy-record performance at the MW Indoor Championships. Mosby also set the Academy record in the 1500-meter run and qualified with Fuerst to the NCAA West Preliminary Meet, while Bremser set a new program standard in the 3000-meter steeplechase. In 2011, Benson helped cap off the remarkable collegiate career of Justin Tyner, who claimed two individual All-America certificates (indoor 3000-meter run, outdoor 3000-meter steeplechase) and ran the anchor leg of the program’s first-ever All-America distance medley relay team. Tyner, who claimed Mountain West Conference titles (indoor 3000-meter run, indoor 5000-meter run, outdoor 5000-meter run) during his senior year, became the second of Benson’s athletes to claim the MWC High Point Award after winning the two longest races of the indoor season (Sean Houseworth, 2009). She also coached Tyner to All-America status in 2010, as he was the top American finisher in the 3000-meter run at the NCAA Indoor Championships (third overall). It was the first All-America honor by a distance runner for the Falcons since 1998. Benson, who was selected as the Mountain West Conference Cross Country Coach of the Year in the fall of 2010, has also revitalized the Falcons’ cross country program. The men finished second at the conference meet in 2011 and 2012, while Air Force claimed a program-record eight all-conference selections in 2012 (six men, two women). In 2010, the Benson-led men’s cross country team sent two athletes to the NCAA Championships - the most since 2004, while the women’s squad matched its best MWC Championship finish in six years. Most recently, Isaiah Bragg became the program’s first MW Cross Country champion, Hannah Everson became the women’s first first-team all-conference selection and the men advanced to the NCAA Championships for the first time in seven years, en route to a top-20 finish in the team standings. Benson comes to the Academy following a three-year stint at George Mason University, where she served as the men’s middle distance coach and recruiting coordinator. While with the Patriots, Benson was instrumental in improving the placement of the men’s cross country team at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships from ninth to second in just two seasons.
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ASSISTANT COACH JULI BENSON | ASSISTANT COACH RYAN COLLINS JULI BENSON, CONT: Prior to her time at GMU, she spent five years as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s track and field team at Georgetown University. During her tenure with the Hoyas, over 20 athletes earned All-America status. In addition, the distance program was consistently ranked among the nation’s top-10. One of her Georgetown runners, Chris Lukezic, won the USA Junior National Championship in the 1500-meter run and finished fourth in that event at the 2004 Olympic Trials. She also guided Treniere Clement to a runner-up performance in the 1500-meter run at the 2004 NCAA Championships. Benson began her coaching career as the head coach of the women’s cross country team at her alma mater, James Madison University, in 1993. During her four-year tenure, she helped lead the Dukes to their first-ever CAA Championship. In addition, she served as an assistant coach for the track and field team. She received a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison in 1992. She also obtained a master’s degree in sports administration and exercise science from JMU in 1996. A four-year letterwinner with the Dukes, she was an NCAA All-American in the 1500-meter run during the 1992 season. In 2002, Benson was inducted into the JMU Athletic Hall of Fame. Benson, who spent seven years as a competitor for Asics Tiger Corporation (1993-94) and Reebok International (1994-00), served as an assistant women’s coach for the 2007 U.S. World Championship Team that competed in Osaka, Japan, and as the junior women’s coach for the 2003 U.S. Cross Country Team that captured its highest finish ever at the World Cross Country Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Benson served as the personal coach to Jennifer Barringer Simpson, who claimed the gold medal in the 1500-meter run at the 2011 World Outdoor Track and Field Championships and competed in that event at the 2012 Olympic Games. She also coached Tyner, Houseworth and Matt Williams, during their time as members of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP). She has also served as a coach to Kevin Sullivan, who set new Canadian records in the indoor and outdoor 3000-meter events and finished 13th at the 2006 World Cross Country Championships, and Lukezic, who finished seventh at the 2006 World Indoor Championships and clocked the seventh-fastest 1500-meter time ever in a U.S. outdoor performance. In addition, Benson served as a consultant to Alan Webb, who was ranked No. 1 in the 1500 meters during that time. She was elected to the U.S. Women’s Track and Field Coaches Association Advisory Board and as a representative for USATF Women’s High Performance (middle distance running). An accomplished runner in her own right, Benson represented the United States in the 1500-meter run during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She is a two-time silver medalist in the 1500 at the World Student Games and a gold medalist in that event at the 1996 Atlanta Gran Prix. She also earned a bronze medal in the mile of the 1997 Gran Prix Final. She was married in July 2009 to Robert Benson, the associate head football coach and defensive coordinator at The Colorado School of Mines. The couple resides in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
RYAN COLLINS Assistant Coach Middles Distances | Distances First Season Virginia (2011) | Wisconsin (2012)
Ryan Collins joined the Air Force coaching staff in October 2013, as an assistant coach for both the track and cross country programs. Collins, an All-American runner at both the University of Virginia and the University of Wisconsin, will work with the Falcons’ distance and middle distance runners during the track and field season. Helping Virginia to three consecutive appearances at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, Collins earned All-America honors as a senior by placing 32nd at the national meet. He was a three-time all-Southeast Region selection, highlighted by two top-10 finishes, and a three-time all-ACC honoree. He also helped the Cavaliers to the conference cross country title in 2008. As a distance runner for the Virginia track and field team, Collins earned All-America status in the 5000-meter run at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. He also claimed three ACC titles in that event, en route to five all-ACC selections (three indoor, two outdoor). Collins concluded his collegiate eligibility at Wisconsin, as he worked toward his master’s degree. As a member of the Badgers’ cross country team, Collins helped Wisconsin to the team title at the 2011 NCAA Cross Country Championships, while earning All-America status behind a 23rd-place finish. A USTFCCCA All-Academic selection, Collins led Wisconsin to its 10th-straight Great Lakes Regional title behind an eighth-place individual finish and helped the Badgers to their 13th consecutive Big Ten title with a sixth-place finish. During the 2012 track and field season, he earned a pair of top-10 finishes at the Big Ten Championships (indoor 5000-meter run – seventh; outdoor 10,000-meter run – third), while helping the Badgers to the outdoor conference title. He also placed 13th in the 10,000-meter run at the NCAA West Preliminary. A native of Mansfield, Mass., Collins earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in 2011, before obtaining a master’s from the University of Wisconsin.
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ASSISTANT COACH ALLEN JOHNSON
ALLEN JOHNSON Assistant Coach Sprints | Hurdles | Relays Third Season
Allen Johnson, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist in the 110-meter hurdles, is in his third season as the coach of the Falcons’ sprinters and hurdlers, after joining the Air Force track and field coaching staff in November 2011. During his first season with Air Force, Johnson coached the men’s 4x400-meter relay team to Mountain West titles during both the indoor and outdoor championship meets. Highlighting the Falcons’ sweep was a then-record-setting performance to clinch the program’s first-ever indoor team title. His squad of Manny Smith, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller and Bryce Bergman went on to break the program’s 4x400-meter relay record again the following week, with a 3:10.52 at the Alex Wilson Invitational. He also coached Smith and Bergman to individual all-conference honors. In 2013, he coached Anthony Delgado to the program’s first conference title at the 400-meter distance, as Delagado and David Ptacek went one-two in that event at the MW Outdoor Championships. Johnson also saw the women’s 4x100-meter quartet of Bethany Gross, Naomi Alston, Morgan Malone and Kassie Gurnell shatter the Academy record at the conference meet (47.29), while Gross and Erica Carson marked only the second and third times in program history that a member of the women’s squad had scored in the 400-meter dash. In addition to his Olympic gold, Johnson earned gold medals in the hurdles at seven IAAF World Championship meets. He finished first in the 110-meter hurdles at the outdoor world championships in 1995 (Gothenburg), 1997 (Athens), 2001 (Edmonton) and 2003 (Paris), while placing first in the 60-meter hurdles at the indoor world championships in 1995 (Barcelona), 2003 (Birmingham) and 2004 (Budapest). In addition, Johnson finished second in the 60-meter hurdles at the 2008 indoor championships in Valencia, Spain, third at the 110-meter hurdles at the 2005 championships in Helinski, Finland and fourth in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Johnson, who was ranked as the top 110-meter hurdler in the world for four years by Track & Field News, spent 14 consecutive years listed among the world’s top 10, including 12 years ranked within the top five, while finishing a record 11 races in less than 13 seconds. A native of Washington D.C., Johnson was the 1997 recipient of the prestigious Jesse Owens Award, which is the highest accolade given out by USA Track and Field (USATF). He also earned the USATF/Visa Humanitarian Award in 1999, after leading a successful fundraiser for a new track surface at his former high school. Most recently, Johnson was inducted into the Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame, as a member of the Class of 2013. As a collegiate athlete at the University of North Carolina, Johnson won the 1992 NCAA championship in the 55-meter hurdles with a meet-record time of 7.07. He was the national runner-up in the 55-meter hurdles (indoor) and 110-meter hurdles (outdoor) as a senior, while setting an ACC record in the long jump. Johnson, who still holds school records at North Carolina in the indoor long jump, outdoor long jump and 110-meter hurdles, also won four ACC titles, including three in the long jump (two indoor, one outdoor) and one in the 110-meter hurdles. Johnson comes to the Academy after serving as a volunteer coach at South Carolina under his former coach Curtis Frye.
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ASSISTANT COACH KEITH VANCE
KEITH VANCE Assistant Coach Throws First Season College of Wooster (2004)
Keith Vance is beginning his first season as an assistant coach for the Air Force track and field program. Vance, who joined the Academy staff in December 2013, will serve as the event coach for the Falcons’ throwing team. Vance joined the Air Force program after spending four years at Boise State, where he guided the Broncos’ throwers to three All-American awards, 10 conference titles and two school records. In addition, 12 of his athletes combined for 20 appearances in the first-round of the NCAA Championships. Under his guidance, four Boise State throwers advanced to the NCAA National Championships, including Matt Post (2013 participant in the hammer throw), Mele Vaisima (2012 first-team All-America honors in the weight throw), Alex Nelson (2011 second-team All-America honors in the hammer throw) and Pontus Thomee (2010 NCAA runner-up and first-team All-America honors in the javelin throw). Vance’s athletes accounted for 10 Western Athletic Conference and Mountain West Conference titles, including a span of three straight titles in the weight throw by Trevor Kraychir. In addition, Thomee and Vaisima claimed two titles apiece in the javelin and weight throw, respectively, while Vaisima received the women’s Outstanding Performer award at the 2012 MW Indoor Championships. During his four-year tenure, Boise State throwers accounted for nine all-MW (top-three) awards, 19 all-WAC First-Team and 10 all-WAC Second-Team honors. His athletes also impacted the Boise State record books, with Vaisima (weight throw) and Alyssa Osai (discus throw) setting school records in their respective events. Vance also helped the Broncos’ multi-event athletes in the throwing events, accounting for a part of Kurt Felix’s records in the heptathlon and decathlon, as well as Alexi Morton’s school record in the pentathlon. Prior to his time in Boise, Vance spent four years as the throws coach at Tiffin University in Ohio. As the event coach for the Dragons’ throwing team, his athletes accounted for seven conference outdoor championship titles and 35 all-conference (top-three) selections, as well as two American Mideast Conference Athlete of the Year recipients, five NCAA Academic All-Americans, 16 NAIA National Qualifiers and six NCAA National Qualifiers. In addition, his athletes posted 84 marks on Tiffin’s all-time performance list. He earned his undergraduate degree in sociology from The College of Wooster (Ohio) in 2004, while competing on the track and field team. Vance, who holds USATF Level 2 certification in the throwing events, went on to obtain his master’s degree in business administration from Tiffin University. Vance and his wife, Jennifer, have an infant son, Conner.
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BOB GRAF Volunteer Coach Long Jump | Triple Jump Ninth Season
Bob Graf is entering his ninth season as a volunteer coach for the Air Force track and field team, where he works primarily with the program’s horizontal jumpers. As the former coach of the Falcons’ high jumpers, the 2012 season proved to be a banner year for Graf and his athletes. Air Force claimed the program’s first-ever indoor and outdoor conference titles in the high jump, as well as five of the event’s six all-conference selections. Freshman Kobi Rex won the Mountain West title and paced the Falcons to a sweep of all three medals at the indoor meet, while junior Zach Wood claimed the league’s outdoor title and led Air Force to three of the top-four finishes. In addition, Rex became the first Falcon since 1997 to clear the seven-foot mark, while recording the second-highest clearance in Mountain West Indoor Championship Meet history. The men added three more all-conference selections during the 2013 season. Over the past three years, four members of the women’s team have debuted on the program’s top-10 list, including Regan Rogers’ Freshman Class Record of 5’8” – the secondbest jump in Academy history. Graf joined the Academy staff after spending six years as the assistant track coach at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Prior to his appointment at UCCS, Graf spent 25 years coaching at the high school level, including 18 years at Wasson High School in Colorado Springs. He has also coached several athletes in the Army’s World Class Athlete program and at the 2008 Olympic Trials. During his career, Graf coached a state championship boys’ team and a state champion or place-finisher in 17 of 18 track events. He has been honored as the Coach of the Year four times, was named the Junior Achievement “Economics Teacher of the Year” for the state of Colorado and the Colorado High School Coaches Association Teacher/Coach of the Year. Graf has also served as the president and executive secretary of the Colorado High School Coaches Association and was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Hall of Fame in March 2012. He is a retired master USA Track and Field official and spent 20 years as the head starter for Air Force track meets. Graf has also served as the head starter at the Colorado state meet. He has worked at two Olympic Games and four Olympic Trials, as well as numerous national meets. He is also a member of the USA Track and Field Officials Association. He is also a member of the USA Track and Field Officials Association. Graf received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and went on to obtain a master’s degree from Adams State College, where he worked as a graduate assistant for the cross country and track programs. A retired activities director from the Woodland Park School District, Graf and his wife Suzie live at Blue Mountain Ranch, which is an activities and sports camp that was founded by Suzie’s parents in 1946. They have two sons, David and Tim.
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2LT ANTHONY DELGADO
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JEFF KIPP
VALERIE PERKIN
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Media Relations Director
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MARK STANFORTH Volunteer Coach Distances | Middle Distances Fourth Season
Mark Stanforth returns to the Air Force track and field program for his fourth season as a volunteer coach. Stanforth, who retired in 2007 after serving 15 years as the head coach of the cross country and associate head coach of the track and field team, will assist the current Falcons’ middle distance and distance runners. The highlights for the men’s cross country program during Stanforth’s 15-year tenure include three top-16 NCAA finishes between 2000 and 2004, topped by an eighth-place finish in 2003. When the Falcons qualified for the NCAA Division I championship in 2000, it marked a unique coaching distinction for Stanforth - his teams had qualified for the national cross country championship in every collegiate division: NJCAA, NAIA, NCAA Divisions I, II and III. The Falcons won three conference championships, were conference runners-up six times and finished outside the top three only once in that 15 year span. Stanforth was selected by his peers as the conference coach of the year four times. Stanforth led the women’s cross country team during their transition from NCAA Division II to Division I. In his first four years, the Falcon women competed in Division II and qualified for the NCAA championships each year with program-high finishes of sixth place in both 1992 and 1995. In 1996, the Academy women’s programs moved to Division I. In 1999, the Falcons started a string of five consecutive third-place MWC conference finishes, the only upper division finishes by any Falcon women’s program in Division I. Individually, athletes with whom Stanforth worked with earned All-America honors 10 times in track and field and six times in cross country. He coached 26 individual conference champions on the track and one in cross country. His teams also earned national all-academic honors nine times. Prior to coaching at the Academy, Stanforth coached one year at his alma mater, the University of South Dakota/Springfield, seven years at Glendale (Ariz.) Community College and five years at the University of California, San Diego, in addition to one year as a graduate assistant at Northern State (S.D.) University. Stanforth and his wife, Pat, have two sons, Nicholas and Daniel.
RON WHITE Volunteer Coach Sprints | Hurdles 12th Season
In his 12th year as a volunteer coach with the Falcons, Ron White brings a diverse coaching background to the Air Force track and field program. White works with the Falcons’ sprinters and hurdlers, assisting in the development of 15 conference champions and 59 all-conference athletes. Following his last tour in Vietnam, White returned to coaching in Weisbaden, Germany. His military coaching duties included two years as the head track coach for the USAFE team that placed third and second at the All-Air Force Championships. He also spent several years as the head track coach, assistant football coach and head of the Department of Athletics and Training at the USAFA Prep School. After his retirement from the Air Force, White resumed his coaching career within the Colorado Public Schools System. He coached several of the best sprinters, hurdlers and middle distance runners in the state, including an undefeated two-time 110-meter high hurdles state champion and record holder. White was also a member of two Colorado state champion football staffs and, as the coach of the linebackers and quarterbacks, he was fortunate to coach all-state team members in both positions. White coached in the USATF Junior Olympics program and was able to coach even more state champions and finalists, which included male and female champions in both hurdle distances, sprinters in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes and middle distance runners in the 1600- and 3200-meters. He also coached a 4A record-setter in the 200-meter dash and a 4A record-setter in the 400-meter dash. As a coach for the Junior Olympics, White guided national champions in the 200-meter dash and 400-meter hurdles, a secondplace finisher in the 200-meter dash and top-eight finishers in the 100-meter and 400-meter sprints, as well as several national top-six 400-meter and 1600-meter relay teams. White and his wife, Veronica, have been married for 57 years. They are blessed with five children (four daughters and one son) and nine grandchildren.
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ZACH PERKINS Junior | C2C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Alameda, Calif. Alameda HS USAFA Prep School
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: NCAA runner-up in the 1500-meter run...All-American...set Academy record at that distance (3:41.46) during the national semifinal...two-time Mountain West champion (indoor mile, outdoor 1500-meter run)…two-time all-conference honoree…received the program’s Most Outstanding Competitive Athlete Award... entered the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships ranked 20th among the 24 semifinalists...finished second with a time of 3:50.39...became the Academy’s first-ever All-American in that event...placed third in quarterfinal of the 1500-meter run (3:45.05) at the West Preliminary to earn an automatic berth into the national meet…clocked a time of 3:44.38 to become the Academy’s first Mountain West champion in that event…set a new MW Championship-Meet record with that time…it is also the third-best time in Air Force history and a new Sophomore Class Record…also competed in the 1500-meter run at the Bryan Clay Invitational (seventh, 3:45.54) and at the Stanford Invitational (sixth, 3:46.09)…participated in the 800-meter run on three occasions during the outdoor season…clocked the 10th-fastest time in Academy history (1:50.63) during the qualifying heat of the MW Championships…ran on the 4x800-meter relay team that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (7:35.07) at the Drake Relays…also competed on the distance medley relay that finished second (9:47.19) at that meet…won the mile at the MW Indoor Championships with a time of 4:08.23…bettered the field by two seconds at the conference meet…also won the mile at Nebraska’s adidas Classic with a time of 4:09.54…clocked an altitude-adjusted mile time of 4:05.12 at the New Mexico Classic…that time is ranked seventh on the Academy’s all-time list…it is also a new Sophomore Class Record…ran on the distance medley relay team that clocked the secondfastest time in Academy history (9:34.51) at the Alex Wilson Invitational...received “Standout” distinction from the team during six meets. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: All-conference selection in the 1500-meter run…placed third at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships in that even with a time of 3:48.53 (adjusted for altitude)… set the program’s Freshman Class Record in that distance (3:48.09a) during winning performance at the Front Range Classic…that time was ranked second on the team…competed in the 800-meter run once, clocking a time of 1:57.21 at the Beach Invitational…ran on the 4x1600-meter relay that finished fifth at the Drake Relays (16:52.98)…also ran on the outdoor distance medley relay team that finished second at the Air Force Relays (10:31.02)…competed in the 800-meter run and mile once during the indoor season…clocked an 800-meter time of 1:58.53a at the Air Force Team Challenge…recorded a mile mark of 4:18.33a at the New Mexico Classic…earned top-10 finishes in both…ran the leadoff leg of the two-mile relay that won the Air Force Blue-Silver Open (8:09.65)… also ran the first leg of the distance medley relay that took fourth at the New Mexico Classic (9:54.82a). HIGH SCHOOL: Alameda High School...named MVP of the track team...also named Most Improved for cross country...member of the soccer team...served as team captain. PERSONAL: Full first name is Zachary, but goes by Zach...nickname is “Snakebite”...son of Randy and Alyssa Perkins...father served in the Army and Coast Guard...has a twin brother, Charlie, who is a senior at the Air Force Academy and a distance runner on the track and field team... also has one older brother, Randy, who is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy...majoring in management...”once retiring from the Air Force as a fighter pilot/doctor, I have plans to own a Build-A-Bear workshop and create a chocolate factory named after my brother”...named to the Athletic Director’s List...served as the Honor NCO in the Fall of 2013...attended the Academy’s Prep School...spent part of the summer at Kirkland AFB, N.M., for Operation Air Force...also completed Physics 215 (“and in the process, learned about black magic and wizardry”)...hobbies include “the art of the spoken word, turtle herding, Chinese line dancing, astrophysics, biochemistry and anything that has to do with having a ‘Big Brain’”... supporter of the Florida Gator women’s collegiate 1500-meter runners...member of Cadet Squadron 06.
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JOEY UHLE Junior | C2C Pole Vault Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Two-time All-American in the pole vault...West Region champion…Mountain West indoor champion…two-time all-conference honoree…cleared a career-best 18’1” at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays…that mark is ranked second on the program’s all-time list and third on the Mountain West Conference’s all-time list… that mark is also a new Sophomore Class Record for the Academy…ranked eighth in the nation with that clearance...became just the second Air Force vaulter to clear 18-feet outdoors...finished ninth at the Texas Relays with that clearance...also surpassed the 18-foot mark one meet later at the Air Force Relays, winning the meet with a clearance of 18’0”…cleared 17’8½” to finish 11th at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and earn second-team All-America honors…also cleared that height to win the West Preliminary meet and qualify for the outdoor championships…recorded a perfect five-for-five on first attempt clearances at the preliminary meet…earned the Academy’s Athlete of the Week award following that meet...placed third at the MW Outdoor Championships with a clearance of 17’4½”…also cleared that height to take third at the Drake Relays… opened the outdoor season with a third-place finish of 17’3” at the Arizona State Invitational…placed 14th at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships (17’4½”) to earn first All-America accolade…recorded a career-best height of 17’9¾” to win conference title at the MW Indoor Championships…that clearance is ranked fifth on the Academy’s all-time list...that mark is also the fourth-best clearance in MW Championship Meet history...paced the Falcons to five of the eight scoring finishes at the conference meet…also won the pole vault at the Joe Davies Open (16’6”) and at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (17’2¾”)…became the 13th vaulter in Academy history to clear the 17-foot mark indoors at the All-Comers Meet…earned the MW Athlete of the Week award following that meet…also reached that clearance (17’2¾”) to finish second among collegiate competitors (third overall) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic…finished third at the Air Force Invitational (17’0¾”) and at the Air Force Holiday Open (16’8¾”)…also cleared 17’0¾” during a fourth-place finish at the Air Force Team Challenge...received “Standout” distinction from the team three times during the regular season. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Set Freshman Class Record in the pole vault…all-conference selection…NCAA participant…cleared a career-best 17’6½” at the NCAA West Preliminary Meet (14th) to set program’s Freshman standard…that height is ranked sixth on the Academy’s all-time outdoor list…set the Front Range Classic meet record with a winning effort of 17’2¾”…named the Mountain West Athlete of the Week following that meet…also won the Colorado Invitational with a height of 16’9¼”…finished second at the Jack Christiansen Invitational (15’9¼”)…cleared 16’2¾” to finish fifth among collegiate competitors at the Mt. SAC Relays…scored for the Falcons at the MW Outdoor Championships (15’9”, seventh)…earned all-conference honors at the MW Indoor Championships after placing third with a career-best height of 16’9¼”…finished second at the Robert Shine Invitational (16’6¾”)…placed fourth among collegiate vaulters at the Air Force Invitational (16’4¾”), New Mexico Classic (16’2¾”) and Air Force Blue-Silver Open (16’0¾”). HIGH SCHOOL: Olentangy Liberty High School…Ohio state record holder in the indoor (17’3”) and outdoor (17’0”) pole vault…became the first Ohio vaulter to clear 17-feet outdoors…national runner-up during both the indoor and outdoor championships in 2011…state runnerup in the pole vault as a senior…also qualified for the state championships in the 300-meter hurdles…earned all-state honors in the 60-meter hurdles. PERSONAL: Full first name is Joseph, but goes by Joey…son of Robert and Peggy Uhle…has a twin brother, Chris, who is a pole vaulter at Virginia Tech…has an older brother, Michael, who is a seven-time Mid-American Conference pole vault champion at Akron…also has one older sister, Katie…majoring in management…future plans include becoming a pilot…uncle, Brig Gen William Uhle, was a fighter pilot in the Air Force…member of Cadet Squadron 12.
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ALEX LINDSAY Senior | C1C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Rochester Hills, Mich. Rochester Adams HS Northwestern Prep
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Three-time all-conference honoree...earned top-three finishes in the 800-meter run at both the indoor and outdoor Mountain West Championships... also earned all-MW honors as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished second at the MW Indoor Championships...ran the third leg of the distance medley relay team that recorded the second-fastest time in Academy history (9:34.51) at the Alex Wilson Invitational...also recorded the program’s fifth-fastest 800-meter time (1:49.93) at that meet...finished second in the 800 at the conference championships (1:51.28)...won that event at the Air Force Invitational...also competed in the 500-meter dash (1:05.65, Air Force Holiday Open) and 600-meter dash (1:21.24, Nebraska adidas Classic) during the indoor season...placed third in the 800-meter run at the MW Outdoor Championships with a career-best time of 1:49.25...that time is ranked fourth on the program’s all-time list...competed in that event at the NCAA West Preliminary, finishing 33rd with a time of 1:50.79...earned a seventh-place finish in that distance at the Mt. SAC Relays (1:50.54)...ran on the distance medley relay that finished second at the Drake Relays (9:47.19)... earned “Standout” distinction from the team twice during the season. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Mountain West conference champion in the outdoor 800-meter run…two-time all-conference honoree…finished second in that distance at the MW Indoor Championships…member of the distance medley relay team that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (9:35.28) at the Alex Wilson Invitational…debuted on the program’s all-time list in both the indoor and outdoor 800-meter races…posted a outdoor-best 1:50.41 to finish fourth at the Arizona State Invitational…that time ranked eighth on the program’s all-time list…clocked 1:50.84 (adjusted for altitude) to win the outdoor conference title…claimed a third-place finish in that distance at the Front Range Classic (1:55.35a)…competed in the 1500-meter run at the Mt. SAC Relays, clocking a time of 3:53.18…ran on the distance medley relay (9:43.22) and 4x800-meter relay (7:37.53) teams that competed at the Drake Relays…recorded an indoor-best time of 1:50.84a during runner-up performance at the MW Indoor Championships…that time was the sixth-fastest time in Academy history…competed in the 600-meter run at the New Mexico Classic (1:20.90) and Nebraska Wesleyan Open (1:20.92)…won both events…ran the anchor leg of the two-mile relay (8:09.65) that won the Air Force Blue-Silver Open. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Rochester Adams High School...member of the cross country team that placed third at the state championship meet...two-time all-region selection in track (2007, 2008)...also earned three all-region selection in track (2007, 2008, 2009)...threetime all-league selection in track (2007, 2008, 2009)...earned 2008 all-county honors in both cross country and track...also earned all-country honors in track in 2009...two-time all-state selection in track (2008, 2009)...member of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished second at the Michigan state championships...also ran a leg of Michigan’s 4x800meter relay team that competed at the Midwest Meet of Champions...served as captain of the cross country and track teams during senior season...also played ice hockey...also served as captain of that team during senior year...helped all three sports to a top-10 finish at the Division I state finals during senior year (cross country - ninth, track - fifth, hockey - Elite 8). PERSONAL: Full first name is Alexander, but goes by Alex...nickname is “Cookies”...son of Rick and Sandy Lindsay...has one older sister, Chantal...majoring in management...future career plans include becoming an Air Force Financial Manager...also plans to “make my first million by age 30”...served as Assistant Support Officer...named to the Athletic Director’s List...member of the Basic Cadet Training Course Cadre over the summer...also worked as a counselor for Falcon Sports Camps...attended Northwestern Preparatory School following high school graduation...hobbies include camping and fishing...was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada...became a naturalized citizen of the United States at age nine...member of Cadet Squadron 10.
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KOBI REX Junior | C2C High Jump Colorado Springs, Colo. Lewis-Palmer HS Harvard University
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team for the second straight season...all-conference honoree in the high jump during the outdoor season...recorded a team-leading, season-best clearance of 6’10¾” on two occasions...used that height to place 10th at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays...first reached that height during a third-place performance at the Arizona State Invitational...was the top collegiate finisher at that meet, finishing only behind 2011 world champion Jesse Williams and 2011 world bronze medalist Trevor Barry...cleared 6’9½” at the NCAA West Preliminary to finish 33rd...competed at the Drake Relays (6’8”, 16th) and Mt. SAC Relays (6’6¾”, 20th)...finished second at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships (6’9¾”)...also finished second at the Air Force Relays and Air Force Twilight Open...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on two occasions...redshirted the indoor season...academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Mountain West champion in the indoor high jump…became just the fourth Falcon to clear seven-feet in that event…recorded a mark of 7’0¼” in winning effort at the MW Indoor Championships…that mark is ranked third on the program’s all-time list…two-time all-conference selection after finishing third at the MW Outdoor Championships…recorded the third-best outdoor mark (6’11”) in program history…NCAA participant…became the program’s first high jump champion at the MW Championships…winning clearance of 7’0¼” is ranked second in MW Championship meet history…also won the indoor high jump at the Robert Shine Invitational (6’8”)… recorded an outdoor-best clearance of 6’11” to win the Air Force Relays…placed third at the MW Outdoor Championships (6’8¾”)…also earned a top-10 finish in the outdoor high jump at the Arizona State Invitational (6’8¾”, sixth)…cleared 6’8” at the NCAA West Preliminary meet (37th)…also competed in the heptathlon during the indoor season… tallied 4,572 points at the Air Force Indoor Combined Events Meet…won the high jump event with a clearance of 6’6¾”…posted personal-best event marks in the 60-meter dash (7.64), 1000-meter run (3:06.54), 60-meter hurdles (9.18), pole vault (13’5¼”) and long jump (20’6¼”) at that meet…tallied a career-best shot put mark of 36’5¾” at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open…named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team…academic all-conference selection…MW Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Lewis-Palmer High School…recorded a Colorado 4A all-time best high jump of 6’10¼” (outdoors)…USATF Age Group All-American in the decathlon…state champion in the high jump, decathlon and pentathlon…placed fifth at the state championship in the pole vault (13’7”)…also finished eighth in the long jump at the state championship meet…cleared 6’9” in the high jump (indoors) to win the Air Force High School Invitational in 2010…finished sixth in the decathlon at the Southwest Classic High School Championships…scored 5,874 points using high school implements…also lettered in soccer and cross country…served as co-captain of cross country team as a junior…named LPHS Most Valuable Male Athlete…member of the National Honor Society…named Lewis-Palmer Foreign Language Underclassmen of the Year as a junior...studied abroad in Iceland during senior year of high school. PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Kathy Rex…father achieved the rank of major in the Army… mother, who is a 1984 Academy graduate, was a four-year member of the USAFA track and field team and retired from the Air Force as a captain…both parents taught in the PE Department at the Academy…mother was also a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team handball squad…has two younger brothers, Kaci and Kyle…majoring in management…future plans include working in the contracting field...served as Element Leader…attended Harvard University during the 2010-11 academic year…member of the U-21 Team Handball National squad that travelled to Germany in 2009…hobbies include traveling and sailing…served as Leadership during Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer...also traveled to Dover AFB, Del., for Operation Air Force…member of Cadet Squadron 32.
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MATTHIEU CALDWELL Senior | C1C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Centennial, Colo. Smoky Hill HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in four outdoor meets and two indoor meets...clocked a season-best 800-meter me of 2:01.57 (adjusted for al tude) at the Air Force Triangular...also ran once in the 400-meter dash, recording a personal-best me of 53.27 at the Jerry Quiller Classic...ran on the distance medley relay that finished second at the Air Force Relays...competed in the indoor 800-meter run at the Air Force All-Comers Meet, finishing fourth with a season-best me of 1:56.61a...finished fi h in the 1000-meter run at the Air Force Holiday Open (season-best 2:34.41). SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Ran a leg of the distance medley relay team that won the conference tle in the distance medley relay at the Mountain West Indoor Championships…team combined for a me of 9:46.37 (adjusted for al tude)...also ran a leg of the two-mile relay that won the Air Force Blue-Silver Open (8:09.65)…competed in the mile during three compe ons, including the conference meet…clocked a career-best me of 4:09.79a during runner-up performance at the Air Force Team Challenge…that me was ranked third on the team in 2012…also competed in the 800-meter run once…clocked 1:58.58a at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…ran the 1000-meter run at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open, placing fourth in 2:32.30…competed in the 800-meter run at four meets during the outdoor season…clocked a career-best me of 1:52.56a at the Colorado Invita onal…placed second at the Front Range Classic (1:53.38a)…par cipated in the 1500-meter run twice…posted a personal-best 3:52.89 at the Beach Invita onal…member of the 4x800-meter relay team that competed at the Drake Relays (7:37.53). FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Ranked third on the team in the indoor mile…clocked a career-best me of 4:14.99 (adjusted for al tude) at the Air Force All-Comers Meet… finished third in the mile at that meet…placed third in the 1000-meter run (2:30.62) at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invita onal…also competed in the 800-meter run during the indoor season, clocking an indoor-best me of 1:55.74 at the Husky Classic…ran a leg of the distance medley relay team that won that meet in 8:11.57...clocked a career-best 1:53.62a in the 800-meter run at the Colorado Invita onal during the outdoor season… won that event at the CSU-Pueblo Invita onal…posted a career-best 1500-meter me of 4:00.05a at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal…ran the 3000-meter event at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invita onal, placing seventh in 8:48.80. HIGH SCHOOL: Smoky Hill High School...finished second in the 800-meter run at the Colorado Class 5A state championships with a personal-best me of 1:52.82...also placed second in the 1600-meter run at that meet...recorded a season-best me of 4:20.67 at the Cherry Creek Invita onal...ran a 9:39.45 in the 3200-meter run at the Nike/Valor Invita onal...two- me all-state (first team) selec on in track and field...regional champion in cross country in 2008...two- me all-state (second-team) selec on in cross country... served as team captain for three years...selected as Smoky Hill Athlete of the Year in 2010...also named high school’s Outstanding Senior that year...received the 2010 IB Doze English Award for outstanding English student...selected as the John Lynch Star of the Year award in 2006. PERSONAL: Son of David and Chris ne Caldwell...nickname is “Bu ons”...has one younger sister...majoring in philosophy...future plans include becoming a fighter pilot, public affairs officer or a spy...also hopes to become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...served as Commander for mission support training squadron, Honor Representa ve, FCA Leader and Ops AF Cadet-in-Charge...has been known to be “one of the last people to leave Mitches on a few occasions” ...hobbies include reading, watching movies, biking, solving world hunger, hiking, Nordic skiing and contempla ng the nature of mankind...traveled to the south of France as a part of the Academy’s immersion program over the summer... also completed Opera on Air Force at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., and “discovered the meaning of life”...member of Cadet Squadron 05.
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REBECCA ESSELSTEIN Junior | C2C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Dayton, Ohio Archbishop Alter HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: CoSIDA-Capital One Academic All-American...ran the leadoff leg of the distance medley relay team that captured the conference title at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...all-conference honoree...recorded the fifth-fastest indoor 800-meter time (2:12.56, adjusted for altitude) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...won the 1000-meter run at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational (2:55.29)...competed in the mile once during the indoor season (5:14.38a, Air Force All-Comers Meet)...scored for the Falcons in the 1500-meter run at the MW Outdoor Championships, placing eighth with a time of 4:33.36...clocked a career-best time of 4:31.28 during the conference preliminary heat...competed in the 800-meter run twice during the outdoor season...clocked a career-best time of 2:14.69 at the Arizona State Invitational... received the team’s Most Improved Award...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on four occasions...academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete...academic all-district selection (first team). FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the 800-meter run four times during the outdoor season…recorded a career-best time of 2:15.08 at the Beach Invitational…that time was ranked third on the team…finished second at that distance at the Front Range Classic (2:17.24, adjusted for altitude)…participated in the 1500-meter run at the Colorado Invitational (4:45.46a)…ran on the 4x800-meter relay (9:14.04) and the distance medley relay (11:50.86) that clocked the second-fastest times in Academy history at the Drake Relays…ran on the 4x800-meter team that won the Air Force Relays…also competed in the 800-meter run during two indoor meets…clocked a season-best time of 2:21.63a at the Air Force Invitational…academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Archbishop Alter High School...member of three state championship teams (2007 cross country, 2009 4x800-meter relay, 2011 4x800-meter relay)...four-time state qualifier in the 800-meter run...placed within the top-10 at the state meet all four years (fourth in 2009, seventh in 2010, eighth in 2008 and ninth in 2011)...served as co-captain of the 2010 cross country team...earned academic all-Ohio recognition for cross country...also earned academic all-state honors in track...two-time recipient of the Coaches’ Award for cross country...earned the 2011 Coaches’ Award for track...class valedictorian...received numerous department awards...received Scholar-Athlete honors from the Girls Greater Cincinnati League...AP Scholar. PERSONAL: Full name is Rebecca Ann Esselstein...nicknames are “Becca” or “Reebs”...daughter of Brian and Lisa Esselstein...has one older brother, Matt, and two older sisters, Katie and Hilary...also has one younger brother, Andrew...majoring in astronautical engineering...future plans include becoming a pilot and, ultimately, an astronaut...served as Element Leader during 2013 Basic Cadet Training...named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance during three semesters...named to the Commandant’s List for military performance all four semesters...two-time member of the Ace’s List (spring/fall 2012)...received jump wings in the summer of 2012...hobbies include running, reading, drawing and watching movies...received a T-38 ride during Operation Air Force at Holloman AFB, N.M., over the summer...also served as maid of honor during sister’s wedding, went jet skiing for the first time and worked the second session of BCT...has one cousin in the Air Force Reserves and several uncles that are retired from the Air Force...member of Cadet Squadron 19.
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JAKE SPULLER Junior | C2C 200 Meters | 400 Meters Dexter, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Received the program’s Laura Piper Ironman Award...earned all-conference honors in the 200-meter dash at the MW Indoor Championships... also claimed all-MW honors as a member of three relays...Academy record-holder in the 300-meter dash (34.85)...clocked the ninth-fastest time in Academy history in the 200-meter dash (21.71) during second-place finish at the conference championships...also ran on the 4x400-meter relay team that finished second (3:16.25) at the MW meet... ran the second-leg of the distance medley relay that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (9:34.51)...won the 200-meter dash at the Air Force Team Challenge (21.80)...also ran on the mile relay that finished first at that meet in a time of 3:19.57...competed in the 60-meter dash during five indoor meets...posted the third-fastest time on the team (7.05) at the Air Force Invitational...won the 300-meter dash at the Air Force Holiday Open, while setting a program-best time of 34.85...ran on the 4x100-meter relay that clocked the fourth-fastest time in Academy history (40.57) during a runner-up performance at the MW Outdoor Championships...also competed on the 4x400-meter relay that finished third (3:15.60) at the conference meet...individually scored for the Falcons in the 200-meter dash, placing fourth with a time of 21.71...recorded a seasonbest time of 21.42 in that distance to win the Air Force Triangular...competed in the 100-meter dash during three meets, including the conference championships...ran on five winning relay teams (4x100 – Jerry Quiller Classic, Air Force Triangular, Beach Invitational; 4x400 – Air Force Relays, Air Force Twilight Open)...ran leg of the 4x200-meter relay that clocked the second-fastest time in program history (1:25.54) at the Drake Relays...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on four occasions ...academic all-conference selection. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Earned the team’s Newcomer of the Year award…member of the 4x400-meter relay teams that won Mountain West titles during both the indoor and outdoor championships…three-time all-conference selection…member of the indoor 4x400-meter relay that set Academy record…also ran on the program’s fourth-fastest outdoor 4x400-meter relay and fifth-fastest 4x100-meter relay team…debuted individually on the program’s top-10 lists in both the indoor and outdoor 200-meter sprints…ran the anchor leg of the 4x400-meter relay that won the conference title at the MW Outdoor Championships (3:09.96)…that time is ranked fourth on the program’s all-time list…earned all-conference honors as a member of the 4x100-meter relay that finished third (40.74) with the fifth-fastest time in Academy history…also scored for the Falcons in the 200-meter dash, after placing fifth (21.55)…clocked a career-best time of 21.40 to win the Front Range Classic…that time is ranked 10th on the program’s all-time list…ran the third leg of the indoor 4x400-meter relay team that won the conference title at the MW Indoor Championships (3:10.67)…also ran that leg of the relay that set an Academy record time of 3:10.52 at the Alex Wilson Invitational…also scored in the 200-meter dash after placing sixth in 21.80…that time is a career-best and the ninth-fastest time in program history…competed in the 400meter dash twice…clocked a career-best 49.06 at the New Mexico Classic…also ran on the winning 4x400-meter relay at that meet…opened season with a 300-meter time of 35.20 at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open…academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Detroit Catholic Central…three-year varsity letterwinner…also earned allcounty, all-city and all-Catholic team honors on three occasions…six-time all-state honoree… member of the 4x400-meter relay squad that won the state championship title…won the 200-meter dash at the Midwest Meet of Champions in 21.34…also a member of the winning 4x200-meter relay squad at that meet…competed a four national meets…won the 400-meter dash title in 2009…recorded a personal-best 400-meter time of 48.49 to win the Oakland County Championships…member of the National Honor Society…belonged to the Gabriel Richard Club (for maintaining at least a 3.6 GPA and having no mark below a B)…graduated with a 4.0 GPA. PERSONAL: Full name is Jake Michael Spuller…son of David and Julie Spuller…has three younger brothers – Mike, Ben and Travis…also has one younger sister, Shelby…majoring in computer science…future plans include becoming a cyber officer...served as Element Leader…named to the Dean’s List and Athletic Director’s List…earned jump wings and cyber wings during the summer of 2012…hobbies include graphic design, photography, building computers and watching football…traveled to Ellsworth AFB, S.D., for Operation Air Force over the summer...also served as cadre for the first session of Basic Cadet Training…member of Cadet Squadron 30.
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ISAIAH BRAGG Senior | C1C 5000 Meters | 10,000 Meters Springfield, Ohio Emmanuel Christian Academy
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: All-conference selec on...finished third in the 5000-meter run at the Mountain West Indoor Championships with a me of 14:34.53...clocked a careerbest me of 14:23.40 in that event at the Husky Classic...also scored for the Falcons in the 3000-meter run at the conference meet (career-best 8:22.09, sixth)...competed in the mile twice, recording a personal-best me of 4:12.85 (adjusted for al tude) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...clocked a team-leading, career-best outdoor 3000-meter me of 8:22.21a to win the Air Force Twilight Open...competed in the 10,000-meter run at both the Mt. SAC Relays and Stanford Invita onal...recorded a season-best me of 30:18.94 at Stanford...also competed in the 1500-meter run once, clocking a me of 4:00.70a at the Air Force Triangular. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Debuted in 10th on the program’s all- me list in the 10,000-meter run…clocked a career-best me of 30:00.27 (adjusted for al tude) to finish sixth at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships…won the 5000-meter run twice during the outdoor season…finished first at the Air Force Relays (14:47.00a) and at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal (15:04.82a)…scored for the Falcons in the 5000-meter run at the MW Indoor Championships (career-best 14:33.17a, seventh)…finished second in that event at the Nebraska adidas Classic (14:47.18)...competed in the mile twice…posted a personal-best 4:21.21a at the Air Force Team Challenge…ran the 3000-meter run at the conference meet, clocking a career-best me of 8:34.57a. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Won the indoor 5000-meter run at the Nebraska adidas Invita onal…clocked a me of 15:08.15 at that meet…that me ranked fi h on the team… competed in the mile during two indoor races…clocked a career-best 4:27.65 (adjusted for al tude) at the Air Force Invita onal…finished third in the 10,000-meter run (careerbest 31:07.73) at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival…that me ranked second on the team…also competed in the 5000-meter run twice during the outdoor season… posted a career-best 14:42.72a to finish third at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal…par cipated in the 1500-meter run at the CSU-Pueblo Invita onal, clocking a me of 4:05.98…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award once during the indoor season and once during the outdoor season. HIGH SCHOOL: Emmanuel Chris an Academy…2008 Ohio Division III state champion in cross country…2010 state champion in the 3200-meter run with a personal-best me of 9:22.13…finished second in the 1600-meter run at the regional championships with a career-best me of 4:22.07…also competed in wrestling…was a 2008 regional qualifier…member of the Na onal Honor Society…served as student body president…class salutatorian. PERSONAL: Full name is Isaiah Luke Bragg…nickname is “ShoTyme”...engaged to a “righteous fox”, Ashley Oren…son of Dan and Anne e Bragg…has one older brother, Josiah…also has two younger brothers, Noah and Micah…majoring in aeronau cal engineering…future plans include becoming a developmental engineer...enjoys long runs in the rain and kissing Ashley like it’s his job…considers running a gi and a great way to glorify God through the pursuit of excellence...would like to thank his fiancé and family for their extreme support over the years and his coach for her hard work and dedica on to making him a compe ve athlete…became the program’s first Mountain West cross country champion in 2013...named MW Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Year...three- me all-conference selec on in cross country...all-region honoree in 2013...earned MW Runner of the Week honors in 2012...member of Cadet Squadron 32.
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ANNETTE EICHENBERGER Senior | C1C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters West Chicago, Ill. West Chicago Community HS
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Received the program’s Most Compe ve Athlete Award...earned all-conference honors in the 800-meter run at both the indoor and outdoor conference championships...clocked the Academy’s second-fastest indoor (2:09.80) and third-fastest outdoor me (2:06.63) in the 800-meter run...also entered the program record book in the 1500-meter run (4:28.54, sixth all- me) and 400-meter dash (57.01, ninth all- me) during the outdoor season...ran on the distance medley relay teams that set Academy records during the indoor (11:24.78 at Alex Wilson Invita onal) and outdoor (11:15.76 at Drake Relays) seasons...also ran anchor on the 4x400-meter relay team that clocked the second-fastest indoor me in Academy history (3:50.04) at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...finished 21st in the 800-meter run (2:08.63) at the NCAA West Preliminary...runner-up in that event at the MW Outdoor Championships (2:07.83) and at the MW Indoor Championships (2:09.80)...recorded a top-five finish in the 800-meter run at the Stanford Invita onal (2:06.63)...won the 1000-meter run during the indoor season at the Air Force Holiday Open (3:04.96)...ran the 600-meter run at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic, finishing fourth in 1:34.02...earned “Standout” dis nc on from the team on seven occasions (three indoor, four outdoor). SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Clocked the sixth-fastest me in Academy history in the 800-meter run during the indoor season…clocked a me of 2:13.44 (adjusted for altude) during the first round of compe on at the Mountain West Indoor Championships…also competed in that event at the Husky Classic (2:15.04) and Nebraska adidas Classic (2:16.59)…also competed at that distance three mes during the outdoor season…won that event at the Front Range Classic (2:16.21a)…clocked an outdoor-best me of 2:14.53a at the MW Outdoor Championships. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Debuted in seventh on the program’s all- me list in the outdoor 800-meter run…clocked a career-best me of 2:12.87a during the preliminary round of compe on at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships…that me was the fastest on the team…was the runner-up in that event at the Front Range Classic…also ran in the 1500-meter run at two meets…clocked a personal-best me of 4:47.04 at the Beach Invita onal…that me was ranked fourth on the team…won the 1000-meter run (3:04.35) during the indoor season at the Nebraska Wesleyan invita onal…clocked a season-best 800-meter me of 2:18.76a at the conference championships…also ran on the 4x400-meter relay team that competed at the Mountain West meet and the distance medley relay that placed sixth at the New Mexico Classic…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award once during the indoor season and twice during the outdoor season. HIGH SCHOOL: West Chicago Community High School... state champion in the 800-meter run during both the indoor (2:14) and outdoor (2:12.26) meets...finished second at the 2009 Nike Outdoor Na onals in the Emerging Elite Division...placed second in the 2000-meter steeplechase at the 2009 AAU Junior Olympics...seven- me qualifier to the Junior Olympics in the 800-meter run, javelin throw, 2000-meter steeplechase, heptathlon and as a member of the 4x800-meter relay team... earned All-America status in the steeplechase and relay...all-state honoree...three- me indoor conference champion in the 800-meter run...also earned three consecu ve conference tles in the outdoor 800-meter run...2008 sec onal champion and two- me sec onal runner-up in the outdoor 800-meter run...2008 conference champion in the indoor 1600-meter run...two- me co-captain of cross country team...also served as co-captain of the 2010 track team...four-year varsity le erwinner in both cross country and track...sec onal qualifier for cross country...two- me all-area athlete for track and field in Dupage County...member of the 4x800-meter relay team that qualified for the 2010 state meet...holds school records in the 800-meter, mile, 4x400-meter relay, 4x800-meter relay and high jump...also le ered in basketball as a sophomore...named “2010 Mrs. Wildcat” as the top senior girl’s all-around athlete at West Chicago...graduated 17th out of 526 students with a 3.94 GPA...named Illinois State Scholar...member of the Na onal Honor Society...member of the Na onal Foreign Language Honor Society (Spanish)...three-year recipient of the “Outstanding Effort in Mathema cs” award...Mar n Luther King Scholarship winner...selected “Wildcat Leader” to assist underclassmen...par cipated in the “We-Go Buddies” to help disabled students...par cipated in Relay for Life...Community/Church youth volunteer...named to “Who’s Who Among All-American Scholars”. PERSONAL: Full name is Anne e Rianna Eichenberger...nickname is “Ne e”...daughter of Ike and Valerie Eichenberger...father is a re red lieutenant colonel...mother is a former captain in the USAF nurse corps...has three younger siblings - Jack, Blake and Sabrina...majoring in biology...future plans include par cipa ng in the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) and working in hospital administra on...named to the Athle cs list all six semesters...also named to the Dean’s List...served as Athle cs NCO, Public Affairs NCO and Group One Athle c Officer...named the Top Female Athlete in squadron during Basic Cadet Training in summer of 2010...hobbies include watching Disney movies and playing with puppy, Jessie...traveled home for brother’s gradua on over the summer...also guided four different groups to launch 24 weather balloons into space for the Academy’s SPACE program...has two uncles that have served in the military; Lt Col (ret) Harold Eberle and Brig Gen (ret.) Milton Eberle...hopes to run in the Olympics someday...earned all-conference second-team honors a er placing ninth at the 2013 Mountain West Cross Country Championships...member of Cadet Squadron 02.
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KASSIE GURNELL Senior | C1C Triple Jump | 400 Meters Pearland, Texas Westbury Christian HS
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Reset own Academy record in the indoor triple jump for the second straight year...recorded a career-best distance of 41’5” during a third-place finish at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...all-conference honoree...NCAA Qualifier...cleared the 40-foot mark in every indoor appearance...won the triple jump at the Air Force Holiday Open (40’6¾”), Air Force Invita onal (40’4¼”) and Air Force Team Challenge (40’7½”)...also competed in the long jump during three meets, recording a careerbest mark of 17’6¾” at the Air Force Invita onal...set the program’s Junior Class Record in the triple jump during the outdoor season, pos ng a season-best distance of 41’5¼” at the NCAA West Preliminary...finished 17th at that meet...finished fi h in the triple jump at the MW Outdoor Championships (41’2¼”)...won the outdoor tle at the Mt. SAC Relays (41’2¼”) and Air Force Triangular (40’3¼”), Air Force Relays (wind-aided 40’10½”), Arizona State Invita onal (41’0¼”) and Jerry Quiller Classic (40’5”)...also competed in the 200-meter dash (season-best 26.39, Jerry Quiller Classic) and long jump (16’7”, Air Force Triangular)...ran the anchor leg of the 4x100-meter relay that clocked an Academy record me of 47.29 during a seventh-place finish at the MW Outdoor Championships...also ran on the 4x100 that won the Air Force Twilight Open and Jerry Quiller Classic...also anchored the 4x400-meter relay that clocked a season-best me of 3:51.82 at the Arizona State Invita onal...earned “Standout” dis nc on from the team on three occasions. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Set Academy records in both the indoor and outdoor triple jump…two- me all-conference selec on…NCAA Qualifier…recorded a career-best distance of 42’3½” to break own Academy record during the outdoor season…posted that distance during winning performance at the Mt. SAC Relays…became the first Air Force female to clear the 40-foot mark in the indoor triple jump at the Mountain West Indoor Championships…finished second at that meet with an Academy-record distance of 41’4¼”…also finished second at the MW Outdoor Championships with a distance of 41’7¼”…won the triple jump at the Air Force Relays (40’1½”) during the outdoor season… also finished second at the Arizona State Invita onal (40’0”) and fourth at the Texas Relays (40’6¾”)…competed in the high jump at three meets, recording a career-best clearance of 5’3” at the Front Range Classic…also ran the 200-meter dash (25.86) at that meet…ran in both scoring relays at the outdoor conference championships…also ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay that won the Colorado Invita onal (3:58.96)…won the triple jump during the indoor season at the Robert Shine Invita onal (37’7¼”) and at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (39’8½”)…competed in the 400-meter dash at the Air Force Invita onal (1:00.18)…also competed in four relays during the indoor season. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Received the team’s Newcomer of the Year award…set Academy record in the outdoor triple jump…recorded a distance of 40’8¾” to break the program’s 26-year-old record and finish first at the CSU-Pueblo Invita onal…that mark is also a Freshman Class Record…set a new Meet Record of 39’8¾” to win the Front Range Classic…also won the triple jump at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal and was the top collegiate finisher in that event at the Colorado Invita onal…collected four addi onal top-five finishes...finished 24th in the triple jump at the NCAA West Preliminary...recorded that second-best distance of career (40’0¾”) at that meet to improve regional placement by 24 spots (entered the meet ranked 48th)…recorded the fi h-best indoor triple jump distance in Academy history during collegiate debut…jumped 37’9½” to finish third at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…was the runner-up at the Don Barre Duals and finished third at the Nebraska adidas Invita onal…competed in the long jump (15’6¼”, adidas Invita onal) and 60-meter hurdles once during the indoor season…also ran a leg of 4x440-yard relay at the All-Comers Meet…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award a er se ng the Academy record…also earned the program’s Newcomer of the Week honor twice. HIGH SCHOOL: Westbury Chris an High School…Texas TAPPS 4A state champion in the triple jump as a junior…also finished second in the high jump, 200-meter dash and 400-meter dash that year…finished second in the triple jump with a career-best of 38’11¾” as a senior…received the Track and Field Woman of the Year award as a sophomore, junior and senior…member of the cross country team… competed at regional/state meets…member of the state championship basketball team as a junior… also played on the state finalist (top 4) team as a sophomore…served as a manager during senior year to focus on track…also played volleyball…earned MVP honors as a junior…earned the AP Scholar Award as a junior…par cipated in the Inner Act Club and was accepted into R.O.T.A.R.Y…four-year member of the Na onal Honor Society. PERSONAL: Full name is Kassie Marque’ Gurnell…daughter of Morris and Kathy Gurnell…has one older brother, Braylon, who is 2012 Academy graduate and two-year le erwinner on the Falcons’ football team…also has one younger brother, Rion…majoring in opera ons research…would like to join the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) following gradua on…future plans include working in the diversity program or becoming a cyber officer...served on the Student Athlete Advisory Commi ee (Community Service Rep), Group 4 PEER, Element Leader, Athle c NCO and Morale, Welfare and Recrea on Clerk…hobbies include singing…loves entertainment and being a part of it…has several family members that serve in the military…served as a counselor during Falcon Sports Camps over the summer...also served as Basic Cadet Training Cadre and traveled home during leave...met Chris an Taylor, the 2012 Olympic champion in the triple jump, at the Drake Relays during junior year…favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 31:30…member of Cadet Squadron 36.
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DAVID PTACEK Senior | C1C 400 Meters Allegan, Mich. Hamilton HS University of Michigan
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: All-conference selection in the 400-meter dash...also claimed all-MW honors as a member of all four relays...earned the team’s Most Improved Award...Academy record-holder in the 500-meter dash (1:05.47)...finished second in the 400-meter dash at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships with a career-best time of 48.39...ran the anchor leg of the 4x100-meter relay that finished second at the conference championships with the fourth-fastest time in Academy history (40.57)...also ran leadoff on the 4x400-meter relay that placed third (3:15.60) at that meet...member of five winning relay teams during the outdoor season (4x100 - Jerry Quiller Classic, Air Force Triangular, Beach Invitational; 4x400 – Air Force Relays, Air Force Twilight Open)...also competed in the 100-meter dash (career-best 10.93, Air Force Twilight Open) and 200-meter dash (season-best 22.60, Beach Invitational) outdoors...ran on the 4x400-meter relay (49.23) and distance medley relay (3:16.25) teams that finished second at the MW Indoor Championships...also scored for the Falcons at the conference meet after placing sixth in the 400-meter dash (49.23)...clocked a career-best time of 49.09 in that distance at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...won the 400-meter dash at the Air Force Invitational (49.58) and Air Force Team Challenge (49.23)...ran on the mile relay that won the Team Challenge (3:19.57)...won the 500-meter dash at the Air Force Holiday Open, setting an Academy-record of 1:05.47...ran the 200-meter dash once during the indoor season, clocking a career-best time of 22.56 at the Air Force Invitational...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on three occasions...academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the 400-meter dash during five indoor meets…clocked a career-best time of 49.65 at the New Mexico Classic…that time was ranked fourth on the team…won that event at the Robert Shine Invitational (51.27)…also ran on the winning 4x400-meter relay (3:28.89) at that meet…competed in the 200-meter dash (22.66, Air Force Team Challenge), 300-meter dash (36.29, Air Force Blue-Silver Open) and 500-meter dash (1:08.35, Air Force Blue-Silver Open) once…ran the 400-meter dash in five outdoor meets…clocked a personal-best time of 49.03 during third-place finish at the Front Range Classic…that time was ranked fourth on the team…participated in the 200-meter dash three times…posted a personal-best 22.23 at the Colorado Invitational…academic all-conference selection…MW Scholar-Athlete. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Won the 200-meter dash at the Robert Shine Invitational (22.62)…also ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished second at that meet… was a member of the 4x440-yard relay team that won the Don Barrett Duals in 3:18.25… competed in the 400-meter dash during five indoor meets…clocked a personal-best time of 50.04 during the Air Force Invitational…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award once during the indoor season…ran a leg of the outdoor 4x400-meter relay team that won the CSU-Pueblo Invitational (3:19.45)…also ran in the winning 4x400 relay at the Front Range Classic (3:15.57)…clocked a career-best 49.31 in the outdoor 400-meter dash at the Colorado Invitational…competed at the 200-meter dash twice…clocked a personalbest 22.69 at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…MWC Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Hamilton High School…ran legs of the 4x200-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams that won state titles at the MHSAA Division II state championships...also placed seventh in the 400-meter dash at the state meet...helped Hamilton High School to state title as a senior... earned all-conference honors in both football and basketball...graduated with a 3.94 GPA. PERSONAL: Full name is David Robert Ptacek…son of Robert and Cathy Ptacek…has one younger sister, Kelly…majoring in civil and environmental engineering…served as Security Officer and Honor Officer…hobbies include sports, reading and traveling…traveled to Israel as a part of the Academy’s Cultural Immersion Program...also traveled to Prague with the Summer Research Program…attended the University of Michigan during the 2009-10 academic year…placed 22nd in the 400-meter dash at the 2010 Big Ten indoor Championships…member of Cadet Squadron 16.
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CORT ROGERS Senior | C1C Pole Vault Whitefish, Mont. Whitefish HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Recorded a career-best indoor pole vault clearance of 16’8¾” to take third at the Air Force Holiday Open...claimed runner-up finishes at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (16’6¾”), Nebraska adidas Classic (16’1¾”) and Joe Davies Open (16’2”)...scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Championships during both the indoor (16’2¾”, seventh) and outdoor (16’4¾”, fifth) seasons...cleared a season-best outdoor mark of 16’7¼” at the Arizona State Invitational (eighth)...won the pole vault at the Jerry Quiller Classic (15’11”) and Jack Christiansen Invitational (16’4¾”)...also finished second at the Air Force Invitational (16’0¾”) and Air Force Twilight Open (16’5½”)...academic all-conference selection. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: All-conference selection in the pole vault…placed third at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships (16’8¾”)…cleared a career-best 16’9½” to finish fifth at the Beach Invitational…won the Colorado Invitational with a height of 16’9¼”…finished second among collegiate competitors at the Jack Christiansen Invitational (15’9¼”)…claimed top-five finishes in six of seven outdoor meets…also scored for the Falcons at the MW Indoor Championships…cleared 15’3” to tie for eighth at that meet… posted a career-best 16’4¾” at the Air Force Invitational…finished third at the Robert Shine Invitational (15’11”)…academic all-conference selection. 2009-2011: Served a two-year LDS mission in the Republic of South Korea. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2008-09: Ranked third on the team in both the indoor and outdoor pole vault…recorded a career-best indoor pole vault mark of 16’’3½” to finish second at the Don Barrett Duals…won the Robert Shine Invitational (16’0”)…scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships…cleared 15’9” to finish eighth at that meet…recorded an outdoor-best mark of 16’0¾”…used that height to finish fourth at the MWC Outdoor Championships…also earned top-five finishes at the Beach Invitational and Front Range Classic…academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Whitefish High School…lettered in track and field…two-time Montana State champion in the pole vault (2006, 2007)…Class “A” state record holder (15’6”)…also lettered in cross country, football and soccer. PERSONAL: Full name is Cort Manning Rogers…nickname is “Kingsley”…son of Robert and Shirley Rogers…father played lacrosse and served as an assistant coach at Princeton…has five sisters, Jennifer, Leigh, Ann, Bethany and Karen…also has one brother, Kent…majoring in economics…future plans include becoming a pilot…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic achievement...served as cadet-in-charge of Operation Graduation and administrator for PVCDP…member of the “500 Club” for earning a perfect score on the PFT...”climbed rocks, forged a few small streams and contemplated life and nature” over the summer…member of Cadet Squadron 24.
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TIM URISTA Senior | C1C Javelin Rosebury, Ore. Douglas HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: All-conference selection in the javelin throw for the second straight year...finished third at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships with a toss of 208’0”...recorded a season-best distance of 211’10” to take third at the Arizona State Invitational...won the javelin at the Jerry Quiller Classic (205’6”) and Air Force Triangular (206’11”)...earned “Standout” distinction from the team following the win at Colorado...also claimed a second-place finish at the Air Force Relays (206’9”)...competed at the NCAA national semifinals for the third consecutive year, finishing 28th with a distance of 204’1”. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: All-conference honoree in the javelin throw…placed third in that event (199’9”) at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships…recorded a career-best distance of 216’11” to win the Air Force Relays…that distance is ranked sixth on the program’s all-time list…competed in the NCAA national semifinals…finished 38th at that meet with a distance of 189’11”…earned a top-10 finish in the javelin (eighth, 196’9”) at the Mt. SAC Relays. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Shared the team’s Newcomer of the Year award…won the javelin throw in back-to-back weeks (UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational, Stanford Invitational) to open the season…improved the program’s Freshman Class Record five times during the UC Irvine Meet…was the top collegiate finisher at that meet with a throw of 213’1”…that throw is ranked sixth on the program’s all-time list…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award after the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational…also won the javelin during the CSU-Pueblo Invitational (208’8”) and Jack Christiansen Invitational (189’11”)…finished 22nd in the NCAA national semifinals with a toss of 205’9”…competed in the heptathlon during the indoor season…posted a personal-best tally of 4,151 points at the New Mexico Classic…won the heptathlon shot put during that meet with a career-best toss of 40’3½”…also posted career-best marks in the pole vault (11’1¾”), 1000-meter run (3:03.66) and 60-meter dash (7.49) at that meet…recorded a personal-best high jump clearance of 5’8” at the Robert Shine Invitational…also ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished second at that meet…recorded two career-best marks at the Don Barrett Duals (19’10¾” long jump, 8.91 60-meter hurdles). HIGH SCHOOL: Douglas High School…placed fourth in the javelin throw at the 2009 Oregon 4A state championship meet...school and conference record holder in the javelin throw... that mark is ranked as the 25th-best javelin mark in Oregon high school history...served as captain of the track team...also a member of the football, soccer and bowling teams... served as team captain for all three...earned first-team all-league honors as a kicker as a senior...second-team all-league selection in soccer as a sophomore and junior...held a 3.86 GPA...graduated within the top 10-percent of class. PERSONAL: Full name is Timothy Alan Urista…son of Gary and Audrey Urista…has four older brothers - Luke, Sam, Abe and Ben…also has one older sister, Rachel…majoring in management…future plans include working in the acquisitions field…served as Deputy Group Commander...has also served as Group 1 Information and Technology NCO and Group PEER NCO…grandfather, Harold Urista, is retired Army…grandfather, Ronald Miller, is retired Navy…can play four instruments…graduated high school and earned associate’s degree one week later…worked as a wild land firefighter for two years…hobbies include camping, traveling and hanging with friends…spent summer leave snorkeling in the Virgin Islands... also served as a Flight Officer during Basic Cadet Training and received 15 flight hours during the Powered Flight Program…member of Cadet Squadron 02.
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BLUE KEARNEY Junior | C2C Long Jump | Triple Jump Lakewood, Wash. Lakes HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Became the Falcons’ first all-conference honoree in the outdoor long jump since 2004 after placing second at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...recorded a wind-aided distance of 24’1” on final attempt to claim the runner-up placement...recorded a season-best, team-leading distance of 23’2½” to win the Air Force Triangular...won that event at the Air Force Twilight Open (wind-aided distance of 22’7¾”)...competed in the triple jump during six meets...posted a team-leading mark of 46’1¼” at the Beach Invitational...competed at the Air Force Holiday Open during the indoor season...finished second in both the long jump (22’8 ½”) and triple jump (44’8”). FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Placed fifth in the long jump at the MW Indoor Championships (23’3½”)…recorded a career-best mark of 23’8” to win that event at the Robert Shine Invitational…also won the long jump at the Air Force Team Challenge (23’5½”)…finished second among collegiate competitors at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (21’10¾”)… recorded a career-best 46’2¼” in the triple jump at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…finished fifth at that meet…placed second among collegiate athletes at the Air Force BlueSilver Open (45’9”)…competed in the 60-meter dash twice, clocking a season-best time of 7.19 at the Air Force Invitational…competed in the long jump during four outdoor competitions…posted a team-leading mark of 23’3¼” to finish second at the Air Force Relays…also placed second at the Colorado Invitational (22’6½”)…finished second in both triple jump appearances…recorded a personal-best distance of 46’4” at Colorado…also competed in the 100-meter dash once, clocking 11.45 at the Arizona State Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL: Lakes High School…served as captain of football team. PERSONAL: Full name is William Blue Kearney…goes by Blue…son of Karl and Jackie Kearney…has one older sister, Kayla…majoring in engineering...served as Element Leader... hobbies include basketball and skiing...participated in the Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory (FERL) over the summer...also served as the SAME camp leader and took an academic course (BS 310)…member of Cadet Squadron 09.
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EVAN McDOWELL Junior | C2C Decathlon | High Jump Hudsonville, Mich. Hudsonville HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Finished second in the heptathlon at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...all-conference honoree...scored a career-best 5,148 points at that meet to move into fifth on the program’s all-time list...that score is also a new Sophomore Class Record...finished first in the 1000-meter run (career-best 2:43.90) during that meet...also recorded personal-best indoor marks in the 60-meter dash (7.33), pole vault (13’5¼”) and long jump (22’1½”) at the conference championships...ranked third on the team in the high jump, after tallying a season-best clearance of 6’5” at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...recorded a personal-best time of 8.52 in the 60-meter hurdles at the Air Force Holiday Open...that mark was ranked third on the team...finished fourth in the heptathlon at the Air Force Indoor Combined Events Meet, recording 4,965 points...recorded a career-best distance of 38’4” in the shot put at that meet...was the first-place finisher in the long jump (22’0¾”) at that meet...scored for the Falcons in the decathlon at the MW Outdoor Championships (fourth), despite suffering an injury on the ninth event...finished first in the 400-meter dash with a time of 51.51...recorded career-best marks in the pole vault (12’9½”), long jump (21’7¼”), shot put (35’3¼”) and discus throw (116’1”) at that meet...added a season-best clearance of 6’5” in the high jump at the conference championships...ranked second on the team in the 110-meter hurdles, after clocking a season-best time of 15.19 at the Air Force Twilight Open...also posted a career-best distance of 129’11” in the javelin throw at that meet...recorded a season-best, wind-aided time of 11.20 at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...finished fifth in the 400-meter dash at the Jerry Quiller Classic with a season-best time of 49.87...also competed in the 800-meter run (2:04.39, Jack Christiansen Invitational) and 400-meter hurdles (55.19, Arizona State Invitational) once during the outdoor season. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Recorded the ninth-best heptathlon total in Academy history…tallied career-best 4,644 points at the Air Force Indoor Combined Events Meet… posted career-best marks in the 60-meter dash (7.43), 1000-meter run (2:57.34), pole vault (10’11¾”) and shot put (36’9¾”) at that meet…recorded a personal-best clearance of 6’6” in the high jump to finish third at the Robert Shine Invitational…finished fourth in the long jump at that meet with a career-best 21’2¼”…clocked a career-best time of 8.64 in the 60-meter hurdles twice (Air Force Blue-Silver Open, Air Force All-Comers Meet)…competed in the high jump at the Mountain West Indoor Championships…scored for the Falcons in the decathlon and high jump during the MW Outdoor Championships…tallied a career-best 6,408 points to place seventh in the decathlon at the conference meet...posted a career-best clearance of 6’7½” in the high jump during decathlon competition at that meet…that height was ranked fourth on the team…also tallied personal-best marks in the 400-meter dash (49.64), 1500-meter run (4:32.35, adjusted for altitude), pole vault (12’3½”), discus throw (91’5”) and javelin throw (115’5”) at the conference meet…finished second in the 1500-meter event at the MW Championships…claimed career-best marks in the 100-meter dash (11.30), long jump (21’2”) and shot put (34’3½”) at the Air Force Outdoor Combined Events Meet…finished second in the decathlon at that meet with 6,233 points…was the top scorer in the 400-meter dash and 1500-meter run…posted a career-best 110-meter hurdles time of 14.98 at the Front Range Classic…cleared 6’4¾” to score for the Falcons in the high jump at the MW Outdoor Championships… academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Hudsonville High School…four-time all-state honoree…claimed all-state honors in the high jump in 2010…earned the same honor in the 300-meter hurdles as a senior…also ran on the 4x200- and 4x400-meter relay teams that claimed all-state honors… three-time all-area selection…three-time all-conference honoree… holds the school record in the 300-meter hurdles (38.4)…member of the 4x400-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams that holds the HHS record…served as secretary of the National Honor Society…member of the Student Council…graduated with a 3.93 GPA. PERSONAL: Son of Curt and Diane McDowell…has two younger sisters, Veronica and Rachel…majoring in aeronautical engineering… future career plans include working as a developmental engineer... served as C-Flight NCO...hobbies include spending time with friends and enjoying the outdoors…has participated in musicals...traveled to Altus AFB, Okla., for Operation Air Force...also worked Basic Cadet Training...would like to add that “I can’t wait to break Michael Tibbs’ records”…member of Cadet Squadron 01.
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GARRETT GRIFFIN Sophomore | C3C Javelin Louisburg, Kan. Louisburg HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Finished second in the javelin throw at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...all-conference selection...recorded a Freshman Class Record of 215’10” during runner-up performance at the conference meet...that mark was ranked seventh on the program’s all-time list...ranked third in the nation among football players that also compete in track and field with that throw...also finished second at the Jack Christiansen Invitational (197’7”) and Air Force Triangular (201’3”)...recorded a distance of 210’9” to finish 22nd at the NCAA West Preliminary Championships...received “Standout” distinction from the team following debut the Air Force Relays (194’10” to finish third). HIGH SCHOOL: Louisburg High School…four-year letterwinner in track and field…two-time state champion in the javelin throw…also qualified for the state championships in the 110-meter hurdles…member of the squad that won the state title in 2011…also lettered four years in football and basketball…earned all-league honors for football all four years…claimed honors as running back, linebacker and as a special teams player...two-time all-state selection…received the state’s Top 11 award as a senior…helped team to a 4A state title in 2010…three-time all-league selection in basketball…member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Son of Gary and Lori Griffin…has one older sister…majoring in management…future plans include working in the acquisitions or contracting fields...served as B1 Element NCO and Athletic Clerk…member of the Air Force football team…hobbies include anything sports related, interpretive dance, playing the harp and parkour...completed Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer...also took two academic classes (chemistry, calculus)…member of Cadet Squadron 26.
GRANT HAMILTON Sophomore | C3C Discus | Shot Put | Hammer Idabel, Okla. Idabel HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Earned the program’s Newcomer of the Year award...set Freshman Class Records in both the shot put and discus throw...claimed all-conference honors in the shot put after placing second at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...recorded a career-best distance of 57’1½” at that meet to move into second on the program’s all-time list and reset the Freshman Class Record...first broke the shot put Class Record at the Beach Invitational (56’1”), adding two feet to a mark that had stood for 36 years...NCAA West Preliminary participant in that event (53’1”, 39th)...broke the program’s Freshman Class Record in the discus throw on two occasions...bettered a record that had stood for 22 years during a runner-up performance at the Air Force Triangular (170’2”)...improved career distance to 171’3” at the Jack Christiansen Invitational two weeks later...scored for the Falcons in that event at the conference meet, placing seventh with a distance of 165’8”...also competed in the hammer throw during three meets, recording a personal-best distance of 147’6” at the Jerry Quiller Classic...competed in both the shot put and weight throw at the MW Indoor Championships...ranked second on the team in the shot put with a personal-best distance of 53’8½” at the Air Force Team Challenge...recorded a career-best distance of 54’3¼” in the weight throw at the Joe Davies Open...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on four occasions...academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Idabel High School…two-time 4A state champion in the discus…holds the IHS record in that event…four-time regional champion…won the discus title at the 2011 Oklahoma Meet of Champions…two-time regional shot put champion…seven-time medalist at the state championships…member of the 2009 team that placed second at the 4A state meet…named team MVP as a junior…also earned the team’s Freshman of the Year award…also competed in football…3A-8 Co-Defensive Player of the Year…named 3A allstate defensive end by the Daily Oklahoman…earned the team’s Defensive Player of the Year award as a junior and senior…three-year member of the National Honor Society… three-time member of the State Honor Society…earned academic all-state honors as a junior and senior…National Merit Commended Scholar…graduated first in senior class. PERSONAL: Full name is Grant Augustus Hamilton…son of Walter and Dianna Hamilton…both parents competed in athletics at Oklahoma Christian (father-track and field; mother-basketball)…has two older sisters…Katie was a track and field letterwinner at Oklahoma State and Rozlyn is a senior on the basketball and track/field teams at Oklahoma Christian…majoring in American History...received the Superintendent’s Pin for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance (spring 2013)…hobbies include playing guitar, reading, squadron activities and events, learning about the Civil War and watching sports...completed Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) and soaring over the summer…grandfather, Jimmie Hutton, served in the Marine Corps…member of Cadet Squadron 22.
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BECCA BAUMAN Senior | C1C Discus | Hammer Post Falls, Idaho Post Falls HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Recorded the fourth-best weight throw distance in Academy history...tossed a career-best 55’5¾” in a winning effort at the Joe Davis Collegiate Open... also competed in the shot put during the indoor season, tossing a career-best 40’3¼” at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...competed in the discus throw and hammer throw during the outdoor season...moved into seventh on the program’s all- me list in the hammer throw...recorded a distance of 167’7” in a winning performance at the Air Force Twilight Open...also won the discus throw (142’3”) at that meet...swept the discus (141’10”) and hammer (162’7”) tles at the Air Force Triangular...led the team in the discus throw, recording a toss of 146’5” at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal...earned “Standout” dis nc on from the team on four occasions. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Recorded the fi h-best weight throw distance in Academy history…tossed a career-best 53’1” at the Mountain West Indoor Championships… posted season-best sixth-place finishes at the Robert Shine Invita onal (51’11¼”), the Air Force Invita onal (52’7¼”) and the Air Force All-Comers Meet (47’10”)…also competed in the indoor shot put during five meets…posted a personal-best 38’7¾” at the Robert Shine Invita onal…moved to ninth on the Academy’s all- me list in the hammer throw… posted a career-best distance of 162’0” at the MW Outdoor Championships…finished fourth in that event at the Air Force Relays (158’6”)…recorded a career-best 143’4” to finish fi h at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal…claimed a pair of fourth-place finishes in that event…par cipated in the shot put at the Arizona State Invita onal (36’10½”). FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Recorded the 10th-best hammer throw distance in Academy history…tossed a distance of 151’4” at the Front Range Classic to finish eighth…recorded that same placement in the hammer during three other meets…also competed in the shot put and discus throw during the outdoor season…recorded a career-best outdoor shot mark of 37’5” at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships…tossed a season-best 137’11” in the discus throw at the New Mexico Tailwind Invita onal…placed fi h at that meet…threw a season-best 35’10¾” in the shot put at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…recorded a personal-best 45’7¼” in the weight throw at the Air Force Invita onal. HIGH SCHOOL: Post Falls High School…Idaho 5A state champion in the discus throw...runner-up in the shot put at that meet...earned MVP award...also named Most Improved for Track...also received the Most Improved awards for basketball and volleyball…served as captain of the volleyball team…received the Best Teammate award in basketball...earned the Idaho Top Scholar award…Junior Miss…ASB representa ve...Key Club member. PERSONAL: Full first name is Rebecca, but goes by Becca…daughter of William and Laura Bauman…has one younger brother, Petey…majoring in mechanical engineering…future plans include becoming a developmental engineer…served as Flight Commander...has also served as B-Flight NCO…hobbies include hiking…has family that has served in the military…completed Powered Flight over the summer...also served as Expedi onary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) Commander…member of Cadet Squadron 28.
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ELLIOTT BESKI Senior | C1C Pole Vault Greenwood Village, Colo. Mullen HS USAFA Prep School
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the pole vault during seven indoor meets...recorded a season-best 16’2¾” during two compe ons...finished fourth with that clearance at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...also earned a fi h-place mark at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...surpassed the 16-foot mark (16’0 ¾”) at the Air Force Holiday Open, Air Force Invita onal and Air Force Team Challenge...also par cipated in the outdoor pole vault at the Arizona State Invita onal...cleared 15’7¼” at that meet. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Scored for the Falcons during both the indoor and outdoor Mountain West Championship meets…placed fourth at the MW Indoor Championships (16’5¼”) and fi h at the MW Outdoor Championships (16’0¾”)…cleared a career-best indoor mark of 16’6¾” at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open…finished third among collegiate athletes at that meet…also placed third at the Robert Shine Invita onal (15’11”), Air Force Team Challenge (16’0¾”) and Air Force All-Comers Meet (15’7”)…posted an outdoor-best 16’1¼” to finish fourth at the Colorado Invita onal…also finished fourth among collegiate athletes at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal (15’3½”). FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Competed in the pole vault in five compe ons during the outdoor season…recorded a career-best clearance of 15’7” to finish as the top collegian (third overall) at the Colorado Invita onal…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award following that meet…was the top collegiate finisher at the CSU-Pueblo Invita onal, finishing second overall (15’5”)…also finished third at the Front Range Classic (15’2¼”)…recorded an indoor-best height of 15’1¼” three mes…first recorded that mark at the Don Barre Duals…matched that mark at the New Mexico Classic and again at the Air Force Invita onal…was the runner-up at the Robert Shine Invita onal (15’0”). HIGH SCHOOL: Mullen High School…four-year le erwinner in track...Colorado state champion in the pole vault as a senior...member of the team that won the state tle...served as team captain as a senior...placed second in the pole vault at the state meet as a junior...also finished fourth in the 300-meter hurdles at that meet...2008 Great Southwest champion in the pole vault... was the runner-up in the 300-meter hurdles at the state championships as a sophomore. PERSONAL: Son of Larry and Suzanne Beski...has one older brother, Johnny, and two older sisters, Meghan and Alyssa…nickname is “E”... majoring in management…future plans include working in finance… served as Chief of Safety…had an ar cle published in Rocket Magazine… hobbies include watching TV, Broncos football, Nuggets basketball, rock climbing, short walks, watching movies, going to dog parks, traveling on holidays and long naps…a ended the Academy Prep School...was a member of the soccer team and rock climbing club…completed the Powered Flight program and worked Expedi onary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer...also traveled from Florida (Tampa) to New Jersey (Cream Ridge) to Colorado (Grand Lake and Aspen/Snowmass)…member of Cadet Squadron 30.
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JALEN FOOSTER Senior | C1C Hammer | Shot Put Marietta, Ga. Marietta HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Became just the eighth Air Force thrower to surpass the 190-foot mark in the hammer throw...tossed a career-best 192’6” at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal...that mark is ed for the sixth-best distance in Academy history...competed in that event at the NCAA West Preliminary (182’9”, 35th)...scored for the Falcons in the hammer throw at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships, finishing eighth with a toss of 178’11”...also competed in the discus throw during five meets...recorded a season-best distance of 143’7” at the Jerry Quiller Classic...received “Standout” dis nc on from the team twice during the outdoor season...recorded a career-best toss of 60’7¾” to finish second in the weight throw at the Joe Davies Open...that mark is ranked fourth on the program’s all- me list...also finished second in that event at the Air Force Holiday Open (58’9¼”)...competed in both throwing events at the MW Indoor Championships, finishing ninth in the weight throw (57’9¾”) and 13th in the shot put (44’11”). SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Recorded the second-farthest throw in Academy history in the weight throw…threw a 60’3¾” to finish third at the Robert Shine Invita onal… became just the fourth Falcon to surpass the 60-foot mark...earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet…claimed four addi onal top-five finishes in the weight throw…also competed in the shot put during three indoor meets…tossed a career-best 45’0½” during a top-10 performance at the Air Force All-Comers Meet… par cipated in the hammer throw and discus throw during the outdoor season…recorded season-best marks in both events at the Colorado Invita onal…tossed a 179’7” to finish third in the hammer throw at that meet…placed ninth in the discus throw at Colorado with a mark of 151’6”…was the runner-up in the hammer throw (168’6”) at the Yellow Jacket Invita onal. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Set the Freshman Class Record in the weight throw…threw a 54’9½” at the Air Force Invita onal…finished sixth at that meet in the weight throw… that distance was the second-best throw on the team…earned the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet…also competed in the shot put during the indoor season…tossed a career-best 43’5¾” at the Robert Shine Invita onal…competed in the hammer throw, discus throw and shot put during the outdoor season…recorded careerbest marks in all three at the CSU-Pueblo Invita onal…tossed 162’2½” in the hammer throw, 40’7” (outdoor-best) in the shot put and 132’10¼” in the discus throw…claimed top-five finishes in the hammer at CSU-Pueblo, the New Mexico Tailwind Invita onal and the Yellow Jacket Invita onal. HIGH SCHOOL: Marie a High School…le ered three years in varsity track and field... named Most Valuable Thrower in track...all-state in the shot put (52’4”)...honorable men on all-state selec on in the discus throw (164’11”)...also competed in the weight throw and hammer throw...competed for “Throw 1 Deep” Track Club...placed 15th in the weight throw at the Na onal Scholas c Indoor Championships...also competed at the Nike Indoor Na onals and New Balance Outdoor Na onals...le ered one year in varsity football...received the Defensive Coaches’ award...received the Scholar-Athlete Award for both track and football...voted Mr. Marie a High School…graduated with honors. PERSONAL: Full name is Jalen Trevon Fooster-Barrino…son of Julius Barrino and Teisha Fooster…is an only child…nickname is “Big Cat”…majoring in civil engineering…future plans include becoming an engineer…served as Standardiza on and Evalua ons Officer… earned wings in the soaring program during the summer of 2011…hobbies include reading, li ing and sports...spent the summer working in the Commander Center and serving as cadre during Expedi onary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET)...also traveled home to Georgia…member of Cadet Squadron 34.
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JAKE HAWKINS Senior | C1C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Derry, N.H. Pinkerton Academy HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Earned all-conference honors as a member of the distance medley relay team that finished second at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...ran the leadoff leg of the relay that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (9:34.51) at the Alex Wilson Invitational...placed fifth in the 3000-meter run at the conference meet with a career-best time of 8:21.97...ran the 800-meter run at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic career-best (1:54.66, adjusted for altitude) and competed in the mile at the Husky Classic (4:14.49)...competed in the 1500-meter run during four outdoor meets, including the NCAA West Preliminary...clocked a career-best time of 3:46.27 at the Bryan Clay Invitational...picked up a second-place finish in that event at the Stanford Invitational (3:49.21)...scored for the Falcons at the MW Outdoor Championships, after placing sixth with a time of 3:47.61...competed in the 800-meter run once, clocking a time of 1:53.05a at the Air Force Triangular....academic all-conference selection... named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the 1500-meter run during two meets during the outdoor season…clocked a career-best time of 3:48.09 (adjusted for altitude) in second-place finish at the Front Range Classic…competed in the 800-meter run at the Beach Invitational, clocking a time of 1:53.55…ran a leg of the 4x1600-meter relay that placed fifth at the Drake Relays (16:52.98)…also ran on the distance medley relay that finished third at the Air Force Relays (10:34.70)…competed in the mile once during the indoor season…finished second at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open with a time of 4:12.04a…academic all-conference selection…MW Scholar-Athlete. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Ran a leg of the distance medley relay team that won the Air Force All-Comers Meet and Air Force Invitational…competed in the 800-meter run during two indoor meets…clocked a career-best 1:56.50 at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open…also competed in the 1000-meter run (2:31.10) and mile (4:28.36a)…competed in the 1500-meter race at five outdoor meets…clocked a career-best 3:53.54 at the Beach Invitational…that time was ranked fourth on the team…participated in the 800-meter run twice…posted a personal-best time of 1:57.63a at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…ran the 3000-meter race at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational, clocking a time of 9:06.55a…academic all-conference…MWC Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Pinkerton Academy…placed fifth at the New Hampshire Meet of Champions (cross country)…also finished fifth in the 1600-meter run at the New England Indoor Championships…competed in the 3200-meter run (personal-best time: 9:25.39), 1600meter run (4:25.09) and 1500-meter run (indoors, 4:00.60)…earned all-New England honors in both cross country and indoor track…also earned all-state honors in cross country. PERSONAL: Full first name is Jacob, but goes by Jake…nickname is “Helen”…son of Charles and Christine Hawkins…has one younger sister, Brittany…majoring in physics…earned MW Runner of the Week honors during the 2013 cross country season, after winning the Colorado State Open...member of Cadet Squadron 32.
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RACHEL HERALD Senior | C1C High Jump Rockford, Mich. Rockford HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Improved career-best clearance to 5’7” during both the indoor and outdoor high jump...first recorded that mark during the indoor season at the Air Force Team Challenge...that height is tied for fourth on the program’s all-time indoor list...placed fourth at the Mountain West Indoor Championships with a height of 5’6”... added a clearance of 5’7” during the outdoor season at the Air Force Relays (fourth...that mark is tied for the second-best outdoor clearance in program history...scored for the Falcons at the MW Outdoor Championships (5’6½”, sixth)...won the high jump at the Jerry Quiller Classic and Air Force Triangular with matching marks of 5’5”...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on three occasions. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Recorded the third-best outdoor high jump clearance in Academy history…cleared 5’6” to win the Air Force Relays…that mark was the best on the team in 2012…finished fourth at the Front Range Classic with a mark of 5’5”…scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Championships during both the indoor (fourth) and outdoor (seventh) seasons…posted a career-high clearance of 5’6” during fourth-place performance at the indoor meet…that mark is the sixth-best clearance in program history…also recorded that height at the Nebraska adidas Classic and at the New Mexico Classic…won the Robert Shine Invitational with a mark of 5’4¼”…also placed second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet with a height of 5’5”. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Recorded the seventh-best indoor high jump clearance in Academy history…posted a career-best 5’5” to place fifth at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…recorded an outdoor-best height of 5’3¾” to finish fourth at the CSU-Pueblo Invitational…collected four additional top-10 finishes during the outdoor season. HIGH SCHOOL: Rockford High School…runner-up in the high jump at the 2008 MHSAA State Championships...three-time MITCA high jump state champion (2007, 2008, 2009)...2008 OK Red Conference champion...2008 MHSAA regional champion...was the runner-up in the high jump at the MHSAA regional championships in 2009 and 2010... named Field Event MVP in 2008...first-team all-state honoree...Rockford High school record holder...placed fourth at the 2009 MITS state meet and fifth in 2008...four-time qualifier to Nike Nationals (outdoor 2008, 2009; indoor 2009, 2010)...member of the team that finished second at the 2009 and 2010 MHSAA meet...four-year letterwinner in track and field...also earned two letters in basketball...member of the team that won the 2008 district championships...2008 academic all-state selection...four-year academic letterwinner...graduated Summa Cum Laude...member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Full name is Rachel Elizabeth Herald...daughter of Mark and Cecile Herald... has four younger brothers, Alex, Aaron, Jared and Jordan (quadruplets)...majoring in humanities...future plans include working in logistics or personnel…served as Assistant C Flight Commander...enjoys people watching and walking on sidewalks...is an avid supporter of Michigan State Basketball...would like to have a “shout out to Mike Thomas for always believing in me”...worked as a Safety Medical Officer during Basic Cadet Training and LRC cadre in Jack’s Valley over the summer...also traveled home to Rockford, Mich., to spend time with the “troops” (quadruplet brothers)...member of Cadet Squadron 22.
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WILLIAM KENT Senior | C1C Hammer Marietta, Ga. George Walton Comprehensive HS
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Received the NCAA Student-Athlete Sportsmanship Award and the Mountain West Sportsmanship Award...Academy record-holder in the weight throw...tossed a career-best distance of 62’10” to finish second at the Air Force Team Challenge and set the program standard...that mark is also a new Junior Class Record... first surpassed the 60-foot mark with a winning effort at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic (60’10½”)...earned Air Force Athlete of the Week honors following that meet...also broke the 60-foot line during a fourth-place finish at the Mountain West Indoor Championship (60’4 ½”)...made season debut in the shot put at the conference championships, recording a toss of 41’7 ¾”...earned “Standout” distinction from the team twice during the indoor season...competed in the hammer throw and discus throw during the outdoor season...ranked third on the team in the hammer throw after recording a toss of 184’4” at the Air Force Invitational...picked up a second-place finish in that event at the Air Force Triangular (182’8”)...also posted a career-best mark of 128’10” in the discus throw at that meet. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the hammer throw during five outdoor competitions…recorded a career-best distance of 158’11” at the Front Range Classic…placed fourth at the Yellow Jacket Invitational with a toss of 155’2”…competed in the weight throw and shot put during the indoor season…recorded a season-best weight distance of 51’0” at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…also posted a season-best mark in the shot put (39’1¼”) at that meet. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season…recorded a career-best shot put distance of 42’0” at the Air Force All-Comers Meet…tossed a personal-best mark of 54’6” in the weight throw at the Robert Shine Invitational…competed in the hammer throw once during the outdoor season…threw a 153’4” to finish sixth at the Yellow Jacket Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL: George Walton Comprehensive High School…placed ninth at the Georgia High School Weight Throw Championships...competed for “Throw 1 Deep” Track Club... also competed in the hammer throw and discus throw. PERSONAL: Full name is William Arthur Kent...nickname is “Willdabeast”…son of Brad and Barbee Kent...has one older brother, Richard, a 2013 graduate of Vanderbilt University and current rookie punter with the San Diego Chargers…majoring in civil engineering… future career plans include civil engineer…served as Squadron Superintendent…hobbies include throwing, lifting, cooking and reading…served as Group Command Center Controller and Squadron Safety Medical Officer during Basic Cadet Training for the Class of 2017... both grandfathers and one uncle served in the military...member of Cadet Squadron 36.
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JOSH NIELSEN Senior | C1C 400 Meters | 200 Meters Forest Lake, Minn. Home Schooled
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Ran the anchor leg of the 4x200-meter relay that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (1:25.58) at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays... relay earned “Standout” distinction from the team following that meet...ran on winning relays at the Jerry Quiller Classic (4x100) and Air Force Twilight Open (4x400), as well as runner-up relays at Arizona State Invitational (4x400) and Mt. SAC Relays (4x100)...won the 400-meter run at the Air Force Twilight Open with a career-best 49.08...also competed in that event during three indoor meets...recorded a personal-best 49.73 at that Air Force Team Challenge...that time was ranked second on the team...competed in the 200-meter dash (season-best 23.07, Air Force All-Comers Meet) and 500-meter dash (1:06.57, Air Force Holiday Open)...academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the 400-meter dash during both the indoor and outdoor seasons…clocked an outdoor-best 49.19 at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…posted an indoor-best 50.67 at the Air Force Invitational…finished second in that distance at the Robert Shine Invitational (51.57)…ran on the winning 4x400-meter relay (3:28.89) at that meet…also competed in the 200-meter dash (23.06, Air Force Team Challenge) and 1:07.49, Air Force Blue-Silver Open) during the indoor season…competed on sprint medley relay (3:38.38) and distance medley relay (10:31.02) that finished second at the Air Force Relays…academic all-conference selection…MW Scholar-Athlete. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Home schooled…earned four varsity letters in track…served as team captain…placed fourth in the 400-meter dash at the state championships…three-time allstate and all-conference selection…also lettered four years in cross country…champion of the Minnesota High School Lego Robotics competition…earned multiple all-conference academic honors…enrolled for two years at Anoka Ramsey Community College while in high school…member of the Youth Church Leadership Team. PERSONAL: Full first name is Joshua, but goes by Josh…son of Mark and Pam Nielsen…mother competed in track at Concordia College in Minnesota…has one younger sister, Danielle… also has two younger brothers, Benjamin and Samuel…earning a double major in computer engineering and pre-med…future career plans include becoming a doctor…would like to explore the emerging field of combining robotics with medicine (“if I am fortunate enough to get a brain surgeon position as an Air Force officer, I would like to explore how I can relate the signals coming from the brain to electronic components, possibly prosthetics”)…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance during three semesters...named to the Dean’s List every semester…served as Squadron First Sergeant, Flight NCO, Flight Commander and CATM Cadre...member of the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society...named the Outstanding Squadron Two Degree of the Semester, which is awarded to one junior in each squadron and based on academic performance, military aptitude, leadership merit and community service commitment...…member of the Academy Scholar Program...also a member of the “Great Books” Honors curriculum, which is open annual to top five-percent of incoming freshman class...ranked 12th out of 1,032 cadets, with an overall performance average of 3.64...hobbies include computer hardware, programming, photography and coin collecting…while in high school, taught computer programming and robotics classes to 9-14 year olds...participated in the Cadet Summer Research Program at Intel Corp., in Hillsborough, Ore., working on military applications of biometric sensors...both grandfathers served in the military…member of Cadet Squadron 05.
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ALANA PICCONE Senior | C1C Javelin Roseville, Calif. St. Francis HS Northwestern Prep
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the javelin throw during eight meets, including the Mountain West Championships...recorded a career-best toss of 127’9” to finish 10th at the conference meet...earned season-high fourth-place finishes at the Air Force Triangular (114’2”), Air Force Relays (120’7”) and Jerry Quiller Classic (119’1”). SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the javelin throw during five competitions, including the Mountain West Championships…placed ninth at the conference meet with a clearance of 125’8”…recorded a career-best distance of 126’10” to finish fourth at the Front Range Classic…also claimed fifth-place finishes at the Jack Christiansen Invitational (118’0”) and Air Force Relays (108’5”). FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Participated in the javelin throw in seven meets, including the conference championships…recorded a career-best distance of 117’5” to finish fourth at the Front Range Classic…that distance was ranked second on the team…earned the team’s Newcomer of the Week award following that meet…also earned a fourth-place nod (114’4”) at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational…competed in the weight throw during three indoor meets…tossed a career-best 38’10¼” at the Robert Shine Invitational to finish eighth. HIGH SCHOOL: St. Francis High School…three-year varsity letterwinner in track and field...served as co-captain of the throws team as a junior...served as team captain during senior year...named to the Honor List all four years...served as Class President for three years (freshman, sophomore and junior years)...also served as Student Body President. PERSONAL: Full name is Alana Lee Piccone…nickname is “Lana”… daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Piccone…has one older brother, Giovanni…majoring in management…future plans include working as an aircraft maintenance officer…served as Element NCO, Athletic Clerk, Honor NCO, Public Affairs NCO, Element Leader and Honor Officer…received the AF Achievement Award (2010)...attended Northwestern Preparatory…recorded an 80+ basketball toss...hobbies include dancing, soccer, reading and crafty things...took a philosophy class over the summer and worked Basic Cadet Training...served as the Demons Information Officer during the first BCT session and the Demons Delta Assistant Flight Commander during the second session…favorite throwers are two-time NCAA javelin champion, Dana Lyon (Class of 2006) and NSCA All-American David Lyon (Class of 2008)...grandfather is retired Navy...also has a great uncle that is a retired Army Air Corps B52 pilot…member of Cadet Squadron 19.
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REGAN ROGERS Senior | C1C High Jump Wellsboro, Pa. Wellsboro Area HS
JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Recorded a career-best high jump clearance of 5’6½” during a fifth-place finish at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...that height is ranked sixth on the program’s all-time list...earned a top-three finish at the Air Force Triangular (5’3”, third)...finished fourth at both the Jerry Quiller Classic (5’1”) and Air Force Twilight Open (5’2¼”)...competed in the 400-meter hurdles during three outdoor meets...recorded a season-best indoor clearance of 5’7” during a runner-up finish at the Air Force Holiday Open...also finished fifth at the Air Force Invitational (5’6”)... academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Matched career-best clearance of 5’8” in the indoor high jump at the New Mexico Classic…finished fourth at that meet, while equaling the second-best height in Academy history…received the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award following that meet…finished second in that event at the Air Force All-Comers Meet (5’5”)…also recorded that clearance at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open (third) and at the Air Force Team Challenge (ninth)…scored for the Falcons in the high jump at the Mountain West Indoor Championships, placing sixth with a clearance of 5’6”…also earned points for Air Force at the MW Outdoor Championships, clearing 5’3¾” to finish seventh…posted an outdoor-best height of 5’5¾” at the Colorado Invitational to finish third…also earned top-three finishes during the outdoor season at the Front Range Classic (second, 5’5”) and Air Force Relays (third, 5’3”)……academic all-conference selection…MW Scholar-Athlete. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Moved into a tie for second on the Academy’s all-time list for the indoor high jump…cleared 5’8” at the New Mexico Classic to tie the Freshman Class Record…became the first Falcon in over 10 years to move into the program’s top five at the Nebraska adidas Classic…cleared 5’7” to finish second at that meet…also finished second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet and Don Barrett Duals with matching clearances of 5’5”…claimed the team’s Field Athlete of the Week award twice during the indoor season…posted the third-best outdoor clearance in the high jump (including ties) at 5’6”…first recorded that clearance at the New Mexico Tailwind Invitational to finish third…matched that mark at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…was the top collegiate finisher at that meet, finishing second overall…also finished second at the UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational (5’4¼”)…scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships with a sixth-place height of 5’5”…academic all-conference selection…MWC Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Wellsboro Area High School…three-time Pennsylvania District 4 champion in the high jump...district record holder in that event at 5’7”...finished fourth in the high jump at the 2009 PIAA state championships...finished fifth in that event in 2008... placed 13th in both the high jump and triple jump at the 2010 state championship meet... member of the 4x400-meter relay team that placed fourth at the state meet as a senior...also competed in basketball and golf...received the Ray Strykowski Memorial Award in basketball...became the first female in school history to compete on the varsity golf team...received the John Antoine Female Athlete of the Year Award and the Babe Ruth Good Sportsmanship Award...served as vice-president of the National Honor Society... class valedictorian. PERSONAL: Full name is Regan Eileen Rogers…daughter of Seth and Bonnie Rogers…has two older sisters, Raquel and Renee…also has two younger sisters, Raina and Raisa… majoring in biology…earning a minor in German…future plans include attending medical school and becoming an emergency physician...served as Head Squadron SafetyMedical Officer, Group Public Affairs Officer, Flight NCO and the Cadet-in-Charge for two USAFA international programs...selected to the Ace’s List in the spring of 2013…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence military, academic and athletic performance (Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013)...accepted into Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society...member of the Physics and Astronomy Club…received Parachutist Badge in the summer of 2011…hobbies include gardening, fishing, hunting, playing the piano, reading and biking…also enjoys Girl Scouting…completed Girl Scout Gold, Silver and Bronze awards...traveled to Poland, New York City and Washington, D.C., over the summer with the American Service Academies Program...also worked both sessions of Basic Cadet Training...spent the 2013 Fall semester on the Academy’s exchange program, attending Helmut-Schmidt Bundeswehr University in Hamburg, Germany…member of Cadet Squadron 01.
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PAIGE SHIRLEY Senior | C1C Pole Vault Jacksonville, Fla. Episcopal HS
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Recorded the fourth-best indoor pole vault clearance in Academy, as well as the seventh-best outdoor mark...cleared 12’10¾” during a fourth-place performance at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...cleared the 12-foot mark during five indoor marks...first cleared that height (12’1½”) to finish second at the Air Force All-Comers Meet...also placed second at the Air Force Team Challenge (12’1½”), while earning third-place finishes at the Nebraska adidas Classic (11’10½”) and Air Force Invitational (12’9½”)...recorded a career-best outdoor clearance of 12’2½” during a winning performance at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...became the eighth Air Force vaulter to clear the 12-foot mark during the outdoor season at that meet...added a runner-up finish at the Air Force Relays (11’11 ¾”)...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on three occasions...academic all-conference selection. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: Cleared a season-best indoor height of 11’11¾” at the Mountain West Championships…was the runner-up at the Air Force Invitational with a clearance of 11’9¾”…also claimed a fifth-place finish at the Robert Shine Invitational (11’7¾”)…also picked up top 10 finishes at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open (sixth) and Air Force All-Comers Meet with matching 10’11¾” marks…cleared an outdoor-best height of 10’11¾” at the Front Range Classic…academic all-conference selection. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Became just the eighth Falcon to clear the 12-foot bar on the pole vault during the indoor season…recorded the sixth-best mark in Academy history (12’1½”) to finish fourth at the Nebraska Wesleyan Open…matched that mark the following week with a third-place finish at the Don Barrett Duals…also finished third in the pole vault at the Robert Shine Invitational (11’6¼”)…recorded an outdoor-best clearance of 11’1¾” to finish third at the Colorado Invitational…academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Episcopal High School…two-time Florida 2A state champion in the pole vault (2009, 2010)...two-time district and regional champion...three-time selection to the Florida Times-Union All-Northeast Florida Track Team (2008, 2009, 2010)...Milesplit U.S. First-Team National Elite...team captain...two-time team MVP...also lettered four years in varsity cheerleading...served as team captain as a junior and senior...named Most Outstanding Female Athlete in a single sport as a senior...named to the Head of School’s List every semester since sixth grade...member of the National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society and National Mathematics Honor Society...College Board AP Scholar...named the Episcopal High School Board of Trustees’ Most Outstanding Female Student in 2010 for overall achievements in academics, athletics, service and leadership. PERSONAL: Full name is Paige Colleen Shirley...nickname is “Paige-chan”...daughter of Allen and Erin Shirley...parents are retired from the Air Force...is an only child…majoring in management…future plans include working as a public affairs or logistics officer…served as Flight Commander (fall 2013), Cadet Commander of Character Camp (summer 2013) and Group Athletics NCO (spring 2013)…has also served as Group Superintendent for Air, Space and Cyber, PEER and Element Leader…named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance during four semesters…also named to the Commandant’s List, Dean’s List and Athletic Director’s List…lived in Hawaii for four years as a child...hobbies include ceramics, reading and watching “Revenge”, “Once Upon A Time”, “Scandal”, “House Hunters” and the Food Network…worked Character Camp over the summer, which involved leading a group of cadets and college students that taught high schoolers from around Colorado about character and leadership through adventure-based activities...also participated in the Powered Flight program and spent three weeks in Florida, relaxing on the beach with family and friends…would like to add that “I am excited about my last year of track and ready to break some records”…member of Cadet Squadron 22.
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KIM SMITH Senior | C1C Javelin Kirtland, N.M. Kirtland HS
TEAM CAPTAIN JUNIOR YEAR | 2012-13: Placed eighth in the javelin throw at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships (135’1”)...recorded a season-best distance of 135’11” to finish fifth at the Arizona State Invitational... earned top-three finishes at the Jerry Quiller Classic (122’7”, second), Air Force Triangular (126’3”, second), Air Force Relays (127’11”, third) and Air Force Twilight Open (127’9”, third)...academic all-conference selection. SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2011-12: NCAA Qualifier in the javelin throw…tossed a 135’9” in the national semifinals to place 38th…scored for the Falcons at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships with a fifth-place throw of 140’9”…set a career-best distance of 144’9” to finish fifth at the Arizona State Invitational…moved into eighth on the program’s all-time list with that throw…it was also the second-best mark on the team in 2012…was the runner-up at the Air Force Relays (133’0”)…also finished third at the Front Range Classic (134’10”) and at the Colorado Invitational (133’11”). FRESHMAN YEAR | 2010-11: Did not compete. HIGH SCHOOL: Kirtland Central High School…finished third in the javelin at the New Mexico state championship meet...five-time first-team all-district selection in soccer... five-time first-team all-academic honoree. PERSONAL: Full first name is Kimberly...daughter of Kenny and Wanda Smith...has three older brothers, Bobby, Jonny and Kenny...Kenny is a 2005 Academy graduate and currently serving as a captain in the Air Force...majoring in management…future career plans include working in hospital administration…served as Academic NCO...only began throwing the javelin in college...hobbies include reading and watching movies…worked as an Element Leader during Basic Cadet Training...member of Cadet Squadron 25.
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ERICA CARSON Junior | C2C 400 Meters | 200 Meters San Antonio, Texas Ronald Reagan HS USAFA Prep School
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Received the team’s Most Improved Award...recorded the sixth-fastest 400-meter time in Academy history (56.39) during the qualifying heat of the Mountain West Championships...became the just the second Air Force female to score in that event...entered the outdoor championships ranked 21st out of 22 competitors and finished eighth with a final time of 56.48...ran the leadoff leg of the sprint medley relay that clocked the third-best time in program history (4:28.19) at the Air Force Relays... also ran on the 4x200-meter relay (1:43.55) that won that meet...competed in the 200-meter dash during the Air Force Twilight Open, recording a wind-aided time of 25.37. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Recorded the eighth-fastest 200-meter time in Academy history, with a 25.61 at the Front Range Classic…made collegiate debut in the outdoor 400meter dash at that meet (58.73)…ran the 100-meter dash at the Jack Christiansen Invitational (12.96)…ran a leg of the 4x400-relay team that won the CU Invitational (3:58.78)… participated in the winning sprint medley relay at the Air Force Relays (4:15.65)…ranked third in the indoor 200-meter dash…clocked a career-best 26.34 at the Air Force Invitational…ranked third in the 400-meter dash after clocking a 1:00.48 at the Robert Shine Invitational…participated in the 300-meter dash at the Blue-Silver Open (44.00). HIGH SCHOOL: Ronald Reagan High School…four-year letterwinner in track…District 26-5A champion in the 400-meter dash…finished fourth in the Texas Region IV-5A meet with a time of 58.45…three-time state qualifier as a member of the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams...ran a leg of the 4x100-meter relay team that won the regional championship…served as team captain as a senior…also lettered four years in soccer…earned first-team all-state honors as a senior…member of three district championship teams…member of the team that advanced to the state finals…graduated Magna Cum Laude…member of the National Honor Society…member of the Spanish Honor Society. PERSONAL: Full name is Erica Patrice Carson…nickname is “EC”…daughter of Terry Carson, Gary Singleton, Fleur Singleton and Mary Carson…has seven younger siblings…majoring in management…future plans include working in public affairs…named to the Athletic Director’s List during the 2012 Spring semester...served Element Leader and Training NCO...also served as the Barbarians Superintendent during the second session of Basic Cadet Training (2013)…attended the Academy’s Prep School…played on the soccer team… was the team’s leading scorer before suffering a knee injury…hobbies include doing whatever seems fun at the time, relaxing, eating and sleeping…served as cadre during Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer, worked BCT and traveled to Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., for Operation Air Force…member of Cadet Squadron 08.
RILEY COATES Junior | C2C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Rapid City, S.D. Stevens HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in four outdoor meets...clocked a team-leading, career-best time of 9:26.97 to finsih second in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Arizona State Invitational...received “Standout” distinction from the team following that meet...also competed in the 1500-meter run during two meets...clocked a personalbest time of 3:57.53 (adjusted for altitude) to finish fifth at the Air Force Triangular...did not compete during the indoor season. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in six different events during the outdoor season…won the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Front Range Classic (9:40.55, adjusted for altitude)...also competed in the 2000-meter steeplechase (6:33.14) at the Air Force Relays…was the runner-up in the 5000-meter run at the Jack Christiansen Invitational… clocked a time of 15:21.75a at that meet…competed in both the 800-meter run (2:00.36a) and the 1500-meter run (4:01.08a) at the Colorado Invitational…participated in the mile race during two indoor meets…clocked a career-best 4:22.35a to finish sixth at the Air Force Invitational…ran the 3000-meter run in 8:49.34a at the Air Force Team Challenge…recorded a 5000-meter time of 15:12.05a at the New Mexico Classic…academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Stevens High School...three-time all-state selection in cross country...three-time All-Greater Dakota Conference selection...also claimed one All-GDC selection in track...school record holder in the 800-meter run (1:55.1)...member of the 4x800 relay team that holds the school record at 7:52.85...member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Son of Kip and Mary Coates...nickname is “Goat”...has a twin brother, Casey...also has one older brother, Kelly...majoring in biology...future plans include running in the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), marrying Rachel McAdams and opening a Chick-fil-A in South Dakota “because for some odd reason, no one has done that yet”...served as the “Wing Humility Officer”...traveled to Dover AFB, Del., for Operation Air Force...also served as Combat Skills Cadre during Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) and Jump...hobbies include wiffle ball, basketball, watching every movie Rachel McAdams has ever been in and watching Casey perform in plays at the University of South Dakota...earned all-conference honors at the 2012 Mountain West Cross Country Championships...member of Cadet Squadron 31.
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TAYLOR DROLSHAGEN Junior | C2C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Muskego, Wis. Muskego HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the 1500-meter run during four outdoor meets, including the MW Outdoor Championships...clocked a career-best time of 4:36.93 at the Mt. SAC Relays...earned “Standout” distinction from the team following that meet...won the 800-meter run at the Air Force Twilight Open (2:22.30, adjusted for altitude)... ran on the DMR that won the Air Force Relays in a time of 12:47.22...competed in the mile twice indoors...clocked a season-best time of 5:22.08a to place fourth at the Air Force Team Challenge...also ran the 800-meter once indoors, finishing fifth at the Air Force All-Comers Meet with a time of place 2:31.40a...academic all-conference selection. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Ran a leg of the 4x800-meter relay that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (9:13.04) at the Drake Relays…also ran the distance medley relay that finished second (12:59.78) at the Air Force Relays…competed in the 1500-meter run during three meets…clocked a career-best time of 4:44.12 at the Beach Invitational…competed in the 800-meter run twice during the indoor season…posted a collegiate-best time of 2:21.95 (adjusted for altitude) during a third-place finish at the Air Force Team Challenge…ran the mile twice, picking up a personal-best time of 5:13.99a at the New Mexico Classic…competed on the two-mile relay that placed second (12:42.66) at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open and on the distance medley relay that finished sixth (12:42.66) at the New Mexico Classic. HIGH SCHOOL: Muskego High School...competed at state championship meets during seven of eight seasons...earned all-conference honors every season...academic all-state selection...led the women’s cross country team to its first appearance at the state championship meets in school history...National Merit Scholarship finalist. PERSONAL: Full name is Taylor Marie Drolshagen...daughter of TJ and Sheri Drolshagen...has a twin sister, Niki, who is a junior runner at Loyola (Chicago)...majoring in biology... future plans include becoming a pilot...served as Element NCO...traveled to Whiteman AFB, Mo., over the summer for Operation Air Force...served as Element Leader during the second session of BCT...hobbies include drawing, sculpting and skiing...uncle, SMSgt Randall La Bodda, is a C-130 Hercules loadmaster...member of Cadet Squadron 28.
KYLE GARTRELL Junior | C2C Triple Jump Yakima, Wash. Riverside Christian HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Led the team in the triple jump during the indoor season...recorded a career-best mark of 45’6½” to take third at the Joe Davies Open...won that event during the outdoor season at the Jerry Quiller Classic (45’4¼”)...recorded a career-best distance of 45’11¼” to finish third at the Air Force Twilight Open...also earned an additional top-three finish at the Air Force Triangular (45’5¾”, second)...competed in the long jump during five meets (three outdoor, two indoor)...recorded a career-best outdoor mark of 21’10¼” at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...that mark was ranked second on the team...recorded an indoor-best distance of 21’2¾” at the Air Force Invitational. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Ranked second on the team in the triple jump during the indoor season…recorded a career-best distance of 45’2¼” at the Air Force Team Challenge…posted a career-best 22’6¼” in the long jump to finish third at the Robert Shine Invitational…also placed third in the triple jump (44’9¾”) at that meet…recorded an outdoor-best triple jump mark of 45’0¼” to finish third at the Jack Christiansen Invitational…also finished third at the Colorado Invitational (44’10¾”)…recorded a personal-best long jump mark of 20’10½” at Colorado. HIGH SCHOOL: Riverside Christian High School…three-time Washington 2B state champion in the triple jump…also set the 2B state record in that event at 46’1”…two-time second-team all-district selection in basketball…member of the state champion soccer team…also a member of the squad that finished second at the state tournament. PERSONAL: Full name is Kyle Norris Gartrell…nickname is “Garchie”…son of Ron and Cynthia Gartrell…has one older brother, Kent, and one older sister, Kendra…also has one younger brother, Kirk…majoring in economics…future plans include becoming a CRO or working in the acquisitions or finance fields…served as Academic NCO, Coach and Security/Safety Clerk...named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance…former member of the Air Force football team…hobbies include fishing and reading…spent the summer completing Operation Air Force at Lackland AFB, Texas, and working as cadre during Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET)…member of Cadet Squadron 20.
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MORGAN MALONE Junior | C2C 100 Meters | 200 Meters San Antonio, Texas Ronald Reagan HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Recorded the second-fastest times in Academy history in the indoor and outdoor 200-meter dash, as well 100-meter dash...clocked a career-best, Sophomore Class Record time of 24.53 in the 200-meter dash at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...also recorded a career-best Sophomore Class Record of 12.21 in the 100-meter dash at that meet...those two times are ranked second on the program’s all-time list...also ran on the 4x100-meter relay that clocked an Academy record time of 47.29 at the conference meet...also participated on 4x100 teams that won the Air Force Twilight Open and Jerry Quiller Classic...won the 200-meter dash and broke the program’s 32-year-old Sophomore Class Record (then, 12.30) in the 100-meter dash at the Air Force Twilight Open...claimed the Air Force Athlete of the Week award following that meet...picked up a first-place finish in the 100-meter dash at the Jerry Quiller Classic and as a member of the 4x200-meter relay and distance medley relay teams that won the Air Force Relays...during the indoor season, clocked the second-fastest 200-meter time in Academy history with a 25.13 at the Air Force Team Challenge...also recorded a career-best 60-meter time of 7.83 at that meet...that time is ranked eighth on the program’s all-time list...competed on the 4x400-meter relay team that finished seventh at the MW Indoor Championships with the second-fastest time in Academy history (3:50.04)...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on four occasions. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Recorded the third-best indoor 200-meter dash time in Academy history and the sixth-fastest outdoor time…recorded a time of 25.51 at the MW Indoor Championships…also ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that clocked the second-fastest time in program history (3:40.76) at the conference meet…competed in the 60-meter dash during four competitions…clocked a career-best time of 7.97 at the Air Force Invitational…recorded the Falcons’ fastest 300-meter time (42.94) at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open…also competed in the 55-meter dash at the Robert Shine Invitational, posting a time of 7.52…posted a career-best outdoor time of 25.43 to place third at the Front Range Classic…also clocked a personal-best 100-meter time of 12.59 at that meet…ran a leg of the 4x100-meter relay that finished sixth at the MW Outdoor Championships in 50.78...also ran on the team that took second at the Air Force Relays in 48.94…ran the second leg of the 1600-meter sprint relay (4:15.65) that won the Air Force Relays. HIGH SCHOOL: Ronald Reagan High School…nationally ranked in the 100-meter dash (11.70) as a senior…regional qualifier in the Open 100-meter dash, Open 200-meter dash and as a member of the 4x200-meter relay team…district champion in the 100-meter dash during senior year…national qualifier as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team as a junior…three-time district champion in the relays (4x100, 4x200, 4x400) during junior year…ran on the 4x200-meter relay team that competed at the state championships… regional qualifier in the Open 200-meter dash (24.59) in 2009…also a member of the 4x400-meter relay regional qualifying team that year…earned the Presidents Volunteer Service Award…member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Full name is Morgan Brittany Malone…nicknames are “Morgs” and “Nala Cat”…daughter of Michael and Roslyn Malone…father served in the military…has one older sister, Lauren…majoring in management…future plans include working in public affairs or personnel…hobbies include spending time with family and friends, baking and scrapbooking...recently took up knitting and hopes to complete a scarf by the winter...expert friendship bracelet maker…is obsessed with zebras...operated heavy machinery over the summer while completing Operation Air Force at Nellis AFB, Nevada...also fed giraffes…has several aunts and uncles that serve in the military…member of Cadet Squadron 34.
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ELLIOT MYERS Junior | C2C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Yorba Linda, Calif. Esperanza HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Finished fifth in the 5000-meter run (14:39.26) at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...clocked a career-best 14:16.63 to finish sixth at the Mt. SAC Relays...that time was ranked second on the team...ran on the distance medley relay that won the Air Force Relays in 10:28.14...ran the 1500-meter run at the Air Force Twilight Open (career-best 3:55.69, adjusted for altitude) and the 3000-meter run at the Jerry Quiller Classic (8:26.73a)...competed in the 3000-meter run twice during the indoor season...posted a personal-best time of 8:30.64a at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...placed second in that event at the Nebraska adidas Classic (8:33.35)...also ran the mile on two occasions, clocking a season-best 4:19.21a at the Air Force Invitational...academic all-conference...MW Scholar-Athlete. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the mile during four indoor meets…recorded a career-best time of 4:17.81a to place second at the Air Force Invitational…also earned a top-10 finish at the Air Force Blue-Silver Open…competed in the 800-meter run at the Air Force Team Challenge (2:04.02a)…participated in the 1500-meter run during four outdoor meets…posted a career-best time of 3:57.64 at the Beach Invitational…earned two top-five finishes at that distance…ran the 800-meter run at the Colorado Invitational (1:57.76a)…ran a leg of the distance medley relay that finished third (10:34.70) at the Air Force Relays…academic all-conference selection…MW Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Esperanza High School...earned the team’s MVP award...also named Most Inspirational...all-CIF and all-state selection...varsity letterwinner...also competed on the swim team...varsity letterwinner...received straight A’s all four years...named Distinguished Graduate. PERSONAL: Son of Fred and Ann Myers...nickname is “Squeaks”...has one older sister, Danielle, who is in the military...majoring in physics...also earning a minor in Chinese... future career plans include becoming a physicist...named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance...served as cadre for Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer...hobbies include fishing...is Chinese...has several uncles who have also served in the military...earned all-Mountain West honors at the 2012 MW Cross Country Championships...member of Cadet Squadron 25.
SIERRA SCHEPPER Junior | C2C 400m Hurdles Rapid City, S.D. Stevens HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the 100-meter hurdles in six meets, including the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...clocked a season-best time of 15.32 at the New Mexico Triangular...competing in the 400-meter hurdles during two meets...recorded a career-best 68.03 during a winning performance at the Air Force Twilight Open...competed in the 60-meter hurdles during five indoor meets...posted a season-best time of 9.28 at the Ari Force Team Challenge...also posted personal-best marks in the 60-meter dash (8.47) and 200-meter dash (27.51) at that meet...academic all-conference selection. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Competed in the 60-meter hurdles and 200-meter dash at three meets during the indoor season…posted a career-best 9.31 at the Air Force Invitational…clocked a personal-best 27.82 in the 200-meter dash at the Air Force Team Challenge...also participated in the 60-meter dash twice, posting a career-best time of 8.56 at the Air Force Invitational…clocked a time of 8.65 in the 55-meter hurdles at the Robert Shine Invitational…also competed in the 55-meter dash (8.01) and ran a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team (4:08.34) that finished second at that meet…competed in the 100-meter hurdles three times during the outdoor season…posted a career-best time of 14.93 to place fifth at the Front Range Classic…that time was ranked second on the team…also ran the 100-meter dash (13.01) and 200-meter dash (27.29) once…ran a leg of the 100-meter shuttle hurdles relay that finished second (1:03.52) and the 4x200-meter relay that placed third (1:45.98) at the Air Force Relays…academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Stevens High School…four-year letterwinner in track…2010 South Dakota AA 100-meter hurdles state champion…finished second in that event as a senior… also claimed second- and third-place finishes in the 300-meter hurdles at the state meet…led the 4x100-meter relay team to a state title as a senior…holds school record in the 100-meter hurdles (14.3)…..served as team captain…led SHS to three state championships (2008, 2010, 2011)…member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Daughter of Tim and Tania Schepper…father is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force…has twin siblings, Tea and Tylin…majoring in behavioral science (pre-med)... future plans include attending medical school or participating in another career field tied to psychology...served as Element Leader during the first session of Basic Cadet Training over the summer...also traveled to Dover AFB, Del., for Operation Air Force…received jump wings during the summer of 2012…member of Cadet Squadron 34.
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DANIELLE TABB Junior | C2C Shot Put | Hammer | Discus Spanaway, Wash. Bethel HS
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2012-13: Improved standing on the program’s top-10 lists in three events...recorded the third-best throw in Academy history in the outdoor shot put (48’4¾”) during a winning performance at the Air Force Twilight Open...also won that event at the Air Force Triangular (47’6½”), Puget Sound’s Peyton Scoring Meet (46’8¼”) and the Jerry Quiller Classic (46’10¾”)...also competed in the discus throw and hammer throw during the outdoor season...recorded career-best marks in both events at the Air Force Triangular (133’4” discus, 137’4” hammer)...recorded the program’s fourth-best distance in the indoor shot put (47’4½”) during a winning performance at the Joe Davies Collegiate Open...posted the Academy’s seventh-best weight throw distance (54’1”) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on four occasions. FRESHMAN YEAR | 2011-12: Debuted in the program’s all-time top-10 lists in both the indoor and outdoor shot put…recorded the eighth-best throw in program history (44’2¾”) at the New Mexico Classic…placed fifth at that meet…that mark was ranked second on the team in 2012…made collegiate debut at the Air Force All-Comers Meet, placing sixth with a toss of 39’8”…recorded an outdoor-best distance of 42’5½” to finish second at the Air Force Relays…that mark is ranked ninth on the Academy’s all-time list…finished sixth in that event at the Front Range Classic (41’3”)…participated in the discus and hammer events during the outdoor season…placed third in the discus throw at the Air Force Relays with a career-best 139’11”…posted a personal-best mark of 124’4” in the hammer throw at the Colorado Invitational…also competed in the weight throw during the indoor season…recorded a career-best mark of 48’1¾” at the Mountain West Indoor Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: Bethel High School…three-year competitor at the state track and field championships…all-league field athlete…named Top Thrower…also earned the Most Improved Award…placed sixth in the shot put at the Washington 4A state meet as a senior…recorded personal-best marks of 42’8” (shot put) and 129’10” (discus throw)… three-year member of the varsity basketball team…earned all-league second-team honors in 2009-10…served as team captain during senior year…named BHS Athlete of the Month…Heisman Award winner…received the Service Award and Scholar-Athlete Award…Member of the National Achievement Scholarship Program…graduated seventh in a class of 322 with a 3.92 GPA. PERSONAL: Daughter of Dennis and Okcha Tabb…father served in the Army…nicknames are “Tabb”, “Tabblet” or “Post It”…has one older brother, Dennis, and one younger sister, Kenisha…majoring in civil engineering…future plans include becoming a civil engineering officer...served as Cadet Wing Command Post First Sergeant...named to the Commandant’s List for excellence in military performance…hobbies include basketball and playing/learning new instruments…has a black belt in Taekwondo…completed the Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory (FERL) over the summer...also traveled to Nellis AFB, Nev., for Operation Air Force and helped coach a local high school basketball team at Gonzaga’s basketball camp…member of Cadet Squadron 36.
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NAOMI ALSTON Sophomore | C3C 400 Meters | 200 Meters Fayetteville, N.C. Douglas Byrd HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Ran on the 4x100-meter relay team that clocked an Academy-record time of 47.29 at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...ran on the 4x100 that won the Air Force Twilight Open and the Jerry Quiller Classic...ran the leadoff leg of the team’s fastest 4x400-meter relay (3:51.82, Arizona State Invitational)...also competed in the 100-meter dash (12.89, Arizona State Invitational), 200-meter dash (26.28, Jerry Quiller Classic) and 400-meter dash (58.74, Air Force Twilight Open) during the outdoor season...competed in the 200-meter dash (26.32, MW Indoor Championships), 400-meter dash (59.33, Nebraska adidas Classic) and 500-meter dash (1:18.83, Air Force Holiday Open) during the indoor season...ran the anchor leg of the mile relay that clocked the team’s fastest time (4:04.65, Air Force Team Challenge)...also ran on a pair of 4x400-meter relays, including one that finished third (3:51.06) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on two occasions. HIGH SCHOOL: Douglas Byrd High School…two-time state champion in the 400-meter dash…also claimed two regional titles in that event…three-time MVP of the outdoor track team…served as the indoor/outdoor team captain all four years…also spent three seasons as captain of the cross country team…served as student body president…member of the National Honor Society…homecoming queen…member of the Academy of Scholars honors program…also a member of the Academy of Finance…graduated fifth in class. PERSONAL: Full name is Naomi Arlene Alston…daughter of Roy Alston and Andrea Valdez…father competed in the triple jump at West Point…step-father, Anthony Valdez, is an E-6 in the Army…has two younger siblings, David and Lilliana…majoring in management…future plans include becoming a logistics, acquisitions or finance officer...served as Standardization and Evaluation Clerk...hobbies include traveling, watching movies, dancing and playing beach volleyball…aunt, Wanda Wright, is a retired colonel and 1985 graduate of the Air Force Academy…grandfather, Willie Wright, also retired with the rank of colonel…member of Cadet Squadron 06.
DYLAN BELL Sophomore | C3C Pole Vault Alvarado, Texas Alvarado HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Recorded the seventh-best indoor pole vault clearance in Academy history (17’5½”) to finish third at the Air Force Team Challenge...first cleared the 17-foot mark at the National Pole Vault Summit, placing third with a height of 17’4½”...named Mountain West Athlete of the Week following that meet...also surpassed the 17-foot mark with a second-place finish (17’0¾”) at the Air Force Invitational...placed fourth at the MW Indoor Championships (16’10¾”)...ranked 29th in the nation for the final indoor rankings with 17’5½” clearance...received “Standout” distinction from the team twice during the indoor season...recorded an outdoor-best height of 16’7¼” at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays...claimed four third-place finishes during the outdoor season (Jerry Quiller Classic, Air Force Relays, Air Force Triangular, Air Force Twilight Open... also scored for the Falcons at the MW Outdoor Championships, after finishing seventh (16’0 ¾”). HIGH SCHOOL: Alvarado High School…state champion in the pole vault at the Texas 3A state meet as a senior…state runner-up as a junior…two-time runner-up at the Texas Relays…clearance of 17’2¾” achieved at the 2012 Texas Relays was ranked second in the national among high school athletes…finished fourth at the New Balance Indoor Nationals…set a new meet record in the pole vault at the Air Force High School Invitational…graduated in the top-five percent of class…named to the A Honor Roll…received the Academic Excellence Award…member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Full name is Dylan Thomas Bell...nickname is “Deon”…son of Toby and Cathy Bell…father pole vaulted at Texas A&M University and Odessa College…has one older brother, Spencer, who is a 2010 Academy graduate and current first lieutenant in the Air Force…also has one younger brother, Trey…majoring in economics...future plans include becoming a pilot...served as Coach and IT Clerk...named squadron’s Nightrider of the Month in April 2013 …hobbies include marching, watching TV, eating Skittles, going to In-N-Out Burger, watching Netflix, jumping on the trampoline, road trips, CQ, mountain biking, being Jerry Peer’s roommate, golfing, dancing, economics, napping, being from Texas, listing to music, telling stories, lifting weight, running, climbing and hiking...partial organizer of the ‘Managers vs. Vaulters Olympiad’, member of the 17-Foot Club (“and soon-to-be member of the 18-Foot Club”)...proud member of the Pole Vault Character Development Program (PVCDP)...member of the 2012-13 Wolfpack – eternal rival to the Kitty Litter...completed Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer...also took an academic class, played golf and traveled home…would like to add that “Cale Simmons, Rob Simmons, Chase Cooper, Elliott Beski and Cort Rogers have molder me into the cadet that I am today. PVCDP4LYFE”…member of Cadet Squadron 18.
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GRANT CASWELL Sophomore | C3C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Englewood, Colo. Cherry Creek HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Ran the anchor leg of the 4x800-meter relay that clocked the second-fastest time in Academy history (7:35.07) at the Drake Relays...recorded a career-best 800-meter time of 1:52.20 during anchor run...competed in that distance during six meets (three indoor, three outdoor)...won the Air Force Twilight Invitational during the outdoor season...clocked an indoor-best 800-meter time of 1:54.89a at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...was the runner-up at the Air Force Team Challenge...ran the 1000-meter run in collegiate debut at the Air Force Holiday Open (2:37.92)...academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Cherry Creek High School...served as the team captain for both the cross country and track teams during the 2011-12 academic year...earned all-conference and all-league honors in cross country as a senior...all-state selection in track as a member of the 4x800-meter relay team...also lettered two years in hockey...2011 Hobey Baker Award recipient...graduated with a 4.42 GPA...Chinese Honor Society officer and member. PERSONAL: Full name is Grant Thomas Caswell...nickname is “Ulysses”...son of Chuck and Diana Caswell...has one younger brother, Austin...majoring in computer science... minoring in Chinese...future plans include becoming an intelligence officer...raised a guide dog to assist the blind...hobbies include “beating smacks, quilting and yodeling”... involved in a gruesome razor wire incident during Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training over the summer and nearly lost leg...member of Cadet Squadron 29.
PATRICK CORONA Sophomore | C3C 800 Meters | 1500 Meters Fairfield, Conn. Fairfield College Preparatory
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Set Freshman Class Records in the mile and 1500-meter run...earned all-conference honors as the anchor of the distance medley relay team that finished second (9:59.30) at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...clocked a career-best time of 4:10.74 (adjusted for altitude) in the mile at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic to break the program’s Freshman Class Record that had stood since 2003...scored for the Falcons in that event at the conference championships, after placing eighth (4:13.09)...won the 800-meter run at the Air Force Team Challenge after clocking a career-best time of 1:57.47a...clocked a Freshman Class Record time of 3:46.79 in the 1500meter run to finish fifth at the MW Outdoor Championships...claimed top-four finishes in that event at the Air Force Twilight Open (first) and Stanford Invitational (fourth)... ran the third leg of the 4x800-meter relay team that recorded the second-fastest time in Academy history (7:35.07) at the Drake Relays...received “Standout” distinction from the team on three occasions. HIGH SCHOOL: Fairfield College Preparatory School...all-conference and all-division in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track...member of the 2011 cross country team that won the Connecticut state championship title...ran the anchor leg of the 4x800-meter relay team that placed second in New England with a school record time of 7:50...also ran a leg of the 4xMile team that set a school record...personal-best times include 1:56.51 (800m), 2:32.23 (1000m), 4:23.1 (1600m) and 9:57 (3200m)...also ran a career-best 5K cross country time of 16:27...member of the National Honor Society...graduated with Cum Laude honors...served as Vice President for the Class of 2012. PERSONAL: Full name is Patrick William Corona...nickname is “Patty”...son of Thomas Sr., and Janine Corona...has one older brother, Thomas Jr., and one younger brother, William...majoring in economics...future plans include becoming a pilot...named to the Athletic Director’s List...completed Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) and Jump over the summer...hobbies include surfing, going to the beach, traveling and hanging out with friends...is a fan of the New York Yankees, New York Jets and the football club Bayern Munich...would like to add that “Dan Caddigan is my twin”...voted “Best Zach Perkins’ Record Breaker” by teammates...earned all-conference honors at the 2013 Mountain West Cross Country Championships...also claimed all-region honors in 2013...member of Cadet Squadron 35.
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HANNAH EVERSON Sophomore | C3C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Colorado Springs, Colo. Liberty HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in three different events during the outdoor season, including the 5000-meter run at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships (17:50.10)...ran in the 1500-meter run on three occasions...clocked a career-best time of4:39.36 (adjusted for altitude) at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...made 800-meter debut at the Beach Invitational (2:18.90)...ran on the distance medley relay that won the Air Force Relays (12:47.22)...competed in a pair of events at the MW Indoor Championships, including debut in the 3000-meter run (10:17.32)...clocked a career-best mile time of 5:05.82a at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...ran the 800-meter run twice, posting a career-best time of 2:22.44a at the Air Force Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL: Liberty High School...two-time Gazette Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year (2010, 2011)...four-time 5A state qualifier in cross country...finished second at the 2011 state championship meet...also placed fourth in 2010...finished fifth at the 2010 NXN Southwest Regionals with a personal-best time of 17:53 (5K)...was a member of the 4x800-meter relay team that won the 2011 Colorado 5A Track and Field Championships...finished fourth in the 3200-meter run in 2011...placed fifth in that race as a senior...clocked a career-best time of 11:02 at that meet...clocked a personal-best 1600-meter time of 5:05 to finish ninth at the 2012 state championship meet...two-time Liberty High School Cross Country Athlete of the Year (2009, 2011)...2012 LHS Athlete of the Year...lettered four years in cross country and four years in track and field...named to the Academic Honor Roll all eight semesters...recipient of the Order of the Crest Award, which honors students who earn a letter in a varsity sport, a letter in a club/activity and a letter in academics. PERSONAL: Full name is Hannah Marie Everson...daughter of Wendy Everson...mother was enlisted in the Air Force for 20 years...has one younger sister, Rachel...majoring in behavioral science...future plans include attending medical school and becoming a doctor...hobbies include reading and spending time with friends and family...reads horoscope every night to see how accurate it was...became the first member of the Air Force women’s cross country team to claim all-conference first-team honors after placing fifth at the 2013 MW Championships...earned MW Runner of the Week honors in 2013 after winning the Colorado State Open...member of Cadet Squadron 30.
JACKI FRENCH Sophomore | C3C Javelin Malta, Mont. Malta HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the javelin throw during six meets, including the Mountain West Championships...recorded a career-best toss of 124’11” to finish fifth at the Jack Christiansen Invitational...received “Standout” distinction from the team following that meet...collected a season-high third-place finish at the Air Force Triangular (122’0”)...collected top-five finishes in five of six meets ...academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Malta High School…two-time all-state selection in track and field…three-time all-conference honoree…also played volleyball…served as team captain…graduated fourth in senior class. PERSONAL: Full name is Jaclyn Kay French…goes by Jacki…daughter of Craig and Conni French…has one older brother, Tyler, who is a 2010 graduate of the Air Force Academy and former member of the Falcons’ wrestling team…also has one older sister, Kelli…majoring in civil engineering...future plans include being able to travel…grew up on a ranch… hobbies include any outdoor activities…member of Cadet Squadron 22.
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JORDAN McCOOL Sophomore | C3C 400 Meters | 400m Hurdles Anderson, Ind. Pendleton Heights HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the 400-meter hurdles during four outdoor meets...won the Air Force Twilight Open with a career-best time of 54.21...added two additional top-four finishes in that event...also ran on two 4x400-meter relays, including one that finished second at the Jerry Quiller Classic...competed in the 400-meter dash during three indoor meets...clocked a career-best time of 51.27 at the Air Force Team Challenge...also competed in the 500-meter dash at the Air Force Holiday Open (1:07.58)... academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Pendleton Heights High School…two-time MVP of the track team…competed at the indoor state championships as a member of the 4x800-meter relay team… placed fifth and eighth at those meets…also ran a leg of the 4x800-meter relay team that finished 13th at the state’s outdoor championships…four-time semi-state qualifier in cross country…received the team’s “Most Competitive Runner” award…also competed on the wrestling team…recorded a career record of 97-48…member of the show choir as a senior…received academic all-state honors in track, cross country and wrestling…named to the Top 10-percent…graduated 13th in a class of 265. PERSONAL: Full name is Jordan James McCool…son of Randall and Patricia McCool…both parents served in the Marine Corps (father, six years; mother, 10 years)…has one older brother, Chris, who is a 2011 Academy graduate…also has two younger siblings, Spencer and Madison...majoring in economics...earning a minor in French...future plans include becoming an intelligence officer...named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance...served as Humane Society Cadetin-Charge…hobbies include running, ultimate Frisbee, hiking, camping, music and singing...completed Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) and the Jump program over the summer…member of Cadet Squadron 11.
KEVIN MIHALIK Sophomore | C3C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters San Diego, Calif. Rancho Bernardo HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in seven meets (three indoor, four outdoor)...recorded a career-best time in the 3000-meter run (8:24.58, adjusted for altitude) at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...finished 10th in that distance at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...won the mile (8:14.30a) at the Air Force Team Challenge...participated in three different races during the outdoor the season...ran the 5000-meter run (14:41.01) at the Mt. SAC Relays and the 1500-meter run at the Stanford Invitational (3:59.29)...clocked a time of 8:30.99a to take second in the 3000-meter run at the Air Force Twilight Open...academic all-conference selection. HIGH SCHOOL: Rancho Bernardo High School...finished second in the 1600-meter run at the Mt. Carmel/Asics Invitational as a senior...clocked a personal-best time of 4:13 at that meet...recorded additional career-best times of 51.2 (400m), 1:54 (800m), 4:16 (mile), 9:40 (3200) and 15:43 (5K)...team captain of the San Diego Union-Tribune AllAcademic Team, signifying selection as the boys’ cross country Student-Athlete of the Year...North County Times Scholar-Athlete of the Year...Rancho Bernardo High School’s Scholar-Athlete. PERSONAL: Full name is Kevin Paxton Mihalik...nickname is “Hollywood”...son of Gary and Mary Mihalik...father served as an enlisted man in the Coast Guard, where he worked in Fire Control...has two older brothers, Jeffrey and Jarred, who went to Cornell and Princeton, respectively...majoring in military strategic studies...future career plans include becoming a pilot...hobbies include reading, sleeping, music and movies...self-proclaimed Trekkie...flew solo in a Cessna from San Diego to North LA and back...favorite music artists are Train, Rob Thomas and Linkin Park...member of Cadet Squadron 21.
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ANNA OLESINSKI Sophomore | C3C 1500 Meters | 5000 Meters Roswell, N.M. Roswell HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the 3000-meter run during three indoor meets, including the Mountain West Championships...clocked a career-best time of 10:08.84 (adjusted for altitude) to finish fourth at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...that was the team’s fastest time by an underclassmen in 2013 (fourth overall)...received “Standout” distinction from the team following that meet...also competed in the mile at the Air Force Team Challenge, finishing second with a time of 5:11.73a. HIGH SCHOOL: Roswell High School...won the 1600-meter and 3200-meter titles at the 2012 New Mexico 4A State Track and Field Championships...recorded season-best times of 5:02 in the 1600-meter run and 11:08.74 in the 3200-meter run...also competed in the modern pentathlon. PERSONAL: Full name is Anna Maria Olesinski...daughter of Jan and Maria Olesinski...has one older brother, Marek, who is a member of the Academy’s Class of 2015 and the Falcons’ basketball team...also has one younger brother, Alex...majoring in behavioral science...earning a minor in Russian...completed Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) and the Jump program over the summer...also took an academic class...member of Cadet Squadron 14.
ANGELEA ROSS Sophomore | C3C Triple Jump | Long Jump San Antonio, Texas Trinity Christian Academy USAFA Prep School
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Earned the team’s Newcomer of the Year award...recorded the second-best indoor triple jump distance in Academy history, as well as the fourthbest outdoor durance...recorded a career-best indoor mark of 39’7¼” during a fifth-place performance at the Mountain West Indoor Championships...earned runner-up finishes during the indoor season at the Air Force Holiday Open (38’2¼”) and Air Force All-Comers Meet (37’6”)...competed in the long jump during four indoor meets, recording a career-best mark of 17’6” at the Air Force Invitational...earned a career-best outdoor triple jump distance of 39’4½” at the Beach Invitational...competed in the long jump once outdoors, collecting a distance of 16’2½” at the Air Force Triangular...also ran on several relays for the Falcons during the outdoor season...earned “Standout” distinction from the team on three occasions. HIGH SCHOOL: Trinity Christian Academy…four-year member of the varsity track and field team…competed in the triple jump and 300-meter hurdles at the state championship meet all four years…also played volleyball for four years, including three as a member of the varsity team…member of the basketball team as a freshman…earned academic all-state honors by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools…served as class president as a freshman…served as vice-president during junior and senior years… member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Full name is Angelea Louise Ross…nickname is “Lea”…daughter of Bobby and Brietta Ross…both parents are retired from the Army (father, active duty; mother, reserve)…has one older sister, Jarietta, who is a second lieutenant in the Army…Jarietta is a 2012 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and former member of the Black Knights’ track and field team (long jump, triple jump)…majoring in systems engineering...selected as co-Cadet-In-Charge of Community Service for The Way of Life Committee...named to the Superintendent’s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance…became a member of the PFT “500 Club” on first try of freshman year...repeated the distinction as a sophomore...received jump wings in the summer of 2013 after completing five solo skydive jumps...also participated in Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer…attended the Academy’s Prep School…rewarded as the female with the highest PFT score for the Class of 2012…hobbies include listening to R&B and gospel music, watching movies and hanging out with friends…participated in competitive gymnastics for 10 years (3-13)…reached Level 9 before deciding to try other sports in high school…member of Cadet Squadron 20.
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RILEY VANN Sophomore | C3C Pole Vault Oswego, Ill. Oswego HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Competed in the pole vault during eight meets...recorded the 10th-best indoor clearance in Academy history (11’11¾”) with winning effort in collegiate debut at the Air Force Holiday Open...received “Standout” distinction from the team following that meet...matched career-best height at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic...competed in the 60-meter hurdles once, posting a time of 9.48 at the Air Force Holiday Open...cleared an outdoor-best pole vault mark of 10’11¾” at the Air Force Relays...academic all-conference selection...MW Scholar-Athlete. HIGH SCHOOL: Oswego High School…nationally ranked in the pole vault and 100-meter hurdles in 2011-12…two-time all-state selection in both events…finished second in the 100-meter hurdles at the Illinois 3A State High School Championships as a junior…finished 10th in the pole vault at the state meet as a senior…served as president of the National Honor Society…class vice-president…valedictorian. PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Dianna Vann…has two younger brothers, Tucker and Tanner…majoring in English…future plans include becoming a pilot…became a member of the PFT “500 Club” on first try…invited to the Scholars Program...once rode an elephant in Thailand...enjoys playing pool...sends funny memes to roommate on a daily basis... also obsessed with roommate’s pet wolf, Moon Moon...edits every piece of English literature in the squad...pretends to take notes in chemistry, while really watching polar bears on live stream and distracting the whole back row...lifetime member of the Kitty Litter – archrivals of the Wolfpack...has plans to die alone, possibly with 50+ cats...avid snapchatter...proficient Facebook stalker...hopes to twerk correctly someday...life ambition is to be a mermaid and quote Mean Girls word-for-word (“you go, Glen Coco”)… member of Cadet Squadron 02.
JOEY WILKIN Sophomore | C3C 110m Hurdles | 400m Hurdles Westerville, Ohio Westerville North HS
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012-13: Led the team in the 110-meter hurdles (outdoors) and 60-meter hurdles (indoors)...recorded a career-best 110-meter hurdles time of 14.77 during a runner-up performance at the Air Force Twilight Open...won the Air Force Triangular with a time of 15.22...ran a personal-best time of 8.23 in the 60-meter hurdles at the Air Force Team Challenge...also competed in that event at the Mountain West Indoor Championships (8.25, 10th)...competed in the 400-meter hurdles during the outdoor season, clocking a personal-best time of 56.26 at the Beach Invitational...ran the 200-meter dash once during the indoor season (23.27, Air Force Twilight Open) and once during the outdoor season (23.48, Air Force Team Challenge)...clocked a personal-best 60-meter time of 7.54 at the Air Force Invitational...earned “Standout” distinction from the team twice during the season. HIGH SCHOOL: Westerville North High School…four-year letterman in track and field…four-time conference champion…three-time district champion…three-time all-region honoree…three-time all-state selection…served as team captain for two years…placed seventh in the 60-meter hurdles at both the New Balance Indoor Nationals and at the OATCC Indoor State Championships…placed fifth in the 110-meter hurdles and sixth in the 300-meter hurdles at the OHSAA State Championships as a senior…finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles at the Midwest Meet of Champions…placed 13th in the 110-meter hurdles and 16th in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2011 Junior Olympic National Championships…recorded personal-best times of 14.37 (110-meter hurdles), 38.61 (300-meter hurdles) and 49.84 (400-meter dash)…also lettered three years in soccer…threeyear starter…served as team captain during senior year...all-conference (third-team) selection…member of the National Honor Society…two-time academic all-state selection… voted Most Athletic for the Class of 2012…12-time Scholar-Athlete. PERSONAL: Full name is Joseph David Wilkin…goes by Joey…son of Jon and Beth Wilkin…father played football at Kenyon College…has one older sister, Emily, who is a senior at Navy and starter on the Mids’ soccer team…majoring in management...future plans include working in security forces and cross commissioning into the Army…hobbies include fishing, camping, hanging out with friends, spending time with family, playing with dogs and listening to country music...completed Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) and took an academic class over the summer…has one cousin, Josh, who is a second lieutenant in the Army…member of Cadet Squadron 28.
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MATT DORSEY
DURANGO, COLO. | THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY | HEPTATHLON, HURDLES
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. | LAWRENCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | DISTANCES HIGH SCHOOL: Four- me New Balance Outdoor Naonals All-American...member of the 2012 na onal championship team in the 4xmile...state champion in the 800-meter run...also placed second in the 1600 and mile at the state championship meets...won the 800-meter run at the Midwest Meet of Champions... clocked a season-best 800-meter me of 1:50.53 at the American Milers Club High Performance meet... that me was ranked 11th among the na on’s high school seniors...finished seventh at the Indiana State Cross Country Championships...earned the Indiana High School Ac vity Associa on’s Robert S. Hinshaw Mental A tude Award...three- me member of the CYO City Basketball Championship team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Six- me Colorado 3A state champion... claimed three state tles in the 300-meter hurdles, two in the 100-meter hurdles and one as a member of the sprint medley relay team...set Championship Meet Records in both hurdle events (14.23 in the 100-meter hurdles; 42.75 in the 300-meter hurdles)... named “Peak Performer of the Year” by the Colorado Springs GazeƩe as a senior...member of three state championship teams...served as team captain as a senior...played on the volleyball team that advanced to three state tournaments...two- me team captain... received an academic pin every year...member of the Na onal Honor Society...member of the Fellowship of Chris an Athletes...team captain as a senior.
KYLE ELLER
JASON ENGEL
LOWELL, IND. | LOWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | DISTANCES
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIF. | SM CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | DISTANCES
HIGH SCHOOL: Placed fi h at the Indiana High School State Cross Country Championships in 2012...conference champion...also won the sec onal and regional cross country championship meets...placed 28th at the Footlocker Midwest Regional Cross Country Championships as a senior...finished first in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter races at the conference track and field championships...two- me state qualifier in the 3200-meter run (junior year, senior year).
TAELOR EYRE
TYLER GINGER
ONTARIO, CALIF. | COLONY HIGH SCHOOL | HIGH JUMP
DANVERS, ILL. | OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL | POLE VAULT
HIGH SCHOOL: Won the Inland Empire County Championships with a clearance of 5’6”...placed seventh at the CIF-Southern Sec on...first-team all-league honoree...team MVP...member of the team that won the California Interscholas c Federa on tle...also played on the soccer team that won the CIF tle...first-team all-league selec on...member of the Junior Olympics Club Volleyball team...CIF quarterfinalist...first-team all-league honoree...earned Scholar-Athlete honors for each sport...received the Foothill Citrus Athle c Director’s Scholar-Athlete Award...named Athlete of the Year and Most Athle c of the Senior Class...received the Board of Trustees Award for CIF Championships... honored with the Outstanding Top 5 Senior Award.
HIGH SCHOOL: 2013 Illinois state champion in the pole vault...finished second in that event at the state meet during sophomore and junior years...also placed third at the state championships in the 110-meter hurdles during senior year...school record holder in the pole vault and 110-meter hurdles...four-year varsity le erwinner in track and field...placed 12th at the 2013 Na onal Pole Vault Summit...graduated in the top 10-percent of class...maintained a 4.0 GPA... served as president of the senior class.
ERIC HOFF
TAYLOR HULSLANDER
BRENTWOOD, TENN. | BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | DECATHLON
KALISPELL, MONT. | GLACIER HIGH SCHOOL | JAVELIN THROW
HIGH SCHOOL: Two- me Indoor Track and Field AllAmerican in the pentathlon...finished second at the 2012 New Balance Indoor Na onals and fourth at the 2013 championships...also competed in the pentathlon at the 2011 New Balance Indoor Na onals, finishing 18th...finished second in the decathlon that year at the Na onal Club Championships...2012 Tennessee AAA state champion in the pole vault...runner-up in the decathlon and pole vault at the 2011 state championship meet...set the BHS record in the pole vault... received the AP Scholar Award.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Earned all-county track and field honors as a senior...five- me all-Trinity League firstteam selec on...holds school’s varsity record in the 1600-meter run...also holds five freshman and sophomore Class Records...five- me CIF qualifier...threeme captain for both the cross country and track and field teams...three- me recipient of the track team’s Distance Runner of the Year award...two- me MVP for cross country...finished among the top-10 in the state in the 1600-meter run each year for the Class of 2013...named Santa Margarita Male Athlete of the Year...named to the First Honor Roll every year...AP Scholar...member of the Na onal Honor Society.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year le erwinner in track and field...placed second in the javelin at the Montana AA state championships with a throw of 193’2”...also le ered three years in football...earned all-state honors as a quarterback during junior and senior years... nominee for Montana’s Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior...won a na onal championship with the Montana Thunderbirds Hockey Club as a goalie... played two years of hockey in the Northern Pacific Hockey League...four- me academic all-state selecon...member of the Na onal Honor Society...served as class vice-president.
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FARMINGTON, N.M. | PIEDRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | SPRINT
NEWNAN, GA. | LANDMARK CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL | DISTANCES
HIGH SCHOOL: Four- me New Mexico AAAA high school state champion...finished first in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints as a senior...also ran on the 4x100-meter relay teams that claimed state tles in 2012 and 2013...set a state championship meet record in the 200-meter dash with a me of 21.53... placed second in the 100-meter dash at the state meet as a junior...competed at the Great Southwest Track and Field Invita onal, earning top-six finishes in both the 100-meter dash (10.49) and 200-meter dash (21.46)...set PVHS records in both events at that meet...also played soccer...claimed first-team all-district honors in 2012...member of the Na onal Honor Society...AP Scholar.
HIGH SCHOOL: USATF All-American in cross country...2009 cross country state champion...school record-holder in cross country (5K)...four- me state champion in the 3200-meter run (2009-11-12-13)... also holds the Georgia state and school record in that event...named the Atlanta Track Club’s Cross Country Woman of the Year for four straight years (200912)...member of the Na onal Honor Society and Beta Club...graduated within the top 10-percent of class.
DARBY MAIER
ADDY NEIBAUER
MISSOULA, MONT. | BIG SKY HIGH SCHOOL | THROWS
GREELEY, COLO. | GREELEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | POLE VAULT
HIGH SCHOOL: Finished second in the shot put at the Montana AA State Championships during junior and senior seasons...also placed second in the discus at the state meet as a junior...also le ered in wrestling... finished first at the Rocky Mountain Classic...placed second at the state championship meet during junior season...also placed fourth at the state meet as a senior...served as captain the track and field and wrestling teams during senior season...earned academic all-state honors in track and field, wrestling and football all four years...graduated with a 3.69 GPA...member of the Na onal Honor Society.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three- me state champion in the pole vault...three- me conference champion...earned all-conference honors in that event as a freshman... ranked as the #1 pole vaulter in Colorado during both junior and senior years...went undefeated during the outdoor season as a junior and senior...cleared a school record 12’7”...also holds the GCHS records in the decathlon, javelin, pull-ups and dips...won the conference tle in the 100-meter hurdles as a junior... member of the Na onal Honor Society, Key Club and Student Council...named AP Scholar, with Dis ncon...two- me recipient of the Society of Women Engineers Award...named the GCHS Outstanding Science Student of the Year...class valedictorian.
KATHRYN NEW
KYLE PATER
MOSCA, COLO. | SANGRE DE CRISTO HIGH SCHOOL | SPRINTS
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. | MT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL | POLE VAULT
HIGH SCHOOL: State champion in the 100-meter dash at the 2012 Colorado 2A State Championships... earned all-conference honors in that event all four years...also claimed all-conference selec ons in the 400-meter dash every year...claimed four top-five finishes at the state meet during senior season... also played basketball and volleyball...named basketball’s Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season... also earned first-team all-state honors that season... claimed first-team all-conference honors as a junior... named a first-team all-conference honoree for volleyball in 2012...served as president of the Na onal Honor Society...class valedictorian.
HIGH SCHOOL: ranked 10th among U.S. high school seniors in the pole vault as a senior with a clearance of 16’6”...that clearance was ranked first in the state of California...received the team’s Outstanding Field Award two years in a row...named Athlete of the Month by the San Diego Union Tribune...recipient of the Arnie Robinson Award and Outstanding Athlete Award for school...two- me Scholar-Athlete honoree.
CYDNEE REESE
EMILY RICHARD
KANSAS CITY, MO. | ARCHBISHOP O’HARA HIGH SCHOOL | THROWS
KATY, TEXAS | CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL | HIGH JUMP
HIGH SCHOOL: Three- me Missouri Class 3 state champion in the discus throw...holds the school record in that event at 153’5”... na onally ranked in the discus...ranked ninth on Missouri’s Top 20 (high school compe on distances only, 1975-2013) and second on the state’s Class 3 list...finished second at the AAU Na onals...three- me all-state selec on...three- me all-conference first-team honoree...four- me all-district first-team honoree...earned first-team all-sec on honors three mes and second-team all-sec on honors once...also earned second-team all-conference honors as a member of the 4x100-meter relay in 2011...team captain...named to the Kansas City Star first-team all-metro track team on three occasions.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year track and field le erwinner...district champion in the high jump...all-district first-team selec on...finished second at the Texas Region III-5A Championships...two- me state finalist... cleared a personal-best height of 5’8”...also le ered three years in basketball...earned the Defensive MVP award...second-team all-district honoree...earned academic all-state and academic all-district honors...AP Scholar, with Honors...member of the Na onal Honor Society...served as vice-president of class...also served as president of the German Honor Society.
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MEET THE FRESHMEN MIKAYLA ROBERTSON
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MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. | MENOMONEE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL | TRIPLE JUMP
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HIGH SCHOOL: Four- me state medalist in the triple jump...set Wisconsin state record in the triple jump (40’4”) as a senior...two- me all-state selec on... named the conference Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year two years in a row...also played basketball...two- me first-team all-conference selec on... claimed 10 total varsity le ers...received the school’s Milt Blake Award, as the top senior female athlete... named to the honor roll every year.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two top-four finishes in the high jump at the CIF California State Championships (third as a senior, fourth as a junior)...cleared 6’10¼” as a senior...named Athlete of the Year...also played water polo...served as team captain...member of the team that won the Valley championship.
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INDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS ON THE SIDELINES Ralph Lindeman returns for his 24th season as Air Force’s head coach. An 11- me conference coach of the year, Lindeman guided the men’s team to their first Mountain West tle during the 2012 indoor season. He is joined on the Falcons’ coaching staff by associate head coach Sco Irving and assistant coaches Juli Benson, Allen Johnson and Sco Steffan, as well as volunteer coaches Bob Graf, Mark Stanforth and Ron White.
RUNNING AWAY FROM THEIR PEERS Two Air Force runners crossed the finish line first among all collegiate compe tors in their respec ve races. In his first meet of the season, Lance Wolfsmith was the top collegiate finisher in the mile, placing second overall with a me of non-adjusted me of 4:27.68. Ma Caldwell, compe ng in his first indoor 800-meter race since last year’s All-Comers Meet, clocked the fastest collegiate me at 1:57.98 and finishing fourth overall.
LEADING THE WAY Seven seniors will serve as team captains of the 201213 Air Force track and field team. Sprinter Anthony Delgado, manager Riley Feeney, distance runner Andrew Quallio and pole vault Cale Simmons were chosen by their teammates as captains for the men’s team, while sprinter Bethany Gross, middle distance runner Morgan Mosby and combined-events athlete Lesly Torres were selected to serve the women’s team.
WELCOME BACK Just two weeks a er star ng at linebacker for the Air Force football team in the Armed Forces Bowl, James Chambers returned to the throwing cage and recorded a career-best distance of 51’7” to finish fourth.
MAKING A NAME FOR YOURSELF Two freshmen debuted on the Academy’s all- me list during their first collegiate compe on. Lea Ross recorded the sixth-best triple jump mark in program history (38’2¼”) at the Air Force Holiday Open, while Riley Vann debuted in 10th on the program’s pole vault standings with a winning clearance of 11’11¾”. IT’S A CLASS ACT It took just one meet for Brian Ford and Kassie Gurnell to set Academy Class Records in their respec ve events. With a career-best throw of 61’0¼” at the Air Force Holiday Open, Ford broke the program’s 21-year-old Senior Class mark with a winning effort in the weight throw, while Gurnell opened the year with a triple jump mark of 40’6¾” to break the Academy’s Junior Class Record that had stood since 2003. WHAT A WAY TO START THE SEASON Two Academy records fell during the Air Force Holiday Open. Jake Spuller clocked 34.85 to set a new standard in the 300-meter dash, while David Ptacek recorded a new 500-meter me, a er recording a me of 1:05.47. FORD NAMED AIR FORCE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brian Ford was named the department’s Athlete of the Week a er recording the second-best weight throw mark in Academy history (61’0¼”) at the Air Force Holiday Open. Ford unloaded the winning throw on his final a empt to easily defeat the field by over two feet. In addi on to becoming just the fi h Air Force athlete to break the 60-foot plateau in the weight throw, Ford surpassed the program’s Senior Class Record by one foot, displacing a mark that had stood since 1992. LEADING THE WAY A er one month of compe on, Cale Simmons and Kassie Gurnell lead the NCAA in their respec ve events. Simmons holds the na on’s top clearance in the men’s pole vault with a 17’8½”, while Gurnell leads the female Division I triple jumpers with a mark of 40’6¾”. In addion to Simmons’ NCAA-leading mark in the pole vault, Dylan Bell, Cort Rogers and Joey Uhle are all ed for 10th, with matching marks of 16’8¾”. MEN RANKED 30TH IN USTFCCCA PROJECTIONS The men’s team was ranked 30th in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Associa on Preseason Computer Projec ons. Air Force had the second-highest ra ng of the Mountain West schools, finishing just three places behind New Mexico (27th).
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A LITTLE BLUE AT THE TOP Air Force dominated the top of the pole vault standings during the Air Force All-Comers Meet on Jan. 12. Joey Uhle won the men’s event with a clearance of 17’2¾”, while Cort Rogers (16’6¾”), Dylan Bell (16’2¾”) and Ellio Beski (16’2¾”) helped sweep the top four spots. Matching a career-best clearance of 12’1½”, Paige Shirley was the top collegiate finisher (second overall) on the women’s side, while Bizzy Mellado (11’7¾”), Libby Wes all (11’1¾”) and Riley Vann (11’1¾”) claimed the top four spots in the collegiate field. UHLE NAMED MW AHTLETE OF THE WEEK Joey Uhle was named the Mountain West Men’s Indoor Athlete of the Week on Jan. 15, a er clearing a careerbest clearance of 17’2¾” to win the pole vault at the Air Force All-Comers Meet. His mark, which is ranked seventh on the program’s all- me list, is ranked second in the MW and 11th in the NCAA. QUITE A WEEKEND Rebecca Esselstein had a busy weekend in Nebraska, winning the 1000-meter run and clocking the 10thfastest 800-meter me in Academy history. Esselstein won the 1000-meter run at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invita onal (2:55.62) on Friday … less than an hour a er comple ng a nine-hour bus ride from Colorado. The sophomore followed that by clocking 2:15.35 in the 800-meter run to debut in 10th on the all- me list. GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS In the first indoor 3000-meter race of her career, Kate Kanetzky debuted in seventh on the all- me list, as she clocked a 10:02.73 to finish third at the adidas Classic. Kanetzky, who also holds a top-10 me in the 5000-meter run, paced a trio of Air Force runners to scoring finishes, as Jen Bremser and Melissa Fuerst finished fi h and sixth, respec vely, in their season debuts.
THROWING THEIR WEIGHT AROUND Brian Ford’s victory in the weight throw (60’10¾”) paced the Falcons to three of the top-five finishes at the Nebraska, as Jalen Fooster and William Kent finished third (57’4¼”) and fi h (career-best 56’0½”), respec vely. DUO CLAIMS TITLES AT ADIDAS CLASSIC Zach Perkins (mile run) and Brian Ford (weight throw) won their respec ve events at the Nebraska adidas Classic on Jan. 19. Perkins clocked a career-best distance of 4:09.54 to win the mile, while Ford surpassed the 60foot mark for the second me in his career (60’10¾”) to take first in the weight throw. BELL DEBUTS ON ACADEMY’S ALL-TIME LIST Dylan Bell recorded the fi h-best pole vault clearance in Academy history, a er be ering the 17’4½” bar at the Pole Vault Summit on Jan. 19. Bell’s height, a personal improvement of eight inches, matched the best clearance of the day in the collegiate pole vault, as he finished third overall (based on a empts). STEFFAN EARNS NATIONAL COACHING HONOR Sco Steffan was named the Na onal Collegiate Pole Vault Coach of the Year during an awards ceremony at the annual PV Summit on Jan. 18. Last season, Steffan coached Cale Simmons to All-America status, Mountain West tles and Academy records during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. He also guided the men to at least five scoring finishes at both MW meets, en route to helping the Falcons’ to their first team tles. DID YOU KNOW? The back-to-back MW Athlete of the Week honors (Joey Uhle, Dylan Bell) are the first for Air Force since Paul Gensic and Brian Carpenter earned the honor in consecu ve weeks during the 2002 season. BELL NAMED MW ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Dylan Bell was named the Mountain West Men’s Indoor Athlete of the Week on Jan. 22, a er clearing a careerbest 17’4½” to take third at the Na onal Pole Vault Summit. His mark, which is ranked fi h on the Academy’s all- me list, is ranked second in the conference and ed for the sixth-best clearance in the NCAA. OFF TO A FAST START In her first pentathlon, Kendra Smith recorded the ninth-best total in Academy history, as she accounted for 3,078 points at the Air Force Invita onal on Jan. 24. She tallied career-best marks in her first three events, including a 0.24 decrease in me on the 60-meter hurdles and a one-foot improvement in the shot put. TOTALLY TORRES Lesly Torres recorded a career-best distance of 17’8” during the long jump por on of the pentathlon on Jan. 24. That mark, a career improvement by over an inch, is the 10th-best distance in Academy history. The senior became the first Falcon since 2010 to impact the event’s all- me list and the second since 2007. MULTI-EVENT MAYHAM Backed by five career marks, Evan McDowell recorded the Academy’s seventh-best heptathlon total on Jan 25. In addi on to matching his best mark in the 60-meter dash and adding nearly one foot to his long jump, McDowell posted career-best marks of at least one foot in the shot put and pole vault. He also shaved 11 seconds off of his 1000-meter me to finish with a career-best 4,965 points – a personal improvement by 321 points.
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INDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS WELCOME BACK A er a 14-month absence from compe on while recovering from injury, Rob Simmons returned to the pole vault at the New Mexico Classic, clearing a season-opening 16’2¾” to finish fourth in the 22-compe tor event.
INDOOR CONFERENCE HONORS MEN’S CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Zach Perkins, Mile Run Joey Uhle, Pole Vault MEN’S ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Ma Bell, 3000-Meter Run Ma Bell, 5000-Meter Run Isaiah Bragg, 5000-Meter Run Brian Ford, Weight Throw Alex Lindsay, 800-Meter Run Evan McDowell, Heptathlon Zach Perkins, Mile Run Cale Simmons, Pole Vault Jake Spuller, 200-Meter Dash Uzor Udensi, 200-Meter Dash Joey Uhle, Pole Vault Zach Wood, High Jump MEN’S ALL-CONFERENCE RELAY SELECTIONS 4x400-Meter Relay Uzor Udensi, Alex Lindsay, David Ptacek, Jake Spuller
Distance Medley Relay Ted Artz, David Ptacek, Jake Hawkins, Patrick Corona
MEN’S HEAD COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Lindeman WOMEN’S CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Distance Medley Relay Rebecca Esselstein, Bethany Gross, Morgan Mosby, Melissa Fuerst
WOMEN’S ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Jen Bremser, 3000-Meter Run Anne e Eichenberger, 800-Meter Run Kassie Gurnell, Triple Jump Distance Medley Relay Rebecca Esselstein, Bethany Gross, Morgan Mosby, Melissa Fuerst
OTHER INDOOR AWARDS ALL-AMERICANS Cale Simmons, Pole Vault (second team) Joey Uhle, Pole Vault (second team) USTFCCCA MOUNTAIN REGION AWARDS Juli Benson, Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year Sco Steffan, Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year
MAJOR 2013 AWARDS MW HAL ROTHMAN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD William Kent NCAA SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD William Kent NATIONAL COLLEGIATE POLE VAULT COACH OF THE YEAR Sco Steffan SWC CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Sco Irving
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CAN I GET A REWRITE? Three women improved their standing on the all- me list at the New Mexico Classic. With an al tude adjusted me of 2:12.56, Rebecca Esselstein made the biggest jump of the weekend, moving from 10th to fi h in the 800-meter run. Melissa Fuerst climbed from 10th to seventh in the mile a er improving her me to 4:54.11a, while Jen Bremser jumped from eighth to fi h at 3000 meters a er clocking a winning me of 9:57.92a.
GOING THE DISTANCE With a career-best throw of 50’6¾” at the Air Force Invita onal, Grant Hamilton became the third Falcon thrower to break the 50-foot mark this season, joining Brian Ford (53’5½”) and James Chambers (53’1¾”). THE WINNING WAYS David Ptacek (400-meter dash) and Alex Lindsay (800-meter run) accounted for event tles on the men’s side at the Air Force Invita onal, while Kassie Gurnell claimed a tle in the triple jump for the women’s team. Ptacek clocked a career-best 49.58 to win the 400-meter race, Lindsay finished first in his debut 800-meter event with a me of 1:54.41 and Gurnell recorded a distance of 40’4¼” to win the triple jump. MOVERS AND SHAKERS Saturday’s ac on at the Air Force Invita onal accounted for several changes to the program’s all- me record book. Angelea Ross improved her triple jump distance by seven inches (38’9½”) to move into fourth on the allme list, while Paige Shirley added eight inches to her height in the pole vault to move into sixth all- me with a mark of 12’9½”. In addi on, Melissa Fuerst debuted in 10th on the all- me list in the mile (4:50.60, al tude), while Rachel Herald matched her career-best high jump mark of 5’6”, which is sixth on the program standings. NEWS FROM THE STATE SHAPED LIKE A MITTEN It was a solid weekend for Falcons from the state of Michigan at the AF Invita onal, as two accounted for both event tles and another pair impacted the Academy’s all- me list. Alex Lindsay (Rochester Hills) won the 800-meter run, while David Ptacek (Allegan) captured the 400-meter tle with a career-best me. Evan McDowell (Hudsonville) moved into seventh on the program’s all- me list in the heptathlon and Rachel Herald (Rockford) matched her career-best clearance in the high jump, which is ninth in the record book. In addi on, Jake Spuller (Dexter) clocked a team-leading, season-best me to finish as the collegiate runner-up in the 200-meter dash – his fourth race in a 25-hour span. WE’RE NOT DONE YET In addi on to the Falcons that improved already established marks, three others made their debut in the program’s all- me record book at the New Mexico Classic. William Kent and Danielle Tabb made their first appearances on the weight throw all- me list, accoun ng for the program’s third-best men’s distance (60’10½”) and fi h-best women’s distance (54’1”). In addi on, Zach Perkins clocked a me of 4:05.12 (adjusted for al tude) in the mile, which is ranked seventh on the all- me list.
STAKING THEIR CLAIM With a me of 3:51.06, the women’s 4x400-meter relay team of Bethany Gross, Anne e Eichenberger, Morgan Malone and Naomi Alston combined for the third-fastest me in Academy history at the New Mexico Classic. With the addi on, Gross and Malone are now listed on two of the three fastest relays in program history. THE MIGHTY MILE Two of the Academy’s Class Records for the mile run fell at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic over the Feb. 1-2 weekend. With a me of 4:05.12 (adjusted for al tude), Zach Perkins broke Mark Walters’ 2004 Sophomore Class Record on Friday night, while Patrick Corona bettered Walters’ 2003 Freshman Class Record, when he clocked a me of 4:10.74a on Saturday a ernoon. DID YOU KNOW? Since the program began, six Falcons have surpassed the 60-foot mark in weight throw compe on … with three of those throwers residing on the current roster. Brian Ford (61’0¼”) and William Kent (60’10½”) broke that plateau this season, while Jalen Fooster threw a 60’3¾” last year. In fact, the current trio holds three of the top four distances in Academy history. KENT NAMED AIR FORCE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK William Kent was named the Academy’s Athlete of the Week on Feb. 4, a er he improved his overall distance in the weight throw by nearly five feet to win the New Mexico Classic and became the sixth thrower in Academy history to break the 60-foot mark in the weight throw. Kent, who reset his PR twice during compe on, unleashed the winning throw of 60’10½” on his next to last a empt to debut in third on Air Force’s all- me list. FORMER PAIR NAMED TO AF ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Two former members of the track and field program Eric Mack, Parke Hinman - were added to the Air Force Athle cs Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2013. AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES OFFICIALS HALL OF HONOR Six officials were inducted to the new Air Force Track and Field Officials Hall of Honor during the Air Force Team Challenge on Feb. 9. The inaugural Class of 2013 included Jerry Donley, Hollis Ha ield, Mar n Johnson, Ed La mer, Risdon Westen and the late Don Barre . WELCOME BACK, MORGAN Morgan Mosby competed in the first mile race since her sophomore year and promptly clocked the eighth-fastest me in Academy history at the Husky Classic on Feb. 9. Mosby debuted on the program’s all- me list in the mile with a me of 4:54.25 ... a personal improvement of nearly 20 seconds.
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IINDOOR NDOOR SSEASON EASON HHIGHLIGHTS IGHLIGHTS CUTTING DOWN TO GO UP Anne e Eichenberger accounted for the third-fastest 800-meter me in Academy history at the Husky Classic, as she cut nearly two seconds off of her me to cross the finish line in 2:11.91. CALLIE’S NEW NEIGHBORS Callie Calhoun has held the program’s 3000- and 5000-meter records since 1991, but she received some new neighbors this past weekend, as Melissa Fuerst and Jen Bremser recorded the second-fastest mes in those two events at the Husky Classic. Fuerst moved into second in the 3000-meter run with a 9:45.07, while Bremser joined Calhoun as the only Falcons to break the 17-minute mark in the 5000-meter run (16:59.75). MEN SWEEP AIR FORCE TEAM CHALLENGE Air Force’s men posted a perfect 3-0 dual record at the AF Team Challenge, defea ng No. 19 BYU (110-20), Colorado (117-17) and Colorado State (86-65). The women went 2-1, claiming wins over BYU (71-39) and Colorado (79-33), while falling to Colorado State (88-52). MISS CONSISTENT Kassie Gurnell improved her own Junior Class Record in the triple jump during the Falcons’ Feb. 9 meet, clearing a season-best 40’7½” to win that event for the third me in four meets. Gurnell has been a model of consistency so far this season, as all four of her triple jump finishes have been separated by just three total inches. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE Zach Wood and Jake Spuller matched their already established top-10 marks in the high jump and 200-meter dash, respec vely, at the Team Challenge. Wood cleared a career-best matching 6’10¼” in the high jump, which is ranked eighth on the program’s all- me list, while Spuller equaled his personal-best me of 21.80 in the 200-meter sprint – the Academy’s ninth-fastest me. THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS Several other addi ons were made to the program’s allme standings at the Air Force Team Challenge. Danielle Tabb improved her distance in the shot put by over two feet (46’4¾”) to move from eighth to fourth on the program’s all- me list, while Rachel Herald added an inch to her clearance in the high jump (5’7”) to move into fi h on that list. Dylan Bell also added an inch to his ver cal clearance, as he improved his sixth-place standing in the pole vault with a career-best height of 17’5½”.
WHAT DID YOU DO IN AN HOUR? During a 60-minute span of the Air Force Team Challenge, Morgan Malone made a pair of addi ons to the program’s all- me list. Less than an hour a er debu ng on the top-10 list in the 60-meter dash (ninth) with a career-best 7.83, Malone ran the second-fastest 200-meter dash in program history with a personal best 25.13.
THROWERS SHINE IN FINAL INDOOR TUNE-UP Backed by four event tles and five incursions into the program’s all- me standings, Air Force throwers had a stellar day of compe on at the Joe Davies Open in Golden, Colo., on Feb. 16. The men captured four of the top five spots in the shot put, as well as five of the topeight distances in the weight throw.
DOING A LITTLE MATH Over an eight-day span, William Kent added six feet to his overall distance in the weight throw. At the New Mexico Classic (Feb. 1), he added four feet to his distance to become just the sixth Air Force thrower to surpass the 60-foot mark in compe on. He then added an addi onal two feet during his Academy-record se ng performance (62’10”) at the AF Team Challenge (Feb. 8).
BENSON NAMED TO TEAM USA STAFF Distance coach Juli Benson was named to the Team USA coaching staff for the 2013 IAAF World Outdoor Championships on Feb. 14. Benson will coach the women’s distance runners at the world championships, which will be held from Aug. 10-18 in Moscow, Russia.
CAUTION, FALLING RECORDS! Cale Simmons was one of two Falcons to set Academy records at the Air Force Team Challenge on Feb. 9, as William Kent recorded a mark of 62’10” to break the program’s all- me standard in the weight throw. DID YOU KNOW? Three different pole vaulters have claimed the conference’s weekly award this season, as Joey Uhle (Jan. 15), Dylan Bell (Jan. 22) and Cale Simmons (Feb. 12) have combined for half of the league’s weekly awards to date. SIMMONS NAMED MW ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Cale Simmons was named the Mountain West Athlete of the Week on Feb. 12, a er breaking his own Academy record at the Air Force Team Challenge. Clearing a career-best 18’2”, Simmons broke his own Air Force standard and the seven-year-old Senior Class record, while accoun ng for the third-best height in Mountain West history. That mark currently leads the conference by seven inches and is ranked third in the na on. SWEEPING IT UP Air Force swept the pole vault tles at the Joe Davies Open on Feb. 16, as Joey Uhle (16’6”) and Bizzy Mellado (12’2½”) won the men’s and women’s tles, respecvely. Uhle paced Cort Rogers (16’2”) and Rob Simmons (15’8¼”) to a sweep of the top-three men’s placements. DID YOU KNOW? Three of the four top weight throw distances in program history belong to members of the current Air Force roster. William Kent set the Academy record (62’10”) at the Air Force Team Challenge on Feb. 9, while Brian Ford tallied the second-farthest distance (62’8½”) one week later at the Colorado Mines’ Joe Davies Open. Jalen Fooster also improved his overall distance at that meet on Feb. 16, recording a throw of 60’7¾” to hold the fourth-best mark in Academy history. HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT Recording the second-best throw in Academy history and se ng a new Senior Class Record, Brian Ford won the men’s weight throw at the Joe Davies Open on Feb. 16 with a career-best distance of 62’8½”. James Chambers, who entered the program’s top-10 list one week earlier, improved his overall standing from ninth to sixth on the program’s all- me shot put list, as he won that event with a toss of 55’5½”. On the women’s side, Becca Bauman won the weight throw with a personal-best distance of 55’5¾”, while Danielle Tabb tossed a careerbest 47’4½” to take first in the shot put. Both Bauman and Tabb improved their already-established fourthplace standings on the program’s all- me list.
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A TWO-SPORT STANDOUT James Chambers, a 2012 star ng linebacker for the Falcons’ football team, improved his fourth-place standing on the USTFCCCA list of Indoor Bests by Football Players, as he recorded a career-best distance of 55’5½” in the shot put at the Joe Davies Open on Feb. 16. That mark, which is ranked sixth in the program’s all- me standings, is the second-best throw in the na on among football players at the NCAA Division I level. A LITTLE HISTORY LESSON Jake Spuller and Uzor Udensi finished second and third, respec vely, in the 200-meter dash at the MW Indoor Championships, marking the first me in that Air Force has claimed two of the top-three finishes in that event. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE Several other incursions were made to the program’s all- me record book during the conference meet. Paige Shirley and Bizzy Mellado both improved their all- me standings in the pole vault, as Shirley moved into fourth (12’10¾”) and Mellado improved her seventh-place mark (12’6¾”). Bethany Gross, Morgan Mosby, Morgan Malone and Anne e Eichenberger accounted for the second-fastest 4x400-meter relay me in Academy history (3:50.04), while Jake Spuller clocked a career-best 21.71 in the 200-meter dash to improve his ninth-place standing on the men’s all- me list. OFF TO A FAST START In just her second pentathlon, Kendra Smith recorded the fourth-best total in Academy history (3,317 points). Adding over 230 points to her total, Smith vaulted from ninth to fourth on the program’s all- me list with a 12thplace performance at the MW Indoor Championships. MORE TOP-THREE FINISHES The quartet of Ted Artz, David Ptacek, Jake Hawkins and Patrick Corona finished second (9:59.30) in the distance medley relay at the conference meet, while Alex Lindsay (800 meters, 1:51.28) and Zach Wood (high jump, 6’9¾”) earned the same finish in their respec ve events and Isaiah Bragg (5000 meters, 14:23.40) and Brian Ford (weight throw, 60’5¼”) picked up third-place finishes. MIGHTY McDOWELL Evan McDowell collected four career-best marks, en route to a second-place finish in the heptathlon to open the Mountain West Indoor Championships for the men’s team. McDowell, who improved his career-best marks in the 1000-meter run (2:43.90), pole vault (13’5¼”), long jump (22’1½”) and 60-meter dash (7.33), combined for a personal-best 5,184 points to move into fi h on the program’s all- me list. His total, a personal improvement of nearly 200 points, be ered the Academy’s Sophomore Class Record by over 130 points.
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INDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS WOMEN DEFEND DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY TITLE Backed by the third-fastest me in Academy history, the team of Melissa Fuerst, Bethany Gross, Morgan Mosby and Rebecca Esselstein successfully defended Air Force’s tle in the distance medley relay at the MW Indoor Championships. The quartet combined for a me of 11:52.73 to be er the field by over four seconds.
MEN CLOCK ACADEMY’S SECOND-FASTEST DMR TIME The men’s quartet of Jake Hawkins, Jake Spuller, Alex Lindsay and Zach Perkins combined for the second-fastest distance medley relay in Academy history on March 1, as it crossed the finish line in a me of 9:34.51. MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME A er remaining unchanged during a nine-year span, the Academy record in the women’s DMR has earned major rewrites during each of the last two seasons. Morgan Mosby, Bethany Gross, Anne e Eichenberger and Melissa Fuerst obliterated the program standard at the Alex Wilson Invita onal, clocking 11:24.78 to be er the old me by nearly 25 seconds. That me came just one year a er a quartet that included Mosby and Fuerst knocked three seconds off of the original 2003 me.
MAKING A STATEMENT The women made history at the 2013 MW Championships, accoun ng for two runner-up finishes on the track. Jen Bremser finished second in the 3000-meter run with an Academy record me (9:40.73), while Anne e Eichenberger earned the same placement with the second-fastest 800-meter me in program history (2:09.80). Prior to their respec ve finishes, only one Air Force runner had ever placed within the top three of an individual track event at the conference meet. AIR POWER AT ITS FINEST As one spectator at the MW Indoor Championships said, the men’s pole vault compe on could be called the “Air Force Invita onal”. Backed by conference champion Joey Uhle and all-conference selec on Cale Simmons (17’2¾”), the Falcons claimed five of eight scoring posions – marking the third straight conference meet that has seen Air Force claim at least five scoring finishes. Dylan Bell and Rob Simmons finished fourth and fi h, respec vely, with matching marks of 16’10¾”, while Cort Rogers finished seventh with a height of 16’2¾”. GURNELL BREAKS OWN TRIPLE JUMP RECORD Recording a career-best distance of 41’5”, Kassie Gurnell broke her own Academy record in the triple jump during a third-place performance at the MW Indoor Championships, while pacing a major rewrite of the program’s top-10 lists. In addi on to Gurnell’s record-breaking performance, Angelea Ross posted the second-best distance in Academy history, as she hit the sand with a mark of 39’7¼” to finish fi h. UHLE AND PERKINS CLAIM MW TITLES ON FINAL DAY The men earned a pair of conference tles during the final day of compe on at the MW Indoor Championships (Feb. 23). With a career-best clearance of 17’9¾”, Joey Uhle became the third Falcon in four years to capture a Mountain West tle in the pole vault, while Zach Perkins became just the program’s second MW champion in the mile a er edging the field by two seconds with a me of 4:08.23. WOMEN CAPTURE BEST-EVER CONFERENCE FINISH With a program-best 59.33 points, the women recorded the best MW finish in team history (sixth) in 2013. The 4x400-meter relay squad of Bethany Gross, Morgan Mosby, Morgan Malone and Anne e Eichenberger secured the placement by finishing ahead of Colorado State in the final race, which guaranteed the Falcons a one-point advantage (59.33-58.33) over the Rams. DOUBLING UP Five Falcons claimed mul ple all-conference selec ons at the conference meet, including Ma Bell, who finished second in both the 3000- and 5000-meter races. In addi on, all four members of the 4x400-meter relay team – Jake Spuller (200-meter dash, second), Uzor Udensi (200-meter dash, third), Alex Lindsay (800-meter run, second) and David Ptacek (distance medley relay, second) – claimed mul ple medals based on top-three finishes in their respec ve individual races and as a member of the runner-up relay squad.
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DID YOU KNOW? Jen Bremser’s 3000-meter me of 9:40.73 is the second-fastest me in MW Championship-meet history. BREMSER NAMED AIR FORCE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Jen Bremser was named the Air Force Athlete of the Week a er breaking an Academy record that had stood since 1990 to finish second in the 3000-meter run at the MW Indoor Championships. Clocking in at 9:40.73, Bremser cut over one second off of the previous record that Callie Calhoun had held since before Bremser was born. The senior, who entered the meet ranked seventh on the conference’s descending order list, improved her me by 17 seconds to finish as the runner-up in the 30-compe tor final. That finish ed for the program’s best individual finish at an indoor conference meet. FALCONS NET RECORD 17 ALL-MW SELECTIONS Based on finishes within the top three of their respec ve events at the Mountain West Indoor Championships, Air Force received an Academy (indoor) record 17 all conference selec ons. In all, 14 individuals (15 events) and three relay teams earned all-MW dis nc on, including a program-best four honors on the women’s side. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE Alex Lindsay recorded the fi h-fastest 800-meter me in Academy history at the Alex Wilson Invita onal on March 2, as he clocked a career-best 1:49.93. The me, a seasonal improvement of nearly two seconds for the junior, was 16th overall in the 52-runner field. QUICK STAT FACT The men’s and women’s distance medley relay teams both debuted in the final na onal rankings on March 5, listed 20th and 44th, respec vely. However, based on the top mes by each school (dele ng mul ple entries from the same schools), the men finished the season ranked 19th, while the women are listed 28th. DID YOU KNOW? It is the third straight year that the DMR has clocked one of the two fastest mes in Academy history at the Alex Wilson Invita onal. Over the past three seasons, the Falcons have broke the 9:40 mark with an Academy record in 2011 (9:32.06), the former No. 2 me in 2012 (9:35.28) and the new No. 2 me in 2013 (9:34.51).
BENSON, STEFFAN CLAIM REGIONAL HONORS Air Force claimed two regional awards from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Associa on on March 4, as Juli Benson was named the Mountain Region Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year and Sco Steffan was named the Mountain Region Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year. Those awards marked the fourth me in program history (and the third me in as many seasons) that Air Force has claimed at least two regional awards in the same season from the USTFCCCA. VAULTERS WRAP UP NCAA ACTION Air Force claimed a pair of All-America finishes at the NCAA Indoor Championships, as Cale Simmons finished 10th (17’8½”) and Joey Uhle placed 14th (17’4½”). In his second straight na onal indoor meet, Simmons cleared 17’4½” on his first try and 17’8½” on his second a empt. Uhle, compe ng on the na onal stage for the first me, cleared 17’0¾” on his second a empt, before be ering the 17’4½” bar on his first try. FUN FACTS With his second All-America award in as many years, Cale Simmons joined Paul Gensic (2004-05) as the only two Air Force vaulters to earn mul ple honors at the NCAA Indoor Championships. In addi on, Joey Uhle became the fourth vaulter to collect indoor All-America status, joining Nick Frawley, Gensic and Simmons.
INDOOR TEAM SCORES Nebraska adidas Classic | M: 3rd | W: 4th MEN: Nebraska 205.33, Iowa 11, AIR FORCE 69, Wichita State 61.66, Oral Roberst 45; WOMEN: Nebraska 207, Wichita State 100, Iowa 85, AIR FORCE 46.50, Oral Roberts 40.50 Air Force Team Challenge | M: 3-0 | W: 2-1 MEN: AIR FORCE 110 - BYU 20, AIR FORCE 117 - Colorado 17, AIR FORCE 85 - Colorado State 65, WOMEN: AIR FORCE 71 - BYU 39, AIR FORCE 79 - Colorado 33, Colorado State 86 - AIR FORCE 52 BYU 110-20, Colorado 117-17, Colorado State 86-65; WOMEN: BYU 71-39, Colorado 79-33, Colorado State 52-86 Mountain West Championships | M: 2nd | W: 6th MEN: New Mexico 185, AIR FORCE 145, Boise State 141, Colorado State 102, Wyoming 72; WOMEN: San Diego State 123, New Mexico 103, Nevada 86, Boise State 77.33, UNLV 66, AIR FORCE 59.33, Colorado State 57.33, Wyoming 53, Fresno State 38
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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS OUTDOOR CONFERENCE HONORS MEN’S CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Anthony Delgado, 400-Meter Dash Zach Perkins, 1500-Meter Run Cale Simmons, Pole Vault MEN’S ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Ma Bell, 10000-Meter Run James Chambers, Shot Put James Chambers, Discus Throw Anthony Delgado, 400-Meter Dash Jeremy Drenckhahn, 10000-Meter Run Brian Ford, Discus Throw Brian Ford, Hammer Throw Garre Griffin, Javelin Throw Grant Hamilton, Shot Put Blue Kearney, Long Jump Alex Lindsay, 800-Meter Run Zach Perkins, 1500-Meter Run David Ptacek, 400-Meter Dash Kobi Rex, High Jump Cale Simmons, Pole Vault Rob Simmons, Pole Vault Travis Smith, High Jump Uzor Udensi, 200-Meter Dash Joey Uhle, Pole Vault Tim Urista, Javelin Throw MEN’S ALL-CONFERENCE RELAY SELECTIONS 4x100-Meter Relay Uzor Udensi, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller, David Ptacek
4x400-Meter Relay David Ptacek, Jake Spuller, Uzor Udensi, Anthony Delgado
MEN’S HEAD COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Lindeman WOMEN’S ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Jen Bremser, 3000-Meter Steeplechase Annette Eichenberger, 800-Meter Run
OTHER OUTDOOR AWARDS ALL-AMERICANS Zach Perkins, 1500-Meter Run (first team) Joey Uhle, Pole Vault (second team) USTFCCCA MOUNTAIN REGION AWARDS Ralph Lindeman, Men’s Head Coach of the Year Sco Steffan, Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year
DID YOU KNOW? The women claimed first-place finishes in five of the seven field events contested at the Jerry Quiller Classic, including a sweep of all three contested jumping events. Rachel Herald (high jump), Bizzy Mellado (pole vault) and Kassie Gurnell (triple jump) took first in the jumps, while Danielle Tabb (shot put) and Nikki Freeman (javelin) added first-place finishes in the throwing categories. SWEEP IT UP Air Force claimed the men’s and women’s tles in the pole vault, triple jump and javelin throw on March 1516. Cort Rogers and Bizzy Mellado won the pole vault, while Kyle Gartrell and Kassie Gurnell took first in the triple jump. Tim Urista and Nikki Freeman rounded out the Falcons’ first-place sweeps, as they claimed their respec ve tles in the javelin by an average of 15 feet. IT’S LOOKING A LITTLE BLUE AT THE TOP Air Force claimed two of the top-three spots in the 200-meter dash at CU, as Jake Spuller and Uzor Udensi finished second and third, respec vely. The Falcons also accounted for three of the top five at 400 meters, as David Ptacek was the runner-up and Josh Nielsen and Evan McDowell finished third and fi h, respec vely. TRIO IMPACTS RECORD BOOK IN OUTDOOR OPENER Three sophomores impacted the all- me standings during the outdoor-opener. Danielle Tabb recorded the fi h-best distance in Academy history to win the shot put (46’10¾”), while Morgan Malone won the 100-meter dash with the program’s sixth-fastest me (12.35). In addi on, Nikki Freeman moved into eighth on the all- me list in the javelin with a winning toss of 147’2”. FORD NAMED MW ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brian Ford was named the MW Athlete of the Week on March 19, a er improving his distance in the hammer by over 20 feet (191’0”) at the Jerry Quiller Classic. Ford, the conference leader a er the first week, was the top collegiate finisher in that event at Colorado. In addi on, Ford debuted in sixth on the Academy’s all- me list. BUILT FORD TOUGH Brian Ford had a stellar day at the Tom Benich Classic on March 22, collec ng a one tle and two top-10 Academy marks. Ford won the hammer throw with a career-best distance of 198’2”, moving into third on the program’s all- me list in that event. He also debuted on the Academy’s all- me list in the discus throw, as he tossed the fi h-best distance in program history (176’11”) to finish third among collegiate compe tors and fourth overall. DRENCKHAHN AWARDED POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Senior distance runner Jeremy Drenckhahn was named a recipient of the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for the 2012-13 fall sports (cross country) on March 18, becoming the eighth runner to earn that dis nc on. JUMP AROUND The men’s high jump collected four of the top seven finishes at Arizona State, while their pole vault counterparts placed four within the top nine of that event. Kobi Rex was the top collegiate finisher and took third overall in the high jump with a mark of 6’10¾”, while Travis Smith, Evan McDowell and Michael Tibbs finished fourth (6’6¾”), sixth (6’4¾”) and seventh (6’2¾”), respec vely. In the pole vault, Cale Simmons and Joey Uhle placed second and third, respec vely, with matching marks of 17’3”, while Cort Rogers and Rob Simmons finished eighth (16’7¼”) and ninth (16’1¼”), respec vely.
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TWO-FOR-TWO Nikki Freeman claimed her second straight tle in the javelin throw, as she recorded a distance of 141’1” to take first at the Arizona State Invita onal. The sophomore also won the javelin throw (147’2”) at the seasonopening Jack Quiller Classic in Boulder on March 15. WELCOME BACK KOBI! Kobi Rex returned to the lineup at Arizona State by recording the best collegiate high jump of the meet. Rex, who redshirted the indoor season, cleared 6’10¾” - a mark that was only a quarter-inch shy of his personal best - to be er the collegiate field by four inches. DID YOU KNOW? With the inclusion of the 2013 squad’s me of 3:51.82 to the program’s top-10 standings, Bethany Gross, who ran the second leg of the March 23 relay, has now competed on three of the five fastest 4x400-meter relay teams in Academy history. She ran the anchor leg of the program’s third-fastest team (3:45.05) as a freshman, before running the second leg of the fourth-fastest squad in Academy history (3:50.89) as a sophomore. GURNELL KEEPS GOING In addi on to her victory in the triple jump, Kassie Gurnell ran the anchor of the 4x400-meter relay that accounted for the fi h-fastest me in Academy history, as Naomi Alston, Bethany Gross, Morgan Malone and Gurnell combined for a me of 3:51.82. DOUBLE UP THE TRIPLE JUMP Kassie Gurnell and Angelea Ross had a stellar me on the triple jump runway at Arizona State. Gurnell captured her second tle in as many meets, recording a season-best 41’0¼” to be er the field by nearly two feet. Ross helped Air Force earn half of the top-four finishes, as she recorded a career-best distance of 37’9¼” to finish fourth. In addi on, Ross debuted in a e for seventh on the Academy’s all- me list in that event. OTHER RECORD BOOK IMPROVEMENTS Ma Bell became just the 10th Air Force runner to break the 30-minute mark in the 10K, as he clocked a me of 29:51.16 at the Stanford Invita onal. In addi on to improving his me in that race by over three minutes, Bell clocked the eighth fastest me in Academy history. Zach Perkins debuted in the men’s all- me standings at that meet, recording the 10th-fastest 1500-meter me (3:46.09), while Melissa Fuerst set a new Senior Class Record in the women’s 1500-meter run, as she clocked 4:29.56 to break Elissa Ballas’ 2003 mark by one second. BREMSER RESETS OWN STEEPLECHASE MARK In her first race of the outdoor season, Jen Bremser broke her own Academy record in the steeplechase at Stanford. Finishing in 10:42.18, Bremser cut four seconds from the previous standard that she first set last year. Her me also subtracted 10 seconds from the Senior Class Record that had stood since 2004. DUO REWRITES ACADEMY’S 800-METER STANDINGS Anne e Eichenberger and Morgan Mosby completed a major rewrite to the top of the 800-meter all- me standings at Stanford, moving into third and fourth, respec vely. Clocking a Junior Class Record of 2:06.63, Eichenberger shaved six seconds off of her previous best to finish fi h in the top sec on and move into third on the top-10 list. Mosby, who used a me of 2:08.58 to climb into the fourth on the all- me list, deleted three seconds from her previous me to finish 15th.
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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS RELAY CLOCKS ACADEMY’S SECOND-FASTEST TIME The 4x200-meter relay of Uzor Udensi, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller and Josh Nielsen combined for a me of 1:25.58 at the Texas Relays – a me that ranks second on the Academy’s all- me list. They became the first team since 2000 to impact the standings of that relay. SIMPLY PUT: WOW! Cale Simmons recorded an Academy and Mountain West record clearance of 18’4¾” to finish third in the pole vault at the Texas Relays. Clearing the recordbreaking height on his first a empt, Simmons added three inches to his own Academy record. For his outstanding efforts, the senior was named the MW Athlete of the Week and the Air Force Athlete of the Week. BUT WAIT, WE’RE NOT DONE YET! With a pole vault clearance of 18’1” at the Texas Relays, Joey Uhle became the third vaulter in Academy history to surpass 18 feet, while moving into second on the allme list. Uhle added nearly seven inches to his previous best mark to e for the fourth-best height of the day. SIMMONS ENTERS WORLD MEET CONVERSATION Cale Simmons’ pole vault clearance of 18’4¾” is a BStandard mark for the 2013 World Championships. HOW ABOUT A LITTLE HISTORY LESSON? The two best outdoor clearances of Joey Uhle’s career (so far) have occurred at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Ausn, Texas. He recorded his previous PR – a Freshman Class Record of 17’6½” – at the 2012 NCAA West Preliminary Meet, before breaking that mark at the 2013 Texas Relays with a Sophomore Class Record of 18’1”. DID YOU KNOW? The MW Athlete of the Week award that Cale Simmons claimed on April 2 was the fi h of his career (Jan. 18, 2011; Feb. 22, 2011; Apr. 3, 2012; Feb. 12, 2013; Apr. 2, 2013). With three indoor awards and two outdoor awards, Simmons has claimed more weekly conference awards than any other athlete in program history. ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN (WEST) Cale Simmons and Joey Uhle are now ranked first and third, respec vely, on the conference’s all- me list. With his clearance of 18’4¾”, Simmons be ered the previous record of 18’4½”, which had been held by BYU’s Robison Pra since 2005. With his 18’1” height, Uhle ed for third on the league’s all- me standings with New Mexico’s Derek Mackel (2006) and Robert Caldwell (2008). CLAIMING WINS AT HOME The Air Force men’s 4x400-meter relay (Uzor Udensi, David Ptacek, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller) be ered the field by five seconds (3:16.77), while the women’s 4x200-meter relay (Erica Carson, Heather Shepard, Morgan Malone, Bethany Gross) took first in 1:43.55. Nikki Freeman added an event tle for the Falcons on April 6, as she won the javelin throw with a mark of 139’10”. SWEEP IT UP The Falcons swept the tles in the DMR and pole vault at the Air Force Relays. Joey Uhle cleared 18-feet for the second week to win the men’s pole vault (18’1”), while Bizzy Mellado won the women’s event with a seasonbest 12’10”. Mellado also ran a leg of the winning DMR (12:47.22), joining Rebecca Esselstein, Hannah Everson and Taylor Drolshagen. The men completed the DMR sweep, as Grant Caswell, Steel Shoaf, Patrick Corona and Kevin Mihalik won their race in a me of 10:28.14.
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TRACK AND FIELD DOUBLE DUTY Several Falcons pulled double duty at the AF Relays, compe ng in events on the track and on the field. Bizzy Mellado won the pole vault with a season-high clearance of 12’10” and then ran the 400-meter leg of the DMR that finished first in a me of 12:47.22. Kassie Gurnell won the triple jump (40’10½”) and anchored the 4x100-meter relay that clocked the 10th-fastest me in program history (48.59), while Regan Rogers competed in the high jump (sixth, 5’3”) and made her collegiate debut in the 400-meter hurdles (69.00).
RELAYS DO IT AGAIN… Less than one week a er recording the 10th-fastest 4x100-meter relay mes in Academy history, both the men’s and women’s squads moved up to fourth on the all- me lists at the AF Triangular. Uzor Udensi, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller and David Ptacek won their race in 40.70 to e for fourth on the men’s all- me list, while Bethany Gross, Naomi Alston, Morgan Malone and Kassie Gurnell clocked 47.75 to debut at the same posion in the women’s all- me standings.
WE NEED TO RELAY SOME INFO… Both the men and women impacted the program’s all- me standings in the 4x100-meter relay at the Falcons’ home meet on April 6. The men’s quartet of Uzor Udensi, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller and Blue Kearney clocked the 10th-fastest me in program history (40.94), while the women’s relay of Bethany Gross, Naomi Alston, Morgan Malone and Kassie Gurnell matched the program’s 10th-fastest me (48.59).
THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS In addi on to the 4x1 relays that moved into fourth on the Academy’s all- me list and Anne e Eichenberger’s eighth-fastest 400-meter me, three other incursions were made to the record book on April 12. Danielle Tabb moved from sixth to fourth in the shot put standings with a winning throw of 47’6½”, while Rob Simmons debuted in 10th on the pole vault list with a winning clearance of 16’11”. In the discus, Grant Hamilton broke the program’s 22-year-old Freshman Class Record, as he added two feet (170’2”) to the old 1991 mark.
TOP-10 INCURSIONS HIGHLIGHT HOME OPENER Five individual incursions were made to the Academy’s all- me list at the Air Force Relays on April 6. Rachel Herald equaled the second-best high jump clearance in Academy history (5’7”), while Angelea Ross moved into fi h on the program’s all- me list in the triple jump (38’2¾”). Paige Shirley and Becca Bauman moved into eighth on the Academy’s all- me list in the pole vault (11’11¾”) and hammer throw (164’7”), respec vely, while Kendra Smith debuted in ninth on the program’s all- me heptathlon standings with 4,170 points.
JOHNSON INDUCTED INTO MT. SAC RELAYS HALL OF FAME Allen Johnson was inducted into the Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame on April 17, as a member of the Class of 2013. Johnson, the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 110-meter hurdles, was inducted with fellow hurdlers Dominique Arnold, Tonie Campbell, Dedy Cooper, Mark Crear, Greg Foster and Tommy Whit, as the Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame selec on commi ee decided to designate an en re class from one of the meet’s top events.
SWEEP IT UP James Chambers and Becca Bauman paced the throwers to a sweep of all eight tles at the AF Triangular. Chambers won the men’s shot put (53’5½”) and discus throw (174’5”) events, while Bauman took first in the discus (141’10”) and hammer (162’7”). Brian Ford (hammer, 187’7”) and Tim Urista (javelin, 206’11”) completed the men’s sweep of throwing tles, while Nikki Freeman won her fourth javelin tle in as many meets (135’4”) and Danielle Tabb took first in the shot put (47’6½”). ROLLING OUT THE WINNERS Air Force earned over half of the 36 first-place finishes on April 12. In addi on to all eight throwing event tles, Air Force finished first in the men’s 4x100 relay, 200-meter dash (Jake Spuller), 400-meter dash (Anthony Delgado), 800-meter run (Zach Perkins), 110-meter hurdles (Joey Wilkin), pole vault (Rob Simmons) and long jump (Blue Kearney), as well as the women’s 1500-meter run (Jen Bremser), 3000-meter run (Kate Kanetzky), high jump (Rachel Herald) and triple jump (Kassie Gurnell). NOT A BAD WAY TO START Anne e Eichenberger made her collegiate debut in the 400-meter dash at the Air Force Triangular … and promptly clocked the eighth-fastest me in Academy history. Eichenberger, who already holds the program’s third-fastest 800-meter me, finished second in her first 400-meter event with a me of 57.01. FALCONS GO 3-1 AT TRIANGULAR In its first triangular meet since 2000, Air Force posted a 3-1 record over New Mexico and Northern Colorado on April 12. The men went 2-0, defea ng both New Mexico (121-67) and Northern Colorado (149-36), while the women split the day with a 116-71 victory over the Bears and a narrow 99-92 loss to the Lobos.
CAUTION, FALLING RECORDS! Two Academy records fell at the Mt. SAC Relays, as Morgan Mosby and Jen Bremser broke their own program standards in the 1500-meter run and 3000-meter steeplechase, respec vely. Mosby improved her USAFA-best me in the 1500-meter run to 4:23.28, while Bremser be ered her Academy record in the steeplechase for the second me this season, as she shaved 16 seconds off of her old me to set the new standard at 10:26.31. BREMSER TAKES OVER DIVISION I LEAD Jen Bremser now holds the Academy’s best Division I mes in both the indoor and outdoor 5000-meter races, as well as the 3000-meter run and 3000-meter steeplechase. The senior, who is the Academy record holder in both races at the 3000-meter mark, is ranked second allme in the two 5000-meter events. OVERHAULING THE STANDINGS The all- me standings of the women’s 1500 received a major rewrite on April 18-20, including a complete overhaul of the top six. In addi on to Morgan Mosby’s Academy-record (4:23.28), Melissa Fuerst clocked the third-fastest me (4:25.94) and Anne e Eichenberger debuted in sixth (4:28.54). Prior to 2012, when Mosby and Fuerst made their ini al debut in the top-10, there had been only one incursion to that list since 2005. THE FANTASTIC 1500 Ten Falcons competed in the 1500-meter run in California … and ten Falcons set career-best marks. In addi on to the trio that impacted the women’s top-10 list, Zach Perkins made his mark on the men’s list with the Academy’s eighth-fastest me (3:45.54). Rebecca Esselstein, Taylor Drolshagen and Hannah Everson averaged an eight-second personal improvement on the women’s side, while Patrick Corona, Ted Artz and Jake Hawkins all improved their overall mes in the men’s race.
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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS HAMILTON TAKES CARE OF FRESHMAN RECORD Grant Hamilton broke his second Freshman Class Record in as many weeks on April 20, as he sha ered the program’s 36-year-old shot put mark at the Beach Invita onal. Tossing a career-best 56’1” – the fourth-best distance in Academy history – Hamilton added nearly two feet to the mark that David Thomas had held since 1977. That record came one week a er he added two feet to the program’s 22-year-old mark in the discus. CAN I GET SOME WHITE-OUT? Numerous changes were made to the record book in California. In addi on to the two Academy records, three other changes on the combined 1500-meter lists and the fourth-best men’s shot put, Falcons also impacted the top-10 standings of the 200-meter dash (Morgan Malone, sixth, 25.32), 5000-meter run (Ma Bell, 14:06.41, ninth), 10,000-meter run (Jeremy Drenckhahn, sixth, 29:28.81), pole vault (Rob Simmons, 10th, 16’11½”), triple jump (Angelea Ross, fourth, 39’4½”) and hammer throw (Jalen Fooster, ninth, 188’8”). THOSE ARE SOME BUSY BOYS The 4x100-meter relay of Uzor Udensi, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller and David Ptacek had a busy April 20, compe ng in two different meets on two different tracks in two different ci es. The quartet opened the day at the Beach Invita onal in Norwalk (11:00 a.m.), where they clocked a winning me of 40.87. The group then traveled to the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut (1:45 p.m.), where they used a me of 40.80 to finish second in the Olympic Development Elite Division. Delgado (22.08) and Ptacek (22.60) then returned to Norwalk to clock season-best mes and finish second within their respec ve heats of the 200-meter dash at 5:45 p.m. CLIMBING UP THE RANKINGS Jen Bremser and Kate Kanetkzy made some changes to the top of the all- me standings in the 5000-meter and 10,000-meter events, respec vely, at the Drake Relays on April 25. Finishing in 16:48.02, Bremser cut nearly one minute from her 5000-meter me to jump from 10th to second on the program’s all- me list, while Kanetzky, who finished the 10K in 36:06.15, knocked nearly 40 seconds from her previous me to move from fourth to third on the program’s all- me list. QUICK TURNAROUND Anthony Delgado had just 17 minutes between the preliminary heat of the 4x100-meter relay and his 400-meter leg of the Falcons’ distance medley relay at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 26. Delgado, who ran the second leg of the 4x100 team that finished ninth with a me of 41.20, turned around and clocked a 47.6 split on his 400-meter leg of the DMR that finished second in 9:47.19 (Jake Hawkins, Alex Lindsay and Zach Perkins).
TABB AND FOOSTER IMPROVE MARKS AT CSU Two addi onal top-10 incursions were recorded in throwing events at the Colorado State on April 26-27. Danielle Tabb improved her fourth-place standing on the women’s all- me sho put list with a 47’11¼”, while Jalen Fooster moved from ninth to sixth on the men’s hammer throw standings with a distance of 192’6”. NEVER SATISFIED Using a toss of 171’3”, Grant Hamilton improved the Freshman Class Record in the discus throw for the second me in three weeks. With that mark, which added over one foot to the record he first set at the Air Force Triangular on April 12, Hamilton has added three feet to the original Class Record that had stood for 22 years. GOOD COMPANY Backed by a distance of 180’3”, James Chambers was the top collegiate finisher in the discus throw at the April 27 meet in Fort Collins. Finishing fourth overall in a field that included a two- me Olympian, a 2012 Olympian and two- me All-American, Chambers be ered the 20 throwers in the collegiate field by over eight feet. JUST THROWING IT OUT THERE James Chambers used a pair of career performances to debut on the all- me list in the discus (third) and shot put (ninth) at the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal. He improved his distance in the discus by six feet (180’1”) to become the third Air Force thrower to surpass the 180foot mark. Chambers also used a throw of 54’5½” to enter the program’s all- me standings in the shot put. COUNTING DOWN … AND MOVING UP The 4x100-meter relay team of Uzor Udensi, Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller and David Ptacek clocked the fourth-fastest me in Academy history (40.61) during the finals of the Drake Relays. The quartet accounted for the program’s fastest me in that relay since 1997. With that me, the Falcons broke a e with the 2007 squad and took over fourth on the Academy’s all- me list.
A SHATTERING EFFECT Clocking in at 11:15.76, the distance medley relay team of Morgan Mosby, Bethany Gross, Anne e Eichenberger and Melissa Fuerst deleted 11 seconds from the Academy’s all- me record at the Drake Relays on April 27. The quartet, which also holds the program’s indoor DMR record, easily broke the Academy’s seven-year-old record in that event, while placing fourth among 13 teams. MORE IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO ALL-TIME LIST Melissa Fuerst won the 1500-meter run at the Air Force Twilight Open, while improving her No. 3 standing on the team’s all- me list. Fuerst’s winning me of 4:36.17 is converted to 4:25.89 due to the al tude at the Academy. That me, a personal improvement of 0.05 seconds, is the third-fastest me in program history. GOING FARTHER AND FARTHER Danielle Tabb used a career-best distance of 48’4¾” to win the shot put and move into third on the program’s all- me list at the Air Force Twilight Open on May 3, while Becca Bauman made a three-foot personal improvement in the hammer throw to win that event and take over seventh on the program’s top-10 list. MALONE NAMED AIR FORCE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Morgan Malone was selected as the Air Force Athlete of the Week a er breaking the program’s 32-year-old Sophomore Class Record in the 100-meter dash during the Air Force Twilight Open. Clocking the sixth-fastest 100-meter me in Academy history (12.30) to finish as the top collegiate sprinter, Malone broke the Class standard of 12.34 that Apryl Ford had held since the 1981 season by 0.04 seconds. Malone also won the 200-meter dash with her best wind-aided me of the season (24.96) and ran on the 4x100-meter relay team that clocked in at 48.77 during an Air Force-only me trial. MAKING HISTORY Jen Bremser became the program’s first-ever top-three finisher in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the MW Outdoor Championships, as she finished second in 10:38.53. Bremser also scored in the 5000-meter run (17:04.40, sixth) to become one of six runners to be er the old Myron Partridge Stadium record. With a runner-up finish in the 800-meter run (2:07.83), Anne e Eichenberger became the first Air Force female since 2009 (and just the third in program history) to score in the 800-meter run at the conference meet, while Bethany Gross and Erica Carson finished sixth (56.20) and eighth (56.48), respecvely, in the 400-meter dash, to mark just the second me in program history that any Air Force sprinter had earned a scoring finish in that event (Gross placed seventh in the 400-meter dash as a sophomore).
THE RELAY ROUNDUP With a 4x800-meter relay me of 7:35.07, Ted Artz, Zach Perkins, Patrick Corona and Grant Caswell clocked the second-fastest me in Academy history at the Drake Relays on April 27. The squad became just the second team since 1990 to impact the program’s top-three in that event, while bumping the 1967 squad from the list.
RECORD BOOK REWRITE Morgan Malone clocked the program’s second-fastest mes and reset the Sophomore Class Records in both the 100-meter (12.21) and 200-meter (24.53) sprints at the conference meet, while Erica Carson recorded the sixth-fastest mark in the 400-meter dash (56.39). Bizzy Mellado matched her career-best in the pole vault with a 12’11½”, while Regan Rogers recorded a personal-best high jump of 5’6½” (both marks are third all- me).
HIGHER AND HIGHER Paige Shirley became just the eighth female in Air Force history to clear 12 feet in the outdoor pole vault, as she won the Jack Chris ansen Invita onal on April 27 with a career-best clearance of 12’2½”. That height moved Shirley into seventh on the program’s all- me list.
CAUTION, FALLING RECORDS! Bethany Gross, Naomi Alston, Morgan Malone and Kassie Gurnell sha ered the Academy record in the 4x100-meter relay, crossing the finish line in 47.29. Finishing seventh, the quartet easily broke the previous mark of 47.61 that had stood since 2005.
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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS MORE MOVERS AND SHAKERS Alex Lindsay finished third in the 800-meter run with the fourth-fastest me in Academy history (1:49.25), while Uzor Udensi’s second-place me of 21.30 in the 200-meter dash is ranked fi h on the all- me list. Joined by Anthony Delgado, Jake Spuller and David Ptacek, Udensi also ran on the 4x100-meter relay team that clocked the Academy’s fourth-fastest me (40.57) to finish second. KEARNEY TAKES SILVER IN LONG JUMP Recording a wind-aided distance of 24’1” on his final attempt, Blue Kearney finished second in the long jump at the conference championships to became the program’s first top-three finisher in that event since 2004. QUICK SHOT En route to their respec ve second- and third-place finishes at the Mountain West Championships, Grant Hamilton improved his Freshman Class Record in the shot put by over a foot (57’1½”) to move into second on the program’s all- me list, while James Chambers recorded a career-best 55’6½” to move into eighth. JUST THROWING IT OUT THERE Air Force accounted for seven of the 12 top-three finishes in the throwing events at the conference meet, including second- and third-place finishes in the shot put (Grant Hamilton, James Chambers), discus throw (Chambers, Brian Ford) and javelin throw (Garre Griffin, Tim Urista). Ford also captured a runner-up finish in the hammer throw. In addi on, Hamilton (discus, seventh), Jalen Fooster (hammer, eighth) and Michael Tibbs (javelin, seventh) added scoring finishes, as the men accounted for 55 of the team’s 210 points. DELGADO LEADS A ONE-TWO AIR FORCE PUNCH Anthony Delgado became the program’s first 400-meter champion since 2000, as he used a career-best me of 47.76 to claim his first conference tle by over a half second. Delgado paced the Falcons to a sweep of the top-two placements in that event, as David Ptacek took second with a personal-best me of 48.39. AIR POWER AT ITS FINEST The Falcons dominated the pole vault standings at the MW Championships, tallying five of the top-seven places and 30 of the 36 points. Cale Simmons won his second straight MW outdoor tle with a clearance of 18’0½”, while Rob Simmons took second with a matching clearance (career-best). Joey Uhle completed the Falcons’ sweep of the top-three places with a clearance of 17’4½”, while Cort Rogers and Dylan Bell finished fi h (16’4¾”) and seventh (16’0¾”), respec vely. GOING UP ... AND UP Improving his personal clearance by over one foot to 18’0½”, Rob Simmons became the fourth Air Force vaulter to clear 18 feet, tying with Paul Gensic (2004) for the third-best clearance in program history. With Simmons clearance at the MW Championships, three of the four Academy vaulters to ever clear the 18-foot bar outdoors are members of the current 2013 roster. PERKINS SETS CHAMPIONSHIP-MEET RECORD Zach Perkins, who won the indoor mile, added another conference tle to his sophomore season, as he won the 1500-meter tle on May 11. Clocking a career-best 3:44.38, Perkins set a new Championship-Meet Record, breaking a mark that had stood since the 2001 championships. That mark ranked third on the Academy’s allme list and was a new Sophomore Class Record.
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QUITE THE CLASS ACT While Zach Perkins set the program’s Sophomore Class Record to win the 1500-meter run (3:44.38), Patrick Corona set a new Freshman Class Record with a fi h-place me of 3:46.79. It is the second me this year that Corona and Perkins have rewri en their respec ve Class Records in the same event, as they tallied new Freshman and Sophomore mes for the mile at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic during the indoor season.
AIR FORCE TIED FOR 12TH FOR IN NCAA ENTRIES With 18 entries into the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Air Force’s men are ed for 12th in total number of entries among all schools (there are nearly 240 programs sending at least one athlete to the Division I na onal championship meet). The Air Force men, which will be represented by 16 athletes, compe ng in 18 events, are ed with the San Diego State women for the most entries among all the Mountain West schools.
LINDEMAN NAMED MW COACH OF THE YEAR A er leading the Falcons to their second straight outdoor team tle, Ralph Lindeman was selected by his peers as the Mountain West Men’s Coach of the Year. It is the second straight year that he has been awarded the outdoor coaching award. For his Academy career, Lindeman has claimed the outdoor coaching award from the Mountain West on four occasions, while earning the indoor award five mes and the WAC award twice.
UHLE WINS WEST REGION POLE VAULT TITLE Highlighted by a perfect five-for-five mark on first attempt success, Joey Uhle earned a share of the West Region tle in the pole vault at the NCAA West Preliminary meet on May 25 in in Aus n, Texas. Uhle ed for first a er clearing 17’8½” with an unblemished slate. A er passing on the opening bar, he cleared the next five on his opening try at each height – the only vaulter to post a perfect five-for-five record in the event (his cochampion went four-for-four on first a empt success).
FALCONS CLAIM SECOND-STRAIGHT OUTDOOR TITLE All 28 members of the men’s travel party scored at least one point, as Air Force captured its second-straight outdoor team tle at the Mountain West Championships with a team total of 210 points. Backed by three conference tles, five of the top-seven places in the pole vault and two of the top-three finishes in the 400-meter dash, 10,000-meter run, high jump, shot put, discus throw and javelin throw, Air Force be ered the field by 45 points to capture its second consecu ve outdoor tle. AIR FORCE NETS RECORD 24 ALL-MW HONORS The Falcons collected a program-record 24 all-conference selec ons at the MW Outdoor Championships, improving on the previous record of 23 that was set last year. By finishing within the top three of their respec ve events, 20 individuals (18 men, two women; 22 events) and two relay teams earned all-MW dis nc on. MAKING A NAME FOR THE PROGRAM Since February 2012, the men’s track and field program has accounted for three Mountain West team tles. That total, which includes the 2012 indoor championships, the 2012 outdoor championships and the 2013 outdoor championships, is one more conference tle than all of the other Air Force Academy programs combined - the other two are the 2003 men’s cross country and 2004 men’s basketball teams. TWO-SPORT TWO STEP A er tossing a Freshman Class Record of 215’10” (seventh all- me at the Academy) in the javelin, Garre Griffin moved into third on the USTFCCCA list of track and field athletes who also compete in football. Griffin, the top-ranked freshman, is listed second among Division I players in that event. In addi on, James Chambers improved his sixth-place ranking in the shot put (55’6½”) at the conference meet, while remaining in fi h on the discus throw standings with his career mark of 180’1”. POLE VAULT POWER BY THE NUMBERS With three pole vaulters clearing the 18-foot bar this season, Air Force is the only program in the na on to hold that dis nc on. In fact, the Falcons are the only squad to have more than one be er the 18-foot bar. With an Academy- and Mountain West-record clearance of 18’4¾”, Cale Simmons is ranked fi h in the na onal standings, while Joey Uhle is eighth with his career-best 18’1”. Following a personal improvement of over one foot at the conference championships (18’0½”), Rob Simmons is ranked 12th in the na onal standings.
SIMMONS QUALIFIES FOR FOURTH NCAA MEET Air Force advanced two athletes to the na onal finals in the pole vault, as Cale Simmons cleared 17’8½” on just his second a empt of the compe on to finish seventh. Nursing an injury, Simmons skipped the first five heights and did not enter un l the bar had been set at 17’8½” and the majority of the advancing field had already qualified. Without any warm-ups, Simmons cleared the bar on his second a empt to qualify for his fourth consecu ve NCAA Championship meet (indoor and outdoor championship seasons).
OUTDOOR TEAM SCORES Air Force Triangular | M: 2-0 | W: 1-1 MEN: AIR FORCE 121 - New Mexico 67; AIR FORCE 149 - Northern Colorado 36; WOMEN: AIR FORCE 116 Northern Colorado 71; New Mexico 99 - AIR FORCE 92 Drake Relays Hy-Vee Cup* | M: 7th | W: 13th MEN: Illinois 36, #19 Alabama 22, Minnesota 17, #15 Nebraska 17, #7 Georgia 14, Loyola (Ill) 14, AIR FORCE 11, #12 Iowa 11, Notre Dame 11, No. 25 UTEP 10, #16 Mississippi 9, Purdue 8, Iowa State 5, Eastern Illinois 4, Northern Iowa 2; WOMEN: #17 Illinois 42, Ohio State 19, Notre Dame 18, Minnesota 16, #9 Georgia 15, Alabama 11, North Dakota State 9, Illinois State 8, #20 Iowa State 6, Purdue 6, Utah 6, Nebraska 6, AIR FORCE 5, Nevada 5, Indiana State 5, DePaul 4, UTEP 4, Mississippi 3, Eastern Illinois 2, Loyola (Ill) 2, Northern Iowa 1, Iowa 1, North Texas 1 Jack Chris ansen Invita onal | M: 3rd | W: 4th MEN: Colorado State 124.50, Wyoming 112, AIR FORCE 65.60, Colorado 64.50, Dickinson State 63.50, Adams State 35, Northern Colorado 34, Black Hills State 26, South Dakota School of Mines 12; WOMEN: Wyoming 167.50, Colorado State 160.50, Northern Colorado 117, AIR FORCE 85, Colorado 68.50, Adams State 22, Black Hills State 16, Dickinson State 7.50, South Dakota School of Mines 4 Mountain West Championships | M: 1st | W: 9th MEN: AIR FORCE 210, Colorado State 165, New Mexico 149, Boise State 108, Fresno State 90, Wyoming 85; WOMEN: San Diego State 182, New Mexico 145.50, Colorado State 89.50, UNLV 83, Nevada 78, Fresno State 68, Boise State 66, Wyoming 56, AIR FORCE 51 *Hy-Vee Cup Standings accounted for university placements in five relays
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OUTDOOR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS PERKINS EARNS FIRST NCAA INVITATION Zach Perkins earned an automa c berth into the NCAA Outdoor Championships, a er placing third in his heat of the 1500-meter quarterfinals. Crossing the finish line in a me of 3:45.05, Perkins recorded the third-fastest me in the en re 24-runner field, including all five automa c qualifiers from the other heat.
PAIR RECOGNIZED WITH ALL-AMERICA STATUS Zach Perkins and Joey Uhle were awarded All-America status by the USTFCCCA on June 10, due to their performances at the NCAA Championships. With a runner-up finish in the 1500-meter run, Perkins was awarded firstteam status, while Uhle earned second-team accolades following an 11th-place finish in the pole vault.
MOSBY BREAKS ACADEMY RECORD … AGAIN Morgan Mosby crushed her own Academy record in the 1500-meter run for the second me this season. Clocking a career-best me of 4:19.86 during first-round acon at the NCAA West Preliminary on May 23, Mosby cut nearly four seconds from her previous record to finish overall in the 48-compe tor event.
FAST FACTS Zach Perkins is the first runner in Academy history to garner All-America honors in the 1500-meter run … and the first in a flat running event (not coun ng the steeplechase) since Eric Mack finished eighth in the 5000-meter run in 1996. Joey Uhle, who also claimed All-America honors at the NCAA Indoor Championships, is the fourth Air Force pole vaulter to earn AA status at both NCAA meets in the same year, joining Paul Gensic (2004), Nick Frawley (2009) and Cale Simmons (2012).
GURNELL IMPROVES JUNIOR CLASS RECORD Kassie Gurnell, who entered the NCAA Preliminary Meet ranked 30th in the region, used a season-best distance of 41’5¼” to finish 17th in the 48-compe tor field. The mark, a three-inch improvement over her previous season best, is a new Junior Class Record for the Academy, be ering the mark of 41’5” she set indoors. TRACK AND FIELD NETS THREE TOP-6 AWARDS The track and field team claimed three of the Academy’s Top-Six awards, which recognizes the top athletes from across all 27 of Air Force’s sports teams. Jen Bremser was named the Academy’s Most Valuable Female Athlete, while Cale Simmons was honored with the Outstanding Athle c Achievement Award and Jeremy Drenckhahn was the Scholar-Athlete award recipient. TRIO EARNS ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS Ma Bell, Jeremy Drenckhahn and Rebecca Esselstein were named to the CoSIDA Capital One Academic AllDistrict Team for Track, Field and Cross Country. While it marks the seventh straight year that at least one Falcon has been named an academic all-district selec on, the three honorees are the most for a single season. LINDEMAN AND STEFFAN EARN USTFCCCA AWARDS Ralph Lindeman and Sco Steffan were awarded Mountain Region coaching honors by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Associa on on June 3. Lindeman was selected as the Men’s Head Coach of the Year for the third me in four cycles (2012 indoor-2012 outdoor-2013 outdoor), while Steffan claimed his third straight Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year dis nc on (2012 outdoor-2013 indoor-2013 outdoor). SIMMONS FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM NCAA MEET Cale Simmons, ranked fi h in the NCAA, was forced to withdraw from the na onal championships due to a hip flexor injury sustained during the West Preliminary. UHLE FINISHES 11TH AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Joey Uhle cleared 17’8½” to finish 11th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 5. A er clearing 16’8¾” and 17’2¾” on second a empts, the sophomore easily cleared 17’8½” on his first try. Uhle, who went out at the 18’0½” bar, finished within the top-16 of the naonal meet for the second straight championship. PERKINS TAKES SECOND AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS With a strong kick at the final turn, Zach Perkins placed second in the 1500-meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 8. The sophomore moved from fi h to second in the final 300 meters to earn runner-up honors at the na onal meet, finishing just 0.14-seconds behind the meet winner in a me of 3:50.39.
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KENT EARNS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD William Kent was the 2012-13 recipient of the Mountain West Hal Rothman Sportsmanship Award, which honors a student-athlete who has dis nguished him or herself through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. FALCONS EARN CONFERENCE ACADEMIC HONORS The track and field team placed a program-best 43 athletes on the Mountain West academic all-conference team. A total of 30 men and 13 women were honored for GPAs of 3.00 or above, while 21 were awarded Scholar-Athlete dis nc on for a GPA of 3.50 or higher. FUN FACT The track and field team accounted for 43 of the Academy’s 65 academic all-conference selec ons for the spring semester, which includes baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, so ball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field. SCHOLARLY SENIORS Ted Artz, Jeremy Drenckhahn and Kate Kanetzky caputred MW Scholar-Athlete honors for the fourth straight year ... a mark that brings the program’s total of fourme Scholar-Athlete honorees to seven. PERKINS CAPS SEASON AT USATF CHAMPIONSHIPS Zach Perkins wrapped up an impressive sophomore season with a 33rd-place finish in the semifinals of the 1500-meter run at the USATF Outdoor Championships on June 20. Clocking a me of 3:49.38, Perkins finished eighth in his heat … less than two seconds behind the automa c qualifiers from his heat. TRIO EARNS ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA HONORS A program-best three Falcons were named to the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-America Team for Track, Field and Cross Country on June 27. Jeremy Drenckhahn received first-team dis nc on, while Ma Bell and Rebecca Esselstein earned third-team status. Drenckahn’s first-team selec on is the program’s first since such honor since 2008 and the fourth overall.
2013 TEAM AWARDS MATT BELL Men’s High Point Award Paul Gensic Comeback Award JEN BREMSER Women’s High Point Award Most Valuable Female Athlete ERICA CARSON Women’s Most Improved Award JAMES CHAMBERS Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determina on ANTHONY DELGADO Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm General Tad Oelstrom Award for Excellence ANNETTE EICHENBERGER Women’s Most Compe ve Athlete Award REBECCA ESSELSTEIN Women’s Most Improved Award BRIAN FORD Arne Arneson Coaches’ Award for Dedica on GRANT HAMILTON Men’s Newcomer of the Year BIZZY MELLADO Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determina on MORGAN MOSBY Gail Conway Outstanding Performance Award ZACH PERKINS Men’s Most Compe
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DAVID PTACEK Men’s Most Improved Award ANGELEA ROSS Women’s Newcomer of the Year CALE SIMMONS Alonzo Babers Outstanding Performance Award Most Valuable Male Athlete JAKE SPULLER Laura Piper Ironman Award UZOR UDENSI Arne Arneson Coaches’ Award for Dedica on MATT WADDEL Ernie Cuncliffe Manager of the Year ZACH WOOD Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determina on
FACTS AND FIGURES Of the 45 first-, second- and third-team selec ons, Rebecca Esselstein was the only sophomore female to earn Academic All-American honors. Air Force was ed with Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon and South Dakota for the most honorees (3), while marking the first me in program history that more than one Air Force athlete has earned Academic All-America status in a single season.
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2013 BEST INDOOR MARKS MEN’S TOP INDOOR MARKS OF 2013 EVENT 60-Meter Dash 200-Meter Dash 300-Meter Dash 400-Meter Dash 500-Meter Dash 600-Meter Dash 800-Meter Run 1000-Meter Run Mile Run 3000-Meter Run 5000-Meter Run 60-Meter Hurdles 400-Meter Hurdles 4x400-Meter Relay Mile Relay Two-Mile Relay Distance Medley Relay High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Weight Throw Heptathlon
MARK 6.81 21.71 34.85 49.09 1:05.47 1:21.24 1:49.93 2:31.52 4:05.12a 8:19.65 14:12.99 8.23 59.85 3:16.25 3:19.57 8:05.58 9:34.51 6’10¼” 18’2” 22’8½” 45’6½” 55’5½” 62’10” 5148
ATHLETE Gavin McHenry Jake Spuller Jake Spuller David Ptacek David Ptacek Alex Lindsay Alex Lindsay Ted Artz Zach Perkins Matt Bell Jeremy Drenckhahn Joey Wilkin Siotame Latu U Udensi-A Lindsay - D Ptacek - J Spuller J Spuller - D Ptacek - A Delgado - M Craig Team J Hawkins - J Spuller - A Lindsay - Z Perkins Zach Wood Cale Simmons Blue Kearney Kyle Gartrell James Chambers Will Kent Evan McDowell
MEET | LOCATION Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. New Mexico Collegiate Classic | Albuquerque, N.M. Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Nebraska adidas Classic | Lincoln, Neb. Alex Wilson Invitational | South Bend, Ind. Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. New Mexico Collegiate Classic | Albuquerque, N.M. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Husky Classic | Seattle, Wash. Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. New Mexico Collegiate Classic | Albuquerque, N.M. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Alex Wilson Invitational | South Bend, Ind. Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Joe Davies Open | Golden, Colo. Joe Davies Open | Golden, Colo. Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho
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MEET | LOCATION Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. New Mexico Collegiate Classic | Albuquerque, N.M. Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. New Mexico Collegiate Classic | Albuquerque, N.M. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Nebraska Wesleyan Open | Lincoln, Neb. New Mexico Collegiate Classic | Albuquerque, N.M. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Husky Classic | Seattle, Wash. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Alex Wilson Invitational | South Bend, Ind. Air Force Team Challenge | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Holiday Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Air Force Invitational | USAF Academy, Colo. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho Joe Davies Open | Golden, Colo. Joe Davies Open | Golden, Colo. Mountain West Indoor Championships | Boise, Idaho
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WOMEN’S TOP INDOOR MARKS OF 2013 EVENT 60-Meter Dash 200-Meter Dash 300-Meter Dash 400-Meter Dash 500-Meter Dash 600-Meter Run 800-Meter Run 1000-Meter Run Mile Run 3000-Meter Run 5000-Meter Run 60-Meter Hurdles 4x400-Meter Relay Mile Relay Distance Medley Relay High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Weight Throw Pentathlon
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MARK 7.83 25.13 42.06 57.26 1:17.23 1:34.02 2:09.80 2:55.29 4:54.11a 9:40.73 16:59.75 9.14 3:50.04 3:55.73 11:24.78 5’7” 5’7” 12’10¾” 17’8” 41’5” 47’4½” 55’5¾” 3425
ATHLETE Morgan Malone Morgan Malone Morgan Malone Bethany Gross Bethany Gross Annette Eichenberger Annette Eichenberger Rebecca Esselstein Melissa Fuerst Jen Bremser Jen Bremser Lesly Torres B Gross - M Mosby - M Malone - A Eichenberger B Gross - T Mayne - K Gurnell - N Alston M Mosby - B Gross - A Eichenberger - M Fuerst Rachel Herald Regan Rogers Paige Shirley Lesly Torres Kassie Gurnell Danielle Tabb Becca Bauman Lesly Torres
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2013 BEST OUTDOOR MARKS MEN’S TOP OUTDOOR MARKS OF 2013 EVENT 100-Meter Dash 200-Meter Dash 400-Meter Dash 800-Meter Run 1500-Meter Run 3000-Meter Run 5000-Meter Run 10,000-Meter Run 110-Meter Hurdles 400-Meter Hurdles 2000-Meter Steeplechase 3000-Meter Steeplechase 4x100-Meter Relay 4x200-Meter Relay 4x400-Meter Relay 4x800-Meter Relay Distance Medley Relay High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Discus Throw Hammer Throw Javelin Throw Decathlon
MARK 10.86 21.36 47.76 1:49.25 3:41.46 8:22.12a 14:06.41 29:29.81 14.77 54.21 6:44.87 9:26.97 40.57 1:25.58 3:15.60 7:35.07 9:47.19 6’10¾” 18’4¾” 23’2½” 46’1¼” 57’1½” 180’1” 198’2” 215’10” 5858*
ATHLETE Uzor Udensi Uzor Udensi Anthony Delgado Alex Lindsay Zach Perkins Isaiah Bragg Matt Bell Jeremy Drenckhahn Joey Wilkin Jordan McCool Casey Peloquin Riley Coates U Udensi - A Delgado - J Spuller - D Ptacek U Udensi - A Delgado - J Spuller - J Nielsen D Ptacek - J Spuller - U Udensi - A Delgado T Artz - Z Perkins - P Corona - G Caswell J Hawkins - A Delgado - A Lindsay - Z Perkins Kobi Rex Cale Simmons Blue Kearney Blue Kearney Grant Hamilton James Chambers Brian Ford Garrett Griffin Evan McDowell
MEET | LOCATION Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. NCAA Outdoor Championships (Semifinals) | Eugene, Ore. Air Force Twilight Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Mt. SAC Relays | Walnut, Calif. Mt. SaC Relays | Walnut, Calif. Air Force Twilight Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Twilight Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Relays | USAF Academy, Colo. Arizona State Invitational | Tempe, Ariz. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays | Austin, Texas Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Drake Relays | Des Moines, Iowa Drake Relays | Des Moines, Iowa 2x, last Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays | Austin, Texas Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays | Austin, Texas Air Force Triangular | USAF Academy, Colo. Beach Invitational | Cerritos, Calif. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Jack Christiansen Invitational | Fort Collins, Colo. Tom Benich Classic | Greeley, Colo. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev.
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MEET | LOCATION Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Stanford Invitational | Palo Alto, Calif. NCAA Outdoor Championships (West Prelim) | Austin, Texas Drake Relays | Des Moines, Iowa Drake Relays | Des Moines, Iowa Air Force Triangular | USAF Academy, Colo. Air Force Twilight Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Mt. SAC Relays | Walnut, Calif. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Air Force Relays | USAF Academy, Colo. Arizona State Invitational | Tempe, Ariz. Air Force Relays | USAF Academy, Colo. Drake Relays | Des Moines, Iowa Air Force Relays | USAF Academy, Colo. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev. Arizona State Invitational | Tempe, Ariz. NCAA Outdoor Championships (West Prelim) | Austin, Texas Air Force Twilight Open | USAF Academy, Colo. Jack Christiansen Invitational | Fort Collins, Colo. Air Force Twilight open | USAF Academy, Colo. Jerry Quiller Classic | Boulder, Colo. Mountain West Outdoor Championships | Las Vegas, Nev.
DATE 10 May 10 May 11 May 30 March 23 May 25 April 25 April 12 April 3 May 18 April 11 May 6 April 23 March 6 April 27 April 6 April 10 May 23 March 25 May 3 May 27 April 3 May 15 March 8-9 May
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MARK 12.21 24.53 56.20 2:06.63 4:19.86 16:48.02 36:06.15 15.32 68.03 10:26.31 47.29 1:43.55 3:51.82 4:28.20 11:15.76 5’7” 12’11½” 17’2” 41’5¼” 48’4¾” 146’5” 167’7” 147’2” 4630
ATHLETE Morgan Malone Morgan Malone Bethany Gross Annette Eichenberger Morgan Mosby Jen Bremser Kate Kanetzky Sierra Schepper Sierra Schepper Jen Bremser B Gross - N Alston - M Malone - K Gurnell E Carson - H Shepard - M Malone - B Gross N Alston - B Gross - M Malone - K Gurnell H Shepard - S Schepper - E Carson - E Wagemaker M Mosby - B Gross - A Eichenberger - M Fuerst Rachel Herald Bizzy Mellado Lesly Torres Kassie Gurnell Danielle Tabb Becca Bauman Becca Bauman Nikki Freeman Lesly Torres
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 60-METER DASH, 100-METER DASH INDOOR 60-METER DASH MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................6.39 ................ 2x, last Maurice Green, U.S. (2001) American Record ............................6.39 ............... 2x, last Maurice Green, Nike (2001) Collegiate Record ...........................6.45 ....................Leonard Myles-Mills, BYU (1999) NCAA Meet Record.........................6.51 .......................Richard Thompson, LSU (2008) MW All-Time Record ......................6.62 .......................... Kenneth Andam, BYU (2001) MW Meet Record ...........................6.62 .......................... Kenneth Andam, BYU (2001) Cadet Field House Record ..............6.45 ....................Leonard Myles-Mills, BYU (1999) AF Invitational Meet Record...........6.63 .......................... Kenneth Andam, BYU (2000) USAFA School Record .....................6.74 ..........................................Travis Picou (2007)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................6.92 .......................... Irina Privalova, Russia (1995) American Record ............................6.95 .................. 2x, last Marion Jones, Nike (1998) Collegiate Record ...........................7.09 ............. 2x, last L Brookins, S. Carolina (2011) NCAA Meet Record.........................7.09 ......................... L Brookins, S. Carolina (2011) MW All-Time Record ......................7.17 ...............................Jessica Young, TCU (2011) MW Meet Record ...........................7.17 ...............................Jessica Young, TCU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............7.13 ................ Philomene Mensah, Canada (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........7.13 ................ Philomene Mensah, Canada (2000) USAFA School Record .....................7.68y*........................ 3x, last Cresha White (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 6.74 ..........................................Travis Picou (2007) 6.76c ........................................ Deric Dobbs (1984) 6.77c ...................................... Todd Stewart (1990) 6.77 .....................................Kevin Griswold (1998) 6.78c ............................................ Bill Shedd (1985) 6.79c ................................ Morgan Lankford (1978) 6.78c .......................................... Mike Profit (1988) 6.80c .........................................Mark Ewing (1971) 6.80c ..............................George Kramlinger (1980) 6.81 ...................... 2x, last Gavin McHenry (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7.68 ....................................... Cresha White (2010) 7.68y*......................................... Apryl Ford (1981) 7.68y*........................................ Jeri Nelson (1979) 7.69c ..............................Alexis Jones-Hardy (2012) 7.69 ................................ Genelle Chapman (2005) 7.72 .......................................... Jami Hodge (2005) 7.77c* ...................................... Leslie Darby (1990) 7.78c* ...................................... Gail Conway (1984) 7.83 .................................Morgan Malone (2013) 7.88 ....................... 2x, last Tawny Lambuth (2011)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................6.77c ....................................Kevin Griswold (1997) Sophomore .....................................6.76c ....................................Kevin Griswold (1998) Junior ..............................................6.74 ..........................................Travis Picou (2007) Senior .............................................6.78c .......................................... Mike Profit (1988)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................7.64* ......................................... Jeri Nelson (1979) Sophomore .....................................7.64c ........................................... Apryl Ford (1981) Junior ..............................................7.68 ....................................... Cresha White (2010) Senior .............................................7.41 .......................................Renea Toliver (1986)
OUTDOOR 100-METER DASH MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................9.58 ..............................Usain Bolt, Jamaica (2009) American Record ............................9.69 ................................ Tyson Gay, adidas (2009) Collegiate Record ...........................9.89 ................ 2x, last Charles Silmon, TCU (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................9.89 ................ 2x, last Charles Silmon, TCU (2013) MW All-Time Record ......................10.05 ...........................Charles Silmon, TCU (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................10.20 ...........................Charles Silmon, TCU (2011) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........9.93 ..............................Calvin Smith, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......10.60 ....................... Travis Picou, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............10.32 ..................Jeremy Dodson, Colorado (2008) USAFA School Record .....................10.46 .......................................Travis Picou (2006)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................10.49 ..........F Griffith Joyner, United States (1988) American Record ............................10.49 ......... Florence Griffith Joyner, WCAC (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................10.78 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................10.78 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) MW All-Time Record ......................11.07 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................11.21 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2008) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........10.79 .........................Evelyn Ashford, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......11.91 ........................... Loni Forsythe, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............12.07 ................. T Johnson, Colorado State (2009) USAFA School Record .....................12.09 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 10.46 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) 10.52 ......................................... Mike Profit (1988) 10.53 ...................................... Carlos Hattix (1995) 10.58 .....................................Bobby Wright (1979) 10.58 ....................................... Deric Dobbs (1983) 10.61 ................................... Danta Johnson (1996) 10.63 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1997) 10.64* ...................................Russ Clemons (1989) 10.64 ..................................... Todd Stewart (1989) 10.68 ........................................ Eric Jenkins (1985)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 12.09 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 12.21 ...............................Morgan Malone (2013) 12.22 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 12.25 .......................................... Apryl Ford (1980) 12.27 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005) 12.28 ...................................Stacey McClain (1997) 12.36 ....................................Sharon Rucker (1983) 12.37 .................................... Cathy Roberts (1985) 12.41 ..................................... Cresha White (2009) 12.42 ................................. Tawny Lambuth (2012)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................10.53 ........................................Travis Picou (2005) Sophomore .....................................10.46 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) Junior ..............................................10.60 ........................................Travis Picou (2007) Senior ............................................10.52 ......................................... Mike Profit (1988)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................12.25 .......................................... Apryl Ford (1980) Sophomore .....................................12.21 ...............................Morgan Malone (2013) Junior ..............................................12.09 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) Senior .............................................12.27 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 200-METER DASH INDOOR 200-METER DASH MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................19.92 ................ Frank Fredericks, Namibia (1996) American Record ............................20.10 ............ Wallace Spearmon, Arkansas (2005) Collegiate Record ...........................20.10 ............ Wallace Spearmon, Arkansas (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................20.19 ............ Wallace Spearmon, Arkansas (2005) MW All-Time Record ......................20.90 ............. John Woods, Colorado State (2005) MW Meet Record ...........................21.02 .......................... Celmore Henry, TCU (2010) Cadet Field House Record ..............20.51 ........... Josephus Howard, Texas Tech (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........20.51 .......... .Josephus Howard, Texas Tech (1998) USAFA School Record .....................21.06 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1999)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................21.87 .....................Merlene Ottey, Jamaica (1993) American Record ............................22.33 .................... Gwen Torrence, Misuno (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................22.40 .......................... Bianca Knight, Texas (2008) NCAA Meet Record.........................22.40 .......................... Bianca Knight, Texas (2008) MW All-Time Record ......................22.99 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2007) MW Meet Record ...........................23.20 .............................Jessica Young, TCU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............23.57 ...........2x, last Hydiane Harper, UNLV (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........23.57 .......................Aspen Burkett , Illinois (1996) USAFA School Record .....................25.00 ....................................... .Jami Hodge (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 21.06 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1999) 21.09 ........................................Travis Picou (2007) 21.38 ................................. Nick Bromberek (2002) 21.50 ...................................... Carlos Hattix (1995) 21.54 ....................................... Kellen Curry (2009) 21.60 ..............................Marcus Alexander (1996) 21.61 ............................... Anthony Delgado (2012) 21.61 ....................................... Uzor Udensi (2010) 21.71 ..................................... Jake Spuller (2013) 21.88 .......................................... Nick Luina (2006)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 25.00 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005) 25.13 ...............................Morgan Malone (2013) 25.46 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 25.51 ....................................Bethany Gross (2011) 25.54 ..................................... Cresha White (2010) 25.74* ............................... Lianne Peterson (1991) 25.82 ............................ Dominique Torbert (2001) 25.91 .................................... Tiffany Bishop (2002) 25.99 .....................................Renea Toliver (1983) 26.01 ...........................................Katy Crow (2003)
OUTDOOR 200-METER DASH MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................19.19 ............................Usain Bolt, Jamaica (2009) American Record ............................19.32 .......................Michael Johnson, Nike (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................19.69 ....................Walter Dix, Florida State (2007) NCAA Meet Record.........................19.87 ................ 2x, last John Capel, Florida (1999) MW All-Time Record ......................20.35 ............................Otis McDaniel, TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................20.35 ............................Otis McDaniel, TCU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........20.27 ..................William Snoddy, Midwest (1978) Service Academy Meet Record ......21.37 ....................... Travis Picou, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............20.73 ..................Jeremy Dodson, Colorado (2008) USAFA School Record .....................20.73 ........................................Travis Picou (2006)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................21.34 ..........F Griffith Joyner, United States (1988) American Record ............................21.34 ......... Florence Griffith Joyner, WCAC (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................22.04 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................22.04 .............................. Dawn Sowell, LSU (1989) MW All-Time Record ......................22.34 ................Tonette Dyer, San Diego St (2004) MW Meet Record ...........................22.78 ...............................Virgil Hodge, TCU (2008) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........22.27 ................... C Cheeseborough, South (1978) Service Academy Meet Record ......24.91 ........................... Loni Forsythe, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............24.50 ...................Samantha Kee, Wyoming (2012) USAFA School Record .....................24.44 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 20.73 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) 20.96 ...................................Kevin Griswold (2000) 21.04 ....................................... Kellen Curry (2009) 21.24 ................................... Danta Johnson (1996) 21.30 ....................................... Uzor Udensi (2013) 21.34 ................................. Nick Bromberek (2002) 21.34 .......................................... Nick Luina (2006) 21.34#* ........................... Morgan Lankford (1977) 21.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982) 21.39 ...................................... Carlos Hattix (1995)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 24.44 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005) 24.53 ...............................Morgan Malone (2013) 24.81 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 25.00 .....................................Stacy McClain (1997) 25.09 ....................................Bethany Gross (2010) 25.31 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 25.45 ..................................... Cresha White (2009) 25.61 ..................................... Erica Carson (2012) 25.64 ....................................Sharon Rucker (1982) 25.68 .....................................Barbara Fogel (1985)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................21.01 ........................................Travis Picou (2005) Sophomore .....................................20.73 ........................................Travis Picou (2006) Junior ..............................................20.97 ........................................Travis Picou (2007) Senior .............................................20.96 ........................................Travis Picou (2008) ........................................................20.96 ...................................Kevin Griswold (2000)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................25.09 ....................................Bethany Gross (2010) Sophomore ..................................24.53 ...............................Morgan Malone (2013) Junior ..............................................24.81 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) Senior .............................................24.44 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 400-METER DASH INDOOR 400-METER DASH MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................44.57 ..........Kerron Clement, United States (2005) American Record ............................44.57 .....................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) Collegiate Record ...........................44.57 .....................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................44.57 .....................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) MW All-Time Record ......................45.67 .............................. Lewis Banda, TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................46.69 .............................. Lewis Banda, TCU (2006) Cadet Field House Record ..............46.07 ...................Kevin Little, U.S. West TC (1996) AF Invitational Meet Record...........46.07 ...................Kevin Little, U.S. West TC (1996) USAFA School Record .....................46.86 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................49.59 .........J Kratochvilova, Czechoslovakia (1983) American Record ............................50.54 .......... Francena McCorory, Hampton (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................50.54 .......... Francena McCorory, Hampton (2010) NCAA Meet Record.........................50.54 .......... Francena McCorory, Hampton (2010) MW All-Time Record ......................51.79 ....................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2004) MW Meet Record ...........................52.95 ....................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............52.88 ........................ Jessica Fox, Wyoming (2004) AF Invitational Meet Record...........52.88 ....................... Jessica Fox, Wyoming (2004) USAFA School Record .....................54.67 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 46.86 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982) 47.14#* ................................Mark Webster (1976) 47.34 ...................................Kevin Griswold (1999) 47.59 ..............................Marcus Alexander (1996) 47.64#* ...............................Dick Van Dame (1971) 47.84#* ...................................George Cato (1970) 47.85 .......................................... Nick Luina (2006) 48.14#* ............................................Bill Lee (1977) 48.16 ..................................... Manny Smith (2012) 48.32 .................................... Calvin Speight (1988)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 54.67 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 56.32 ....................................... .Jami Hodge (2005) 56.45 ..........................................Barb Fogel (1987) 56.70 ....................................Bethany Gross (2012) 57.28 .................................Arcolar Harrison (1984) 57.65 ...................................Rachel Thomas (2012) 58.01 ................................ Cheryl Cleveland (1983) 58.22 .................................... Jessica Mapes (2009) 58.30 .....................................Ally Romanko (2007) 58.35 ...........................................Katy Crow (2003)
OUTDOOR 400-METER DASH MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................43.18 ........ Michael Johnson, United States (1999) American Record ............................43.18 .......................Michael Johnson, Nike (1999) Collegiate Record ...........................43.50 .............................Quincy Watts, USC (1992) NCAA Meet Record.........................44.00 .............................Quincy Watts, USC (1992) MW All-Time Record ......................45.10 .............................. Lewis Banda, TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................45.68 ............ Jarrin Solomon, New Mexico (2009) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........44.73 .............................James Rolle, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......47.71 .......................... Nick Luina, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............47.77 ..................... Manny Smith, Air Force (2012) USAFA School Record .....................45.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1983)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................47.60 ............... Marita Koch, East Germany (1985) American Record ............................48.70 ..........................Sanya Richards, Nike (2006) Collegiate Record ...........................49.89 ........................Sanya Richards, Texas (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................50.10 ............... Monique Henderson, UCLA (2005) MW All-Time Record ......................51.15 ...........Tonette Dyer, San Diego State (2004) MW Meet Record ...........................51.15 ...........Tonette Dyer, San Diego State (2004) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........50.84 ..................... Michelle Collins, South (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......56.52 .........................Ebony Thomas, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............53.35 .................... Afiya Walker, Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................53.06 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 45.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1983) 46.43 ...................................Kevin Griswold (2000) 46.54#* ................................Mark Webster (1976) 46.74#* ...................................Don Walters (1980) 46.90 .......................................... Nick Luina (2005) 46.94 ..............................Marcus Alexander (1996) 47.04#* ............................. Gary Hightower (1980) 47.06 ........................................ Deonte Day (1996) 47.14#* .........................................Three with time
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 53.06 ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 54.99 .....................................Barbara Fogel (1987) 55.38 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005) 55.41 .....................................Stacy McClain (1997) 55.71 ....................................Bethany Gross (2010) 56.39 ..................................... Erica Carson (2012) 56.58 .................................Arcolar Harrison (1983) 56.90 .................................... Jessica Mapes (2009) 57.01 ...................... Annette Eichenberger (2013) 57.39 ...........................................Katy Crow (2002)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................46.90 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1980) Sophomore .....................................46.47 ...................................Kevin Grisowld (1998) Junior ..............................................45.90 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1982) Senior .............................................45.36 ....................................Alonzo Babers (1983)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................55.71 ....................................Bethany Gross (2010) Sophomore .....................................54.92 ....................................... Gail Conway (1982) Junior ..............................................53.06 ...................................... Gail Conway (1983) Senior .............................................55.38 ........................................ Jami Hodge (2005)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 800-METER RUN INDOOR 800-METER RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................1:42.67 ..............Wilson Kipketer, Denmark (1997) American Record ............................1:45.00 ................. J Gray, Santa Monica TC (1992) Collegiate Record ...........................1:44.84 .........................Paul Ereng, Virginia (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................1:45.33 .......... Patrick Nduwimana, Arizona (2001) MW All-Time Record ......................1:47.02 ....................... Jackson Langat, TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................1:49.77 ............................Justin Hedin, BYU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............1:48.23 ........................Dan Rojas, Air Force (1984) AF Invitational Meet Record...........1:48.33 ............. E Tupiritism, Wichita State (1997) USAFA School Record .....................1:48.23 ........................................Dan Rojas (1984)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................1:55.82 .................Jolanda Ceplak, Slovenia (2002) American Record ............................1:58.71 .................. Nicole Teter, Nike Farm (2002) Collegiate Record ...........................2:00.75 ................ Nicole Crook, Tennessee (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................2:01.77 ......................... Hazel Clark, Florida (1999) MW All-Time Record ......................2:03.89 ..........................Lacey Cramer, BYU (2010) MW Meet Record ...........................2:05.55 ..........................Lacey Cramer, BYU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............2:07.79 ......... Jenny Simpson, New Balance (2011) AF Invitational Meet Record...........2:10.19 ................Violah Lagat, unattached (2013) USAFA School Record .....................2:06.91 ................................. Ally Romanko (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 1:48.23# ......................................Dan Rojas (1984) 1:48.32 .......................................Jeff Kuzma (1994) 1:49.27 .................................Kevin Hawkins (2008) 1:49.57 ....................................Doug Sersun (1991) 1:49.93 ..................................Alex Lindsay (2013) 1:50.77 .................................. Bryant Bevan (2003) 1:51.14 ................................... Tyler Stanley (2011) 1:51.23a .................................... Nick White (2011) 1:51.6# ...................................... Bob Brodel (1970) 1:51.94 .....................................Paul Gomez (1995)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 2:06.91 ..................................Ally Romanko (2010) 2:09.80 ................... Annette Eichenberger (2013) 2:10.62a ............................. Morgan Mosby (2011) 2:11.98 .................................Kristin Trichler (2005) 2:12.4# .................................... Gail Conway (1984) 2:12.56a ...................... Rebecca Esselstein (2013) 2:12.56 ...................................Laureli Mazik (1984) 2:13.4# ..........................................Rita Burr (1981) 2:14.20 ...................................Shelly Ginder (1983) 2:14.97 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2005)
OUTDOOR 800-METER RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................1:40.91 ..................... David Rudisha, Kenya (2012) American Record ............................1:42.60 ....... Johnny Gray, Santa Monica TC (1985) Collegiate Record ...........................1:41.77 .................... Joaquim Cruz, Oregon (1984) NCAA Meet Record.........................1:44.70 ......................Mark Everett, Florida (1990) MW All-Time Record ......................1:46.01 ...... Bryan Berryhill, Colorado State (2001) MW Meet Record ...........................1:46.03 ...... Bryan Berryhill, Colorado State (2001) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........1:47.84 ...........................Terril Davis, South (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......1:51.26 ................ Kevin Hawkins, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............1:50.38 ............Ryan Friese, Colorado State (2008) USAFA School Record .....................1:48.62 .................................Kevin Hawkins (2008)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................1:53.28 ......J Kratochvilova, Czechoslovakia (1983) American Record ............................1:56.40 ................Jearl Miles-Clark, Reebok (1999) Collegiate Record ...........................1:58.33 .................. C Groenendaal, Oregon (1985) NCAA Meet Record.........................1:59.11 .....................Suzy Favor, Wisconsin (1990) MW All-Time Record ......................2:03.01 ..........................Lacey Cramer, BYU (2009) MW Meet Record ...........................2:04.67 ..........................Lacey Cramer, BYU (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........2:02.20 ..................................Alisa Hill, East (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......2:10.36 ..................Ally Romanko, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............2:14.31 ............Candace Wollert, Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................2:03.92 .................................... Gail Conway (1984)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 1:48.62 .................................Kevin Hawkins (2008) 1:48.68 .......................................Jeff Kuzma (1994) 1:48.9 ..........................................Dan Rojas (1981) 1:49.25 ..................................Alex Lindsay (2013) 1:49.66a ................................. Tyler Stanley (2011) 1:49.93a ...................................Calvin Glass (2006) 1:50.14 .................................Alonzo Babers (1983) 1:50.23 ...................................... Alex Zubey (2012) 1:50.5 ................................. John MacGilvra (1977) 1:50.63 ................................. Zach Perkins (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 2:03.92 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) 2:06.13 ..................................Ally Romanko (2010) 2:06.63 ................... Annette Eichenberger (2013) 2:08.58 ............................... Morgan Mosby (2013) 2:10.15 .................................Kristin Trichler (2005) 2:10.61 .......................................Joy Meyen (1983) 2:11.01 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2005) 2:12.18 ................................. Cindy Dawson (2004) 2:14.16 .......................................Dolly Patel (1996) 2:14.16 ................................ Dalia Wenckus (1998)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................1:51.25a ...................................Calvin Glass (2005) Sophomore .....................................1:48.78a ...............................Kevin Hawkins (2006) Junior ..............................................1:48.66 .................................Kevin Hawkins (2007) Senior .............................................1:48.23# (i) ..................................Dan Rojas (1984)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................2:10.49 ..................................Ally Romanko (2007) Sophomore .....................................2:08.00 ..................................Ally Romanko (2008) Junior ...........................................2:06.63 ................... Annette Eichenberger (2013) Senior .............................................2:03.92 .................................... Gail Conway (1984)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | MILE RUN, 1500-METER RUN INDOOR MILE RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................3:48.45 ........ Hicham El Guerrouj, Morocco (1997) American Record ............................3:49.89 ........................ Bernard Lagat, Nike (2005) Collegiate Record ...........................3:52.98p ....................... Chris O’Hare, Tulsa (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:55.33 ................. Kevin Sullivan, Michigan (1995) MW All-Time Record ......................3:55.78 ............................. Miles Batty, BYU (2011) MW Meet Record ...........................4:05.85 ............. Lee Emanuel, New Mexico (2010) Cadet Field House Record ..............4:09.20 ...... Bryan Berryhill, Colorado State (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........4:12.90 .... Philemon Hanneck, South Plains (1990) USAFA School Record .....................4:01.63a ...................................... Eric Mack (1996)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................4:17.14 ................. Doina Melinte, Romania (1990) American Record ............................4:20.50 ...........Mary Slaney, Athletics West (1982) Collegiate Record ...........................4:25.91 .............. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................4:29.71 ............ Sarah Bowman, Tennessee (2009) MW All-Time Record ......................4:36.59 ................Jo Moultrie, New Mexico (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................4:50.83 .................Michaela Mannova, BYU (2003) Cadet Field House Record ..............4:53.54 .................... Sara Gorton, Colorado (2001) AF Invitational Meet Record...........4:53.54 .................... Sara Gorton, Colorado (2001) USAFA School Record .....................4:49.29 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4:01.63a ...................................... Eric Mack (1996) 4:01.98 ....................................Mark Walter (2005) 4:03.07a ................................ Nick MacFalls (1995) 4:04.25 ..................................Jim Walmsley (2012) 4:04.56 ...................................... Alex Zubey (2012) 4:04.64 .............................. Brian Carpenter (2002) 4:05.12a ............................... Zach Perkins (2013) 4:06.03 ................................... Daniel Castle (2009) 4:06.88 ..............................Travis Patterson (2005) 4:07.55 .....................................Justin Tyner (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4:49.29 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2005) 4:50.62# ....................................... Jill Wood (1987) 4:51.68 .......................................Dolly Patel (1996) 4:53.60 .......................................Joy Meyen (1983) 4:53.9# ...................................Laureli Mazik (1984) 4:53.92 .....................................Elissa Ballas (2003) 4:54.11a ...............................Melissa Fuerst (2013) 4:54.25 ............................... Morgan Mosby (2013) 4:54.48 ...............................Shannen Karpel (1991) 4:55.20 ..........................................Rita Burr (1980)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................4:10.74a ............................ Patrick Corona (2013) Sophomore .....................................4:05.12a ............................... Zach Perkins (2013) Junior ..............................................4:01.98 ....................................Mark Walter (2005) Senior .............................................4:01.63a ...................................... Eric Mack (1996)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................4:49.29 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2005) Sophomore .....................................4:53.16 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2006) Junior ..............................................4:53.60 .......................................Joy Meyen (1983) Senior .............................................4:51.68 .......................................Dolly Patel (1996)
OUTDOOR 1500-METER RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................3:26.00 ........ Hicham El Guerrouj, Morocco (1998) American Record ............................3:29.30 ........................ Bernard Lagat, Nike (2005) Collegiate Record ...........................3:30.56 ........ Bernard Lagat, Washington St (1999) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:35.30 ................ Sydney Maree, Villanova (1981) MW All-Time Record ......................3:36.25 ............................. Miles Batty, BYU (2011) MW Meet Record . ......................3:44.38 ..................Zach Perkins, Air Force (2013) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........3:45.50 ........................Tom Duits, Midwest (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......3:47.32 .................... Justin Tyner, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............3:50.09 ........Wil Buchanan, Colorado State (2009) USAFA School Record ...................3:41.46 ................................. Zach Perkins (2013)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................3:50.46 .............................Yunxia Qu, China (1993) American Record ............................3:57.12 ...........Mary Slaney, Athletics West (1983) Collegiate Record ...........................3:59.90 .............. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................4:06.19 ....... Hannah England, Florida State (2008) MW All-Time Record ......................4:06.22 ..................... Sharolyn Shields, BYU (2001) MW Meet Record ...........................4:21.03 .................Courtney Meldrum, BYU (2001) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........4:33.93 ............... Morgan Mosby, Air Force (2012) Service Academy Meet Record ......4:33.77 ..................Ally Romanko, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............4:37.05 ........... M Saunders, Colorado State (2008) USAFA School Record .....................4:19.86 ............................... Morgan Mosby (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:41.46 ................................. Zach Perkins (2013) 3:42.51 .....................................Justin Tyner (2011) 3:44.08 ................................... Daniel Castle (2009) 3:44.42 .............................. Brian Carpenter (2001) 3:44.49 ....................................Mark Walter (2005) 3:44.4 .................................... Nick MacFalls (1995) 3:44.9 .......................................... Eric Mack (1995) 3:45.51 .................................. Rob Langstaff (1984) 3:45.65a ...................................... Joe Lopez (2000) 3:45.78a .................................... Alex Zubey (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4:19.86 ............................... Morgan Mosby (2013) 4:24.48 .......................................Joy Meyen (1983) 4:25.89a ...............................Melissa Fuerst (2013) 4:26.81 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2006) 4:27.15 .................................Kristin Trichler (2005) 4:28.54 ................... Annette Eichenberger (2013) 4:30.56 .....................................Elissa Ballas (2003) 4:30.60 ..................................Ally Romanko (2010) 4:30.62 ......................................... Jill Wood (1987) 4:31.11 ..........................................Rita Burr (1981)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................3:46.79 .............................. Patrick Corona (2013) Sophomore ..................................3:41.46 ................................. Zach Perkins (2013) Junior ..............................................3:44.05 .....................................Justin Tyner (2010) Senior .............................................3:42.51 .....................................Justin Tyner (2011)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................4:27.15 .................................Kristin Trichler (2005) Sophomore .....................................4:26.81 ................................ Kelly Robinson (2006) Junior ..............................................4:23.74a ............................. Morgan Mosby (2012) Senior .............................................4:19.86 ............................... Morgan Mosby (2013)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 3000-METER RUN, 3000-METER STEEPLECHASE INDOOR 3000-METER RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................7:24.90 ......................Daniel Komen, Kenya (1998) American Record ............................7:32.43 ........................ Bernard Lagat, Nike (2007) Collegiate Record ...........................7:38.59 .................. Alistair Cragg, Arkansas (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................7:46.03 ............... Adam Goucher, Colorado (1998) MW All-Time Record ......................7:49.11 ......... Ross Millington, New Mexico (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................8:14.66 ............ Luke Caldwell, New Mexico (2013) Cadet Field House Record ..............8:16.50c............... Frank Shorter, Florida TC (1971) AF Invitational Meet Record...........8:31.71 ........................Craig Dixon, Reebok (1994) USAFA School Record .....................7:52.49a ..................................... Eric Mack (1996)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................8:23.72 ................. Meseret Defar, Ethiopia (2007) American Record ............................8:33.25 ...................Shalane Flanagan, Nike (2007) Collegiate Record ...........................8:42.03 .............. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................8:42.03 .............. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) MW All-Time Record ......................9:04.06 .................Michaela Mannova, BYU (2004) MW Meet Record ...........................9:36.46 ................ Emma Bates, Boise State (2013) Cadet Field House Record ..............9:47.61 ..................... Sharolyn Shields, BYU (2001) AF Invitational Meet Record...........9:53.14 .................... Sara Gorton, Colorado (2002) USAFA School Record .....................9:40.73 .................................... Jen Bremser (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7:52.49a ...................................... Eric Mack (1996) 7:53.91 .....................................Justin Tyner (2011) 8:01.80 ......................................... Chris Acs (2004) 8:02.74 ...................................... Zach Smith (1998) 8:03.31 .................................. Andrew Marx (1997) 8:03.2# .......................................John Jones (1971) 8:03.58 ..................................Jim Walmsley (2010) 8:05.05 ....................................Brian Dumm (2004) 8:05.30a ......................... Sean Houseworth (2009) 8:11.4# .....................................Jim Murphy (1964)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 9:40.73 .................................... Jen Bremser (2013) 9:41.96 ................................. Callie Calhoun (1990) 9:45.97 .................................Melissa Fuerst (2013) 9:48.37a ............................ Katherine Ward (2011) 9:53.91 ..........................Jennifer Kornacker (1993) 9:59.4 .................................Shannen Karpel (1990) 10:00.89 .................................... Amy Reecy (1991) 10:02.73 ............................... Kate Kanetzky (2013) 10:06.27 ...................................Elissa Ballas (2003) 10:08.19a ............................... Rachel Smith (2000)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................8:19.12 .................................. Nick MacFalls (1992) Sophomore .....................................8:03.58 ..................................Jim Walmsley (2010) Junior ..............................................8:04.57 ........................................ Eric Mack (1995) Senior .............................................7:52.49a ...................................... Eric Mack (1996)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................9:53.91 (o) .....................Jennifer Kornacker (1993) Sophomore .....................................9:54.68 ................................. Callie Calhoun (1989) Junior ..............................................9:34.48 (o) ............................ Callie Calhoun (1990) Senior .............................................9:38.51 (o) ............................ Callie Calhoun (1991)
OUTDOOR 3000-METER STEEPLECHASE MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................7:53.63 ........................ Saif Shaheen, Qatar (2004) American Record ............................8:06.81p .................. Evan Jager, Oregon TC (2012) Collegiate Record ...........................8:05.40 ............Henry Rono, Washington St (1978) NCAA Meet Record.........................8:12.39 ............Henry Rono, Washington St (1978) MW All-Time Record ......................8:29.24 ............................... Kyle Perry, BYU (2009) MW Meet Record ...........................8:53.12 .......... Rob Watson, Colorado State (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........8:59.61 ........................Bruce Bickford, East (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......9:18.35 .................. Zach Nordahl, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............9:14.13 ................. Matt Williams, Air Force (2009) USAFA School Record .....................8:32.44a ......................................Bret Hyde (1981)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................8:58.81 .................. Guinara Galkina, Russia (2008) American Record ............................9:12.50 .............. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) Collegiate Record ...........................9:25.54 .............. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................9:25.54 .............. Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) MW All-Time Record ......................9:44.68 .................. Kathryn Anderson, BYU (2004) MW Meet Record ...........................9:55.63 ................... Elizabeth Jackson, BYU (2001) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........9:41.30 .................Cindy Bremser, Midwest (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......11:26.92 ..................Jen Bremser, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............11:11.21 .............. Allison Sawyer, Colorado (2009) USAFA School Record .....................10:26.31 .................................. Jen Bremser (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 8:32.44a ......................................Bret Hyde (1981) 8:37.54 .....................................Justin Tyner (2011) 8:41.05 ..................................Jim Walmsley (2012) 8:46.73 .................................. Shane Rogers (2001) 8:54.36 ................................. Matt Williams (2009) 8:59.3 ................................... Andy Meehan (1996) 9:00.29 ................................. David Romero (2002) 9:05.61a ................................ Zach Nordahl (2009) 9:07.30 .....................Josh van Wyngaarden (2008) 9:08.43 ................................. Kyle Davidson (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 10:26.31 .................................. Jen Bremser (2013) 10:48.25 ............................. Margaret Frash (2005) 10:52.31 ....................................Jean Taylor (2004) 11:01.41 ..............................Lara Coppinger (2002) 11:22.82 ............................ Kate Papenberg (2006) 11:42.42a ................................. Ashley Culp (2004) 11:52.68 .............................. Nicole Graham (2003) 12:25.87 ............................. Phaelen French (2010)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................9:18.27 .................................. Shane Rogers (1996) Sophomore .....................................8:46.09 ........................................Bret Hyde (1979) Junior ..............................................8:41.09 .....................................Justin Tyner (2010) Senior .............................................8:32.44a ......................................Bret Hyde (1981)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................11:00.24 ............................. Margaret Frash (2004) Sophomore .....................................10:48.25 ............................. Margaret Frash (2005) Junior ..............................................10:46.79 .................................. Jen Bremser (2012) Senior .............................................10:26.31 .................................. Jen Bremser (2013)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 5000-METER RUN INDOOR 5000-METER RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................12:49.60 .............Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia (2004) American Record ............................13:07.00p ....................Lopez Lomong, Nike (2013) Collegiate Record ...........................13:08.28 ..................... Lawi Lalang, Arizona (2012) NCAA Meet Record.........................13:25.11 ..................... Lawi Lalang, Arizona (2012) MW All-Time Record ......................13:40.49 .......... Luke Caldwell, New Mexico (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................14:13.33 .................. Justin Tyner, Air Force (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............14:33.46 ........... Richard Kosgei, Barton Co. (1994) AF Invitational Meet Record...........14:33.46 ........... Richard Kosgei, Barton Co. (1994) USAFA School Record .....................13:41.26 ...................................Justin Tyner (2010)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................14:24.37 ............... Meseret Defar, Ethiopia (2009) American Record ............................14:47.62 .................Shalane Flanagan, Nike (2009) Collegiate Record ...........................15:14.18 ..................Kim Smith, Providence (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................15:14.18 ..................Kim Smith, Providence (2004) MW All-Time Record ......................15:54.29 ............ Natalie Gray, New Mexico (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................16:35.81 .............. Whitney McDonald, BYU (2007) Cadet Field House Record ..............17:09.03 ....................Tara Rohatinsky, BYU (1999) AF Invitational Meet Record...........17:31.56 ...............Kim Bosen, Adams State (2000) USAFA School Record .....................16:48.20 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1991)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13:41.26 ...................................Justin Tyner (2010) 13:56.21a ..............................Jim Walmsley (2011) 13.59.28 ......................... Sean Houseworth (2008) 14:01.72 ...................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2011) 14:04.26 ..................................... Ben Payne (2004) 14:04.79a .................................... Eric Mack (1996) 14:10.1# ......................................Bret Hyde (1981) 14:11.63 ..................................Brian Dumm (2005) 14:12.9# .................................. Dan Rooney (1981) 14:22.66 ....................................... Chris Acs (2003)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 16:48.20 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1991) 16:59.75 .................................. Jen Bremser (2013) 17:08.74 ............................ Katherine Ward (2011) 17:10.61 ................................. Rachel Smith (2000) 17:24.63 .............................Shannen Karpel (1989) 17:24.95 ...................................Jaime Flood (2001) 17:47.26 ....................... Michelle Truesdale (1995) 17:50.09# ..........................Rebecca Sivacek (1987) 17:53.44 ..............................Lara Coppinger (2002) 17:56.48 ............................... Kate Kanetzky (2010)
OUTDOOR 5000-METER RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................12:37.35 .............Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia (2004) American Record ............................12:53.60 ...................... Bernard Lagat, Nike (2011) Collegiate Record ...........................13:08.40 ..........Henry Rono, Washington St (1978) NCAA Meet Record.........................13:20.63 .............. Sydney Maree, Villanova (1979) MW All-Time Record ......................13:25.53 ....................Josh Rohatinsky, BYU (2007) MW Meet Record ...........................14:09.70 ....................Josh Rohatinsky, BYU (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........14:25.30 ................. Herb Lindsay, Midwest (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......14:09.44 .................. Justin Tyner, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............14:21.99 ........ Philemon Kimutai, Wyoming (2009) USAFA School Record .....................13:37.66 ...................................Justin Tyner (2010)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................14:11.15 .............Tirunesh Dibaba, Ethiopia (2008) American Record ............................14:44.76 ................. Molly Huddle, Saucony (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................15:01.70 ............ Jenny Barringer, Colorado (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................15:15.08 ............. Sally Kipyego, Texas Tech (2008) MW All-Time Record ......................15:37.49 ........ Sarah Waldron, New Mexico (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................16:00.16 .............. Whitney McDonald, BYU (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........17:08.36 .............. Emma Bates, Boise State (2012) Service Academy Meet Record ......17:29.28 ...................Hannah Granger, VMI (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............17:50.88 .......... Ellie Rastall, Colorado State (2009) USAFA School Record .....................16:27.31 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1990)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13:37.66 ...................................Justin Tyner (2010) 13:48.76 ...................................... Eric Mack (1996) 13:52.87 ................................Jim Walmsley (2012) 13:59.57 ...................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2011) 14:01.50 ..............................Andy Ferguson (1982) 14:03.63 ..................................Brian Dumm (2004) 14:04.60 ...................................Jim Murphy (1964) 14:05.37 ......................... Sean Houseworth (2008) 14:06.41 ....................................... Matt Bell (2013) 14:06.72 ....................................... Chris Acs (2003)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 16:27.31 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1990) 16:48.02 .................................. Jen Bremser (2013) 16:57.95 ............................ Katherine Ward (2011) 17:01.45 ................................. Rachel Smith (2000) 17:02.65 ...................................Jaime Flood (2001) 17:06.65 ......................... Brittany Morreale (2008) 17:15.4 ...............................Shannen Karpel (1991) 17:24.57 ............................. Suzanne Henke (1991) 17:30.74a .............................Kristin Trichler (2005) 17:33.32 ............................... Kate Kanetzky (2011)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................14:33.95 ................................ Nick MacFalls (1992) Sophomore .....................................13:56.56 ................................Jim Walmsley (2010) Junior ..............................................13:37.66 ...................................Justin Tyner (2010) Senior .............................................13:46.83a .................................Justin Tyner (2011)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................17:19.23 ......................... Brittany Morreale (2007) Sophomore .....................................17:06.65 ......................... Brittany Morreale (2008) Junior ..............................................16:27.31 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1990) Senior .............................................16:37.66 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1991)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 60-METER HURDLES, 110-METER HURDLES, 100-METER HURDLES INDOOR 60-METER HURDLES MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................7.30 ................. Colin Jackson, Great Britain (1994) American Record ............................7.36 .............3x, last T Trammell, Track Star (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................7.47 .....................Reggie Torian, Wisconsin (1997) NCAA Meet Record.........................7.51 ..................... Aries Merritt, Tennessee (2006) MW All-Time Record ......................7.77 ............. Trevor Brown, Colorado State (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................7.77 ............. Trevor Brown, Colorado State (2013) Cadet Field House Record ..............7.58 ........................Ron Bramlett, Alabama (2002) AF Invitational Meet Record...........7.58 ........................Ron Bramlett, Alabama (2002) USAFA School Record .....................7.76c* ........................................ Mike Profit (1988)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................7.68 .......................Susanna Kallur, Sweden (2008) American Record ............................7.72 .................................. Lolo Jones, Asics (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................7.78 ..................... Brianna Rollins, Clemson (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................7.84 .............................. Ginnie Powell, USC (2005) MW All-Time Record ......................8.13 ................................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) MW Meet Record ...........................8.20 ................................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) Cadet Field House Record ..............7.83c ................................. Tiffany Lott, BYU (1997) AF Invitational Meet Record...........8.04 ..............Trecia Roberts, Joe Gentry TC (1997) USAFA School Record .....................8.54c ......................................Renea Toliver (1985)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7.76c* ........................................ Mike Profit (1988) 7.80y...................................... Ahart Powers (1975) 7.83y.......................................... T.G. Parker (1977) 7.88 ........................................ Sean Temple (2004) 7.91 .........................................Luke Marker (2004) 7.91y*................................... Dick McIntosh (1974) 7.93 ........................................Jim Campbell (2004) 8.00 ......................................... Kellen Curry (2008) 8.02y*..............................................Four with time
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 8.54c ......................................Renea Toliver (1985) 8.63 .......................................Dierra Poland (2005) 8.79 ................................ Genelle Chapman (2005) 8.87 ................................ Rachael McIntosh (2005) 8.97 ........................................ Nicole Elliott (2009) 8.98c .....................................Keri Broussard (1983) 9.04 ..........................................Lesly Torres (2012) 9.08c .................................. Lianne Peterson (1992) 9.14c ........................................ Afia Malone (1995) 9.24c .................................. Patricia Goodall (1988)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................7.96 ........................................... Mike Profit (1985) Sophomore .....................................7.90c .......................................... Mike Profit (1986) Junior ..............................................7.80c .......................................... Mike Profit (1987) Senior .............................................7.76c .......................................... Mike Profit (1988)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................8.68 .......................................Renea Toliver (1983) Sophomore .....................................8.63 .......................................Dierra Poland (2005) Junior ..............................................8.47c. .....................................Renea Toliver (1985) Senior .............................................8.75 ................................ Genelle Chapman (2006)
OUTDOOR 110-METER HURDLES / 100-METER HURDLES MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................12.80p .............Aries Merritt, United States (2012) American Record ............................12.80p .............Aries Merritt, United States (2012) Collegiate Record ...........................13.00 ...........Renaldo Nehemiah, Maryland (1979) NCAA Meet Record.........................13.14 ..................Wayen Davis, Texas A&M (2013) MW All-Time Record ......................13.65 ........... Trevor Brown, Colorado State (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................13.78 ........... Travor Brown, Colorado State (2013) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........13.47 .............................Willie Gault, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......14.13 ....................... Domonick Sylve, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............14.22 .................Kelby Dias, Colorado State (2012) USAFA School Record .....................13.80 ...................................... Sean Temple (2004)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................12.21 ............. Yordanko Donkova, Bulgaria (1988) American Record ............................12.26 ................... Brianna Rollins, Clemson (2013) Collegiate Record ...........................12.39 ................... Brianna Rollins, Clemson (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................12.39 ................... Brianna Rollins, Clemson (2013) MW All-Time Record ......................13.02 ..............................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) MW Meet Record ...........................13.02 ..............................Kirsten Bolm, BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........13.05 ....................Melissa Morrison, South (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......14.56 .......................Kirsten Andrews, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............13.61 ................ Shaylee Babbitt, Wyoming (2008) USAFA School Record .....................13.77 .....................................Dierra Poland (2006)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13.80 ...................................... Sean Temple (2004) 14.00 .......................................Luke Marker (2004) 14.01 ......................................... Mike Profit (1988) 14.04 ...........................................Tom Clark (2003) 14.10 ......................................Jim Campbell (2004) 14.14*y................................. Dick McIntosh (1975) 14.14*y...................................... T.G. Parker (1977) 14.16 ....................................... Kellen Curry (2009) 14.19 ............................................Gary Tew (1985) 14.20 ...................................Bryce Bergman (2012)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13.77 .....................................Dierra Poland (2006) 13.91 .....................................Renea Toliver (1985) 14.46 .............................. Genelle Chapman (2005) 14.51 .................................... Erica Lankford (2001) 14.56 .............................. Rachael McIntosh (2005) 14.65 .................................Ainsley Thrailkill (2002) 14.84* ............................... Lianne Peterson (1992) 14.87 ....................................... Afia Malone (1996) 14.87 ..................................Sarah Rountree (2004) 14.91 ........................................Lesly Torres (2012)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................14.53 ......................................... Mike Profit (1985) Sophomore .....................................14.12 ...................................... Sean Temple (2002) Junior ..............................................14.15 ...................................... Sean Temple (2003) Senior .............................................13.80 ...................................... Sean Temple (2004)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................14.10 .....................................Renea Toliver (1983) Sophomore .....................................14.28 .....................................Renea Toliver (1984) Junior ..............................................13.77 .....................................Dierra Poland (2006) Senior .............................................14.07 .....................................Renea Toliver (1986)
**Mike Profit ran 13.57 at the 1988 CISM Games (InternaƟonal Interservice Championships), just a few weeks aŌer graduaƟon
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 400-METER HURDLES, 10K RUN OUTDOOR 400-METER HURDLES MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................46.78 ................Kevin Young, United States (1992) American Record ............................46.78 ............. Kevin Young, Foot Locker AC (1992) Collegiate Record ...........................47.10 .................... Samuel Matete, Auburn (1991) NCAA Meet Record.........................47.56 .....................Kerron Clement, Florida (2005) MW All-Time Record ......................49.19 ............................... Chris Carter, BYU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................49.67 ............................... Chris Carter, BYU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........47.98 ........................... Edwin Moses, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......54.24 ............................ Dan McLeod, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............52.13 .................. Bryce Bergman, Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .....................50.39 ...........................................Tom Clark (2003)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................52.34 ..................Yuliya Pechonkina, Russia (2003) American Record ............................52.47 ........................Lashinda Demus, Nike (2011) Collegiate Record ...........................53.21 ..........................Kori Carter, Stanford (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................53.21 ..........................Kori Carter, Stanford (2013) MW All-Time Record ......................54.37 ....................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2005) MW Meet Record ...........................55.31 ....................Shauna Smith, Wyoming (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........55.69 ............................Lori McCauley, East (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......62.54 ........................... Katelin Grant, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............60.14 ........................Diana Long, Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................61.24 ...................................Rachel Thomas (2012)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 50.39 ...........................................Tom Clark (2003) 50.93 ................................... Cliff Alexander (1992) 51.25 ...................................Bryce Bergman (2011) 51.25 ...................................... Sean Temple (2004) 51.66 ........................................Paul Gomez (1995) 51.78 ......................................Kory Pearson (2004) 51.83 ......................................Jim Campbell (2003) 51.84 .................................... Javier Esparza (1999) 51.97 ..................................... Ted Holloway (1983) 52.04* ..................................Mark Webster (1977)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 61.24 ...................................Rachel Thomas (2012) 61.39 .................................... Emily Cotharn (2011) 62.65 .................................Ainsley Thrailkill (2002) 62.69 ................................ Lianne Peterson (1991) 62.84* ...............................Arcolar Harrison (1985) 62.94 ............................... Danielle McCarty (2008) 63.06 ......................................Linda Urrutia (1984) 63.53 ......................................Paula Maffey (2003) 64.01 ..........................................Jen Neville (2004) 64.02 ..........................................Deb Durey (2005)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................52.21 ...........................................Jim Bushe (1985) Sophomore .....................................50.93 ................................... Cliff Alexander (1992) Junior ..............................................51.25 ...................................Bryce Bergman (2011) Senior .............................................50.39 ...........................................Tom Clark (2003)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................62.65 .................................Ainsley Thrailkill (2002) Sophomore .....................................62.94 ............................... Danielle McCarty (2008) Junior ..............................................61.39 .................................... Emily Cotharn (2011) Senior .............................................61.24 ...................................Rachel Thomas (2012)
OUTDOOR 10,000-METER RUN MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record ................................. 26:17.5 ...............Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia (2005) American Record ............................ 26:48.00 .......................... Galen Rupp, Nike (2011) Collegiate Record ........................... 27:08.49 .................. Sam Chelanga, Liberty (2010) NCAA Meet Record......................... 28:01.30 ............. S Nyambui, Texas-El Paso (1979) MW All-Time Record ...................... 27:55.86 ....................Josh Rohatinsky, BYU (2007) MW Meet Record ........................... 30:01.96 .....................Ben Payne, Air Force (2004) Cadet Track Stadium Record .......... 29:29.90 ......................Frank Shorter, West (1979) USAFA School Record ..................... 28:33.71 ........................ Sean Houseworth (2009)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record ................................. 29:31.78 ...................... Junxia Wang, China (1993) American Record ............................ 30:22.22 .................Shalane Flanagan, Nike (2008) Collegiate Record ........................... 31:18.07 ...................... Lisa Koll, Iowa State (2010) NCAA Meet Record......................... 32:28.57 ...........Sylvia Mosqueda, Cal St-LA (1988) MW All-Time Record ...................... 32:36.01 ........ Sarah Waldron, New Mexico (2012) MW Meet Record ........................... 35:01.98 ..................... Chelsea McKell, BYU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record .......... 36:07.81 ................ H Rinehart, Colorado St (2012) USAFA School Record ..................... 34:39.83 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1991)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 28:33.71 ......................... Sean Houseworth (2009) 29:04.55 ..................................Brian Dumm (2005) 29:08.88 ................................Jim Walmsley (2012) 29:25.34 ..................................... Ben Payne (2004) 29:28.81 ...................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2013) 29:40.52 ................................... Nick Wilson (2005) 29:43.69a ................................Chris Nelson (1992) 29:51.16 ....................................... Matt Bell (2013) 29:51.96 .............................Andrew Quallio (2012) 29:53.74 ........................................Jon Rock (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 34:39.83 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1991) 35:29.41 ............................ Katherine Ward (2011) 36:06.15 ............................... Kate Kanetzky (2013) 36:16.45 ............................. Suzanne Henke (1991) 37:11.49a .................................Jaime Flood (2000) 37:50.67a ............................... Rachel Smith (1999) 37:51.10 ............................. Annetta Weber (1979) 37:52.09 ....................................Katie Lynch (2008) 37:58.37 .............................. Vivien Aspden (2003) 38:16.04 ........................... Renae Bartolone (1994)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................ 30:29.65 ................................... Nick Wilson (2003) Sophomore ..................................... 29:30.90 ...................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2011) Junior .............................................. 29:31.44 ...................... Jeremy Drenckhahn (2012) Senior ............................................. 28:33.71 ......................... Sean Houseworth (2009)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................ 37:51.10 ............................. Annetta Weber (1979) Sophomore ..................................... 36:44.94 ............................... Kate Kanetzky (2011) Junior .............................................. 37:11.47 ............................. Suzanne Henke (1990) Senior ............................................. 34:39.83 ............................... Callie Calhoun (1991)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY, 4x100-METER RELAY INDOOR DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................9:25.97 ...............................................Texas (2008) American Record ............................9:25.97 ...............................................Texas (2008) Collegiate Record ...........................9:25.97 ...............................................Texas (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................9:27.77 ......................................... Michigan (2004) MW All-Time Record ......................9:30.38 ....................................New Mexico (2009) MW Meet Record ...........................9:37.88 ................................................. BYU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............10:01.66 ..................................New Mexico (1984) AF Invitational Meet Record...........10:12.08 ....................................... Colorado (2001) USAFA School Record .....................9:32.06 ......................................... Air Force (2011)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) American Record ............................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) Collegiate Record ...........................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................10:50.98 .....................................Tennessee (2009) MW All-Time Record ......................10:56.73 ............................................... BYU (2009) MW Meet Record ...........................11:37.96 ............................................... BYU (2007) Cadet Field House Record ..............12:00.20 ............................................... BYU (1997) AF Invitational Meet Record...........12:01.29 ....................................... Colorado (2002) USAFA School Record .....................11:24.78 ....................................... Air Force (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 9:32.06 ................. Tyler Stanley - Anthony Delgado - Nick White - Justin Tyner (2011) 9:34.51 .................... Jake Hawkins - Jake Spuller - Alex Lindsay - Zach Perkins (2013) 9:35.28 ............... Alex Zubey - Anthony Delgado - Alex Lindsay - Jim Walmsley (2012) 9:40.62 .....................Nathan Franz - Troy Jensen - Bryant Bevan - Mark Walter (2004) 9:46.79 ...........Paul Graddon - Marcus Alexander - Paul Gomez - Andrew Marx (1996) 9:49.04 ....................... Joe Lopez - Tom Clark - Jason Sanders - Brian Carpenter (2001) 9:49.9# ...............Michael Wetterer - Mike Martin - Howard Parris - Mike Ryan (1968) 9:50.95 .....................Jeff Lamb - Dan Rojas - Michael Sowell - Robert Langstaff (1984) 9:53.0# ............. Ricardo Linares - Russell Clemons - David Wynn - Daniel Lentz (1978) 9:53.29a................Jason Beck - Kyle Meakins - Richard Elmore - Ian McFarland (2007)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 11:24.78 ..............Morgan Mosby - Bethany Gross - A Eichenberger - M Fuerst (2013) 11:49.26a......... Auriele Fain - Rachel Thomas - Morgan Mosby - Melissa Fuerst (2012) 11:52.02 ................ Kelly McPherson - Katy Crow - Cindy Dawson - Elissa Ballas (2003) 12:02.34 .....................Elissa Ballas - Katy Crow - Kelly McPherson - Jean Taylor (2001) 12:12.44a...........Katie Carroll - Tasha Mayne - A Eichenberger - Melissa Fuerst (2011) 12:14.35a............ Kelly Robinson - Jen Neville - Kristin Trichler - Lindsay Grose (2005) 12:15.87#a............ Jen Young - Tisha David - Dalia Wenckus - Heather Johnson (1998) 12:16.28 ............Dalia Wenckus - Alana Eiland - Tisha David - Heather Johnson (1999) 12:23.04 ...............Kelly McPherson - Jami Hodge - Cindy Dawson - Jean Taylor (2004) 12:23.07#a................H Johnson - Stacy McClain - S Malberg - Cathy Majauskas (1997)
OUTDOOR 4x100-METER RELAY MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................36.84p ............................................ Jamaica (2012) American Record ............................37.04 ....................................Olympic Team (2012) Collegiate Record ...........................38.04 .................................................... TCU (1998) NCAA Meet Record.........................38.04 .................................................... TCU (1998) MW All-Time Record ......................39.19 .................................................... TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................39.40 .................................................... BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........38.30 ........................................South Team (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......41.12 ............................................ Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............40.63 ........................................... Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................40.48 ............................................ Air Force (1996)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................40.82p ................................... United States (2012) American Record ............................40.82p ..................................Olympic Team (2012) Collegiate Record ...........................42.36 ........................................Texas A&M (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................42.36 .........................................Texas A&M (2009) MW All-Time Record ......................43.53 .................................................... TCU (2007) MW Meet Record ...........................44.23 .................................................... TCU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........41.61 ............................ U.S. National Team (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......47.24 .................................................. Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............46.62 ........................................... Wyoming (2008) USAFA School Record .....................47.29 ............................................ Air Force (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 40.48.............. Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander - Deonte Day - Danta Johnson (1996) 40.52................. A Smith - Floyd Brazier - Dimeatrius Edwards - Kevin Griswold (1997) 40.54...................................Eric Jenkins - Gary Tew - William Shedd - Jeff Lamb (1985) 40.57...................Uzor Udensi - Anthony Delgado - Jake Spuller - David Ptacek (2013) 40.70..................................Nick Luina - Travis Picou - John Payne - Kellen Curry (2007) 40.74.................. Uzor Udensi - Anthony Delgado - Jake Spuller - Manny Smith (2012) 40.74*........... Rob Wright - James McReynolds - Russell Clemons - Dale Stovall (1978) 40.74.............Javier Esparza - Mindaugas Butkus - Ben Dahlke - Kevin Griswold (1999) 40.77 ..................Nate Baldwin - Sean Temple - Luke Marker - Nick Bromberek (2002) 40.84*#............. D Bellamy - James McReynolds - Russell Clemons - Will Shirey (1976)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 47.29........... Bethany Gross - Naomi Alston - Morgan Malone - Kassie Gurnell (2013) 47.61................Jami Hodge - Genelle Chapman - Rachel McIntosh - Deb Durey (2005) 47.73................. Jess Barton - Jessica Mapes - Tawny Lambuth - Bethany Gross (2010) 47.74*............Sharon Rucker - Arcolar Harrison - Virginia Brown - Gail Conway (1983) 47.89................................. Cathy Roberts - Barbara Fogel - Renea Toliver - et al (1985) 47.99...............Cresha White - Tawny Lambuth - Gabby Quirao - Jessica Mapes (2009) 48.12.............. Dorothy DeLuz - Jenny Stehwein - Alana Eiland - Le’Netta Banks (1999) 48.12............... Barbara Fogel - Arcolar Harrison - Sharon Rucker - Gail Conway (1984) 48.34*............. Jeri Mae Nelson - N Anderson - Sharon Rucker - Virginia Brown (1982) 48.39................Alana Eiland - Stacy McClain - Dorothy DeLuz - Jenny Stehwein (1997)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | 4x400-METER RELAY INDOOR 4x400-METER RELAY MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................3:01.96 .................................. United States (2006) American Record ............................3:01.96 ................................ National Team (2006) Collegiate Record ...........................3:03.50 ......................................... Arkansas (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:03.50 ......................................... Arkansas (2013) MW All-Time Record ......................3:06.19 ................................................. TCU (2008) MW Meet Record ...........................3:08.19 ................................................. TCU (2006) Cadet Field House Record ..............3:09.61 .................................. Texas-El Paso (1998) AF Invitational Record ....................3:13.03 ...................................... Texas Tech (1998) USAFA School Record .....................3:10.52 ......................................... Air Force (2012)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................3:23.37 ..............................................Russia (2006) American Record ............................3:27.34 ................................ National Team (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................3:27.66 ...............................................Texas (2003) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:27.66 ...............................................Texas (2003) MW All-Time Record ......................3:31.87 ........................................ Wyoming (2004) MW Meet Record ...........................3:35.91 ................................................. TCU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............3:41.25 ........................................ Wyoming (2004) AF Invitational Record ....................3:41.25 ........................................ Wyoming (2004) USAFA School Record .....................3:49.44 ......................................... Air Force (1983)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:10.52 ..........Manny Smith - Anthony Delgado - Jake Spuller - Bryce Bergman (2012) 3:11.64 ......... Russell Clemons - Williams Lee - Mark Webster - Jeff Remington (1977) 3:12.46# .................. Sean Temple - Marc Fulson - Tom Clark - Nick Bromberek (2002) 3:12.54# ............................... Jeff Lamb - William Shedd - Todd Scott - E.L. Byrd (1985) 3:12.79 ..............Manny Smith - Anthony Delgado - Cory Engel - Chris Severino (2011) 3:13.24# .............Adrian Smith - Paul Gomez - Deonte Day - Marcus Alexander (1996) 3:13.30# ...................... Calvin Speight - Jeff Lamb - William Shedd - Todd Scott (1985) 3:13.34#*.............. Richard Van Dame - Fred Rock - George Cato - John Perrigo (1970) 3:13.34#*..............Michael Lee - J Remington - M Webster - Roderick Williams (1976) 3:13.99# ............L Wallace - Adrian Smith - Kevin Griswold - Marcus Alexander (1997)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:49.44 ............ Arcolar Harrison - Joy Meyen - Cheryl Cleveland - Gail Conway (1983) 3:50.04 ............Bethany Gross - M Mosby - M Malone - Annette Eichenberger (2013) 3:50.76 ............. Bethany Gross - Rachel Thomas - Morgan Malone - M Mosby (2012) 3:51.41 ................ Arcolar Harrison - S Rucker - Cheryl Cleveland - Gail Conway (1984) 3:53.07 ..................Rennie Lovy - Joy Meyen - Karen Marie Price - Gail Conway (1982) 3:54.59c .......... Jessica Mapes - Becca Burditt - M Weingart - Danielle McCarty (2009) 3:54.82 .......... Jessica Mapes - Morgan Mosby - Ally Romanko - Emily Cotharn (2010) 3:54.84c ................... Jen Neville - Kelly Robinson - Kristin Trichler - Jami Hodge (2005) 3:54.86# ............. Barbara Fogel - Shelly Ginder - Laureli Mazik - Cathy Roberts (1985) 3:55.56c ................. Paula Maffey - Jami Hodge - Stephanie Cornell - Katy Crow (2003)
OUTDOOR 4x400-METER RELAY MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................2:54.29 .................................. United States (1993) American Record ............................2:54.20 ....................Goodwill Games Team (1998) Collegiate Record ...........................2:59.59 ................................Louisiana State (2005) NCAA Meet Record.........................2:59.59 ................................Louisiana State (2005) MW All-Time Record ......................3:02.12 ................................................. TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................3:06.40 ................................................. BYU (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........2:59.91 .....................................South Team (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......3:14.56 ............................................... Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............3:13.31 ......................................... Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .....................3:09.1# ......................................... Air Force (1966)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................3:15.17 ................................... Soviet Union (1988) American Record ............................3:15.51 .................................Olympic Team (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................3:23.75 ...............................................Texas (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................3:24.54 ............................................Oregon (2012) MW All-Time Record ......................3:30.00 ................................................. TCU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................3:34.72 ...............................................UNLV (2002) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........3:29.20 .....................................South Team (1997) Service Academy Meet Record ......3:54.82 ......................................... Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............3:44.02 ........................................ Wyoming (2011) USAFA School Record .....................3:41.33 ......................................... Air Force (1994)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:09.1# ................ Doug Withers - James Thompson - C Clements - Dale Stovall (1966) 3:09.84 ............... Marcus Alexander - Paul Gomez - Michael Reed - Jeff Kuzma (1994) 3:09.95 ...............Deonte Day - Paul Gomez - Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander (1996) 3:09.96 ..........Bryce Bergman - Manny Smith - Anthony Delgado - Jake Spuller (2012) 3:10.00 ................................. Todd Scott - E.L. Byrd - Jeff Lamb - William Shedd (1985) 3:10.11 ..................T Holloway - Todd Scott - Alonzo Babers - Richard Goddard (1983) 3:10.66 .................... Sean Temple - Tom Clark - Marc Fulson - Nick Bromberek (2002) 3:10.88 .............. M Smith - Chris Severino - Bryce Bergman - Anthony Delgado (2011) 3:10.95 ............ Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander - Lonzo Wallace - K Griswold (1997) 3:10.4# .......... Mark Brown - Williams Lee - Mark Webster - Jeffrey Remington (1977)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3:41.33 ........... Arcolar Harrison - Sharon Rucker - Barbara Fogel - Gail Conway (1984) 3:43.41 ...............Arcolar Harrison - Sharon Rucker - C Cleveland - Gail Conway (1983) 3:45.05 .......... Jessica Mapes - Morgan Mosby - Ally Romanko - Bethany Gross (2010) 3:50.89 ........ Rachel Thomas - Bethany Gross - Morgan Mosby - Emily Cotharn (2011) 3:51.82 ....... Naomi Alston - Bethany Gross - Morgan Malone - Kassie Gurnell (2013) 3:52.32 .............. Jessica Mapes - Becca Burditt - Gabby Quirao - Ally Romanko (2009) 3:52.66 .................... Deb Durey - Kelly Robinson - Kristin Trichler - Jami Hodge (2005) 3:53.74 ................Jen Neville - Genelle Chapman - Cindy Dawson - Jami Hodge (2004) 3:54.32 ................. Jen Neville - Jami Hodge - Paula Maffey - Stephanie Cornell (2003) 3:54.49 .................Katy Crow - Cindy Dawson - Stephanie Cornell - Jami Hodge (2002)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | HIGH JUMP INDOOR HIGH JUMP MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................7’11½” ................... Javier Sotomayor, Cuba (1989) American Record ............................7’10½” ......................... Hollis Conway, Nike (1991) Collegiate Record ...........................7’9¼” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................7’9¼” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) MW All-Time Record ......................7’2½” .....................David Pendergrass, BYU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................7’1” ........... 2x, last David Pendergrass, BYU (2007) Cadet Field House Record ..............7’8¾” .......... M Hemmingway, U.S. West TC (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........7’7¼” .............. 2x, last Mark Boswell, Texas (2000) USAFA School Record .....................7’1¾” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................6’9¾” .................... Kajsa Bergqvist, Sweden (2006) American Record ............................6’7” ..................... Tisha Waller, Unattached (1998) Collegiate Record ...........................6’6” ........................ Destinee Hooker, Texas (2009) NCAA Meet Record.........................6’6” ........................ Destinee Hooker, Texas (2009) MW All-Time Record ......................6’4¾” ............................ Ada Robinson, BYU (2011) MW Meet Record ...........................6’0¾” ............................ Ada Robinson, BYU (2011) Cadet Field House Record ..............6’4¾” ...........................Kajsa Berqvist, SMU (1997) AF Invitational Meet Record...........6’2½” ...................Tisha Waller, Goldwin TC (1995) USAFA School Record .....................5’9¾” ........................... Jennifer Petykowski (1996)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7’1¾” ...................................... Clayton Cole (1997) 7’1½” ....................................Mark Webster (1989) 7’1½” ..................................... Scott Parman (1997) 7’0¼”.......................................... Kobi Rex (2012) 6’11¾” ...................................... Rob Mishev (1997) 6’10¾” ...............................Leonard Medley (1992) 6’10¾” ................................... Mike Claborn (1992) 6’10¼” .......................................Zach Wood (2013) 6’10¼” ..................................... Travis Smith (2012) 6’10” ................................. 3x, last Jon Horn (1985)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 5’9¾” ........................... Jennifer Petykowski (1996) 5’8” .....................................Regan Rogers (2012) 5’8” .....................................Shannon Averill (1987) 5’7¼” ................................. Kristi Lowenthal (1996) 5’7” .................................... Rachel Herald (2013) 5’7” ...........................................Lesly Torres (2012) 5’7” .......................................LeNetta Banks (2001) 5’6½” .............................. Brittany Edmonds (2001) 5’6½” ....................................... Gail Conway (1983) 5’6” .................... 2x, last Monica Holzhauer (1988)
MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................8’0½” ..................... Javier Sotomayor, Cuba (1993) American Record ............................7’10½” ............. Charles Austin, Unattached (1991) Collegiate Record ...........................7’9¾” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) NCAA Meet Record.........................7’9¾” ...............Hollis Conway, La-Lafayette (1989) MW All-Time Record ......................7’4½” ...............................Marc Chenn, BYU (2000) MW Meet Record ...........................7’4½” ...............................Marc Chenn, BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........7’6½” ........................ James Howard, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......6’8¾” .................... Michael Hutchins, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............6’8¾” .......................Travis Smith, Air Force (2012) USAFA School Record .....................7’2½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................6’10¼” ........... Stefka Kostadinova, Bulgaria (1987) American Record ............................6’8¾” ...........................Chaunte Lowe, Nike (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................6’6¾” .................. Britgetta Barrett, Arizona (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................6’5” ...................................Amy Acuff, UCLA (1995) MW All-Time Record ......................6’1¼” ........................... Ada Robinson , BYU (2011) MW Meet Record ...........................6’1¼” ........................... Ada Robinson , BYU (2011) Cadet Track Stadium Record .........6’4¼” ............................. Tisha Waller, East (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......5’6” .................. McKenzie Majchrzak, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............5’10¾” ............Niomi Ridge, Colorado State (2008) USAFA School Record .....................5’8” .........................2x, last Shannon Averill (1986)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7’2½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997) 6’11¾” ................................... Mike Claborn (1994) 6’11½” ..................................Mark Webster (1989) 6’11” ..........................................Zach Wood (2012) 6’11” .......................................... Kobi Rex (2012) 6’11” ...................................... Scott Parman (1997) 6’10¾” ...................................... Rob Mishev (1998) 6’10¾” .................................Leonard Medle (1994) 6’10½” ................................... Marc Duncan (1980) 6’10¼” ................................ Marcus Nichols (1996)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 5’8” .....................................Shannon Averill (1986) 5’8” .......................................... Gail Conway (1983) 5’7” .................................... Rachel Herald (2013) 5’7” .................................Monica Holzhauer (1990) 5’7” .......................................LeNetta Banks (1999) 5’6½” ..................................Regan Rogers (2013) 5’6” ...........................................Lesly Torres (2011) 5’6” ........................................Renea Toliver (1985) 5’6” ..............................................Lori Ritter (1985) 5’6” .................2x, last Dawn Higginbotham (2004)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................7’1½” (i) ...................................Clayton Cole (1994) Sophomore .....................................7’0¾” (i) ...................................Clayton Cole (1995) Junior ..............................................7’0½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1996) Senior .............................................7’2½” .......................................Clayton Cole (1997)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................5’8” (i) .................................Regan Rogers (2011) ........................................................5’8” (i)......................... Jennifer Petykowski (1995) Sophomore .....................................5’9¾” (i) ....................... Jennifer Petykowski (1996) Junior ..............................................5’8” .....................................Shannon Averill (1986) ........................................................5’8” .......................................... Gail Conway (1983) Senior .............................................5’7” .................................... Kristi Lowenthal (1995)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | POLE VAULT INDOOR POLE VAULT MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................20’2” ................Sergey Bubka, Soviet Union (1993) American Record ............................19’6½” ............... Lawrence Johnson, adidas (2001) Collegiate Record ...........................19’2¼” ........................... Jacob Davis, Texas (1999) NCAA Meet Record.........................19’2¼” ........................... Jacob Davis, Texas (1999) MW All-Time Record ......................18’8¼” ........................ Robinson Pratt, BYU (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................18’4½” ........................ Robinson Pratt, BYU (2006) Cadet Field House Record ..............19’0¾” ............... Pat Manson, U.S. West TC (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........18’2½” ................. Pat Manson, unattached (2001) USAFA School Record .....................18’2” ..................................... Cale Simmons (2013)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................16’5½” .............................Jenn Suhr, adidas (2013) American Record ............................16’5½” .............................Jenn Suhr, adidas (2013) Collegiate Record ...........................14’11” ..........................Tina Sutej, Arkansas (2012) NCAA Meet Record.........................14’10¼” ......................Amy Linnen, Arizona (2002) MW All-Time Record ......................14’1¼” ............... Steph James, San Diego St (2010) MW Meet Record ...........................14’1¼” ............... Steph James, San Diego St (2010) Cadet Field House Record ..............14’9½” .............Melinda Owen, unattached (2011) AF Invitational Meet Record...........14’9½” .............Melinda Owen, unattached (2011) USAFA School Record .....................13’6½” .................................Melissa Beerse (2008)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’2” ..................................... Cale Simmons (2013) 18’1” ....................................... Nick Frawley (2009) 18’0½” ........................................ David Pike (1995) 18’0½” ...................................... Paul Gensic (2005) 17’9¾”....................................... Joey Uhle (2013) 17’8½” ...................................Rob Simmons (2012) 17’5½”...................................... Dylan Bell (2013) 17’4½” ...................................Chase Cooper (2010) 17’3½” ...................................Makisi Haleck (2005) 17’1” ......................................... Jason Jones (2004)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13’6½” .................................Melissa Beerse (2008) 13’5¾” .................................. Kimber Shealy (2012) 12’11½” ................................. Wren Bonner (2012) 12’10¾” ................................ Paige Shirley (2013) 12’10¼” ............................. Tawny Lambuth (2011) 12’10¼” .............................Rachel Simmons (2008) 12’6¾” ...................................Bizzy Mellado (2013) 12’5½” ....................................Rachel Miller (2008) 12’0½” ............................ Ana-Maria Ortega (2001) 11’11¾” ................................... Riley Vann (2013)
MEN ........................................................................................................................ World Record ................................20’1¼” .....................Sergey Bubka, Ukraine (1992) American Record ............................19’9¾” ............................Brad Walker, Nike (2008) Collegiate Record ...........................19’7½” ........ Lawrence Johnson, Tennessee (1996) NCAA Meet Record.........................19’1” ........... Lawrence Johnson, Tennessee (1996) MW All-Time Record ......................18’4¾” .................. Cale Simmons, Air Force (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................18’1¾” .................. Cale Simmons, Air Force (2012) Cadet Track Stadium Record .........18’7¼” ................... Jeff Buckingham, North (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......17’0½” .................... Nick Frawley, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ............ 17’2¼” ........... 2x, last Joey Uhle, Air Force (2012) USAFA School Record .....................18’4¾” .................................. Cale Simmons (2013)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................16’7¼” ................ Yelena Isinbayeva, Russia (2009) American Record ............................16’1¾” .............................Jenn Suhr, adidas (2008) Collegiate Record ...........................15’1½” .........................Tina Sutej, Arkansas (2011) NCAA Meet Record.........................14’7¼” .......... 5x, last B Buell, South Dakota (2013) MWC All-Time Record ....................14’3¼” ............... Steph James, San Diego St (2010) MWC Meet Record .........................14’0” ........... Stephanie Bagen, San Diego St (2008) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........13’1¾” ..................Kimber Shealy, Air Force (2012) Service Academy Meet Record ......12’6” .....................Kimber Shealy, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............13’1¾” ..................Kimber Shealy, Air Force (2012) USAFA School Record .....................13’1¾” .................................. Kimber Shealy (2012)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’4¾” .................................. Cale Simmons (2013) 18’1” ......................................... Joey Uhle (2013) 18’0½” ...................................Rob Simmons (2013) 18’0½” ...................................... Paul Gensic (2004) 17’10½” .............................. Marcus Nichols (1996) 17’9” .....................................Makisi Haleck (2005) 17’7” ...................................... Nick Frawley (2009) 17’2¼” ........................................ David Pike (1995) 17’0¾” ...................................... Jake Gensic (2000) 17’0” .......................................... Joel Nolan (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 13’1¾” .................................. Kimber Shealy (2012) 13’1½” .................................Melissa Beerse (2008) 12’11½” .................................Bizzy Mellado (2013) 12’10” ............................... Tawny Lambuth (2011) 12’7½” ...............................Rachel Simmons (2008) 12’5½” ................................... Wren Bonner (2012) 12’2½” ................................. Paige Shirley (2013) 12’0½” ............................ Ana-Maria Ortega (2001) 11’7¾” ............................... Michelle Fryling (2006) 11’7¾” ....................................Amy Gilliland (2006)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................17’6½” ......................................... Joey Uhle (2012) Sophomore ................................. 18’1” ......................................... Joey Uhle (2013) Junior ..............................................18’1¾” .................................. Cale Simmons (2012) Senior .............................................18’4¾” .................................. Cale Simmons (2013)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................12’11½” (i) ............................. Wren Bonner (2012) Sophomore .....................................13’6½” (i) .............................Melissa Beerse (2008) Junior ..............................................12’11½” .................................Bizzy Mellado (2012) ........................................................12’11½” (i) ...........................Melissa Beerse (2009) Senior .............................................13’5½” (i) .............................. Kimber Shealy (2012)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | LONG JUMP INDOOR LONG JUMP MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................28’10¼” ............... Carl Lewis, United States (1984) American Record ............................28’10¼” .......... Carl Lewis, Santa Monica TC (1984) Collegiate Record ...........................28’2¼” ......................Miguel Pate, Alabama (2002) NCAA Meet Record.........................27’10” .......................... Carl Lewis, Houston (1981) MW All-Time Record ......................26’3½” ......... Kendall Spencer, New Mexico (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................25’7½” ......... Kendall Spencer, New Mexico (2012) Cadet Field House Record ..............26’3½” ......................Miguel Pate, Alabama (2002) AF Invitational Meet Record...........26’3½” ......................Miguel Pate, Alabama (2002) USAFA School Record .....................25’2” ......................................Russ Clemons (1976)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................24’2¼” ....... Heike Drechsler, East Germany (1988) American Record ............................23’4¾” .......... Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Honda (1994) Collegiate Record ...........................22’8” ............. 2x, last Whitney Gipson, TCU (2012) NCAA Meet Record.........................22’8” ..........................Whitney Gipson, TCU (2012) MW All-Time Record ......................22’8” ..........................Whitney Gipson, TCU (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................21’10¾” .....................Whitney Gipson, TCU (2012) Cadet Field House Record ..............22’3½” .........................Jenay Deloach, Nike (2013) AF Invitational Meet Record...........22’3½” .........................Jenay Deloach, Nike (2013) USAFA School Record .....................18’11” ................................... Cathy Roberts (1985)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 25’2” ......................................Russ Clemons (1976) 24’4 ½” .................................. Anthony Park (2004) 24’3” .................................... Danta Johnson (1995) 24’2½” ............................... Northan Golden (1984) 24’1½” ...................................... Chris Banks (2003) 24’0¾” ...................................Wally Cannon (1975) 24’0½” .....................................Rich Weston (1990) 24’0” ................................. Warren Hawkins (1971) 23’11” ...................................Chris Budinsky (1975) 23’9” .........................................Brian Walsh (2007)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’11” ................................... Cathy Roberts (1985) 18’5¼” ............................LaTravia Robinson (2002) 18’5” ...................................... Cresha White (2010) 18’5” ............................. Dominique Torbert (2001) 18’2” ....................................Mona Wheeler (1990) 17’11½” ............................. Patricia Goodall (1987) 17’11” ...................................Sharon Rucker (1984) 17’10¼” .................................Dierra Poland (2005) 17’8¼” ................................. Casey Johnson (2007) 17’8” .........................................Lesly Torres (2013)
MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................29’4½” ..............Mike Powell, United States (1991) American Record ............................29’4½” ........... Mike Powell, Foot Locker AC (1991) Collegiate Record ..........................28’8¼” .................... Erick Walder, Arkansas (1994) NCAA Meet Record.........................28’0” ....................... Erick Walder, Arkansas (1993) MW All-Time Record ......................26’8¼” ......... Kendall Spencer, New Mexico (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................25’8” .............................. Aron Szmuda, BYU (2002) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........27’3¾” ........................ Jason Grimes, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......24’0¼” ............................ Rudy Meija, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............24’6½” ..................Lenyn Leonce, Wyoming (2010) USAFA School Record .....................24’5” ...................................... Anthony Park (2003)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................24’8¼” ............G Chistyakova, Soviet Union (1988) American Record ............................24’7” .............. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Honda (1994) Collegiate Record ...........................22’11¼” ....................... Jackie Joyner, UCLA (1985) NCAA Meet Record.........................22’9¼” ............................ Sheila Echols, LSU (1987) MW All-Time Record ......................22’5” .............................Lorraine Ugen, TCU (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................21’9” ........................Mindy McClurkin, BYU (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........21’8¾” ........................... Carol Lewis, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......18’8” ........................Kristen Andrews, Navy (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............18’6½” ........... N Bruins, Northern Colorado (2010) USAFA School Record .....................18’11¾” ..........................LaTravia Robinson (2002)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 24’5” ...................................... Anthony Park (2003) 24’2” ....................................Nathan Golden (1985) 24’1” ........................................... John Gifft (1993) 23’11½” ......................................Tom Stone (1970) 23’10¾” .................................... Chris Banks (2003) 23’10” ....................................Russ Clemons (1978) 23’9” .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) 23’8½” ................................... Tom Brandon (1966) 23’6½” .................................... Park Hinman (1963) 23’6½” ................................Robert Jertberg (1998)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 18’11¾” ..........................LaTravia Robinson (2002) 18’9½” .................................. Cathy Roberts (1985) 18’5” ....................................Mona Wheeler (1991) 18’3¼” .........................Domonique Torbert (2001) 18’2½” ................................... Cresha White (2010) 18’2¼” ..................................Bethany Gross (2010) 18’1” ......................................Dierra Poland (2006) 18’0½” ....................................... Jeri Nelson (1980) 18’0½” .................................Stacey McClain (1997) 17’11½” ......................................Deb Durey (2005)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................24’1” ...................................... Anthony Park (2001) Sophomore .....................................25’2” (i)..................................Russ Clemons (1976) Junior ..............................................24’5” ...................................... Anthony Park (2003) Senior .............................................24’1½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................18’9½” .................................. Cathy Roberts (1985) Sophomore .....................................18’11¾” ..........................LaTravia Robinson (2002) Junior ..............................................18’6½” ............................LaTravia Robinson (2003) Senior .............................................18’5” ....................................Mona Wheeler (1991)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | TRIPLE JUMP INDOOR TRIPLE JUMP MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................58’9½” .................... Teddy Tamgho, France (2011) American Record ............................58’3¼” .....................Mike Conley, Tyson TC (1987) Collegiate Record ...........................57’5” ................... Charlie Simpkins, Bapti st (1986) NCAA Meet Record.........................56’10” ............................. Will Claye, Florida (2011) MW All-Time Record ......................54’9¼” .................. Quincy Howe, Wyoming (2001) MW Meet Record ...........................54’9¼” .................. Quincy Howe, Wyoming (2001) Cadet Field House Record ..............55’11¼” ....................Brian Wellmann, Nike (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........53’7” ..................... Quincy Howe, Wyoming (2002) USAFA School Record .....................50’9½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................50’4¾” ................Tatyana Lebedeva, Russia (2004) American Record ............................46’8¼” .................... Sheila Hudson, Reebok (1995) Collegiate Record ...........................46’9” ................................. Suzette Lee, LSU (1997) NCAA Meet Record.........................46’9” ................................. Suzette Lee, LSU (1997) MW All-Time Record ......................46’2½” .............. S Thomas, San Diego State (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................44’0” ....................... Neidra Covington, TCU (2008) Cadet Field House Record ..............44’2¾” ....... 2x, last Toni Smith, unattached (2011) AF Invitational Meet Record...........44’2¾” ................... Toni Smith, unattached (2011) USAFA School Record ...................41’5” .................................. Kassie Gurnell (2013)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 50’9½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004) 50’6” ................................... Gregg Marshall (1984) 50’4” .....................................Roscoe Moore (1993) 49’11¾” .................................... Chris Banks (2004) 49’9¼” .....................................Craig Adams (1977) 49’9” ...................................Robert Jertberg (1998) 48’10¼” ................................. Melvin Harris (1997) 48’8” ....................................... Sam Ransom (1995) 48’6¼” .............................Terrance Mitchell (1988) 48’6¼” ................................. Danta Johnson (1995)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 41’5” .................................. Kassie Gurnell (2013) 39’7¼” ................................. Angelea Ross (2013) 39’5¾” ............................LaTravia Robinson (2003) 38’10¾” ................................ Cathy Roberts (1985) 38’7” .................................... Casey Johnson (2007) 38’3” ........................................ Leslie Darby (1990) 37’8” .................................. Patricia Goodall (1987) 37’5¼” .....................................Nikki Gipson (1999) 37’2¼” .......................... Dominique Torbert (2000) 36’10½” ........................... Danielle McCarty (2007)
OUTDOOR TRIPLE JUMP MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................60’0¼” .................. J Edwards, Great Britain (1995) American Record ............................59’4¼” .................. Kenny Harrison, Mizuno (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................58’9½” ......................James Beckford, Blinn (1995) NCAA Meet Record.........................57’7¾” .......................... Keith Connor, SMU (1982) MW All-Time Record ......................57’6½” ......................Rodrigo Mendes, BYU (2005) MW Meet Record ...........................55’2¼” ......................Rodrigo Mendes, BYU (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........56’1¼” .....................Tommy Haynes, South (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......47’11” .................2x, last Fred Beebe, Army (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............52’10¼” ............ Jeremiah James, Wyoming (2010) USAFA School Record .....................51’1½” ...................................... Chris Banks (2004)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................50’10¼” ..................Inessa Kravets, Ukraine (1995) American Record ............................47’5” ..............................Tiombe Hurd, Nike (2004) Collegiate Record ...........................46’9” ................................. Suzette Lee, LSU (1997) NCAA Meet Record.........................46’7¼” ........... G Demydova, Southern Miss (2012) MW All-Time Record ......................46’5¼” .............. S Thomas, San Diego State (2013) MW Meet Record ...........................46’5¼” .............. S Thomas, San Diego State (2013) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........46’0¾” ...................... Diana Orrange, South (1985) Service Academy Meet Record ......38’4¾” .......................Angela Jenkins, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record .............39’8¾” ............ 2x, last M Peak, Colorado St (2012) USAFA School Record ...................42’3½”” .............................. Kassie Gurnell (2012)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 51’1½” ...................................... Chris Banks (2004) 50’4¼” ................................Robert Jertberg (1998) 50’2” ...................................... Anthony Park (2002) 49’10” ...................................Roscoe Moore (1993) 49’9¾” ...................................Russ Clemons (1978) 49’2¼” ....................................Gerry O’Hara (1983) 49’2¼” ..................................... Phil Franklin (1990) 48’10¾” .................................... Mike Hilton (1983) 48’10¾” ................................. Paul Golando (2002) 48’10” .....................................Tracy Golden (1989)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 42’3½”................................ Kassie Gurnell (2012) 40’6¼” .................................. Cathy Roberts (1985) 40’0” ...............................LaTravia Robinson (2003) 39’4½”................................. Angelea Ross (2013) 38’7½” ................................. Casey Johnson (2006) 38’1½” .................................. Erica Lankford (2001) 37’10½” ...................................Nikki Gipson (1999) 37’9¼” ..................................... Leslie Darby (1990) 37’8¾” ...............................Jordyn Stoddard (2009) 37’8½” ....................................... Katie Joynt (1998)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................49’8½” (i) ............................... Anthony Park (2001) Sophomore .....................................50’5½” (i) ............................... Anthony Park (2002) Junior ..............................................50’4¼” ................................Robert Jertberg (1998) Senior .............................................51’1½” ................................... Anthony Park (2004)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................40’8¾”................................ Kassie Gurnell (2011) Sophomore ..................................42’3½”” .............................. Kassie Gurnell (2012) Junior ..............................................41’5¼” ................................ Kassie Gurnell (2013) Senior .............................................38’3” (i).................................... Leslie Darby (1990)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | SHOT PUT INDOOR SHOT PUT MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................74’4¼” ........... Randy Barnes, United States (1989) American Record ............................74’4¼” ................. Randy Barnes, Mazda TC (1989) Collegiate Record ...........................71’3½” ............ Ryan Whiting, Arizona State (2008) NCAA Meet Record.........................71’3½” ............ Ryan Whiting, Arizona State (2008) MW All-Time Record ......................66’10” ...............................Jim Roberts, BYU (2001) MW Meet Record ...........................65’4” ......................... Niklas Arrhenius, BYU (2004) Cadet Field House Record ..............71’2¾” ....................... John Godina, Reebok (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........68’5¼” ...................CJ Hunter, U.S. West TC (1994) USAFA School Record .....................58’6¾” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................73’10” ..........H Fibingerova, Czechoslovakia (1977) American Record ............................65’3¾”p ...........J Camarena-Williams, NYAC (2012) Collegiate Record ...........................63’0¾” ......................Tia Brooks, Oklahoma (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................63’0¾” ......................Tia Brooks, Oklahoma (2013) MW All-Time Record ......................56’2¾” ................ Loree Smith, Colorado St (2005) MW Meet Record ...........................56’3” .................... Loree Smith, Colorado St (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............61’9¾” .................. Jesseca Cross, Wyoming (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........60’9¼” .................. Jesseca Cross, Wyoming (2000) USAFA School Record .....................53’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 58’6¾” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001) 57’11¼” ............................ Kyle Schwochow (2011) 57’11” ........................................ David Lissy (2008) 57’6¾” ....................................Mark Hughes (1988) 57’4¾” ................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) 55’5½” ..............................James Chambers (2013) 55’4¾” ......................................Bryan Jones (2006) 55’2¾” .......................................... Rob Drye (2011) 55’2” ................................... Drew Schaeffer (1983) 54’1” .....................................Sean Herbison (2012)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 53’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 51’2¾” ............................... Paige Blackburn (2012) 47’6½” ...................................... Olivia Korte (2007) 47’4½”.................................Danielle Tabb (2013) 45’5½” ................................. Mary Manning (1984) 45’4½” ........................... Teresa Marie Loya (2011) 44’9” ........................................ Jackie Ahloo (2011) 44’3½” ............................ Dominique Boivin (2005) 43’7” ................................ Gretchen Rhoads (1997) 43’2¼” ............................... Rachel Gebauer (2012)
MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................75’10¼” ......... Randy Barnes, United States (1990) American Record ............................75’10¼” ............... Randy Barnes, Mazda TC (1990) Collegiate Record ...........................72’2¼” .......................... John Godina, UCLA (1995) NCAA Meet Record.........................72’2¼” .......................... John Godina, UCLA (1995) MW All-Time Record ......................65’11” ...............................Jim Roberts, BYU (2000) MW Meet Record ...........................65’3¼” ..............................Jim Roberts, BYU (2000) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........69’1½” ......................Michael Carter, South (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......58’7½” ..............................Kevin Filer, Army (2007) Front Range Meet Record .............56’4½” ............ Tyson Williams, Colorado St (2011) USAFA School Record .....................59’9½” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................74’3” ................. N Lisovskaya, Soviet Union (1987) American Record ............................66’5” .......................... Michelle Carter, Nike (2013) Collegiate Record ...........................62’10” ............L Gerraughty, North Carolina (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................62’0½” ......................Tia Brooks, Oklahoma (2013) MW All-Time Record ......................55’5” .............Whitney Ashley, San Diego St (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................54’9½” ............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........57’3” ............................. Lorna Griffin, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......49’3” ....................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............54’3¼” .................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .....................54’5½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 59’9½” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001) 57’1½”..............................Grant Hamilton (2013) 56’6” .................................. Doug Applegate (1983) 56’4” .......................................... David Lissy (2008) 56’0¼” ................................ Drew Schaeffer (1983) 55’8¼” ................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) 55’7” ................................. Kyle Schwochow (2011) 55’6½” ..............................James Chambers (2013) 54’6” .....................................Sean Herbison (2011) 54’5½” ......................................Bryan Jones (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 54’5½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 48’5¼” ............................... Paige Blackburn (2012) 48’4¾”.................................Danielle Tabb (2013) 48’2” ......................................... Olivia Korte (2007) 47’3” ........................................ Jackie Ahloo (2012) 45’5½” ................................. Mary Manning (1984) 45’2¼” ............................ Dominique Boivin (2004) 44’2” .............................. Teresa Marie Loya (2011) 42’6¼” ................................ Jennifer Bozied (1994) 41’11½” ............................. Rachel Gebauer (2011)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................57’1½”..............................Grant Hamilton (2013) Sophomore .....................................58’0¼” ................................ Shawn Johnson (1999) Junior ..............................................57’11¼” (i) ........................ Kyle Schwochow (2011) Senior .............................................59’9½” ................................ Shawn Johnson (2001)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................50’2¾” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2007) Sophomore .....................................50’4½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2008) Junior ..............................................54’0” .................................... Sara Neubauer (2009) Senior .............................................54’5½” ................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | DISCUS THROW, JAVELIN THROW OUTDOOR DISCUS THROW MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................243’0” ............ Jurgen Schult, East Germany (1986) American Record ............................237’4” ............Ben Plucknett, SoCal Striders (1981) Collegiate Record ...........................223’7” ...........................Julian Wruck, UCLA (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................220’0” .................... Kamy Keshmiri, Nevada (1992) MW All-Time Record ......................211’6” ...............Casey Malone, Colorado St (2000) MW Meet Record ...........................203’2” ....................... Niklas Arrhenius, BYU (2007) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........214’0” ............................ John Powell, West (1979) Service Academy Meet Record ......160’8” ........................James Cole, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............193’3” ................ Jason Schultz, Colorado St (2008) USAFA School Record .....................183’9” ............................2x, last James Cole (2012)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................252’0” ..................G Reinsch, East Germany (1988) American Record ............................222’3”p.....................S Brown Trafton, Nike (2012) Collegiate Record ...........................221’5” .........................Meg Ritchie, Arizona (1981) NCAA Meet Record.........................210’10” ............................ Seilala Sua, UCLA (1999) MW All-Time Record ......................196’10” .........Whitney Ashley, San Diego St (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................181’5” ........... Jasmine Burrell, San Diego St (2013) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........199’8” .............................. Carol Cady, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......165’0” ..................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............174’2” ..................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) USAFA School Record .....................177’3” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2007)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 183’9” ........................................ James Cole (2012) 183’9” .................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) 180’1” ...............................James Chambers (2013) 178’6” ................................. Drew Schaeffer (1983) 177’7” ...................................... Dan St. Clair (2006) 177’2” ...............................David Thompson (2003) 176’11” ....................................... Brian Ford (2013) 176’6” ....................................... Kirk DeVine (2007) 176’4” ................................. Shawn Johnson (2001) 175’3” ......................................Rick Mandas (1968)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 177’3” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2007) 174’8” ................................ Paige Blackburn (2012) 174’2” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 159’6” ............................. Dominique Boivin (2004) 156’5” .................................. Mary Manning (1984) 152’5” ................................ Katy Moorkamp (2012) 151’3” ....................................Kristine Muth (2004) 150’8” ............................Stephanie Halcrow (1994) 150’3” ..................................... Jessica Perez (2003) 150’1” ................................. Christina Burke (2011)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................171’3” ..............................Grant Hamilton (2013) Sophomore .....................................176’6” ....................................... Kirk DeVine (2007) Junior ..............................................183’9” .................................. Shawn Larcher (1993) Senior .............................................183’9” ........................................ James Cole (2012)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................166’6” ...................................... .Olivia Korte (2004) Sophomore .....................................175’5” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2005) Junior ..............................................173’9” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2009) Senior .............................................177’3” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2007)
OUTDOOR JAVELIN THROW MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................323’1” ..............Jan Zelezny, Czech Republic (1996) American Record ............................299’6” ........................ Breaux Greer, adidas (2007) Collegiate Record ...........................292’4” .......................... Patrik Boden, Texas (1990) NCAA Meet Record.........................268’7” .......................Esko Mikkola, Arizona (1998) MW All-Time Record ......................240’8” ................................ Chris Reno, BYU (2010) MW Meet Record ...........................240’8” ................................ Chris Reno, BYU (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........260’0” ........................... Ed Kaminski, North (1995) Service Academy Meet Record ......201’3” ...........Conner Van Fossen, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............219’5” ...........Conner Van Fossen, Air Force (2011) USAFA School Record .....................224’9” ........................................Joe Bonner (1999)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................237’2” ............ B Spotakova, Czech Republic (2008) American Record ............................218’8” ........................ Kara Patterson, Asics (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................202’10” ...................... Irina Kharun, Indiana (2004) NCAA Meet Record.........................202’10” ...................... Irina Kharun, Indiana (2004) MW All-Time Record ......................195’8” .................... Dana Pounds, Air Force (2006) MW Meet Record ...........................195’8” .................... Dana Pounds, Air Force (2006) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........188’6” .........................Sherry Calvert, West (1978) Service Academy Meet Record ......137’6” ......................Katie Weber, Air Force (2007) Front Range Meet Record ..............155’9” ..................... Katie Weber, Air Force (2008) USAFA School Record .....................195’8” .................................... Dana Pounds (2006)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 224’9” ........................................Joe Bonner (1999) 223’7” ...........................Connor Van Fosson (2010) 219’6” ............................................ Tim Fritz (2003) 218’7” ................................. Matt Schwandt (2006) 217’0” ................................ Mikey Lauritzen (2012) 216’11” .................................... Tim Urista (2012) 215’10” ..............................Garrett Griffin (2013) 212’2” ...................................Robert Gibson (1988) 208’4” .............................. Brandon Murphy (2005) 207’6” .................................... Marcus Wells (2006)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 195’8” .....................................Dana Pounds (2006) 170’5” ................................ Paige Blackburn (2012) 157’8” ..................................Jocelyn Dooley (2003) 157’1” ......................................Katie Weber (2008) 155’11” ....................................Casey Bayne (2007) 150’3” ...................................... Lacy DeWall (2004) 149’10” .................................Caitie Holliday (2005) 147’2” ...................................Nikki Freeman (2013) 144’9” ...................................... Kim Smith (2012) 142’4” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2009)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................215’10” ..............................Garrett Griffin (2013) Sophomore .....................................217’0” ................................ Mikey Lauritzen (2012) Junior ..............................................224’9” ........................................Joe Bonner (1999) Senior .............................................219’6” ............................................ Tim Fritz (2003)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................151’4” ................................ Paige Blackburn (2009) Sophomore .....................................174’4” .....................................Dana Pounds (2004) Junior ..............................................188’8” .....................................Dana Pounds (2005) Senior .............................................195’8” .....................................Dana Pounds (2006)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | WEIGHT THROW, HAMMER THROW INDOOR WEIGHT THROW MEN ......................................................................................................................... American Record ............................84’10¼” .............. Lance Deal, New York AC (1995) Collegiate Record ...........................82’3½” .................. Kibwe Johnson, Ashland (2007) NCAA Meet Record.........................78’9¾” .................. Libor Charfreitage, SMU (2001) MW All-Time Record ......................74’1¾” ..................Jason Gervais, Wyoming (2000) MW Meet Record ...........................74’1¾” ..................Jason Gervais, Wyoming (2000) Cadet Field House Record ..............78’6½” ............ Tore Johnsen, Texas-El Paso (1984) AF Invitational Meet Record...........72’6¼” ............. Kevin Mannon, unattached (2000) USAFA School Record ...................62’10” ..................................William Kent (2013)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... American Record ............................83’10¼” ................ Brittney Riley, So Illinois (2007) Collegiate Record ...........................83’10¼” ............... Brittney Riley, So Illinois (2007) NCAA Meet Record.........................83’10¼” ................ Brittney Riley, So Illinois (2007) MW All-Time Record ......................74’3¾” ............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) MW Meet Record ...........................72’11¼” ..........Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............75’8¼” ............. Dawn Ellerbe, New York AC (2000) AF Invitational Meet Record...........75’8¼” ............. Dawn Ellerbe, New York AC (2000) USAFA School Record .....................62’3” .................................. Paige Blackburn (2012)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 62’10” ..................................William Kent (2013) 62’8½” ........................................ Brian Ford (2013) 62’3” ............................................. Rob Drye (2011) 60’7¾”................................. Jalen Fooster (2013) 60’2½” ...................................... Kirk DeVine (2008) 60’0½” ..................................Vern Conaway (1992) 59’5” .......................................Dan Paladino (2008) 57’3¾” ........................................ David Nan (2009) 57’1½” ....................................... James Cole (2012) 56’10¾” ..........................Jared Barkemeyer (2012)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 62’3” .................................. Paige Blackburn (2012) 61’11” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 57’1½” ...................................... Olivia Korte (2006) 55’5¾”............................... Becca Bauman (2013) 54’1” ...................................Danielle Tabb (2013) 53’5¾” ........................................ Beth Inglis (2002) 53’1” ............................... Dominique Boivin (2005) 52’11½” ........................... Gretchen Rhoads (1997) 51’0” ................................... Christina Burke (2011) 50’2½” ...................................Kristine Muth (2005)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman .....................................54’9¼ .................................. Jalen Fooster (2011) Sophomore ....................................61’1½” .......................................... Rob Drye (2010) Junior ..............................................62’10” ..................................William Kent (2013) Senior .............................................62’8½” ........................................ Brian Ford (2013)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................53’10¼” .................................... Olivia Korte (2004) Sophomore .....................................54’10¼” .................................... Olivia Korte (2005) Junior ..............................................57’1½” ...................................... Olivia Korte (2006) Senior .............................................62’3” .................................. Paige Blackburn (2012)
OUTDOOR HAMMER THROW MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................284’7” .............. Yuriy Syedikh, Soviet Union (1986) American Record ............................270’9” ..................Lance Deal, New York AC (1996) Collegiate Record ...........................268’10” ...............................Balazs Kiss, USC (1995) NCAA Meet Record.........................265’3” .................................Balazs Kiss, USC (1996) MW All-Time Record ......................233’0” ............. Drew Loftin, Colorado State (2003) MW Meet Record ...........................233’0” ............. Drew Loftin, Colorado State (2003) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........241’6” ....................... Dave McKenzie, West (1983) Service Academy Meet Record ......195’10” ................... Mark Van Orden, Navy (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............219’11” ................ .Jake Shanklin, Wyoming (2009) USAFA School Record .....................209’11” .................................... Robert Drye (2011)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................260’7” .................... Betty Heidler, Germany (2011) American Record ............................248’5” ......................Amanda Bingson, Nike (2013) Collegiate Record ...........................239’4” ...................Jenny Dahlgren, Georgia (2007) NCAA Meet Record.........................232’0” ...................Jenny Dahlgren, Georgia (2007) MW All-Time Record ......................233’1” .................... Amanda Bingson, UNLV (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................229’9” ............Loree Smith, Colorado State (2005) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........222’11” .................. Amanda Bingson, UNLV (2012) Service Academy Meet Record ......175’3” ..................Sara Neubauer, Air Force (2010) Front Range Meet Record ..............209’8” ..................... Kate Burton, Wyoming (2008) USAFA School Record .....................193’7” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 209’11” ......................................... Rob Drye (2011) 203’10” .................................Vern Conaway (1992) 198’2” ......................................... Brian Ford (2013) 196’10” .................................Sean Herbison (2012) 194’3” .....................................Dan Paladino (2008) 192’6” ................................. Jalen Fooster (2013) 192’6” ....................................Jason McNeal (2004) 190’11” ................................Josh Chekinsky (2003) 189’9” ...................................Reggie Wesley (1998) 188’1” .................................Jason Anderson (1994)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 193’7” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010) 184’3” ................................ Paige Blackburn (2012) 177’11” ..................................... Tara Copas (2000) 172’1” ............................. Dominique Boivin (2005) 170’11” .............................Priscilla Giddings (2003) 168’0” .............................. Gretchen Rhoads (1997) 167’7” ............................... Becca Bauman (2013) 166’8” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2006) 164’4” ......................................... Beth Inglis (2002) 156’0” ....................................Kristine Muth (2005)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................189’9” .....................................Dan Paladino (2007) Sophomore .....................................194’3” .....................................Dan Paladino (2008) Junior ..............................................209’11” .................................... Robert Drye (2011) Senior .............................................204’0” ...................................... Robert Drye (2012)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................161’6” ....................................... Olivia Korte (2004) Sophomore .....................................172’10” ...................................... Tara Copas (1999) Junior ..............................................182’10” ................................ Sara Neubauer (2009) Senior .............................................193’7” .................................. Sara Neubauer (2010)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | MULTI EVENTS INDOOR HEPTATHLON | PENTATHLON MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................6645 ...............Ashton Eaton, United States (2011) American Record ............................6645 ............................. Ashton Eaton, Nike (2011) Collegiate Record ...........................6499 ........................ Ashton Eaton, Oregon (2010) NCAA Meet Record.........................6499 ........................ Ashton Eaton, Oregon (2010) MW All-Time Record ......................5771 ......................... Kurt Felix, Boise State (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................5703 ......................... Kurt Felix, Boise State (2012) Cadet Field House Record ..............5555 ................... Paul Speer, Wichita State (2004) AF Invitational Meet Record...........5555 ................... Paul Speer, Wichita State (2004) USAFA School Record .....................5539 .........................................Brian Walsh (2006)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................4991 .............................Irina Belova, Russia (1992) American Record ............................4753 .............2x, last Hyleas Fountain, Nike (2010) Collegiate Record ...........................4569p ..................Makeba Alcide, Arkansas (2013) NCAA Meet Record.........................4540 .................... Brianne Theisen, Oregon (2011) MW All-Time Record ......................4365 ............................. Amy Menlove, BYU (2009) MW Meet Record ...........................4172 ............................. Amy Menlove, BYU (2005) Cadet Field House Record ..............4301 ................................ Tiffany Lott , BYU (1998) AF Invitational Meet Record...........3826 ...............Jennifer Hoppe, Unattached (2000) USAFA School Record .....................3586 ......................................Dierra Poland (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 5539 .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) 5402 ......................................Michael Tibbs (2012) 5352 ........................................ Noah Palicia (2011) 5187 ......................................... Nick Herald (2004) 5148 .................................Evan McDowell (2013) 5111 .......................................... Joel Nolan (2009) 5096 ........................................Caleb Pelger (2005) 4950 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1994) 4794 .....................................Skylar Morgan (2008) 4604 ........................................ Matt Gensic (2006)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 3586 ......................................Dierra Poland (2005) 3448 ................................ Danielle McCarty (2010) 3438 .........................................Lesly Torres (2012) 3317 .................................... Kendra Smith (2013) 3236 ............................... Brittany Edmonds (2001) 3229 .......................................... Katie Joynt (1998) 3216 ................................... Phaelen French (2012) 3156 .........................................Diane Elwer (1981) 3107 ....................................Mona Wheeler (1989) 3046 ...........................................Deb Durey (2006)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................4697 ......................................Michael Tibbs (2010) Sophomore ..................................5148 .................................Evan McDowell (2013) Junior ..............................................5412 .........................................Brian Walsh (2006) Senior .............................................5539 .........................................Brian Walsh (2007)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................3236 ............................... Brittany Edmonds (2001) Sophomore .....................................3586 ......................................Dierra Poland (2005) Junior ..............................................3438 .........................................Lesly Torres (2012) Senior .............................................3448 ................................ Danielle McCarty (2010)
OUTDOOR DECATHLON | HEPTATHLON MEN ......................................................................................................................... World Record .................................9039p .................................... Ashton Eaton (2012) American Record ............................9039p .................................... Ashton Eaton (2012) Collegiate Record ...........................8465 ............................. Trey Hardee, Texas (2006) NCAA Meet Record.........................8457 ........................ Ashton Eaton, Oregon (2010) MW All-Time Record ......................8062 ......................... Kurt Felix, Boise State (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................7757 ......................... Kurt Felix, Boise State (2012) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........8047 ................................ Drew Fucci, West (1995) USAFA School Record .....................7723 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... World Record .................................7291 ........... J Joyner-Kersee, United States (1988) American Record ............................7291 .............. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Honda (1988) Collegiate Record ...........................6718 ............................ Jackie Joyner, UCLA (1985) NCAA Meet Record.........................6440 .................... Brianne Theisen, Oregon (2012) MW All-Time Record ......................5753 ............... Allison Reaser, San Diego St (2012) MW Meet Record ...........................5723 .............. .Sandy Fortner, New Mexico (2010) Cadet Track Stadium Record ..........6374 .........................Jamie McNeair, South (1995) USAFA School Record .....................4728 .........................................Diane Elwer (1983)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 7723 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) 7385 ........................................ Noah Palicia (2011) 7334 .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) 7178 ..................................Jeromy Williams (1992) 7158 ......................................Michael Tibbs (2012) 7051 .......................................... Tim Robert (1981) 6750 .....................................Skylar Morgan (2008) 6745 ......................................... Nick Herald (2003) 6652 ........................................... Kurt Duffy (2001) 6587 ........................................Caleb Pelger (2005)
TOP 10 ACADEMY PERFORMERS 4728 .........................................Diane Elwer (1983) 4653 .........................................Lesly Torres (2012) 4576 ......................................Dierra Poland (2006) 4560 .......................................... Katie Joynt (1998) 4494 ................................ Danielle McCarty (2010) 4352 ............................... Brittany Edmonds (2001) 4347 ...........................................Deb Durey (2005) 4247 ....................................Mona Wheeler (1991) 4107 .................................... Kendra Smith (2013) 3989 ................................... Phaelen French (2012)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................6475 ......................................Michael Tibbs (2010) Sophomore .....................................7178 ..................................Jeromy Williams (1992) Junior ..............................................7723 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) Senior .............................................7385 ........................................ Noah Palicia (2011)
CADET CLASS RECORDS Freshman........................................4560 .......................................... Katie Joynt (1998) Sophomore .....................................4432 .........................................Lesly Torres (2011) Junior ..............................................4653 .........................................Lesly Torres (2012) Senior .............................................4728 .........................................Diane Elwer (1983)
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | NON-TRADITIONAL EVENTS, DISCONTINUED EVENTS, MULTI SUB-EVENTS INDOOR DISCONTINUED EVENTS | NON-TRADITIONAL EVENTS MEN ......................................................................................................................... 50-Yard Dash ..................................5.3 ........................................Jim Thompson (1965) 75-Yard Dash ..................................7.5 ...............................................Jim Wood (1963) 300-Yard Dash ................................30.5 ......................................Alonzo Babers (1981) 300-Meter Dash ...........................34.85 ..................................... Jake Spuller (2013) 500-Yard Dash ................................1:01.7 ...................................Alonzo Babers (1983) 500-Meter Dash ...........................1:05.47 .................................David Ptacek (2013) 600-Yard Run ..................................1:09.2 ...................................Mark Webster (1976) 600-Meter Run ...............................1:19.52 ................................... Tyler Stanley (2011) 1000-Yard Run ................................2:10.8 ........................................ Bob Brodel (1970) 1000-Meter Run .............................2:25.21 .................................. Nick MacFalls (1994) Two-Mile Run .................................8:41.8 .........................................John Jones (1970) Three-Mile Run...............................13:40.5 ........................................Bret Hyde (1981) 50-Yard High Hurdles .....................6.2 ............................................... Dave Dick (1965) 60-Yard Low Hurdles ......................6.6 ............................................. T.G. Parker (1977) 70-Yard High Hurdles .....................8.4 ......................................... Three tied with time 75-Yard High Hurdles .....................9.0 ............................................... Dave Dick (1964) 400-Meter Hurdles .......................59.85 ....................................Siotame Latu (2013) Pentathlon ......................................3861 .......................................Jim Campbell (2003)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... 50-Yard Dash ..................................6.1 .............................................. Apryl Ford (1981) 300-Yard Dash ................................36.10 .................................... Cathy Roberts (1985) 300-Meter Dash ...........................42.06 ...............................Morgan Malone (2013) 500-Meter Dash .............................1:11.07 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) 600-Yard Run ..................................1:22.91 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) 600-Meter Run ...............................1:32.64 ..................................Ally Romanko (2010) 1000-Yard Run ................................2:35.0 ............................................Rita Burr (1981) 1000-Meter Run .............................2:54.62 ............................... Morgan Mosby (2011) Two-Mile Run .................................11:29.6 ..........................................Rita Burr (1982) Three-Mile Run...............................18:20.8 ..................................Dana Lindsley (1981) 50-Yard Hurdles ..............................6.89 .......................................Renea Toliver (1985) 220-Yard Hurdles ............................30.9 ........................................Vicki Thomas (1986)
OUTDOOR DISCONTINUED EVENTS | NON-TRADITIONAL EVENTS MEN ......................................................................................................................... 100-Yard Dash ................................9.5 .........................................Abe Abraham (1973) 660-Yard Dash ................................1:19.6 ....................................... Dale Stovall (1965) Two-Mile Run .................................8:52.4 ............................................ John Fer (1962) Three-Mile Run...............................13:25.2 .......................................John Jones (1971) Six-Mile Run....................................27:48.4 .......................................John Jones (1971) Marathon .......................................2:23.51 .........................................Pat Rupel (1975) 2000-Meter Steeplechase .............6:25.50 ................................ Gavin Owens (2012) Javelin Throw (pre-1985)................246’7” ....................................... Al Pegoraro (1980)
WOMEN ................................................................................................................... 100-Yard Dash ................................11.0 ........................................... Jeri Nelson (1979) 600-Yard Dash ................................1:22.91 .................................... Gail Conway (1984) Three-Mile Run...............................18:43.4 ............................... Annetta Weber (1979) 2000-Meter Steeplechase ..............7:30.34 .................................... Jen Bremser (2012)
DECATHLON | HEPTATHLON SUB-EVENTS MEN’S DECATHLON .................................................................................................. 100-Meter Dash .............................10.84 ........................................Brian Walsh (2007) Long Jump ......................................23’9” .........................................Brian Walsh (2007) Shot Put ..........................................42’2¾” ...................................... Nick Herald (2003) High Jump .......................................6’10” ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) 400-Meter Dash .............................48.70 ....................................... Noah Palicia (2011) First Day Total ................................3972 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996) 110-Meter Hurdles .........................14.94 .................................. Marcus Nichols (1996) Discus Throw ..................................135’6” ....................................Michael Tibbs (2011) Pole Vault .......................................17’8¾” ................................ Marcus Nichols (1996) Javelin Throw..................................199’8” ................................Jeromy Williams (1992) 1500-Meter Run .............................4:22.62 ............................... Marcus Nichols (1996) Second Day Total ............................3837 ................................... Marcus Nichols (1996)
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WOMEN’S HEPTATHLON .......................................................................................... 100-Meter Hurdles .........................14.62 .....................................Dierra Poland (2004) High Jump .......................................5’5¼” ........................................Lesly Torres (2012) Shot Put ..........................................35’6¾” ............................ Brittany Edmonds (2001) 200-Meter Dash .............................25.87 .....................................Dierra Poland (2006) First Day Total ................................3074 ......................................Dierra Poland (2006) Long Jump ......................................17’11½” ......................................Deb Durey (2005) Javelin Throw..................................115’11” ...................................... Katie Joynt (1995) 800-Meter Run ...............................2:22.94 ............................ Danielle McCarty (2007) Second Day Total .......................................................................................................n/a
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ACADEMY RECORD BOOK | NON-CHAMPIONSHIP RELAYS INDOOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP RELAYS Men’s 4x800-Meter Relay 7:30.8 ........... Sam White - Jeromy Williams - Doug Sersun - Roosevelt Boyland (1991) 7:39.5# .................. Kelly Alexander - James Blissit - Robert Banks - Robert Taft (1972) 7:42.3# .........Kelly Alexander - Will Blumberg - Mark Haesecke - David McCloy (1970) 7:43.32 ............ Sam White - Roosevelt Boyland - David Fresella - Doug Sersun (1990) 7:44.5# .............................. Chris Jaco - Robert Taft - Robert Banks - John Jones (1971)
Women’s 4x800-Meter Relay 8:59.69 .................. Arcolar Harrison - Joy Meyen - Laureli Mazik - Gail Conway (1984) 9:17.96# .................. Laureli Mazik - Shelly Ginder - Annett a Weber - Rita Burr (1982) 9:21.1# .............................Laureli Mazik - Shelly Ginder - Rita Burr - Joy Meyen (1983) 9:39.81 .............. Kathy Moore - Sara Whittingham - Dolly Patel - Jen Robinson (1994) 9:49.28# ........................ Keri Fox - Karen Pastoret - Jill Wood - Shannen Karpel (1989)
Men’s 4x880-Yard Relay 8:09.65 ..................... Zach Perkins - Ronnie Elly - Matt Caldwell - Alex Lindsay (2012)
Women’s 4x880-Yard Relay 9:57.61 .................. A Eichenberger - M Ferguson - R Esselstein - T Drolshagen (2012)
Men’s Sprint Medley Relay 3:26.5y........... Doug Withers - James Thompson - Royce Woodell - Dale Stovall (1965)
Women’s Sprint Medley Relay 1:57.9y...........Nicole Anderson - Renea Toliver - Cheryl Cleveland - A. Harrison (1983)
Men’s 4x60-Yard Shuttle Hurdle Relay 27.6........................... T.G. Parker - Joe Kahiapo - Ahart Powers - Dick McIntosh (1975)
Women’s Mile Medley Relay 4:09.7y......................................Sue Hall - Apryl Ford - Gail Benjamin - Rita Burr (1980)
INDOOR NON-CHAMPIONSHIP RELAYS Men’s 4x200-Meter Relay 1:24.02 ........ Adrian Smith - Marcus Alexander - Floyd Brazier - Kevin Griswold (1997) 1:25.58 ................Uzor Udensi - Anthony Delgado - Jake Spuller - Josh Nielsen (2013) 1:26.24#*.............. Fred Rock - Richard Van Dame - John Perrigo - George Cato (1970) Men’s 4x800-Meter Relay 7:27.37 .......... Calvin Glass - Richard Elmore - Travis Patterson - Kevin Hawkins (2006) 7:35.07 ......................Ted Artz - Zach Perkins - Patrick Corona - Grant Caswell (2013) 7:36.5 ...............Roosevelt Boyland - Doug Sersun - Sam White - David Fresella (1990) Men’s 4x1500-Meter Relay 15:43.51 ............................Chris Acs - Ben Payne - Mark Walter - Nathan Franz (2003) 15:57.20 ....................Paul Graddon - Eric Mack - Andrew Marx - Nick MacFalls (1995) 16:08.17 ...................Joe Lopez - Joe Monaco - Shane Rogers - Brian Carpenter (2001) Men’s 1600-Meter Sprint Medley Relay 3:14.15 ................. Manny Smith - Michael Craig - Uzor Udensi - Michael Tibbs (2012) Men’s Sprint Medley Relay 3:19.52 ........................ Kellen Curry - Travis Picou - Nick Luina - Kevin Hawkins (2007) 3:21.4# ...............J Thompson - Doug Withers - Charles Clements - Dale Stovall (1966) 3:22.14 ................... Nick Bromberek - Luke Marker - Tom Clark - Bryant Bevan (2003) Men’s Distance Medley Relay 9:43.22 ................ Lance Wolfsmith - Manny Smith - Alex Lindsay - Alex Zubey (2012) 9:44.64 ....................Alex Zubey - Chris Severino - Tyler Stanley - Jim Walmsley (2011) 9:45.43 ............................. Nick MacFalls - Paul Gomez - Jeff Kuzma - Eric Mack (1994) Men’s 4x110-Meter Shuttle Hurdle Relay 56.22...................Sean Temple - Luke Marker - Jim Campbell - Jonathan Myers (2004) 56.3y ......................T.G. Parker - Fred Whitican - Ahart Powers - Dick McIntosh (1975) 57.68.............................Sean Temple - Tom Clark - Jim Campbell - Marc Fulson (2003) Men’s 4x400-Meter Hurdle Relay 3:58.73 .................... Bryce Bergman - Bryce Mitchell - Casey Riggs - Joey Uhle (2012)
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Women’s 4x200-Meter Relay 1:45.98 ............Bethany Gross - Heather Shepard - Sierra Schepper - E Carson (2012) Women’s 4x800-Meter Relay 9:07.11# ................ Joy Meyen - Arcolar Harrison - Laureli Mazik - Gail Conway (1984) 9:13.04 ............... Taylor Drolshagen - M Mosby - Melissa Fuerst - R Esselstein (2012) 9:16.9 .......... Ally Romanko - Kelly Robinson - Becca Burditt - Danielle McCarty (2008) Women’s 4x1500-Meter Relay 19:08.29 .......... Jaime Flood - Rachel Smith - Dalia Wenckus - Heather Johnson (2000) 19:33.6 .............. Shannen Karpel - Amy Reecy - Sherry Teague - Callie Calhoun (1990) 19:43.64 ..............Nicole Graham - Lindsay Grose - Cindy Dawson - Jean Taylor (2003) Women’s 4x1600-Meter Relay 21:07.21 ............. Anne Chumlea - Kelly McPherson - Jean Taylor - Elissa Ballas (2003) Women’s 800-Meter Sprint Medley Relay 1:44.51 ...............Sharon Rucker - Arcolar Harrison - C Cleveland - Gail Conway (1983) 1:44.63# ................. Virginia Brown - Nicole Anderson - S Rucker - Gail Conway (1982) 1:46.7# ................... Virginia Brown - Sharon Rucker - Apryl Ford - Gail Conway (1981) Women’s 1600-Meter Sprint Medley Relay 4:05.60 ........................... Jill Adamak - Jami Hodge - Katy Crow - Cindy Dawson (2003) 4:07.19 ................. Jami Hodge - Genelle Chapman - Kelly Robinson - K Trichler (2005) 4:15.68 .............. Erica Carson - Morgan Malone - Heather Shepard - T Mayne (2012) Women’s Distance Medley Relay 11:15.76 .............. M Mosby - Bethany Gross - A Eichenberger - Melissa Fuerst (2013) 11:26.41 .............Kelly Robinson - Jami Hodge - Cindy Dawson - Kristin Trichler (2005) 11:50.86 ...........Morgan Mosby - Bethany Gross - R Esselstein - Melissa Fuerst (2012) Women’s 4x100-Meter Shuttle Hurdle Relay 61.62............. Genelle Chapman - Lindsey Bengard - Deb Durey - Dierra Poland (2006) 63.14............. Genelle Chapman - Rachel McIntosh - Paula Maffey - Deb Durey (2005) 63.52...............Sierra Schepper - Phaelen French - Lesly Torres - Emily Cotharn (2012)
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NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS NCAA DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS JIM MURPHY 1964........ Outdoor 5000-Meter Run
INDOOR SEASON 1988 .............................................................Jill Wood ............................................................. 1500-Meter Run 1990 .....................................................Callie Calhoun ............................................................. 3000-Meter Run 1991 .....................................................Callie Calhoun ............................................................. 3000-Meter Run
DANA POUNDS 2005........................... Javelin Throw 2006........................... Javelin Throw
NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
GAIL CONWAY 1983........ Outdoor 400-Meter Dash 1984.......... Outdoor 800-Meter Run
JILL WOOD 1988........... Indoor 1500-Meter Run
CALLIE CALHOUN 1990........... Indoor 3000-Meter Run 1990........ Outdoor 3000-Meter Run 1990........ Outdoor 5000-Meter Run 1991........... Indoor 3000-Meter Run 1991..... Outdoor 10,000-Meter Run
OUTDOOR SEASON 1964 ........................................................ Jim Murphy ...................................................... 5000-Meter Run (co) 1983 ........................................................Gail Conway ..............................................................400-Meter Dash 1984 ........................................................Gail Conway ............................................................... 800-Meter Run 1990 .....................................................Callie Calhoun ............................................................. 3000-Meter Run ............................................................. 5000-Meter Run 1991 .....................................................Callie Calhoun .......................................................... 10,000-Meter Run 2005 ...................................................... Dana Pounds ..................................................................Javelin Throw 2006 ...................................................... Dana Pounds ..................................................................Javelin Throw
DID YOU KNOW? Callie Calhoun is the only Air Force track athlete to earn back-to-back na onal champion honors in both the indoor and outdoor seasons (1990, 1991). In addi on, Calhoun was the Academy’s first female cross country na onal champion, winning the NCAA Division II tle in 1990. In 2001, Calhoun was inducted into the NCAA Division II Track and Field Hall of Fame. Dana Pounds is the Academy’s only Division I athlete to successfully defend a na onal tle. Jill Wood was also the na onal runner-up at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in 1988 and 1989. Jim Murphy was the program’s first All-America honoree in outdoor track and cross country, both a ained in 1964.
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OUTDOOR SEASON
ATHLETE .................................EVENT ............................................ FINISH Dale Stovall .............................. 440-Yard Dash ......................................Third Douglas Withers ...................... 440-Yard Dash ....................................... Fi h Douglas Withers ...................... 440-Yard Dash ......................................Third Alonzo Babers .......................... 600-Yard Run ........................................ Fi h Dan Rojas ................................. 800-Meter Run .................................Second Jeff Kuzma................................ 800-Meter Run .....................................10th Eric Mack ................................. 3000-Meter Run ............................... Fourth Andrew Marx ........................... 3000-Meter Run .................................. Sixth Zach Smith ............................... 3000-Meter Run ...................................11th Paul Gensic .............................. Pole Vault............................................. Sixth Paul Gensic .............................. Pole Vault.............................................Third Nick Frawley ............................ Pole Vault........................................ Seventh Jus n Tyner .............................. 5000-Meter Run ................................. Third Jus n Tyner .............................. 3000-Meter Run ................................... Fi h Cale Simmons .......................... Pole Vault.............................................. Fi h Cale Simmon ............................ Pole Vault..............................................10th Joey Uhle ................................. Pole Vault..............................................14th
YEAR 1964 1983 1996 1996 1996 2001 2004 2004 2005 2006 2006 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013
ATHLETE .................................EVENT ............................................ FINISH James Murphy ......................... 5000-Meter Run ............................First ( e) Alonzo Babers .......................... 400-Meter Run ................................ Fourth Eric Mack ................................. 5000-Meter Run ................................ Eighth Marcus Nichols ........................ Decathlon ............................................Third Marcus Nichols ........................ Pole Vault............................................ Ninth Shane Rogers ........................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase ....................11th Paul Gensic .............................. Pole Vault.......................................... Fourth Dana Pounds............................ Javelin Throw .................................... Fourth Dana Pounds............................ Javelin Throw ........................................ First Dana Pounds............................ Javelin Throw ........................................ First Olivia Korte .............................. Discus Throw .................................. Seventh Nick Frawley ............................ Pole Vault .........................................Second Nick Frawley ............................ Pole Vault........................................ Seventh Sara Neubauer ......................... Shot Put ............................................. Eighth Sara Neubauer ......................... Discus Throw .................................. Seventh Nick Frawley ............................ Pole Vault.............................................Third Sara Neubauer ......................... Discus Throw .................................. Seventh Jus n Tyner .............................. 3000-Meter Steeplechase ................. Eighth Cale Simmons .......................... Pole Vault.............................................. Fi h Jim Walmsley ........................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase ....................12th Zach Perkins ............................. 1500-Meter Run ...............................Second Joey Uhle ................................. Pole Vault..............................................11th
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ATHLETES ............................................................................................................. EVENT ................................................................................ FINISH Tyler Stanley – Anthony Delgado – Nick White – Jus n Tyner ....................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay ...................................................Ninth
DIVISION II ALL-AMERICANS INDOOR SEASON YEAR 1984 1985 1985 1985 1985 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1993 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996
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ATHLETE .................................EVENT ............................................ FINISH Gail Conway ............................. 500-Meter Run .................................Second Cathy Roberts .......................... Triple Jump ..........................................Third Laureli Mazik ........................... 800-Meter Run ................................. Fourth Renea Toliver ........................... 55-Meter Hurdles ................................Third Renea Toliver ........................... High Jump ......................................... Fourth Shannon Averill........................ High Jump .........................................Second Barb Fogel ................................ 400-Meter Run .................................... Sixth Pat Goodall .............................. Triple Jump .......................................... Sixth Jill Wood .................................. 1500-Meter Run ...............................Second Shannen Karpel........................ 1500-Meter Run ..................................Third Jill Wood .................................. 1500-Meter Run ................................... First Callie Calhoun .......................... 3000-Meter Run ...............................Second Shannen Karpel........................ 3000-Meter Run ................................... Fi h Callie Calhoun .......................... 3000-Meter Run ................................... First Shannen Karpel........................ 3000-Meter Run ............................... Fourth Callie Calhoun .......................... 3000-Meter Run .................................. First Shannen Karpel........................ 1500-Meter Run .................................. Sixth Jennifer Kornacker ................... 3000-Meter Run ............................... Fourth Kris Lowenthal ....................... High Jump ............................................ Sixth Jennifer Petykowski ................. High Jump ......................................... Fourth Kris Lowenthal ....................... High Jump ......................................... Fourth Dolly Patel ............................... One Mile Run ........................................ Fi h Jennifer Petykowski ................. High Jump .........................................Second
YEAR 1981 1982 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1993 1995
ATHLETE .................................EVENT ............................................ FINISH Rita Burr................................... 1500-Meter Run ...............................Second Gail Conway ............................. 400-Meter Run ................................. Fourth Mary Manning ......................... Shot Put ............................................... .Fi h Mary Manning ......................... Discus Throw ..................................... Eighth Gail Conway ............................. 400-Meter Run ..................................... First Joy Meyen................................ 800-Meter Run .................................... Fi h Gail Conway ............................. 800-Meter Run ..................................... First Gail Conway ............................. 800-Meter Run ................................... Sixth Mary Manning ......................... Discus Throw .................................... Fourth Joy Meyen................................ 1500-Meter Run ...............................Second Cathy Roberts .......................... Triple Jump .......................................... Sixth Renea Toliver ........................... 100-Meter Hurdles ............................... Fi h Renea Toliver ........................... 100-Meter Hurdles ............................... Fi h Callie Calhoun .......................... 5000-Meter Run .................................. Sixth Shannen Karpel........................ 5000-Meter Run ............................. Seventh Callie Calhoun .......................... 3000-Meter Run .................................. First Callie Calhoun .......................... 5000-Meter Run ................................... First Callie Calhoun .......................... 10,000-Meter Run ................................ First Sue Henke ................................ 10,000-Meter Run ................................ Fi h Jennifer Kornacker ................... 3000-Meter Run ................................ Eighth Michelle Truesdale .................. 3000-Meter Run ................................ Eighth
RELAYS YEAR, SEASON 1982, Outdoor 1983, Outdoor 1984, Outdoor 1985, Indoor
ATHLETES .............................................................................................................EVENT ................................................................................. FINISH Nicole Anderson – Gale Brown – Gail Conway – Sharon Rucker ................................Women’s Sprint Medley Relay .................................................... Sixth Gail Conway – Arcolar Harrison – Renee Lovy – Cheryl Cleveland .............................Women’s 1600-Meter Relay.........................................................Fi h Gail Conway – Sharon Rucker – Arcolar Harrison – Barb Fogel ..................................Women’s 1600-Meter Relay..................................................... Fourth Shelly Ginder – Laureli Mazik – Barb Fogel – Cathy Roberts ......................................Women’s 1600-Meter Relay........................................................ Sixth
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TEAM CAPTAINS MEN’S TEAM CAPTAINS 1957.........................................................................................................Don Livingston 1958.........................................................................................................Don Livingston 1959........................................................................................................ Don Livingston 1960 .................................................................................... James Bilello, Miles Kasper 1961........................................................................................................Dave Carlstrom 1962...................................................................................................................John Fer 1963...........................................................................................................Alfred Adams 1964.......................................................................................................... William Jones 1965............................................................................................................Bob Lambert 1966.....................................................................................................Thomas Brandon 1967......................................................................................................Douglas Withers 1968.......................................................................................................... Eugene Greer 1969.....................................................................................Mike Mar n, Lindsay Parris 1970............................................................................................. Fred Rock, Paul Bauer 1971......................................................................................... John Perrigo, John Jones 1972........................................................................................... Dan La n, Mark Ewing 1973............................................................................... Herb Harrison, Dan O’Hollaren 1974.......................................................................................Gary Allard, Clark Baldwin 1975..................................................................................Dick McIntosh, Tom Peterson 1976...................................................................................... Joe Shirey, Bob Thompson 1977.......................................................................................Mark Webster, T.G. Parker 1978.............................................................................Russ Clemons, Morgan Lankford 1979...................................................................................... Walt Pate, Dave McKinney 1980................................................................................ Mark Cummings, Don Walters 1981.......................................................................................Bryan Kelchner, Bret Hyde 1982.................................................................................. Dan Rooney, Chris Kasselder 1983......................................................................................Dan Rooney, Rick Goddard 1984.....................................................................................Dan Rojas, Doug Applegate 1985.........................................................................................Mike Sowell, Rob Eamon 1986...................................................................................Todd Sco , Northan Golden 1987.................................................................................................... Clarence Johnson 1988................................................................................Eric Jenkins, Clarence Johnson 1989.....................................................................................Dave Coley, Vinny Loste er 1990........................................................................................Dave Coley, Dave Fresella 1991.................................................................................... Ken D’Alfonso, Doug Sersun 1992............................................................................... Roosevelt Boyland, Sam White 1993.................................................................................... Chris Juarez, Roscoe Moore 1994............................................................................................ Jeff Kuzma, Mike Reed 1995...................................................................Nick MacFalls, David Pike, Don Royster 1996.....................................................................Paul Gomez, Eric Mack, Lisle Babcock 1997................................................. Marcus Nichols, Marcus Alexander, Andrew Marx 1998 ............................ Floyd Brazier, Dee Edwards, Brandon Maroon, Will Woodward 1999............................................................... Ben Dahlke, Rob Mishev, Todd Moenster 2000............................................. Kevin Griswold, Jim Nelson, Jake Gensic, Joe Bonner 2001...................................................... Dan Macsay, Joe Lopez, Kurt Duffy, Ben Gensic 2002......................................................... Brian Carpenter, Greg Starling, Paul Golando 2003........................... Tom Clark, Tim Fritz, Paul Goossen, Jason Sanders, Marc Fulson 2004.................. Chris Banks, Bryant Bevan, Nick Herald, Dave Hoffecker, Sean Temple 2005...........................................Brian Dumm, Nathan Franz, Paul Gensic, Caleb Pelger 2006.....................................................................Nick Luina, Dan St. Clair, Mark Walter 2007........................................................... Richard Elmore, Nick Luina, Ma Schwandt 2008....................Ma Gensic, Kevin Hawkins, David Lissy, Ian McFarland, Travis Picou 2009.................................................................................... Kellen Curry, Skylar Morgan 2010........................................................ Nick Frawley, Zach Nordahl, Andy Schweitzer 2011......................................... Robert Drye, Chris Severino, Tyler Stanley, Jus n Tyner 2012........................................Bryce Bergman, Robert Drye, Jim Walmsely, Alex Zubey 2013............................Anthony Delgado, Riley Feeney, Andrew Quallio, Cale Simmons 2014............................................Ellio Beski, William Kent, Alex Lindsay, David Ptacek
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WOMEN’S TEAM CAPTAINS 1977..............................................................................................................Ann Mar n 1978..................................................................................... Louise Burke , Ann Mar n 1979......................................................................................Gail Benjamin, Ann Mar n 1980......................................................................................Gail Benjamin, Janet Wiley 1981................................................................................Roxann Goetz, Anne a Weber 1982...................................................................................... Roxann Goetz, Karen Price 1983........................................................................................... Rene Lovy, Diane Elwer 1984......................................................................................Linda Urru a, Gail Conway 1985................................................................................. Laureli Mazik, Mary Manning 1986...........................................................................................................Renea Toliver 1987.................................................................................Barbara Fogel, Marci Houston 1988............................................................................. Lisa McFadden, Martha McSally 1989.........................................................................................................Karen Pastoret 1990........................................................................................ Leslie Darby, Dana White 1991.............................................................Callie Calhoun, Sue Henke, Mona Wheeler 1992......................................................................... Lianne Peterson, Amber Wimberly 1993...........................................................................Jocelyn Swayze, Amber Wimberly 1994.......................................................................Michele Johnson, Jennifer Robinson 1995........................................................................................... Eve Burke, Dion Roland 1996......................................... Eve Douglas, Serena Mosley, Dolly Patel, Yumi Ramirez 1997 ............................................................... Stacy McClain, Ka e Joynt, Kathy Moore 1998.............................. Ka e Joynt, Jen Petykowski, Gretchen Rhoads, Jennifer Young 1999........................................................... Alana Eiland, Tisha David, Cathy Majauskas 2000..............................Heather Johnson, Rachel Smith, Dorothy DeLuz, Jen Stehwein 2001.......................................................................... Ana-Maria Ortega, Dalia Wenckus 2002...............................................................................Lara Coppinger, Adonis Haynes 2003...................................Elissa Ballas, Jocelyn Dooley, LaTravia Robinson, Katy Crow 2004....................................................Anne Chumlea, Jessica Perez, LaTravia Robinson 2005........................Dominique Boivin, Cindy Dawson, Rachel McIntosh, Dana Pounds 2006.........................................................Andrea Pinchak, Dierra Poland, Dana Pounds 2007..................................................................................Cai e Holliday, Dierra Poland 2008...................................................................................... Deb Durey, Kelly Robinson 2009................................................................................... Sara Neubauer, Ka e Weber 2010........................................................................... Danielle McCarty, Sara Neubauer 2011..................................................Melissa Beerse, Paige Blackburn, Katherine Ward 2012.................................Paige Blackburn, Emily Cotharn, Auriele Fain, Kimber Shealy 2013...........................................................Bethany Gross, Morgan Mosby, Lesly Torres 2014............................. Anne e Eichenberger, Kassie Gurnell, Paige Shirley, Kim Smith
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MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE | MOST OUTSTANDING COMPETITOR MEN’S TOP AWARD WINNERS MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE 1966......................................................... 1967......................................................... 1968......................................................... 1969......................................... Fred Rock 1970........................................John Jones 1971..................................... John Perrigo 1972........................................ Bob Banks 1973................................ Kelly Alexander 1974.................................. Dick McIntosh 1975.................................. Dick McIntosh 1976.................................. Mark Webster 1977.................................. Mark Webster 1978.................................. Russ Clemons 1979..................................... Don Walters 1980.....................................Gary Meyers 1981......................................Tim Roberts 1982......................................... Dan Rojas 1983.................................. Alonzo Babers 1984......................................... Dan Rojas 1985.......................................... Gary Tew 1986....................................... Mike Profit 1987....................................... Mike Profit 1988..................................Robert Gibson 1989................................... Richard Lewis 1990....................................... Dave Coley 1991....................................Todd Stewart 1992..................................Cliff Alexander 1993................................. Shawn Larcher 1994........................................Jeff Kuzma 1995................................... Nick MacFalls 1996......................................... Eric Mack 1997.....................................Clayton Cole 1998....................................... Zach Smith 1999.......................................Joe Bonner 2000................................. Kevin Griswold 2001................................... Shane Rogers 2002............................... Brian Carpenter 2003......................................... Tom Clark 2004........................................ Ben Payne 2005...................................... Paul Gensic 2006......................................Brian Walsh 2007......................................Brian Walsh 2008...................................... Travis Picou 2009............................ Sean Houseworth 2010.....................................Nick Frawley 2011......................................Jus n Tyner 2012................................... Jim Walmsley 2013.................................. Cale Simmons
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WOMEN’S TOP AWARD WINNERS MOST OUTSTANDING COMPETITOR 1966...................................Doug Withers 1967...................................Doug Withers 1968..................................... Mike Mar n 1969..................................... Mike Mar n 1970......................................... Fred Rock 1971.................................... Dave McCloy 1972...................................... Mark Ewing 1973................................... Abe Abraham 1974...................................... Jay Baldwin 1975.................................. Mark Modrich 1976.........................................Joe Shirey 1977........................................T.G. Parker 1978............................. Morgan Lankford 1979...............................Mark Cummings 1980..................................... Don Walters 1981.................................. Alonzo Babers 1982.................................. Alonzo Babers 1983.......................................Rob Eamon 1984.......................................Rob Eamon 1985.............................................Ed Byrd 1986............................... Northan Golden 1987....................................Mark Hughes 1988....................................... Mike Profit 1989.................................. Mark Webster 1990.....................................Dave Kuenzli 1991........................... Roosevelt Boyland 1992...............................Jeromy Williams 1993........................................Jeff Kuzma 1994................................... Nick MacFalls 1995......................................... Eric Mack 1996................................ Marcus Nichols 1997................................... Andrew Marx 1998................................. Kevin Griswold 1999...................................... Rob Mishev 2000................................... Shane Rogers 2001................................ Shawn Johnson 2002........................................ Ben Payne 2003........................................... Tim Fritz 2004.....................................Sean Temple 2005.....................................Brian Dumm 2006...................................... Nick Wilson 2007..................................Kevin Hawkins 2008.................................. Ian McFarland 2009..................................... Kellen Curry 2010......................................Jus n Tyner 2011......................................Robert Drye 2012.................................. Cale Simmons 2013 ..................................Zach Perkins
MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE 1980........................................ Apryl Ford 1981........................................ Apryl Ford 1982....................................Laureli Mazik 1983........................................Joy Meyen 1984....................................Laureli Mazik 1985....................................Laureli Mazik 1986...................................Barbara Fogel 1987.......................................... Jill Wood 1988..................................... Leslie Darby 1989................................Shannen Karpel 199.................................... Callie Calhoun 1991.................................. Callie Calhoun 1992...........................Stephanie Halcrow 1993........................... Jennifer Kornacker 1994...........................Stephanie Halcrow 1995...........................Stephanie Halcrow 1996........................................Dolly Patel 1997...................................Stacy McClain 1998....................................... Ka e Joynt 1999.................................... Rachel Smith 2000.................................... Rachel Smith 2001............................ Ana-Maria Ortega 2002.................................Lara Coppinger 2003................................. Jocelyn Dooley 2004....................................Dana Pounds 2005....................................Dana Pounds 2006....................................Dana Pounds 2007...................................... Olivia Korte 2008................................. Sara Neubauer 2009................................. Sara Neubauer 2010................................. Sara Neubauer 2011............................... Paige Blackburn 2012............................... Paige Blackburn 2013..................................... Jen Bremser
MOST OUTSTANDING COMPETITOR 1980................................ Anne a Weber 1981........................................... Rita Barr 1982..................................... Gail Conway 1983..................................... Gail Conway 1984..................................... Gail Conway 1985................................... Renea Toliver 1986................................... Renea Toliver 1987...................................Barbara Fogel 1988.......................................... Jill Wood 1989.................................. Callie Calhoun 1990................................Shannen Karpel 1991.................................Mona Wheeler 1992............................. Amber Wimberly 1993............................ Jennifer Robinson 1994............................ Jennifer Robinson 1995...........................Michelle Truesdale 1996......................... Jennifer Petykowski 1997............................. Gretchen Rhoads 1998.................................... Rachel Smith 1999........................................Tara Copas 2000............................ Ana-Maria Ortega 2001......................................Jaime Flood 2002................................. Jocelyn Dooley 2003...................................... Elissa Ballas 2004............................ Dominique Boivin 2005...................................... Olivia Korte 2006...................................... Olivia Korte 2007................................. Sara Neubauer 2008.................................Melissa Beerse 2009................................... Ally Romanko 2010................................... Ally Romanko 2011................................Katherine Ward 2012.................................. Kimber Shealy 2013 ....................Anne e Eichenberger
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TOP SIX AWARDS | TEAM AWARDS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AIR FORCE ACADEMY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT TOP-SIX AWARDS MOST VALUABLE MALE ATHLETE 1962.............................................................John Fer 1965....................................................... Jim Murphy 1976..................................................... Dave Lawson 1977......................................................... T.G. Parker 1996...........................................................Eric Mack 2004......................................................... Ben Payne 2005........................................................Paul Gensic MOST VALUABLE FEMALE ATHLETE 199.............................................Jennifer Petykowski 2001............................................. Ana-Maria Ortega 2006..................................................... Dana Pounds 2007........................................................Olivia Korte 2010.................................................. Sara Neubauer 2013...................................................... Jen Bremser
MALE WINNERS 1993................................................................. Eric Mack 1995.................................. Sam Ransom, Danta Johnson 1996 .............................................................Jeff Putnam 1997................................................. Demetrius Edwards 1998...............................................................Joe Bonner 1999............................... Brian Carpenter, David Romero 2000............................................................. Marc Fulson 2001................................................................ Ben Payne 2002.............................................................. Paul Gensic 2003............................................................ Mark Walter 2004..................................................... Brandon Murphy 2005.............................................................. Travis Picou 2006.......................................................... Ma Williams 2007......................................Nick Frawley, Dan Paladino 2008............................................................. Noah Palicia 2009................................... Bryce Bergman, Robert Drye 2010.......................................................... Chase Cooper 2011 .................................. Mikey Lauritzen, Tim Urista 2012 ......................................................... Jake Spuller 2013 ....................................................Grant Hamilton
FEMALE WINNERS 1993................................................................Dolly Patel 1995................................................. Jennifer Petykowski 1996......................................................Cathy Majauskas 1997..................................................... Heather Johnson 1998.................................. Cherie Griffin, Dalia Wenckus 1999.............................................................. Sara Kinney 2000.................................................. Dominique Torbert 2001....................................................LaTravia Robinson 2002.................................................... Dominique Boivin 2003............................................................Dana Pounds 2004.............................................................. Olivia Korte 2005................................ Kelly Robinson, Kris n Trichler 2006....................................................... Michelle Fryling 2007............................... Sara Neubauer, Melissa Beerse 2008...................................................... Rachel Simmons 2009.............................. Paige Blackburn, Kimber Shealy 2010..........................................................Bethany Gross 2011 ......................................................Kassie Gurnell 2012..........................................................Nikki Freeman 2013 ....................................................... Angelea Ross
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ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT 2005..................................................... Dana Pounds 2011....................................................... Jus n Tyner 2013....................................................Cale Simmons ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE 1964....................................................Parke Hinman 1965........................................................John Puster 1966.....................................................Tom Brandon 2009..............................................Sean Houseworth 2010......................................................Nick Frawley 2012.................................................... Jim Walmsley ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP 1965..................................................... Bob Lambert 1972.....................................................Dennis Sbach 1981.......................................................... Bret Hyde 1997....................................................Stacy McClain 2000.................................................. Kevin Griswold 2003....................................................... Elissa Ballas SCHOLAR-ATHLETE 1978......................................................... Ric Linares 1985...................................................Mary Manning 1990............................................................Jill Wood 1992...................................................... Chris Nelson 1996....................................................Andy Meehan 1997....................................................... Brian Payne 1998................................................. Will Woodward 2001.....................................................Shane Rogers 2008.................................................Kenny Grosselin 2010..............................................Bri any Morreale 2013.......................................... Jeremy Drenckhahn The awards, selected by members of the USAFA athleƟc department, are given to the top performers, represenƟng all 27 Academy sports.
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MALE WINNERS 1993.............................................................. Pete Gbelia 1995.......................................................... Andy Meehan 1996......................................................Thomas Johnson 1997........................................................Robert Jertberg 1998..........................................................Reggie Wesley 1999........................................................Shawn Johnson 2000................................................................. Joe Lopez 2001........................................................... Paul Goossen 2002............................................................ Sean Temple 2003........................................................... Jim Campbell 2004........................................Jason Jones, Brian Dumm 2005................................................................ Nick Luina 2006..........................................................Kevin Hawkins 2007.................................................... Sean Houseworth 2008....................................... Jon Butcher, Daniel Castle 2009..............................................................Jus n Tyner 2010...........................................................Jim Walmsley 2011.......................................................... Cale Simmons 2012............................................................. Travis Smith 2013 ........................................................David Ptacek
BABERS PERFORMANCE AWARD
FEMALE WINNERS 1993.........................................................Jana Kokkonen 1995....................................................... Kris Lowenthal 1996..................................................... Gretchen Rhoads 1997.............................................................Nikki Gipson 1998.........................................Alana Eiland, Tisha David 1999..............................................................Jaime Flood 2000.............................................................Brooke Page 2001..............................................................Elissa Ballas 2002...................................................... Kelly McPherson 2003......................................................Priscilla Giddings 2004.........................................................Nicole Graham 2005........................................................ Margaret Frash 2006............................................................Amy Gilliland 2007.............................................................Casey Bayne 2008............................................................. Ka e Weber 2009........................................................... Becca Burdi 2010....................................................... Tawny Lambuth 2011.......................................................... Emily Cotharn 2012....................................................... Katy Moorkamp 2013 .......................... Erica Carson, Rebecca Esselstein
CONWAY PERFORMANCE AWARD
Named for Alonzo Babers (Class of 1983), who went on to win two Olympic gold medals (400-meters, 4x400meter relay) at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This award honors the male athlete with the single best performance of the season.
Named for Gail Conway (Class of 1984), who established numerous school records from 100- to 800-meter distances and scored in the NCAA Championships. This award honors the female athlete with the single best performance of the season.
2000...............................................................Joe Bonner 2001........................................................... Shane Rogers 2002....................................................... Brian Carpenter 2003............................................................ Sean Temple 2004.............................................................. Paul Gensic 2005......................................Makisi Haleck, Nick Wilson 2006.............................................................. Travis Picou 2007........................................................ Ma Schwandt 2008............................................................ Nick Frawley 2009........................................................... Nick Frawley 2010..............................................................Jus n Tyner 2011..............................................................Jus n Tyner 2012.......................................................... Cale Simmons 2013.......................................................... Cale Simmons
2000..................................................... Heather Johnson 2001......................................................... Dalia Wenckus 2002........................................................ Lara Coppinger 2003................................................................ Katy Crow 2004.......................................................... Cindy Dawson 2005.................................................... Genelle Chapman 2006............................................................Dana Pounds 2007.............................................................. Olivia Korte 2008.........................................................Melissa Beerse 2009.........................................................Sara Neubauer 2010.........................................................Sara Neubauer 2011....................................................... Paige Blackburn 2012........................................................ Morgan Mosby 2013........................................................ Morgan Mosby
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TEAM AWARDS GENERAL OELSTROM AWARD Named a er former USAFA Superintendent (1997-2000) Gen Tad Oelstrom, who was a former record holder. This award goes to the one senior on the combined roster that excels athle cally, academically and militarily. 2000............................................................ Ma Pucke 2001...............................................................Ben Gensic 2002................................................................ Beth Inglis 2003..............................................................Elissa Ballas 2004.............................................................. Chris Banks 2005.......................................................... Cindy Dawson 2006............................................................. Dan St. Clair 2007........................................................ Richard Elmore 2008................................................................Deb Durey 2009.......................................................... Ma Williams 2010................................................................ Joel Nolan 2011............................................................ Tyler Stanley 2012........................................................ Bryce Bergman 2013..................................................... Anthony Delgado
ARNE ARNESON COACHES’ AWARD Named a er former Academy head coach (1958-75), Arne Arneson, this award recognizes the individual whom the coaching staff feels best exemplifies the quality of dedica on to excellence. 1999..........................................Tisha David, Craig Fisher 2000................................... Jesse Smith, Jenny Stehwien 2001........................................Joe Lopez, Adonis Haynes 2002.............................. David Romero, Ainsley Thrailkill 2003.......................................Kelly Church, Jessica Perez 2004......................................Chris Acs, Kelly McPherson 2005.............................................................Trey Fryman 2006.............................................................Jeff Gosselin 2007................................................................ Nick Luina 2008..........................................................Ian McFarland 2009...........................................................Harmon Gage 2010............................................................. Ka e Weber 2011..........................................................Chris Severino 2012............................................................... Alex Zubey 2013................................................................ Brian Ford
BRET HYDE AWARD The men’s “drive and determina on” award is named for the late Bret Hyde (1981), Academy record-holder in the 3000-meter steeplechase, who went on to place at the 1984 Olympic Trials. Bret died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2000. 1993..........................................................Roscoe Moore 1995................................................................ David Pike 1996.......................................................... Andy Meehan 1997............................................................Adrian Smith 1998........................................................Robert Jertberg 1999...........................................................Mark Stevens 2000............................................................... Jim Nelson 2001....................................................... Brian Carpenter 2002..................................................................... Al Kelly 2003................................................................ Ben Payne 2004.............................................................. Nick Herald 2005..........................................................Eugene Keeler 2006................................................................ Nick Luina 2007............................................................... Jason Beck 2008..............................................Josh van Wyngaarden 2009..........................................................Skylar Morgan 2010............................................................ Tyler Stanley 2011...........................................................Jim Walmsley 2012...........................................................Jim Walmsley 2013..................................James Chambers, Zach Wood
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CALLIE CALHOUN AWARD The women’s award for “drive and determina on” is named for Callie Calhoun (1991), who won six NCAA tles in indoor track, outdoor track and cross country. 1993........................................................... Brenda Smith 1995.................................................. Michelle Truesdale 1996...........................................................Yumi Ramirez 1997............................................................Kathy Moore 1998................................................... Melissa Youderian 1999.............................................................Alana Eiland 2000..................................................... Heather Johnson 2001......................................................... Dalia Wenckus 2002........................................................ Lara Coppinger 2003................................................................ Katy Crow 2004.......................................................... Cindy Dawson 2005.............................................................. Jami Hodge 2006......................................................... Kelly Robinson 2007...........................................................Ally Romanko 2008...........................................................Ally Romanko 2009..............................................................Auriele Fain 2010..........................................................Kimber Shealy 2011..........................................................Melissa Fuerst 2012..........................................................Melissa Fuerst 2013...........................................................Bizzy Mellado
LAURA PIPER IRONMAN AWARD Named a er Laura Piper (1992), who was killed during Opera on Provide Comfort, this award honors an individual who competes in, excels and scores in mul ple events at scoring meets. 1995.............................. Jana Kokkonen, Marcus Nichols 1996..........Afia Malone, Travis Lewis, Marcus Alexander 1997............................................ Ka e Joynt, Bob Sadler 1998...........................Ana-Maria Ortega, Le’ne a Banks 1999....................................... Tara Copas, Javier Esparza 2000............................................ Tara Copas, Kurt Duff y 2001............................. Bri any Edmonds, Paul Golando 2002.............................Dominique Boivin, Thomas Clark 2004..................................Cai e Holliday, Jason McNeal 2005..............................................................Brian Walsh 2006...........................................................Dierra Poland 2007......................................... Kellen Curry, Kirk Devine 2008............................................................... David Lissy 2009.........................................................Sara Neubauer 2010..................................Robert Drye, Paige Blackburn 2011.................................................. Conner Van Fossen 2012....................................................... Paige Blackburn 2013 ......................................................... Jake Spuller
PAUL GENSIC COMEBACK AWARD This award is given to the athlete who had to overcome significant obstacles during the season. 2009............................................................. Noah Palicia 2010...................................................Amanda Wineman 2011........................................................ Bryce Bergman 2012............................................................. Robert Drye 2013.................................................................. Ma Bell
HIGH POINT AWARD Prior to 2005, this award went to the individual who scored the most points during the indoor and outdoor seasons. From 2005-10, it was awarded to the individual who scored the most in championship meets. 1995................Carlos Ha x (m), Stephanie Halcrow (w) 1996..................................................Marcus Nichols (m) 1997....................... Floyd Brazier (m), Stacy McClain (w) 1998......................... Kevin Griswold (m), Ka e Joynt (w) 1999........................ Rob Mishev (m), Le’ne a Banks (w) 2000......................Kevin Griswold (m), Rachel Smith (w) 2001................ Anthony Park (m). Bri any Edmonds (w) 2002............Nick Bromberek (m), LaTravia Robinson (w) 2003................... Chris Banks (m), LaTravia Robinson (w) 2004........................... Sean Temple (m), Olivia Korte (w) 2005.......................... Travis Picou (m), Dana Pounds (w) 2006....Nick Wilson (m), Brian Walsh (m), D. Pounds (w) 2007.............................Travis Picou (m), Olivia Korte (w) 2008..............Sean Houseworth (m), Sara Neubauer (w) 2009.......................Kellen Curry (m), Sara Neubauer (w) 2010....................... Jus n Tyner (m), Sara Neubauer (w) 2011................................................................................. 2012................................................................................. 2013................................Ma Bell (m), Jen Bremser (w)
FALCON AWARD This award is handed out to the individuals that showcase strong spirit and enthusiasm for the team. 1993.................................... Michele Johnson, John Gi 1995.....................................Dolly Patel, Jason Anderson 1996................................... Stacy McClain, Lisle Babcock 1998...................................Cathy Majauskas, Bob Sadler 1999........................... Cathy Majauskas, Todd Moenster 2000.............................................Katy Crow, Jake Gensic 2001.......................................Jocelyn Dooley, Kurt Duffy 2002................................................ Beth Inglis, Tim Fritz 2003.............................................................. Paul Gensic 2004.............................Rachael McIntosh, Anthony Park 2005.................................................... Rachael McIntosh 2006............................................................Dana Pounds 2007..................................... Cai e Holliday, Travis Picou 2008..........................................................Kevin Hawkins 2009..........................................................Kimber Shealy 2010..........................................................Bethany Gross 2011......................................................... Sean Herbison 2012............................................................... Nick White 2013..................................................... Anthony Delgado
ERNIE CUNLIFFE MANAGER AWARD Named a er former coach, Ernie Cunliffe (1979-1984), who served as a manager for two U.S. Olympic teams. This award is given to the program’s top cadet-manager. 2000........................................................... Lee Sandusky 2001..........................................................Joel McKowan 2002..........................................................Joel McKowan 2003...........................................................Kevin O’Reilly 2004............................................................ Shayla Canty 2005............................................................Leah Sullivan 2006................................................................Bruce Fritz 2007............................................................Leah Sullivan 2008................................................................Bruce Fritz 2009......................................................... Grant Boehme 2010.............................................................Riley Feeney 2011.............................................................Riley Feeney 2012 ......................................................John Farquhar 2013 ....................................................... Ma Waddel
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MAJOR ACADEMIC AWARDS CoSIDA ACADEMIC SELECTIONS CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Year | Sponsor ....................................................Name 1984 | CoSIDA ........................................ Mary Manning 1985 | CoSIDA ......................................... Mary Manning 1991 | CoSIDA .............................................Chris Nelson 1992 | CoSIDA .............................................Chris Nelson 2006 | ESPN The Magazine ..........................Nick Wilson 2008 | ESPN The Magazine ................... Kenny Grosselin 2010 | ESPN The Magazine ................ Bri any Morreale 2013 | Capital One ........................................... Ma Bell 2013 | Capital One ..........................Jeremy Drenckhahn 2013 | Capital One ......................... Rebecca Esselstein CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS Year ....................................................................Name 2003 | Verizon ............................................... Elisa Ballas 2003 | Verizon ........................................... Bryant Bevan 2006 | ESPN The Magazine .................... Margaret Frash 2006 | ESPN The Magazine ..........................Nick Wilson 2007 | ESPN The Magazine ............................Joe Curran 2007 | ESPN The Magazine ................... Kenny Grosselin 2008 | ESPN The Magazine ................... Kenny Grosselin 2008 | ESPN The Magazine ................ Bri any Morreale 2009 | ESPN The Magazine ...................... Ma Williams 2010 | ESPN The Magazine ................ Bri any Morreale 2010 | ESPN The Magazine ......................Kimber Shealy 2011 | Capital One ................................ Paige Blackburn 2011 | Capital One ................................... Kate Kanetzky 2012 | Capital One ................................ Paige Blackburn 2012 | Capital One ...................................Kimber Shealy 2013 | Capital One ........................................... Ma Bell 2013 | Capital One ..........................Jeremy Drenckhahn 2013 | Capital One ......................... Rebecca Esselstein
Ma Bell 2013 3rd Team
Jeremy Drenckhahn 2013 1st Team
Rebecca Esselstein 2013 3rd Team
Kenny Grosselin 2008 1st Team
Mary Manning 1984 1st Team 1985 1st Team
Bri any Morreale 2010 2nd Team
Chris Nelson 1991 2nd Team 1992 2nd Team
Nick Wilson 2006 3rd Team
POSTGRADUATE AWARDS RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Year ....................................................................Name 1962............................................................... Bob Baxter 2009.................................................... Bri any Morreale
Year ................................................................... Name 1966..............................................................Jim Murphy 1970........................................................... Michael Ryan 1971............................................................... John Jones 1992.............................................................Chris Nelson 1996................................................................Dolly Patel 1996...............................................Kris Lowenthal (alt.) 2001........................................................... Shane Rogers 2008....................................................... Kenny Grosselin 2013.................................................Jeremy Drenckhahn
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP Year ....................................................................Name 2005...............................................................Brian Willis MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP Year ....................................................................Name 2013............................................................ Brad Hackert
U.S. TRACK AND FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY COACHES’ ASSOCIATION USTFCCCA DIVISION I ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM | 3.25 GPA OR HIGHER AND QUALIFY FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Name ............................................................... Year(s) Ma Bell ..................................................................2013 Paige Blackburn ...................................2010, 2011, 2012 Brian Carpenter .......................................................2002 Dan Castle................................................................2009 Elissa Ballas..............................................................2003 Bryant Bevan ...........................................................2003 Jen Bremser .............................................................2013 Jocelyn Dooley.........................................................2003 Jeremy Drenckhahn .......................................2011, 2013 Brian Dumm ..................................................2004, 2005
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Name ............................................................... Year(s) Brian Ford ................................................................2013 Margaret Frash ..............................................2005, 2006 Tim Fritz...................................................................2003 Harmon Gage ..........................................................2009 Makisi Haleck ..........................................................2003 Jake Hawkins ....................................................... 2013 Nick Herald ..............................................................2004 Cai e Holliday................................................2004, 2005 Mikey Lauritzen .......................................................2011 Luke Marker...................................................2003, 2004
Name ............................................................... Year(s) Joel Nolan ................................................................2010 Zach Nordahl ...........................................................2009 Kory Pearson............................................................2004 Kobi Rex .....................................................2012, 2013 Shane Rogers ...........................................................2000 Kimber Shealy......................................2009, 2010, 2012 David Thompson......................................................2003 Kris n Trichler..........................................................2005 Ma Williams ................................................2008, 2009 Nick Wilson..............................................................2005
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USATF NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Sco Steffan ........................................................................................................... 2013
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Juli Benson......................................Indoor Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2013 Paige Blackburn ................................... Outdoor Female Field Athlete of the Year, 2012 Nick Frawley .............................................. Indoor Male Field Athlete of the Year, 2009 Sco Irving...................................Outdoor Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2009 .....................................................Outdoor Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2010 Ralph Lindeman ......................................... Indoor Men’s Head Coach of the Year, 2012 ................................................................ Outdoor Men’s Head Coach of the Year, 2012 ................................................................ Outdoor Men’s Head Coach of the Year, 2013 Sara Neubauer ..................................... Outdoor Female Field Athlete of the Year, 2010 Dana Pounds ....................................... Outdoor Female Field Athlete of the Year, 2006 Cale Simmons ............................................ Indoor Male Field Athlete of the Year, 2012 Sco Steffan ..................................... Outdoor Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2012 ............................................................. Indoor Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2013 .......................................................... Outdoor Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year, 2013
SPORTSWOMEN OF COLORADO AWARD HONOREES Dana Pounds ................................................................................ Track and Field, 2006 Women’s Throw Program ............................................................. Track and Field, 2008 Assistant Coach Sco Irving..................................................Career Achievement, 2013
USAFA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME In 2007, the Air Force Academy announced the forma on of the Athle c Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors the Academy’s former intercollegiate athletes for achievements and contribu ons to the intercollegiate team program during their cadet career and their achievements as leaders of character for the Air Force, the Department of Defense, and the na on upon commissioning. Former athle c administrators of the intercollegiate program, coaches and support staff may also be honored for extraordinary achievements. Inductees into the Athle c Hall of Fame will be honored with a plaque on the “Walk of Honor,” which is located on the fourth floor of the Falcon Athle c Center. Class of 2007 ........................................................................................... Alonzo Babers Class of 2009 ........................................................................................... Callie Calhoun Class of 2011 .............................................................................................. Gail Conway Class of 2013 .........................................................................Parke Hinman | Eric Mack
NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
DANA POUNDS Javelin Throw 2007 USATF Championships
SARA NEUBAUER Shot Put 2007 USATF Junior Championships
U.S. AIR FORCE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Dana Pounds .......................................................................................................... 2008
WORLD CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAM Every Olympic cycle, the Air Force sponsors 20-30 athletes to train for a berth in the next Olympic Games. Athletes for this program must be of Olympic caliber and the Naonal Governing Body (NGB) must recognize the athletes chosen for the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) as having a legi mate chance at a aining an Olympic berth. Athletes who meet the criteria are then placed in a special duty assignment preceding the Olympic Games. The ini a on of this program was in 1995, modeled a er the Army’s exis ng program. It was developed a er seeing a decline in the amount of Armed Forces members achieving Interna onal athle c prowess; specifically, the number of Olympic medals awarded to these members. What does this mean for the athletes? Simply put, high caliber athletes gradua ng from the Academy have a unique opportunity to con nue training in their sport. Not only do they get the me to train the way an elite athlete needs to train, but they also get all of the support. A sec on of Air Force services called ‘AF Sports’ selects these athletes and takes care of all the equipment, training supplies and travel for the athletes. The athletes choose where they would like to train to get the best benefit. PRE-ATLANTA GAMES 1994-96 ...................................................................................... Doug Sersun, Distance 1995-96 .....................................................................................Nick MacFalls, Distance PRE-SYDNEY GAMES 1998-00 ......................................................................................... Jeff Kuzma, Distance 1998-00 ........................................................................................... Eric Mack, Distance 1998-00 .....................................................................................Nick MacFalls, Distance
William Kent ........................................................................................................... 2013 The Student-Athlete Sportsmanship Award, administered by the NCAA Commi ee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct, is given to studentathletes who have dis nguished themselves through demonstrated acts of sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Sportsmanship is one of the founding principles of the NCAA and these awards honor the efforts of student-athletes who work to protect the integrity of the game and create an even and welcoming playing field for all studentathletes and fans.
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PRE-ATHENS GAMES 2002-04 ........................................................................................... Eric Mack, Distance PRE-BEIJING GAMES 2005-08 ......................................................................................Paul Gensic, Pole Vault 2006-08 ............................................................................. Dana Pounds, Javelin Throw 2007-08 ................................................................................ Olivia Korte, Discus Throw PRE-LONDON GAMES 2010-12 .................................................................................... Nick Frawley, Pole Vault 2010-12 .............................................................................. Sean Houseworth, Distance 2010-12 ........................................................................Sara Neubauer, Hammer Throw 2010-12 ............................................................................. Dana Pounds, Javelin Throw 2010-12 .................................................................................... Ma Williams, Distance 2011-12 ........................................................................................Jus n Tyner, Distance
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Abbo , Richard ...........................67 Abraham, Robert................ 71 72 73 Acurso, Jeffrey ......................... 69 70 Acs, Chris ....................... 01 02 03 04 Adamek, Jill ............................ 03 04 Adams, Alfred .................... 61 62 63 Adams, Craig ................. 74 75 76 77 Ahloo, Jacqueline .................... 11 12 Akalaonu, Chikiaodi .....................06 Akers, Howard ..............................57 Alexander, Cliff ........................ 91 92 Alexander, Kelly ............. 70 71 72 73 Alexander, Lynn .................. 95 96 98 Alexander, Marcus ........ 94 95 96 97 Alfar, Doug ......................... 98 99 00 Allen, Ma ......................... 96 98 99 Allison, Thomas ............................87 Alston, Naomi ............................13 Amato, Arlene ..............................86 Amdor, Stephen ...................... 63 64 Anderson, Jason ............ 92 93 94 95 Anderson, Ka e ............................07 Anzai, Alan ......................... 86 87 88 Applegate, Douglas ............ 82 83 84 Armbruster, Theresa ............... 78 79 Armstrong, Kyle....................... 97 98 Artz, Edward (Ted) .............. 11 12 13 Ashby, Gerald ................ 86 87 88 89 Aspden, Vivien ........................ 03 04 Atkins, Chris ne ...........................89 Averill, Mary Shannon ........ 85 86 87
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Babcock, Alan ..................... 79 81 82 Babcock, Lisle ..................... 94 95 96 Babers, Alonzo .............. 80 81 82 83 Bachtle, Bre ...............................88 Baer, Craig ....................................67 Bailey, Zachary .............................75 Balcao, Sco .................................09 Baldwin, Clark .................... 72 73 74 Baldwin, Spencer .........................11 Ballas, Elissa .................................00 Ballato, Josie ........................... 77 78 Ballinger, Jus n ....................... 02 03 Balthazar, Lantz III ............. 79 80 81 Banks, Christopher ....... 01 02 03 04 Banks, Kenneth ............................82 Banks, Le’Ne a ............. 98 99 00 01 Banks, Melody..............................82 Banks, Robert ..................... 70 71 72 Barham, Brandi ............................91 Barkemeyer, Jared ................... 11 12 Barne , Chesca Ann ............... 89 90 Barranco, Stephen........................64 Bartle , Ray .................................77 Bartolone, Renae .................... 92 93 Barton, Jessamy ...................... 09 10 Basler, Chad..................................83 Bauer, Paul .............................. 69 70 Bauman, Rebecca ............. 11 12 13 Baumann, James ..................... 77 78 Baumgartner, Tim ........................99 Baxter, Robert .................... 60 61 62 Bayne, Casey ...................... 05 06 07 Bear, Jonathan ................... 67 68 69 Bea y, Silvia Ann..................... 80 81 Bear, Brandin ................................09 Beck, Jason ........................ 04 05 07 Beegan, Libbie .................... 93 94 95 Beerse, Melissa ............. 07 08 09 11 Bell, Dylan ..................................13
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Bell, Ma hew .......................... 11 13 Bell, Melody ............................ 82 83 Bellamy, Dennis .................. 75 76 77 Bender, Thomas ................. 72 73 74 Bendrick, Jerome .................... 69 70 Bengard, Lindsey ..................... 06 07 Benich, Christopher ........... 79 80 81 Benjamin, Gail ............... 77 78 79 80 Benne , Bruce .............................73 Benne , William ..................... 73 74 Benton, M.L............................. 82 83 Bergman, Bryce ............. 09 10 11 12 Berman, Bernice ..........................79 Berquist, David .............................69 Beski, Ellio ..........................12 13 Bethel, Robert ..............................81 Bevan, Bryant ................ 01 02 03 04 Bifolchi, George ....................... 60 61 Bilello, James...................... 58 59 60 Bingham, Janet.............................96 Birdsell, Brendon..................... 12 13 Bishop, Lee ...................................86 Black, Heidi ..................................96 Blackburn, Paige............ 09 10 11 12 Blech, Jim .....................................00 Blenkush, John .............. 88 89 90 91 Blissit, James Jr. ............ 72 73 74 75 Blumberg, William .................. 69 70 Bobroswki, Paul............................71 Bodnar, Mary ...............................86 Boivin, Dominique......... 02 03 04 05 Bonner, Joe ........................ 98 99 00 Bonner, Wren ...............................12 Bopp, Andrea ...............................78 Bowen, Malcolm ..........................63 Boyland, Roosevelt........ 89 90 91 92 Boylen, Daniel ......................... 77 79 Bozied, Jennifer .................. 91 92 94 Bradley, Kevin ...............................98 Brady, Kim .......................... 05 06 07 Bragg, Isaiah ..................... 11 12 13 Brandon, Thomas ............... 64 65 66 Brannon, Jeffrey ...........................63 Bratka, Nathan ................. 11 12 13 Brazier, Floyd ...................... 95 97 98 Bremser, Jennifer .......... 10 11 12 13 Brennan, Barb ..............................94 Brock, Larry ..................................87 Brodel, Robert ........................ 70 71 Bromberek, Nick ........... 01 02 03 04 Broussard, Kerri....................... 82 83 Brown, David ................................63 Brown, Lisa ...................................89 Brown, Mark ...................... 76 77 78 Brown, Richard........................ 62 63 Brown, Virginia Gale ............... 81 82 Brucher, John .................... 60 61 62 Brunderman, John .................. 79 80 Brunskole, Daniel ............... 80 81 82 Bryant, Emille ...............................92 Bryant, Henry ...............................70 Budinsky, Christopher ........ 73 74 75 Buegel, Sarah .......................... 99 00 Bunton, Clark ..................... 67 68 69 Burbank, Patrick ...........................75 Burdi , Becca .................... 07 08 09 Burke, A.W. .............................. 82 83 Burke, Chris na ............. 08 09 10 11 Burke, Eve ..................... 92 93 94 95 Burke, Ka e ..................................97 Burket, Louise ..............................78
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Burr, Rita ............................ 81 82 83 Burrell, Hugh ................................79 Burton, Chris an ......................... 89 Bush, Judith............................. 99 00 Bush, Mary ...................................10 Bushe, James Devin ........... 85 86 87 Butcher, Jon..................................08 Butkus, Mindaugas.................. 98 99 Butler, Pat................................ 90 91 Byrd, Brenton ...............................07 Byrd, E. L. ..................... 82 83 84 85
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Calamoneri, Charles .....................81 Caldwell, Ma hieu ................11 12 Caldwell, Richmond .....................72 Calhoun, Callie .............. 88 89 90 91 Call, Rachel .............................. 91 92 Callaghan, Cathy ................ 81 82 83 Campbell, James ........... 01 02 03 04 Campbell, Jeff.......................... 79 80 Cannon, Wallace ..................... 73 74 Carbaugh, David ...................... 76 77 Cardenas, Paul .............................67 Cardoza, Thomas ................ 61 62 63 Carling, Joseph .............................59 Carlstrom, David ................ 59 60 61 Carpenter, Brian ............ 99 00 01 02 Carpenter, Gerald .........................68 Carroll, Ka e............................ 10 11 Carson, Erica...............................13 Casperson, Heidi ..........................86 Castle, Daniel ..................... 07 08 09 Castro, Christopher ......................80 Caswell, Grant ............................13 Catherwood, Elizabeth .................04 Cato, George ...................... 68 69 70 Chambers, James ............... 11 12 13 Changery, Jennifer........................91 Chapman, Barbara .......................78 Chapman, Genelle.............. 04 05 06 Chapman, James ..........................57 Chatman, Robert ................ 70 71 72 Chee, W. ...................................... 82 Cherkinsky, Josh ................. 01 02 03 Childress, Iris ................................82 Chumlea, Anne.............. 01 02 03 04 Citrowske, Tori..............................98 Claborn, Mike ................ 92 93 94 95 Clark, Jason ............................. 94 96 Clark, Tom ..................... 00 01 02 03 Clements, Charles .............. 65 66 67 Clemons, Russell ........... 75 76 77 78 Cleveland, Cheryl .........................83 Cliff, Donn.....................................78 Coates, Riley ...............................13 Cochran, Greg ..............................88 Cole, Clayton ................. 94 95 96 97 Cole, James. ....................... 10 11 12 Cole, Nancy ............................. 81 82 Cole, Stephen ...............................72 Coleman, Anthony ....... 89 90 91 92 Coleman, Drew ............................11 Coley, David................... 87 88 89 90 Collup, Jus n ........................... 99 00 Compton, Ma .............................98 Conaway, Vernon .......... 89 90 91 92 Conway, Gail....................... 81 82 83 Cooper, Chase ............... 10 11 12 13 Copas, Tara ......................... 98 99 00 Coppinger, Lara ............................99 Corbe , Maggie ................ 90 91 92
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Cordoza, Thomas .................... 62 63 Corona, Patrick ...........................13 Cote, Richard............................... 69 Cotharn, Emily.................... 10 11 12 Coverdale, Jeff......................... 05 06 Covey, Richard .................... 66 67 68
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Covington, John ...........................76 Cowles, Parker......................... 07 09 Cox, Ben .......................................09 Crandall, Jason ........................ 90 91 Creedon, Roger ............................88 Cregier, Roderick ..................... 82 83 Crow, Katy ..................... 00 01 02 03 Culbertson, Steven .......................72 Culbertson, Trey ...................... 89 90 Culp, Ashley .................................05 Cumm, Lucas ................................08 Cummings, Mark ........... 77 78 79 80 Curran, Joe .............................. 07 08 Currier, William .................. 58 59 60 Curry, Kellen ....................... 07 08 09
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D’Alfonso, Ken ......................... 90 91 D’Amato, Anthony .............. 03 04 06 D’Entremont, James ................ 61 62 Daack, Tom ...................................90 Dahlke, Ben ........................ 97 98 99 Daley, David .................................73 Dallager, John ...............................69 Dalton, Benjamin .........................78 Danero, Tracy ...............................00 Darby, Leslie .................. 87 88 89 90 David, Tisha ................... 96 97 98 99 Davidson, Kyle ......................... 04 05 Davis, Bryant ................................10 Davis, Darrel ....................... 86 87 88 Davis, Lemuel ..............................80 Davis, Ma hew ............................09 Dawson, Cindy .............. 02 03 04 05 Dawson, Veronica ........................05 Day, Deonte ................... 93 94 95 96 Dayon, Amy ........................ 88 89 90 Deboni, Craig........................... 86 87 Deisher, Sarah .................... 03 04 05 Delgado, Anthony .............. 11 12 13 Del Grosso, Ryan ..........................10 DeLuz, Dorothy ............. 97 98 99 00 Dennis, Walt .................................86 DeRusha, Dan...............................05 Desan s, Joseph...........................57 Devine, Kirk ................... 06 07 08 09 DeWall, Lacy .................. 02 03 04 05 Dick, David ......................... 63 64 65 Dills, James ...................................11 Dixon, Tommy ......................... 91 92 Dobbs, Deric............................ 83 84 Dockery, Leon ...............................89 Dolan, John ........................ 57 58 59 Dong, Adrianna ............................13 Dooley, Jocelyn ............. 00 01 02 03 Dorsey, Brent................................98 Douglas, Eve .................. 93 94 95 96 Drolshagen, Taylor .................12 13 Drenckhahn, Jeremy ..... 10 11 12 13 Droze, Gary ..................................83 Drye, Robert .................. 09 10 11 12 Duffy, Kurt ..................... 98 99 00 01 Duncan, Heat ..................... 95 96 97 Duncan, Marc ............... 79 80 81 82 Dunn, James .................................68
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Eamon, Rob ........................ 83 84 85 Echard, Richard ............................74 Eckert, Ka e .................................00 Ederle, Chris ....................... 92 93 94 Edison, Robert ..............................01 Edwards, Cameron .......................11 Edwards, Dimeatrius ............... 97 98 Ehrhard, Mary ..............................78 Eichenberger, Anne e ...... 11 12 13 Eifert, Carl ..................................13 Eiland, Alana ...................... 97 98 99 Eisenhauer, Tom ............ 85 86 87 88 Eknes, Trisha ................................97 Ellio , Nicole ...................... 07 08 09 Ellis, Rich ................................. 05 06 Ellis, Richard .................................66 Ellsworth, Kyle ..............................07 Elmore, Richard ............. 04 05 06 07 Elsing, Jennifer ................... 90 91 92 Elwer, Diane .................. 80 81 82 83 Ely, Richard II .......................... 71 72 Engel, Cory ...................................11 Eppley, David ................. 74 75 76 77 Erickson, James .................. 62 63 64 Erspamer, Chad ....................... 92 93 Esparza, Javier .................... 97 98 99 Esselstein, Rebecca ................12 13 Etnyre, Sco .................................64 Evans, John.................... 77 78 79 80 Everson, Hannah ........................13 Ewing, Mark ..................... 69 71 72
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Fagnant, John ..................... 79 80 81 Fain, Auriele ............................ 09 12 Fallon, Richard.................... 66 67 68 Farris, John .............................. 79 80 Fenstermaker, Sco .....................83 Fenton, Stephen ...................... 71 72 Fer, John ............................. 60 61 62 Ferguson, Andrew .............. 80 81 82 Fischer, Dale .................................63 Fischer, Robert ................... 58 59 60 Fishburn, Thomas Jr. .......... 68 69 70 Fisher, Craig ............................ 98 99 Fisher, Edward ..............................82 Fitch, Amy ....................................97 Flanagan, Thomas ................... 81 82 Fleming, Kenneth .................... 60 61 Flood, Jaime .................. 98 99 00 01 Floyd-James, Ayana ...... 04 05 06 07 Flynn, Michael ......................... 81 82 Flynt, Billy ........................... 03 05 06 Fogel, Barbara ............... 84 85 86 87 Foley, Robert Jr. .................. 64 65 66 Fontenot, Elizabeth ............ 97 98 99 Fooster-Barrino, Jalen............11 13 Ford, Apryl .............................. 80 81 Ford, Brian.......................... 11 12 13 Ford, Jeffrey ....................... 74 75 76 Foster, William ........................ 60 61 Fox, Keri .................................. 89 90 Francis, Dave ........................... 98 00 Frank, Howard ......................... 72 73 Franklin, Phil ........................... 90 91 Franz, Nathan ................ 02 03 04 05 Frash, Margaret .................. 04 05 06 Frawley, Nick ................. 07 08 09 10
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Frazer, Robert ...............................76 Freeman, Nichole .................... 12 13 French, Jaclyn .............................13 French, Phaelen ............ 09 10 11 12 Fresella, David ............... 87 88 89 90 Fritz, James. ........................... 80 81 Fritz, Tim ............................ 01 02 03 Fry, Douglas ........................ 73 74 75 Fryling, Michelle...................... 06 07 Fryman, Trey .......................... 03 05 Fuerst, Melissa ................... 11 12 13 Fuller, Robert................................62 Fulson, Marc ...................... 00 01 02
99 09 59 76 89 15 86 79 05 12 01 00 08 05 69 83 86 88 05 81 94 06 85 99 00 08 72 83 82 80 05 02 86 89 00 10 84 96 90 72 13 03 06 97 96 77 84 06 95 94 84 04 03 66 68 82 01
Gadus, Corrine ............................96 Gage, Harmon .................... 07 08 09 Gallo, Jon ................................ 57 58 Gardner, Robert ...................... 73 74 Garduno, Caesar ................ 87 88 89 Gartrell, Kyle ..............................12 Garvin, Jean ....................... 83 85 86 Garza, Roberto .............................79 Gausepohl, Chris ................ 03 04 05 Gebauer, Rachel ................. 10 11 12 Gensic, Ben ................... 98 99 00 01 Gensic, Jake ................... 97 98 99 00 Gensic, Ma .................. 05 06 07 08 Gensic, Paul .................. 02 03 04 05 Gerlach, Mark ..............................67 Gibbs, Gregory ........................ 82 83 Gibson, Rex ................... 83 84 85 86 Gibson, Robert .............. 85 86 87 88 Giddings, Priscilla .......... 02 03 04 05 Gier, Douglas ................................80 Gi , John ........................... 91 92 93 Gilliland, Amy ............... 03 04 05 06 Ginder, Shelly ..................... 81 82 83 Gipson, Nikki ...................... 97 98 99 Glasgow, Fitz ........................... 97 00 Glass, Calvin ....................... 05 06 07 Glushko, William ..........................69 Goddard, Richard .......... 80 81 82 83 Goetz, Roxann ............... 79 80 81 82 Goetz, Tracey................................79 Goff, Erik ......................................03 Golando, Paul ................ 99 00 01 02 Golden, Northan ........... 83 84 85 86 Golden, Tracey .............. 86 87 88 89 Golding, Dawn..............................97 Goldsmith, Kevin ..........................07 Gomes, Marie ..............................81 Gomez, Paul .................. 93 94 95 96 Goodall, Patricia ...................... 87 88 Goodman, Douglas.......................72 Goodman, Pia ..............................10 Goosen, Paul ...................... 01 02 03 Gosselin, Jeff ................. 03 04 05 06 Gould, Sierra ...................... 94 95 96 Graddon, Paul ............... 93 94 95 96 Grady, Walter Jr. .......................... 75 Graffis, Judy........................ 81 82 83 Graham, Nicole ....................... 03 04 Grant, Jennifer .............................92 Gray, Darren ....................... 92 93 94 Green, Robert ..............................82 Green, Ryan..................................04 Greene, Adam ..............................00 Greenlee, William ........................64 Greer, Eugene...............................68 Gregory, Cynthia ..........................79 Griffin, Cherie ...............................98
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Griffin, Garre ............................13 Griswold, Kevin ............. 97 98 99 00 Grose, Lindsay ............... 03 04 05 06 Gross, Bethany ................... 11 12 13 Gross, Carley ................................11 Grosselin, Kenny...................... 07 08 Guentlner, Sam ............................94 Gurnell, Kassie.................. 11 12 13 Gus n, Tom ..................................97
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Habeich, Anita ......................... 80 81 Haesecke, Mark............................70 Haines, Cyril Jr. ....................... 75 77 Halcrow, Stephanie ...... 91 92 94 95 Haleck, Makisi ............... 02 03 04 05 Hall, Kirk ............................. 63 64 65 Hall, Zachary ................................00 Hallager, Donald ...........................60 Hamby, Brad ............................ 90 91 Hamby, Henry III................. 63 64 65 Hamilton, Grant..........................13 Hanrahan, Theresa .......................80 Hansen, Gregg............... 90 91 93 94 Hansen, Jared...............................94 Hardin, Marques .................... 02 03 Hardison, Jasper ...........................59 Hardy, John ..................................86 Harris, Melvin................ 95 96 97 98 Harrison, Arcolar ..........................83 Harrison, Herbert ............... 71 72 73 Hart, Devin .................... 05 06 07 08 Hart, JamieLynne..........................11 Hartman, Mary........................ 91 92 Ha x, Carlos ........................... 94 95 Hawes, Wade ...............................91 Hawkins, Jacob ......................12 13 Hawkins, Kevin .............. 05 06 07 08 Hawyes, Adonis ....................... 00 01 Haycra , Cathy ............................10 Hayes, Michael .............................78 Hayes, Robert .......................... 61 62 Heal, Jeffrey ....................... 61 62 63 Healy, Sue.....................................90 Hellier, Ma ............................ 05 06 Hempel, Bri a ..............................86 Henke, Suzanne............. 88 89 90 91 Hennigh, Brock .............................99 Henry, Barry .................................89 Herald, Nick ........................ 01 03 04 Herald, Rachel .................. 11 12 13 Herbison, Sean ................... 10 11 12 Herold, Jimmy ..............................06 Herriges, Darrell ...................... 77 78 Herner, Marcy ..............................99 Hertzog, Randolph .................. 61 62 Higginbotham, Dawn ......... 04 06 07 Hightower, Gary ..................... 79 80 Hildebrandt, Gregory ......... 62 63 64 Hill, Haven .......................... 59 60 61 Hilton, Michael................... 81 82 83 Hinman, Ellwood III ................. 62 63 Hodge, Jami................... 02 03 04 05 Hoffecker, David ................. 02 03 04 Hoglund, David........................ 72 73 Holbrow, Willmore .................. 61 62 Holden, Kirt ............................. 87 88 Holen, Wade ................................96 Holliday, Cai e .............. 04 05 06 07 Holloway, Theodore ........... 81 82 83 Holm, Gregory ............... 73 74 75 76 Holman, Charles Jr........................58
87 59 90 94 86 16 83 80 03 73 09 87 79 83 88 04 09 81
Holman, Pebbles ..........................86 Holmes, Ransom III ................. 58 59 Holzhauer, Monica ....... 87 88 89 90 Hood, Thomas ......................... 92 93 Horn, Jon ....................... 83 84 85 86 Horn, Mogan ................................13 Horton, Tracy ..................... 80 81 82 Houchen, Bonnie........... 77 78 79 80 Hough, Jonathan ..........................01 Hough, Luther II ...................... 70 71 Houseworth, Sean......... 06 07 08 09 Houston, Marcy.................. 85 86 87 Hoy, Timothy ................. 76 77 78 79 Hudson, Tony ...............................81 Hughes, Mark ................ 85 86 87 88 Hughes, Timothy ........... 01 02 03 04 Hurdle, Ian .............................. 08 09 Hyde, Bret ..................... 78 79 80 81
02 Ingles, Beth ..................................99 92 Ingram, Walt ................................92 82 Interrante, Fait ........................ 79 80 68 73 10 82 96 88 62 08 99 07 88 96 00 94 97 95 78 84 01 97 02 67 09 00 07 06 71 09 11 91 64 80 15 99 14 98 59 93 10
Jackson, Charles ...........................67 Jaco, Chris ....................................71 Jansson, Dane ......................... 08 09 Jarrell, Allen .................. 79 80 81 82 Jastrebski, Sema ...................... 93 96 Jenkins, Eric ................... 85 86 87 88 Jensen, Neils ........................... 60 62 Jensen, Troy ....................... 03 04 07 Jertberg, Robert ................. 96 97 98 Johnson, Casey ............. 04 05 06 07 Johnson, Clarence ......... 85 86 87 88 Johnson, Danta ....................... 95 96 Johnson, Heather .......... 97 98 99 00 Johnson, K. Heather ................ 92 93 Johnson, Joel ................................95 Johnson, Michelle ......... 92 93 94 95 Johnson, Richard ..................... 77 78 Johnson, Robin .............................81 Johnson, Shawn ............ 98 99 00 01 Johnson, Thomas .................... 95 96 Johnson, Zach...............................00 Johnston, Ronald................ 65 66 67 Johnston, Yvonne .................... 06 07 Jones, Anthony.............. 97 98 99 00 Jones, Bryan ....................... 04 05 06 Jones, Jason ....................... 04 05 06 Jones, John III ..................... 69 70 71 Jones, Kyle .............................. 08 09 Jones, Ma hew.................. 09 10 11 Jones, Ode e ...............................88 Jones, William Jr. ............... 62 63 64 Jones, William Jr. ............... 78 79 80 Jones-Hardy, Alexis.......................12 Jordan, James...............................97 Jordan, Tyler ............................ 11 12 Joynt, Ka e .................... 95 96 97 98 Jozwiak, Thomas ..........................57 Juarez, Chris .................. 90 91 92 93 Juback, Sara..................................07
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Kahiapo, Joseph Jr. ............. 73 74 75 Kailiwai, George III .................. 77 78 Kane, Charles .............................. 72 Kanetzky, Kate .................... 10 11 13 Karpel, Shannen ............ 88 89 90 91 Karsokas, Barry.............................70 Kasper, Miles Jr. .................. 58 59 60 Kasselder, Chris .................. 80 81 82
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Kaucic, Robert Jr. ..........................82 Kearney, William (Blue) .........12 13 Keasley, Shawna ...........................90 Keeler, Eugene..............................05 Kelchner, Bryan .................. 79 80 81 Kelly, Albert ................... 99 00 01 02 Kemp, James ...................... 79 80 81 Kemp, Michael .............................08 Kent, William..............................13 Kieser, Cathy.................................86 Kilstrom, Kelvin ....................... 73 74 Kimm, Larry ............................. 80 81 Kinney, Sara ............................. 99 00 Kiovsky, Rebecca ..........................78 Kirkpatrick, Kelly ........... 89 90 91 92 Klein, Herbert .......................... 79 80 Klein, David ........................ 98 99 00 Klena, Mar n ...............................73 Kluk, Jus n ...................................08 Knolmayer, T.J...............................87 Knuckles, Gwen ............. 77 78 79 80 Kokkonen, Jana ............. 92 93 94 95 Kolojejchick, D. .............................82 Komatsu, Ma .............................98 Kornacker, Jennifer .................. 93 94 Koster, James........................... 72 73 Korte, Olivia .................. 04 05 06 07 Kramlinger, George ............ 80 81 82 Kruel, Brent ..................................98 Kubesh, Rob ....................... 89 90 91 Kubitschek, Mike ..........................82 Kubler, Tom ................................. 03 Kuenzli, David ..................... 88 89 90 Kutrieb, Josh................. 89 90 91 92 Kuzma, Jeff .................... 91 92 93 94
87 65 12 81 91 80 84 03 04 78 94 79 72 14 66 76 65 76 02 91 76 63 98 77 78 87 89 97 81 78 94 14 83 91 08
Lamb, Jeff ............................... 85 86 Lambert, Robert ................. 63 64 65 Lambuth, Tawny ............ 09 10 11 12 LaMont, Perry ......................... 80 81 Landreth, Jeff .................... 89 89 90 Langmade, Laurel .......... 77 78 79 80 Langstaff, Robert .......... 81 82 83 84 Langston, Erin ..............................00 Lankford, Erica .............................01 Lankford, Morgan.................... 77 78 Larcher, Shawn ................... 91 92 93 Larned, Russ ....................... 77 78 79 La n, Daniel ...................... 70 71 72 Laur zen, Michael........................11 Law, James ...................................66 Lawson, Dave .................... 74 75 76 Lawson, James ................... 63 64 65 Layman, Michael ................ 74 75 76 Leake, Victoria..............................99 Lee, Ida Marie ............... 88 89 90 91 Lee, Michael ............................ 75 76 Lee, Norman III................... 61 62 63 Lee, Sean ................................. 97 98 Lee, Williams ................. 74 75 76 77 Lentz, Daniel ...................... 76 77 78 Lewis, Brenda .......................... 86 87 Lewis, Richard ............... 86 87 88 89 Lews, Travis ........................ 94 95 96 Lin, Viki .........................................78 Linares, Ricardo .................. 76 77 78 Lindhorst, Chris .................. 91 92 93 Lindsay, Alex..........................12 13 Lindsley, Dana ............... 80 81 82 83 Linvel, Shannon ............................88 Lissy, David ......................... 05 06 08
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Li le, Ty ................................... 93 94 Livingston, Donal................ 57 58 59 Lizzol, Buddy ...................... 02 03 04 Loeffler, Jerry............................... 93 Loker, Jeffrey ................................79 Lopez, Joe...................... 98 99 00 01 Loste er, Vincent ............... 87 88 89 Loving, Andy.................................93 Lovy, Renne ................... 80 81 82 83 Lowenthal, Kris ........... 93 94 95 96 Loya, TeresaMarie ........................11 Luina, Nick.......................... 05 06 07 Lundberg, Sven ............................99 Lu on, Max ..................................09 Lynch, Ka e ............................. 08 09
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Maas, Brian ........................ 81 82 83 MacFalls, Nick ............... 92 93 94 95 MacGilvra, John ............ 75 76 77 78 Mack, Eric...................... 93 94 95 96 Maclin, Sherre ......................... 89 90 Macsay, Dan ....................... 99 00 01 Madison, Joel Vernon ..................80 Madsen, Jeffrey ............................69 Maffey, Paul ....................... 68 69 70 Maffey, Paula................ 02 03 04 05 Magnusson, Kent ............... 70 71 73 Mahaffey, Cynthi ..........................90 Majauskas, Cathy .......... 96 97 98 99 Major, Dan ...................................86 Malberg, Sarah .............................00 Malley, Seth..................................97 Malone, Afia............................ 95 96 Malone, Morgan....................12 13 Manchester, Jus n .......................10 Mandas, Richard ..........................68 Mandel, Joseph ....................... 59 61 Manning, Mary .................. 82 83 84 Mansfield, Evaine .........................00 Mansfield, Robert Jr. ................... 75 Mapes, Jessica.................... 08 09 10 Maravilla, Ernest ......................... 73 Marker, Luke ................. 01 02 03 04 Maroon, Brandon .......... 95 96 97 98 Marshall, Gregory ................... 81 82 Marshall, Jason .................. 90 91 92 Mar n, Anne ...................... 77 78 79 Mar n, Michael ................. 67 68 69 Mar n, Steven .............................69 Mar n, Terry ........................... 01 02 Marx, Andrew ................... 95 96 97 Mason, Jus n .......................... 08 09 May, Thomas ............................... 73 Mayne, Tasha .............................11 Mays, Asia ............................... 01 02 Mayo, Paul ...................................00 Mazik, Laureli ..................... 82 84 85 Mazurek, Ken ...............................03 McBride, Tom ...............................93 McCarthy, Amy Ellen ....................79 McCarthy, Howard ................. 73 74 McCarty, Danielle .......... 07 08 09 10 McClain, Stacy ............... 94 95 96 97 McCloy, David.......................... 70 71 McConnell, Dougla .......................60 McCool, Jordan...........................13 McCullough, Patrick .....................70 McDonald, Carlton ................. 91 92 McDowell, Evan .....................12 13 McDowell, Myles ............... 07 08 09 McFadden, Lisa .................. 86 87 88
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McFarland, Ian ................... 06 07 08 McFarland, Mike ..................... 03 04 McFarlane, Delise.........................82 McGinnis, Michael ....... 73 74 75 76 McGrath, Lauren ..........................00 McGuire, Kurt.......................... 79 80 McIntosh, Rachael ........ 02 03 04 05 McIntosh, Richard ........ 72 73 74 75 McKenna, Heidi ............................89 McKinney, David................. 77 78 79 McKnight, Iva ...............................82 McMonagle, Donald ......... 72 73 74 McNeal, Jason .................... 02 03 04 McPartlan, Gerard.............. 79 80 81 McPherron, Leif ...........................93 McPherson, Kelly .......... 01 02 03 04 McReynolds, James ............ 75 76 77 Meakins, Kyle ..................... 05 06 07 Medley, Leonard ........... 91 92 93 94 Meehan, Andy.................... 94 95 96 Meier, Lisa ............................... 96 97 Mellado, Bizzy ............... 10 11 12 13 Messerli, Paul .......................... 91 92 Metzler, James ........................ 70 71 Meyen, Joy ......................... 81 82 83 Meyers, Gary ........................... 79 80 Mihalaevich, Aaron ......................95 Mihalik, Kevin ............................13 Miheve, Gregory ..................... 62 63 Miles, Erica ...................................92 Miller, Jeffrey........................... 73 75 Miller, Rachel ......................... 08 09 Miller, William ......................... 72 73 Millican, Marc .................... 77 78 79 Minter, Oscar III............................71 Mirande e, Erik ...........................07 Mishev, Rob................... 96 97 98 99 Mitchell, Ka e ......................... 97 99 Mitchell, Terence................ 86 87 88 Mizell, John .................. 93 94 95 96 Modrich, Mark ................... 73 74 75 Moenster, Todd .................. 97 98 99 Monaco, Joe .................. 98 99 00 01 Moore, Kathy ................ 94 95 96 97 Moore, Lewis ...............................66 Moore, Roscoe ............. 90 91 92 93 Moore, Tiffany..............................08 Moorkamp, Katy ........... 10 11 12 13 Moorman, Creighton .............. 07 08 Morgan, Beau...............................94 Morgan, Chris an ......... 02 03 04 05 Morgan, Skylar ................... 07 08 09 Morganthaler, Victor ............... 80 81 Morreale, Bri any ................... 07 08 Mosby, Morgan ............. 10 11 12 13 Mosley, Serena ........................ 95 96 Mueller, Amy ........................... 82 83 Muetzel, Jeanne ...................... 78 80 Mullee, Cathy .......................... 99 00 Munhenga, Dee ............ 89 90 91 92 Murphy, Brandon .......... 04 05 06 07 Murphy, Conor .............................09 Murphy, James ................... 64 65 66 Murphy, Sean ...............................89 Muth, Kris ne ............... 03 04 05 06 Myers, Elliot ...............................13 Myers, Gary James .................. 79 80 Myers, Jonathan...................... 04 05
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Nelson, Chris ................. 89 90 91 92 Nelson, Corey ...............................98 Nelson, James ............... 97 98 99 00 Nelson, Jeri Mae ..................... 79 82 Nes co, John ...................... 70 71 72 Neubauer, Sara.............. 07 08 09 10 Nielsen, Josh ..............................13 Neville, Jen ................... 03 04 05 06 Newberry, Wayne ................... 61 62 Newland, Tara ..............................87 Neyman, Jessee Jr. ............ 65 66 67 Nichols, Marcus............. 94 95 96 97 Nogar, Edmond Jr. ........................59 Nolan, Joel .................... 05 06 09 10 Nordahl, Zach .......................... 09 10 Norwesh, Edward .................... 86 87 Noyes, Steve.................................69 Nussle, Ronald .............................81
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O’Brien, Kevin ..............................73 O’Bryant, Blair ......................... 10 11 O’Hara, G.F. ........................ 81 82 83 O’Hara, Ryan ........................... 99 00 O’Hollaren, Daniel .............. 71 72 73 O’Neal, Phillip ......................... 86 87 O’Neill, Grace ..................... 91 92 93 Oelstrom, Tad ..................... 63 64 65 Ofili, Phillip ...................................10 Olesinski, Anna...........................13 Oliphint, Joh .................................08 Orland, Uriah .......................... 97 98 Ortega, Ana-Maria ....... 98 99 00 01 Or z, Sebas an .................. 06 07 09 Osburn, Thad ...............................87 Overall, Jessee IV ............... 63 64 65 Owens, Billiana.............................88 Owens, Gavin ........................11 12
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Packe , Mitchell..................... 82 83 Page, Brooke ...................... 98 99 00 Paige, Tyler .............................. 98 01 Paladino, Dan ..................... 07 08 09 Palicia, Noah ...................... 08 09 11 Papenberg, Kate ................. 05 06 07 Park, Anthony................ 01 02 03 04 Parker, Brian .................................57 Parker, Richard .............................62 Parker, Thomas.............. 74 75 76 77 Parle e, Robert .................. 61 62 63 Parman, Sco ................ 94 95 96 97 Parr, Jolane ...................................97 Parriss, Howard Jr. .............. 67 68 69 Pastoret, Karen.............. 86 87 88 89 Pate, Walter Jr. .............. 76 77 78 79 Patel, Dolly .................... 93 94 95 96 Pa erson, Tilford..........................79 Pa erson, Travis ............ 03 04 05 06 Pa y, Kevin ...................................70 Paulson, Tony ...............................99 Payne, Ben .................... 01 02 03 04 Payne, Brian .................. 94 95 96 97 Payne, John ........................ 06 07 08 Pearson, Kory .......................... 03 04 Pegoraro, Alan............... 78 79 80 81 Pekarsky, Walter................. 73 74 75 Pelger, Caleb.................. 02 03 04 05 Pepin, Wayne ................ 76 77 78 79 Peoples, Jimmy ....................... 99 00 Perez, Jessica ................ 01 02 03 04 Perez, Karen .................................88 Perez, Rita ............................... 95 96
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Perkins, Zachary ....................12 13 Perlo o, Richard ..........................60 Perrigo, John ...................... 69 70 71 Petak, Mickey ...............................79 Peterson, Eugene .................... 82 83 Peterson, Lianne ..................... 91 92 Peterson, Thomas ................... 74 75 Petykowski, Jennifer...... 95 96 97 98 Phillips, Andre ..............................00 Piccone, Alana .......................11 13 Picou, Travis .................. 05 06 07 08 Pierson, Jack............................ 62 63 Pike, David..................... 92 93 94 95 Pilinko, Cory .................................05 Pinchak, Andrea ............ 03 04 05 06 Pinchak, Stephen .................... 96 97 Pinson, Ma ....................... 05 06 07 Piper, Laura ................... 88 89 91 92 Piper, Richard ...............................83 Pippel, Brenda ............... 86 87 88 89 Plosa, Beverly ...............................78 Poindexter, Margaret ...................02 Poland, Dierra ............... 04 05 06 07 Pool, Loren ...................................63 Pounds, Dana ................ 03 04 05 06 Powalski, Jessica...........................01 Powers, Ahart Jr ................. 74 75 76 Pozun, Danielle .................. 06 07 08 Presse , Carrie ............................98 Price, John ....................................78 Price, Karen Marie.............. 80 81 82 Pringle, Heather ................. 88 89 90 Prinkey, Meghan ..........................09 Prins, Barry.............................. 67 68 Profit, Michael............... 85 86 87 88 Prue , Jon .................................. 92 Ptacek, David .............................13 Pucke , Ma .......................... 99 00 Puhek, Gary........................ 87 88 89 Pupich, George ........................ 59 60 Puster, John ............................. 64 65 Putnam, Jeff ................................ 96
13 Quallio, Andrew ...................... 12 13 12 Quirao, Gabrielle ..........................09 74 98 08 97 99 96 85 91 94 91 93 11 77 80 97 15 81 98 93 05 10 02 92 80 95
Rabinoz, Mark ............................. 74 Radtke, Steve ................ 95 96 97 98 Rahl, Brian ............................... 05 06 Ramirez, Yumi .................... 94 95 96 Randall, Josh ................................97 Ransom, Sam .......................... 95 96 Reasor, Reid..................................82 Reecy, Amy .................... 88 89 90 91 Reed, Michael ............... 91 92 93 94 Reichel, Rhonda ...........................88 Releford, Craig......................... 90 91 Rembert, Reggie...................... 09 10 Remington, Jeffrey ............ 75 76 77 Renner, Robert ........................ 79 80 Renton, Jessica .............................94 Rex, Kobi ...............................12 13 Rhoades, Nancy ...........................78 Rhoads, Gretchen............... 95 96 97 Ricca, Eli ........................ 90 91 92 93 Richardson, Erin ............ 02 03 04 05 Richter, Thomas ...........................08 Richter, Zach ............................ 99 00 Riley, Elaine ..................................92 Riley, Wendell...............................78 Rimsky, Mike ................................94
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Rishel, Evan ..................................13 Ri er, Lori.....................................83 Rivera, Amanda ............................97 Rivers, Kevin ............................ 08 09 Roberdeau, Chris..................... 97 99 Roberts, Byron ................... 79 80 81 Robinson, Chris ............................99 Robinson, Jen ................ 91 92 93 94 Robinson, Kelly .............. 05 06 07 08 Robinson, LaTravia ....... 01 02 03 04 Robinson, Terry ............................08 Robinson, Thomas Jr. ............. 79 80 Rock, Frederick........................ 69 70 Rock, Jonathan .................. 09 10 11 Roderick, Norman ................... 61 62 Rogers, Cort...................... 09 12 13 Rogers, Regan ................... 11 12 13 Rogers, Shane................ 96 97 00 01 Rojas, Daniel ................ 81 82 83 84 Roland, Dion....................... 92 94 95 Romanko, Ally ............... 07 08 09 10 Romero, David............... 99 00 01 02 Rominger, John........................ 67 68 Rooney, Daniel ................... 80 81 82 Root, David...................................75 Ross, Angelea .............................13 Ross, Joseph .................................66 Rossi, Frank ..................................86 Rountree, Sarah ...................... 03 04 Royster, Don ....................... 93 94 95 Rubio, Stu ................................ 97 98 Rucker, Sharon ................... 81 82 83 Rupel, Patrick .......................... 74 75 Ryan, Michael B........................... 70 Ryan, Michael S. ...................... 74 75
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Saari, Stephaney ..........................11 Sadler, Bob ......................... 96 97 98 Sammons, Ronald ........................63 Sanders, Jason..............................00 San ago, Jon ................. 08 09 10 11 Sanzenbacher, Frederick ..............59 Sargent, William ...................... 02 03 Sather, Sco ............................ 86 87 Saulski, Joseph ................... 84 85 86 Savino, Vincent.............. 83 84 85 86 Sbach, Dennis..................... 70 71 72 Schaefer, Andrew ............... 81 82 83 Schafer, Jessica .............................07 Schehr, Richard ....................... 58 59 Schenk, Addison ...........................06 Schepper, Sierra..........................13 Schmidt, Karl ...................... 57 58 59 Schone, Michael ................. 87 88 89 Schwandt, Ma ............. 04 05 06 07 Schwartz, Chris .............................86 Schwartz, Terese ..........................83 Schweitzer, Andy ..................... 07 09 Schwindt, James................. 79 80 81 Sco , John....................................88 Schwartz, Terese ..........................83 Schwindt, James................. 79 80 81 Schwochow, Kyle ................ 10 11 12 Sco , John....................................88 Sco , LaMont .......................... 81 83 Sco , Michael ..............................65 Sco , Todd .................... 83 84 85 86 Senz, Tanya...................................79 Sersun, Douglas............. 88 89 90 91 Sersun, Ken ............................. 86 87 Severino, Chris ................... 09 10 11
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Shanahan, Patrick ................... 99 00 Shankle, Michael ..........................75 Shealy, Kimber .............. 09 10 11 12 Shedd, William .............. 84 85 86 87 Shelton, Cynthia ...........................79 Sheppard, Garry ..................... 76 77 Sheridan, Kim ...............................82 Shirey, William .............. 73 74 75 76 Shirley, Paige .................... 11 12 13 Short, Margaret............................92 Simmons, Andy ....................... 89 90 Simmons, Cale............... 10 11 12 13 Simmons, Rachel ................ 08 09 10 Simmons, Rob ............... 10 11 12 13 Simon, David ................................97 Sisson, M. A..................................82 Sisson, Timothy ............................73 Sivacek, Rebecca ..................... 85 86 Slucas, Allison...............................93 Smith, Adrian ................ 94 95 96 97 Smith, Brenda .................... 92 93 94 Smith, Glory .................................99 Smith, Greg ............................. 05 06 Smith, Jeff ............................... 81 82 Smith, Jesse........................ 98 99 00 Smith, Karen Michelle ..................88 Smith, Kendra .............................13 Smith, Kimberly .....................12 13 Smith, Manny ..................... 10 11 12 Smith, Mark ............................ 90 91 Smith, Rachel ................ 97 98 99 00 Smith, Roderick ............................79 Smith, Travis .................. 10 11 12 13 Smith, Zach ........................ 96 97 98 Snider, Danielle ............................07 Snyder, Ashley ..............................04 Snyder, Jeffrey ..............................68 Somerson, Lisa ................... 80 81 82 Sowell, Michael ....................... 82 83 Spedding, Ben ..............................79 Speed, Alex (Thad) .......................98 Speight, Calvin............... 85 86 87 88 Spindle, William ...........................70 Spuller, Jake ..........................12 13 Soto, Jessica .................................08 St. Clair, Dan .................. 03 04 05 06 Stamm, William ....................... 69 70 Stanley, Tyler ................. 08 09 10 11 Stanton, Mary Ashley ...................03 Starling, Greg ................ 99 00 01 02 Steenberge, Greg .................... 00 02 Stehwein, Jenny ............ 97 98 99 00 Stein, Cindy ................................. 91 Stephens, Michael......... 86 87 88 89 Stevens, Mark ......................... 98 99 Stevenson, M. .................... 80 81 82 Stewart, Todd ................ 88 89 90 91 Stoddard, Jordyn ..................... 09 10 Stolkowski, Meng .........................95 Stone, Rebecca .............. 04 05 06 07 Stone, Thomas ................... 70 71 72 Stoner, Jus n ........................... 00 01 Storbeck, Derek............. 02 03 04 05 Storms, Robert .............................61 Stovall, Dale ....................... 65 66 67 Stoyle, Richard .............................82 Stra on, Todd ......................... 92 93 Streff, Candy .................................95 Stucky, Dillon ................................09 Sultany, Dennis .................. 62 63 64 Svob, Robert............................ 63 65
91 Swain, Kris ne ..............................88 93 Swayze, Jocelyn .................. 91 92 93 94 Swenson, Phil ..................... 91 92 93 15 73 90 04 90 04 92 87 86 68 12 67 82 03 68 02 01 76 02 05 89 13 86 79 03 05 13 08 98 63 86 11
Tabb, Danielle........................12 13 Ta , Robert ........................ 71 72 73 Taylor, Craig ............................. 89 90 Taylor, Jean .................... 01 02 03 04 Teague, Sherry .............. 87 88 89 89 Temple, Sean ................. 01 02 03 04 Tenney, Mike ................. 89 90 91 92 Testa, Micky ........................... 84, 85 Tew, Gary....................... 83 84 85 86 Thomas, Michael ..................... 66 67 Thomas, Rachel .................. 10 11 12 Thomas, Robert.................. 65 66 67 Thomas, Vicki ................ 79 80 81 82 Thompson, Davi ............ 00 01 02 03 Thompson, James ................... 66 67 Thompson, Jarek ..........................00 Thompson, Kristen .................. 00 01 Thompson, Robert ............. 74 75 76 Thompson, Robert .......................01 Thraikill, Ainsley ...........................02 Tibbi s, Jean ................................86 Tibbs, Michael ............... 10 11 12 13 Toliver, Renea ................ 83 84 85 86 Tomkinson, Stanley ......................77 Torbert, Domonique.....................00 Torguson, Erik..................... 03 04 05 Torres, Lesly .................. 10 11 12 13 Trichler, Kris n..............................05 Truesdale, Michelle ......................95 Tucker, Douglas ............................61 Turner, M. Sco ....................... 85 86 Tyner, Jus n .................. 08 09 10 11
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Udensi, Uzochukwu ........... 10 12 13 Uhle, Joey..............................12 13 Urista, Timothy................. 11 12 13 Urru a, Linda ..................... 81 82 83
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Vail, Thomas .................................68 Van Fossen, Connor ...... 08 09 10 11 Van Rassen, Loren ........................10 Van Sant, Bradley .........................59 Van Weezendonk, M. ......... 97 98 99 Van Wyngaarden, Josh .. 05 06 07 08 Vann, Riley .................................13 Vandame, Richard .............. 70 71 72 Viccellio, Henry Jr. ............. 60 61 62 Violet, Karen.................................89 Volpe, Cli on........................... 94 95
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Wadd, Ma ..................................94 Wallace, Lonzo .............................97 Wallender, Harvey III ....................62 Walmsley, Jim................ 09 10 11 12 Walsh, Brian .................. 04 05 06 07 Walter, Mark ................. 03 04 05 06 Walters, Donald ............ 77 78 79 80 Ward, Katherine ............ 08 09 10 11 Ward, Tammy ...............................81 Warnick, Wya .............................10 Washington, Joy ...................... 82 83 Waskow, Thomas .................... 69 70 Waszkiewicz, Margaret ................80 Watkins, Brian ..............................94 Watsek, Darrel .............. 83 84 85 86 Watson, Richard ...........................64 Watson, Ronald .................. 71 72 74
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Watson, Yvonne ...........................78 Wa s, Wendi............................... 79 Weaver, Gay .................................81 Weaver, Rod ....................... 89 90 91 Webb, Steve .................................89 Weber, Anne a ............. 79 80 81 82 Weber, Ka e .................. 07 08 09 10 Webster, Mark............... 74 75 76 77 Webster, Mark............... 86 87 88 89 Wedemeyer, Aus n ............ 60 61 62 Weingart, Margaret......................09 Wells, Marcus................ 04 05 06 07 Wenckus, Dalia .............. 98 99 00 01 Wengel, Abe ....................... 03 04 05 Wesley, Reggie ........................ 97 98 Weston, Richard ............ 87 88 89 90 We erer, Michael ................... 67 69 Wharton, James ...........................88 Wheeler, Mona ............. 88 89 90 91
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White, Dana .................. 87 88 89 90 White, Necressaine ............ 08 09 10 White, Melvin (Nick) ..... 09 10 11 12 White, Kevin .................................99 White, Randall............... 85 86 87 88 White, Sam.................... 89 90 91 92 Whi can, Fred ............... 72 73 74 75 Whi ngham, Sara ............ 93 94 96 Wieland, Bryan........................ 97 98 Wilburn, Mike .................... 89 90 91 Wiley, Janet ................... 77 78 79 80 Wilkin, Joey ................................13 Wilkinson, Kalib.................. 03 04 05 Willard, Elyse............................... 09 Williams, Jay.................................93 Williams, Jeromy ..................... 91 92 Williams, Kevin ............................ 94 Williams, Ma ............... 06 07 08 09 Williams, Neal .................... 90 91 92
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Williams, Roderick ........ 73 74 75 76 Williams, Steven...................... 78 79 Willis, Brian ............................. 04 05 Willis, David .................................00 Willman, Lisa ................. 87 88 89 90 Wills, Marshall .............................09 Wilson, Burke ...............................82 Wilson, Nick .................. 03 04 05 06 Wimberly, Amber .......... 91 92 93 94 Wineman, Amanda ......................10 Wirtz, Aaron ....................... 97 98 99 Withers, Douglas ................ 65 66 67 Wolf, Ma ....................................96 Wolfe, Rob............................... 97 99 Wolfsmith, David (Lance) ........ 12 13 Wood, James ................................63 Wood, Jill Renee................. 87 88 89 Wood, Zach ................... 10 11 12 13 Woods, LaDarius ..........................08
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Wooddell, Royce ............... 65 66 67 Woodward, Will ................. 96 97 98 Wormack, Corey...................... 90 91 Wright, Bri any ....................... 03 05 Wright, Robert .............. 78 79 80 81 Wynn, David ....................... 76 77 78
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MMOUNTAIN OUNTAIN WWEST EST CCONFERENCE ONFERENCE From its incep on in 1999, the Mountain West has been commi ed to excellence in intercollegiate athle cs, while promo ng the academic missions of its member ins tu ons. Progressive in its approach, the MW con nues to cul vate opportuni es for student-athletes to compete at the highest level, while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship. Now in its 15th year, the MW has been asser ve in its involvement with the NCAA governance structure and has taken a leadership role in the overall administra on of intercollegiate athle cs. The Mountain West has marked several achievements over its first 14 years of existence, most notably becoming the first to establish a sports television network dedicated solely to an intercollegiate athle c conference (The Mtn.). The Mountain West also was the first to experiment with the coaches’ challenge in the college football instant replay system, and was the first non-automa c-qualifying BCS conference to par cipate in four BCS bowl games, winning three. In 2011-12, the Mountain West was among the first conferences to implement a league-wide state-of-the-art basketball instant replay system. Addi onally, the Mountain West was the first conference to have a member ins tuon with No. 1 overall picks in both the NFL and NBA dra s in the same year (Utah’s Alex Smith and Andrew Bogut, respec vely in 2005). With UNLV’s Anthony Benne claiming the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA Dra , the Mountain West is one of three conferences to have mul ple No. 1 NBA dra selec ons since 2000. Also, with San Diego State’s Stephen Strasburg earning the No. 1 pick in the 2009 MLB Dra , the Mountain West is one of two conferences to have the No. 1 selec on in each of the NFL, NBA and MLB dra s since the MW was founded in 1999. The Mountain West is noted for its geographic diversity. Some of the most beau ful terrain and landscapes in the na on can be found within Mountain West boundaries, including the majes c Rocky Mountain range, which borders five MW ins tu ons (Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico and Utah State). The high plains of Wyoming (eleva on 7,220 feet – the highest Division I campus in the na on) contrast with the desert ci es of Las Vegas and Reno, home to UNLV and Nevada, respec vely, while Fresno State, San Diego State and San Jose State add a West coast influence with their loca ons in Central, Southern and Northern California. The inclusion of the Hawai‘i football program extends the Mountain West footprint to the beau ful islands in the Pacific Ocean.
HISTORY The Mountain West was conceived on May 26, 1998, when the presidents of eight ins tu ons — Air Force, BYU, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV, Utah and Wyoming — decided to form a new NCAA Division I-A intercollegiate athle c conference. The split from a former 16-team conference re-established con nuity and stability among the membership within the new league and signaled the con nua on of its tradi on-rich, long-standing athle c rivalries. Three of the MW’s eight original members have been conference rivals since the 1960s (New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado State), while San Diego State (1978) and Air Force (1980) were long me members as well. UNLV and TCU entered the fold in 1996 and the Rebels con nued as one of the original eight ins tu ons that formed the MW in 1999. TCU re-joined the group with its first year of compe on in the Mountain West in 2005-06. With conference realignment sweeping the na on in recent years, the MW has been proac ve in addressing membership changes. Boise State University joined the Mountain West in 2011-12, followed by Fresno State and the University of Nevada on July 1, 2012. Also on July 1, 2012, the University of Hawai‘i became a football-only member of the Conference. On July 1, 2013, the Mountain West further expanded when San Jose State University and Utah State University joined the Conference, bringing to 11 the number of full- me member ins tu ons and 12 football-playing members. When the Mountain West officially began opera ons on July 1, 1999, the new league had in place a seven-year contract with ESPN, giving the broadcaster exclusive naonal television rights to conference football and men’s basketball. In addi on, there was also a three-year agreement to send the league’s football champion to the Liberty Bowl and a second team to the Las Vegas Bowl. Commissioner Craig Thompson also arranged a third bowl e-in during each of the first three seasons (1999 Motor City, 2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans) before securing a four-year deal with the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco in 2002. Entering the 2013 season, the MW has six contracted bowl affilia ons – the Las Vegas Bowl, the San Diego Country Credit Union Poinse a Bowl, the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl, the Famous Potato Idaho Bowl and the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.
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OPPORTUNITY & ACHIEVEMENT The Mountain West provides a first-class athle c and academic experience for more than 5,100 student-athletes each year. Over the past 14 years, 41 Mountain West student-athletes have earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships, and since the league’s incep on in 1999, an addi onal 28 student-athletes have been named MW ScholarAthlete of the Year and awarded league-sponsored postgraduate scholarships. Three Mountain West student-athletes have earned dis nc on as Rhodes Scholars (Jessica Mellinger, Wyoming and Delavane Diaz and Bri any Morreale, Air Force). From the outset, Mountain West member ins tu ons have been commi ed to creating strong academic rela onships, as well as athle c compe on. To that end, the chief academic officers of each ins tu on have explored academic exchange programs, library crossovers and shared research. In addi on, the faculty athle cs representa ves rou nely provide academic assistance and test-taking services for studentathletes visi ng from fellow member ins tu ons for compe on. Conference student-athletes are also given a voice regarding per nent issues within the MW and NCAA governance structure through representa on on the Student-Athlete Advisory Commi ee (SAAC). The Mountain West SAAC consists of 23 representaves; two student-athletes from each full member ins tu on and one faculty athle cs representa ve. The commi ee reviews and reacts to legisla on and to other topics referred by the Conference cons tuent groups or commi ees related to the studentathlete experience. The Mountain has produced 793 All-America selec ons among its 18 sponsored sports (men’s swimming was discon nued as a Conference sport following the 201011 season) in the last 14 years, including a league-record 83 All-America honorees in 2010-11. A total of 138 MW student-athletes have also earned Academic All-America accolades in that span. The Mountain West has sent at least 25 teams to NCAA postseason events in each of the past 14 years, capturing three team na onal championships in women’s cross country and producing 33 individual na onal champions in the sports of men’s golf, men’s cross country, and men’s and women’s indoor track & field and outdoor track & field. Mountain West members have par cipated in 56 bowl games under the league umbrella, including four appearances in BCS games. The MW has earned 68 postseason bids in men’s basketball, including 38 NCAA Tournament appearances and two NIT Final Four berths. MW women’s basketball has tallied 60 postseason slots, including 32 NCAA bids, five Sweet 16 appearances and one Elite Eight berth since 2000. Wyoming won the MW’s first WNIT championship in 2007 with a win over Wisconsin. In women’s volleyball, the MW has had 36 NCAA bids with eight Sweet 16 berths and one Elite Eight appearance. Women’s soccer has earned 27 NCAA bids since 1999, with two Sweet 16 berths and one Elite Eight appearance. MW men’s golf has had at least four representa ves in 13 of the last 14 NCAA Golf Regionals, while women’s golf has had at least three teams par cipate in NCAA Regionals 11 of the last 14 years. Named a Sports Ethics Fellow by the Ins tute for Interna onal Sport in 1998, Commissioner Thompson has been a driving force for sportsmanship within intercollegiate athle cs. As part of its con nuing growth and development, the Mountain West implemented an extensive Sportsmanship Ini a ve, endorsed by both the MW Joint Council and MW Board of Directors. The program is made up of several elements, which are both prac cal and philosophical in nature. While the MW has significant penal es in place to deal with viola ons, the Sportsmanship Ini a ve is primarily promo onal and educa onal in nature. The goal is to develop an environment that fosters appropriate behavior from all Conference cons tuencies.
CONFERENCE QUICK FACTS Founded: July 1, 1999 | Commissioner: Craig Thompson | Office Loca on: 10807 New Allegiance Drive, Suite 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 | 2013-14 Members: Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawai‘i (football only), Nevada, New Mexico, San Diego State, San Jose State, UNLV, Utah State, Wyoming | Sponsored Sports: Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Football, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Women’s Soccer, So ball, Women’s Swimming & Diving, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field, Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field, Women’s Volleyball | Individual NCAA Championships: 33 | NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Winners: 41 | Academic All-America Selec ons: 138 | All-America Selec ons: 793
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COLORADO STATE
FRESNO STATE
Loca on ....................................................... Boise, Idaho Enrollment ............................................................22,003 Nickname ...........................................................Broncos Colors ................................................... Blue and Orange Athle cs Director .......................................... Mark Coyle Track Informa on Head Coach ........................... Corey Ihmels | 1st Season Indoor Facility ...........................................Jacksons Track Outdoor Facility ...................................Dona Larsen Park Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact ...........................Michelle Smith Website ..............................................broncosports.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (M|W) ........................ 3rd | 4th 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (M|W) ..................... 4th | 7th
Loca on ...............................................Fort Collins, Colo. Enrollment ............................................................26,775 Nickname ...............................................................Rams Colors .................................................... Green and Gold Athle cs Director ........................................ Jack Graham Track Informa on Head Coach ................................................Brian Bedard Indoor Facility .........................Glenn Morris Field House Outdoor Facility .......................... Jack Chris ansen Track Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact .......................Danielle Marshall Website ......................................................csurams.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (M|W) ........................ 4th | 7th 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (M|W) .................... 2nd | 3rd
Loca on ...................................................... Fresno, Calif. Enrollment ............................................................19,000 Nickname .......................................................... Bulldogs Colors .........................................................Red and Blue Athle cs Director .......................................Thomas Boeh Track Informa on Head Coach ................................................ Sco Winsor Indoor Facility ............................................................ n/a Outdoor Facility .......Veterans Memorial Stadium|Clovis Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact ........................ Ma Burkholder Website ................................................. gobluldogs.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (W only) .............................. 9th 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (M|W) .............................. 6th
NEVADA
NEW MEXICO
SAN DIEGO STATE
Loca on ..........................................................Reno, Nev. Enrollment ............................................................18,000 Nickname .........................................................Wolfpack Colors ............................................. Navy Blue and Silver Athle cs Director ..........................................Doug Knuth Track Informa on Head Coach ............................................. Shantel Twiggs Indoor Facility ............................................................ n/a Outdoor Facility ................ Track & Field Prac ce Facility Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact .................................Joe Abi an Website .........................................nevadawolfpack.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (W only) .............................. 3rd 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (W only) ........................... 5th
Loca on ............................................Albuquerque, N.M. Enrollment ............................................................28,500 Nickname .............................................................. Lobos Colors .................................................. Cherry and Silver Athle cs Director ............................................ Paul Krebs Track Informa on Head Coach ..................................................Joe Franklin Indoor Facility ............................ABQ Conven on Center Outdoor Facility .................. Great Friends of UNM Track Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact ............................ Mike Mulcahy Website ...................................................... golobos.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (M|W) ........................ 1st | 2nd 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (M|W) .................... 3rd | 2nd
Loca on ................................................. San Diego, Calif. Enrollment ............................................................27,500 Nickname ............................................................. Aztecs Colors .................................................. Scarlet and Black Athle cs Director .............................................. Jim Sterk Track Informa on Head Coach ............................................... Shelia Burrell Indoor Facility ............................................................ n/a Outdoor Facility .................................. SDSU Sports Deck Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact ......................Jamie McConeghy Website .....................................................goaztecs.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (W only) ...............................1st 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (W only) ............................1st
SAN JOSE STATE
UNLV
UTAH STATE
Loca on ................................................... San Jose, Calif. Enrollment ............................................................27,503 Nickname ..........................................................Spartans Colors ........................................... Gold, White and Blue Athle cs Director ................................... Gene Bleymaier Track Informa on Head Coach .......................................... Jeff Petersmeyer Indoor Facility ............................................................ n/a Outdoor Facility ......................................................... n/a Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact ............................. Richard Stern Website ...............................................sjsuspartans.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (W only) .............................. n/a 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (W only) ........................... n/a
Loca on ...................................................Las Vegas, Nev. Enrollment ............................................................27,500 Nickname ............................................................. Rebels Colors ................................................... Scarlet and Gray Athle cs Director ............................ Tina Kunzer-Murphy Track Informa on Head Coach ......................................Yvonne Sco -Wade Indoor Facility ............................................................ n/a Outdoor Facility ...................... Myron Partridge Stadium Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact .................................... Jeff Seals Website .................................................. unlvrebels.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (W only) .............................. 5th 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (W only) ........................... 4th
Loca on ....................................................... Logan, Utah Enrollment ............................................................28,994 Nickname ............................................................. Aggies Colors ...................... Navy Blue, White and Pewter Gray Athle cs Director .........................................Sco Barnes Track Informa on Head Coach ............................................... Gregg Gensel Indoor Facility .................................... Nelson Fieldhouse Outdoor Facility .............. Ralph Maughan Track Stadium Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact .................................Mitch Praxl Website ......................................... utahstateaggies.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (M|W) ................................. n/a 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (M|W) .............................. n/a
WYOMING Loca on ................................................... Laramie, Wyo. Enrollment ........................................................... 13,476 Nickname ........................................Cowboys | Cowgirls Colors ................................................... Brown and Gold Athle cs Director ........................................Tom Burman Track Informa on Head Coach .............................................Bryan Berryhill Indoor Facility ...................... War Memorial Field House Outdoor Facility ............Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex Sports Informa on Track and Field Contact ...........................Amil Anderson Website ........................................................gowyo.com Team Informa on 2013 MW Indoor Finish (M|W) ........................5th | 8th 2013 MW Outdoor Finish (M|W) .....................6th | 8th
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MOUNTAIN WEST TEAM CHAMPIONS | AWARD WINNERS
2012 Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Champions
2012 Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Champions
2013 Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Champions
INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE AWARD WINNERS MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARD 2005............................................................Dana Pounds FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD* 2001 Outdoor ............................................ Anthony Park 2005 Indoor .................................................. Travis Picou 2005 Outdoor ............................................... Travis Picou HIGH POINT AWARD 2009 Indoor ........................................ Sean Houseworth 2011 Indoor ..................................................Jus n Tyner 2011 Outdoor ...............................................Jus n Tyner
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INDOOR COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD 2001.......................................................Ralph Lindeman 2004.......................................................Ralph Lindeman 2008.......................................................Ralph Lindeman 2011.......................................................Ralph Lindeman 2012.......................................................Ralph Lindeman
TRACK & FIELD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD* 2005...........................................................Dierra Poland
OUTDOOR COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD 2001.......................................................Ralph Lindeman 2003.......................................................Ralph Lindeman 2012.......................................................Ralph Lindeman 2013.......................................................Ralph Lindeman
HAL ROTHMAN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 2013............................................................ William Kent
10TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM Indoor ........................................................... Travis Picou Outdoor ......................................................Dana Pounds
*The MW disconƟnued these awards
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MOUNTAIN WEST INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS | TEAM FINISHES INDOOR CHAMPIONS 2000 ............................................................................ Kevin Griswold .......................................400-Meter Dash 2001 ............................................................................ Joe Monaco .......................................... 5000-Meter Run Ana-Maria Ortega ............................................Pole Vault 2002 ............................................................................ Brian Carpenter ................................................ Mile Run Ben Payne ............................................ 5000-Meter Run Franz-Clark-Blech-Carpenter ........................... DM Relay 2003 ............................................................................ Bryant Bevan .......................................... 800-Meter Run Jim Campbell ................................................. Pentathlon Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles 2004 ............................................................................ Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles 2005 ............................................................................ Caleb Pelger...................................................Heptathlon Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash 2006 ............................................................................ Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Brian Walsh .................................................. Heptathlon 2007 ............................................................................ Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash 2008 ............................................................................ Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sean Houseworth ................................. 3000-Meter Run David Lissy ......................................................... Shot Put 2009 ............................................................................ Kellen Curry ...........................................200-Meter Dash Sean Houseworth ................................. 3000-Meter Run Sean Houseworth ................................. 5000-Meter Run 2010 ............................................................................ Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer .......................................... Weight Throw Jus n Tyner........................................... 3000-Meter Run 2011 ............................................................................ Jus n Tyner........................................... 3000-Meter Run Jus n Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Smith-Delgado-Engel-Severino .................... 4x400 Relay 2012 ............................................................................ Kobi Rex ......................................................High Jump Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault Jim Walmsley ........................................ 3000-Meter Run Jim Walmsley ........................................ 5000-Meter Run Smith-Delgado-Spuller-Bergman................. 4x400 Relay Wolfsmith-Bergman-Caldwell-Zubey.............. DM Relay Fain-Thomas-Mosby-Fuerst ............................. DM Relay 2013 ............................................................................ Zach Perkins ..................................................Mile Run Joey Uhle..................................................... Pole Vault Esselstein-Gross-Mosby-Fuerst ....................... DM Relay
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OUTDOOR CHAMPIONS 2000 ............................................................................ Joe Bonner.................................................Javelin Throw Kevin Griswold .......................................400-Meter Dash Shane Rogers ............................................. Steeplechase
2008 ............................................................................ Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Ian McFarland....................................... 5000-Meter Run Ian McFarland.................................... 10,000-Meter Run
2001 ............................................................................ Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Anthony Park ................................................ Triple Jump Shane Rogers ............................................. Steeplechase
2009 ............................................................................ Skylar Morgan ................................................ Decathlon
2002 ............................................................................ Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Tim Fritz.....................................................Javelin Throw Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run David Romero ............................................ Steeplechase Sean Temple ..................................... 110-Meter Hurdles 2003 ............................................................................ Dominique Boivin ...................................... Discus Throw Thomas Clark .................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Tim Fritz.....................................................Javelin Throw Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run 2004 ............................................................................ Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Ben Payne .......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw Sean Temple ..................................... 110-Meter Hurdles 2005 ............................................................................ Travis Picou ............................................100-Meter Dash Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw Nick Wilson........................................... 5000-Meter Run
2010 ............................................................................ Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer ........................................... Discus Throw Ka e Weber ...............................................Javelin Throw 2011 ............................................................................ Bryce Bergman ................................. 400-Meter Hurdles Rob Drye .................................................Hammer Throw Jus n Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run 2012 ............................................................................ Paige Blackburn .........................................Javelin Throw Rob Drye .................................................Hammer Throw Alex Lindsay ........................................ 800-Meter Run Morgan Mosby ..................................... 1500-Meter Run Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault Jim Walmsley ........................................ 5000-Meter Run Jim Walmsley ......................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase Zach Wood......................................................High Jump Bergman-Smith-Delgado-Spuller................. 4x400 Relay 2013 ............................................................................ Anthony Delgado ...................................400-Meter Dash Zach Perkins ...................................... 1500-Meter Run Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault
2006 ............................................................................ Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw Nick Wilson........................................ 10,000-Meter Run 2007 ............................................................................ Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth .............................. 10,000-Meter Run Olivia Korte ................................................ Discus Throw Ma Schwandt ..........................................Javelin Throw Brian Walsh .................................................... Decathlon
MOUNTAIN WEST TEAM FINISHES INDOOR........................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 2000.................................Fourth (111.50) | Eighth (15) 2001..................................... Third (130) | Seventh (47) 2002.......................................... Third (130) | Eighth (4) 2003........................................ Third (135) | Eighth (25) 2004..................................... Third (162.50) | Eighth (8) 2005..................................... Third (94.50) | Eighth (29) 2006....................................... Fourth (105) | Ninth (16) 2007........................................ Third (103) | Eighth (21) 2008......................................... Third (127) | Ninth (22) 2009....................................... Third (91) | Seventh (40) 2010........................................ Fi h (83.5) | Eighth (34) 2011................................... Second (122) | Ninth (17.5) 2012................................FIRST (156.50) | Seventh (58) 2013....................................Second (145) | Sixth (59.33)
OUTDOOR ....................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 2000.....................................Second (152) | Eighth (22) 2001.....................................Second (182) | Eighth (16) 2002................................... Third (148.50) | Eighth (32) 2003.......................................... Third (129) | Sixth (58) 2004..................................Third (161.50 | Seventh (50) 2005.................................. Second (168) | Seventh (59) 2006........................................Fourth (96) | Eighth (29) 2007................................ Third (146) | Seventh (47.50) 2008......................................... Third (135) | Ninth (26) 2009................................... Fourth (124) | Seventh (62) 2010.................................Fourth (113) | Eighth (59.50) 2011............................... Third (139.50) | Ninth (35.50) 2012.....................................FIRST (189.50) | Sixth (79) 2013...........................................FIRST (180) | Ninth (51)
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ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS INDOOR ALL-MW HONOREES 2000 ........................................................................... Jake Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Kevin Griswold .......................................400-Meter Dash Anthony Jones ............................................... Long Jump Dave Klein .......................................................High Jump Joe Lopez .......................................................... Mile Run Ma Pucke ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles
2006 ............................................................................ Devin Hart ..................................................... Long Jump Nicholas Luina .......................................400-Meter Dash Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Kelly Robinson .................................................. Mile Run Brian Walsh ...................................................Heptathlon Mark Walter ..................................................... Mile Run
2001 ............................................................................ Kurt Duffy ...................................................... Pentathlon Jaime Flood .......................................... 5000-Meter Run Ben Gensic .......................................................Pole Vault Tim Hughes.....................................................High Jump Joe Monaco .......................................... 5000-Meter Run Ana-Maria Ortega ............................................Pole Vault Anthony Park ................................................. Long Jump Ben Payne ............................................. 5000-Meter Run
2007 ............................................................................ Kellen Curry ........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Olivia Korte ........................................................ Shot Put Travis Picou ................60-Meter Dash | 200-Meter Dash Brian Walsh ...................................................Heptathlon
2002 ............................................................................ Nick Bromberek ................200-Meter Dash | Long Jump Jim Campbell ..................................................High Jump Brian Carpenter ................................................ Mile Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Paul Golando ................................................. Pentathlon Marc Fulson ........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Ben Payne .............. 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles 2003 ........................................................................... Nick Bromberek .....................................200-Meter Dash Bryant Bevan .......................................... 800-Meter Run Jim Campbell .............................High Jump | Pentathlon Tom Clark ............................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Anthony Park ................................................ Triple Jump LaTravia Robinson ......................................... Triple Jump Sean Temple ..........400-Meter Dash | 60-Meter Hurdles 2004 ............................................................................ Chris Banks .................................................... Long Jump Nick Bromberek .......................................60-Meter Dash Jim Campbell ...................................... 60-Meter Hurdles Brian Dumm ........... 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Nick Herald ....................................................Heptathlon Luke Marker........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Anthony Park ........................... Long Jump | Triple Jump Ben Payne ............... 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Caleb Pelger...................................................Heptathlon Sean Temple ....................................... 60-Meter Hurdles 2005 ............................................................................ Brian Dumm ......................................... 3000-Meter Run Paul Gensic ......................................................Pole Vault Caleb Pelger...................................................Heptathlon Travis Picou ................60-Meter Dash | 200-Meter Dash Kelly Robinson .................................................. Mile Run
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2008 ............................................................................ Melissa Beerse.................................................Pole Vault Kellen Curry ........................................ 60-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth ... 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run David Lissy ......................................................... Shot Put Sara Neubauer ................................................... Shot Put Travis Picou ............................................200-Meter Dash Terry Robinson.................................... 60-Meter Hurdles Ma Williams ....................................... 5000-Meter Run 2009 ............................................................................ Kellen Curry ...........200-Meter Dash | 60-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sean Houseworth ... 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Rachel Simmons ..............................................Pole Vault 2010 ............................................................................ Chase Cooper ..................................................Pole Vault Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sara Neubauer .........................Shot Put | Weight Throw Jus n Tyner............. 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Uzor Udensi ...........................................200-Meter Dash Zach Wood......................................................High Jump 2011 ............................................................................ Rob Drye ............................................................ Shot Put Noah Palicia ...................................................Heptathlon Chris Severino........................................400-Meter Dash Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault Michael Tibbs ................................................Heptathlon Jus n Tyner............. 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Jim Walmsley ........................................ 5000-Meter Run
2012, CONT ................................................................. Manny Smith .........................................400-Meter Dash Travis Smith ....................................................High Jump Michael Tibbs ................................................Heptathlon Joey Uhle..................................................... Pole Vault Jim Walmsley .......... 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Nick White .............................................. 800-Meter Run Zach Wood......................................................High Jump 2013 ............................................................................ Ma Bell ................. 3000-Meter Run | 5000-Meter Run Isaiah Bragg ....................................... 5000-Meter Run Jen Bremser .......................................... 3000-Meter Run Anne e Eichenberger .......................... 800-Meter Run Brian Ford ................................................. Weight Throw Kassie Gurnell............................................Triple Jump Alex Lindsay ........................................ 800-Meter Run Evan McDowell .......................................... Heptathlon Zach Perkins ..................................................Mile Run Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault Jake Spuller ........................................200-Meter Dash Uzor Udensi ...........................................200-Meter Dash Joey Uhle..................................................... Pole Vault Zach Wood......................................................High Jump
ALL-CONFERENCE RELAYS 2000..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2001........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2001.............................Women’s Distance Medley Relay 2002........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2002..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2003..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2003............................ Women’s Distance Medley Relay 2004........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2007..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2008..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2009..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2010........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2010..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2011........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2012........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2012..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2012.............................Women’s Distance Medley Relay 2013....................................... Mens’ 4x400-Meter Relay 2013..................................Men’s Distance Medley Relay 2013.............................Women’s Distance Medley Relay
2012 ............................................................................ Kassie Gurnell............................................Triple Jump Alex Lindsay ........................................ 800-Meter Run Kobi Rex ......................................................High Jump Kimber Shealy..................................................Pole Vault Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault
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2006 ............................................................................ Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Olivia Korte ................................................ Discus Throw Dana Pounds .............................................Javelin Throw Ma Schwandt ..........................................Javelin Throw Brian Walsh .................................................... Decathlon Nick Wilson........................................ 10,000-Meter Run 2007 ............................................................................ Casey Bayne...............................................Javelin Throw Joe Curran ......................................... 10,000-Meter Run Kellen Curry ..................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth .............................. 10,000-Meter Run Olivia Korte ............................... Shot Put | Discus Throw Sara Neubauer ......................... Shot Put | Discus Throw Travis Picou ..............100-Meter Dash | 200-Meter Dash Ma Schwandt ..........................................Javelin Throw Brian Walsh .................................................... Decathlon 2008 ............................................................................ Kellen Curry ...................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Kevin Hawkins ........................................ 800-Meter Run Sean Houseworth .............................. 10,000-Meter Run David Lissy ......................................................... Shot Put Ian McFarland...... 5000-Meter Run | 10,000-Meter Run Sara Neubauer ........................................... Discus Throw Ally Romanko .......................................... 800-Meter Run 2009 ............................................................................ Bryce Bergman ................................. 110-Meter Hurdles Paige Blackburn .........................................Javelin Throw Kellen Curry ...................................... 110-Meter Hurdles Rob Drye .................................................Hammer Throw Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sean Houseworth ................................. 5000-Meter Run Skylar Morgan ................................................ Decathlon Sara Neubauer ......................... Shot Put | Discus Throw Noah Palicia .................................................... Decathlon Ally Romanko .......................................... 800-Meter Run Kimber Shealy..................................................Pole Vault 2010 ............................................................................ Bryce Bergman ................................. 110-Meter Hurdles Nick Frawley ....................................................Pole Vault Sara Neubauer ..... Shot Put | Discus | Hammer | Javelin Jon Rock............................................. 10,000-Meter Run Jus n Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Conner Van Fossen ....................................Javelin Throw Ka e Weber ...............................................Javelin Throw 2011 ............................................................................ Bryce Bergman ................................. 400-Meter Hurdles Paige Blackburn .........................................Javelin Throw James Cole ................................................. Discus Throw Rob Drye .................................................Hammer Throw Mikey Lauritzen .........................................Javelin Throw Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault Michael Tibbs ................................................. Decathlon Jus n Tyner........................................... 5000-Meter Run Conner Van Fossen ....................................Javelin Throw
2012, CONT ................................................................. Kassie Gurnell............................................Triple Jump Nikki Freeman ...........................................Javelin Throw Melissa Fuerst ...................................... 1500-Meter Run Alex Lindsay ........................................ 800-Meter Run Morgan Mosby ..................................... 1500-Meter Run Zach Perkins ...................................... 1500-Meter Run Kobi Rex ......................................................High Jump Cort Rogers.................................................. Pole Vault Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault Manny Smith .........................................400-Meter Dash Michael Tibbs ................................................. Decathlon Tim Urista.............................................. Javelin Throw Jim Walmsley ............... Steeplechase | 5000-Meter Run Nick White .............................................. 800-Meter Run Zach Wood......................................................High Jump 2013 ............................................................................ Ma Bell ............................................ 10,000-Meter Run Jen Bremser ........................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase James Chambers....................... Shot Put | Discus Throw Anthony Delgado ...................................400-Meter Dash Jeremy Drenckhahn ........................... 10,000-Meter Run Anne e Eichenberger .......................... 800-Meter Run Brian Ford ......................Discus Throw | Hammer Throw Garre Griffin ........................................ Javelin Throw Grant Hamilton...............................................Shot Put Blue Kearney .............................................. Long Jump Alex Lindsay ........................................ 800-Meter Run Zach Perkins ...................................... 1500-Meter Run David Ptacek ......................................400-Meter Dash Kobi Rex ......................................................High Jump Cale Simmons ..................................................Pole Vault Rob Simmons...................................................Pole Vault Travis Smith ....................................................High Jump Uzor Udensi ...........................................200-Meter Dash Joey Uhle..................................................... Pole Vault Tim Urista.............................................. Javelin Throw
ALL-CONFERENCE RELAYS 2000........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2001........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2001........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2002........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2007........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2008........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2009........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2010........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2011........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2012........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2012........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay 2013........................................Men’s 4x100-Meter Relay 2013........................................Men’s 4x400-Meter Relay
2012 ............................................................................ Bryce Bergman ......................................400-Meter Dash Paige Blackburn ................Discus Throw | Javelin Throw James Cole ................................................. Discus Throw Rob Drye .................................................Hammer Throw
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Name ...............................................................................................................Years Jordan McCool............................................................................................. 2012-13 Creighton Moorman ............................................................2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 Bri any Morreale ................................................................2006-07, 2007-08, 2009-10 Elliot Myers ...................................................................................2011-12, 2012-13 Josh Nielsen ..................................................................................2011-12, 2012-13 Joel Nolan .......................................................................................................... 2004-05 Zach Nordahl ..................................................................................... 2008-09, 2009-10 Gage Owens ...................................................................................................... 2009-10 Casey Peloquin .................................................................................................. 2012-13 Meghan Prinkey................................................................................................. 2008-09 David Ptacek .................................................................. 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 Brian Rahl .......................................................................................................... 2004-05 Kobi Rex ........................................................................................2011-12, 2012-13 Evan Rishel......................................................................................................... 2012-13 Regan Rogers .................................................................. 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 Jessica Schafer ................................................................................................... 2006-07 Kimber Shealy.......................................................2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 Chris Severino.....................................................................................2009-10, 2010-11 Tyler Small .......................................................................... 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 Ashley Snyder .................................................................................................... 2003-04 Jordyn Stoddard ..................................................................2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12 Becky Stone .........................................................................2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07 Elizabeth Van Pelt .............................................................................................. 2003-04 Josh Van Wyngaarden ......................................... 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 Riley Vann ................................................................................................... 2012-13 Kevin Weaver..................................................................................................... 2008-09 Caroline White................................................................................................... 2003-04 Ma Williams .....................................................................................2007-08, 2008-09 Brian Willis......................................................................................................... 2003-04 Nick Wilson........................................................................................................ 2003-04 Bri any Wright ...................................................................................2003-04, 2004-05
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MOUNTAIN WEST ACADEMIC AWARDS MOUNTAIN WEST ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE | 3.0 GPA OR HIGHER AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR NAME ..............................................................YEAR(S) Ted Artz .....................................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Vivien Aspden ................................................2003, 2004 Elissa Ballas................................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Jus n Ballinger ................................... 2001, 2002, 2003 Sean Bapty .......................................................... 2013 Jared Barkemeyer ................................2010, 2011, 2012 Jason Beck .................................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Melissa Beerse...............................................2009, 2011 Ma Bell ........................................................2011, 2013 Bryant Bevan .............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Dan Bieber ....................................... 2011, 2012, 2013 Paige Blackburn .........................2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Amanda Blain ..........................................................2012 James Blech ...............................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Dominique Boivin ................................................... 2005 Zak Boston ...............................................................2010 Kevin Bradley ...........................................................2002 Kim Brady ............................................2005, 2006, 2007 Jen Bremser ...............................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Becca Burdi .................................................2008, 2009 Mary Bush ...............................................................2010 Jim Campbell ...........................................................2001 Brian Carpenter ...................................2000, 2001, 2002 Ka e Carroll ...............................2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Dan Castle............................................2007, 2008, 2009 Grant Caswell ...................................................... 2013 Elizabeth Catherwood .............................................2004 Adam Chitwood .......................................................2002 Ashley Christ ..................................................2011, 2012 Anne Chumlea ...........................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Riley Coates ......................................................... 2012 Tara Copas ...............................................................2000 Jeff Coverdale ..........................................................2006 Kathryn Crow .............................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Joe Curran ...............................................................2007 Kyle Davidson ................................................2004, 2005 Cindy Dawson ............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Veronica Dawson ...........................................2004, 2005 Ryan Del Grosso.............................................2009, 2010 Tracy Denaro..................................................2000, 2001 Dan DeRusha ...........................................................2005 Kirk Devine ....................................................2008, 2009 Adrianna Dong.........................................................2012 Jocelyn Dooley...........................2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Jeremy Drenckhahn ...................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Jessica Drewicz ........................................................2008 Taylor Drolshagen ................................................ 2013 Robert Drye .............................................................2009 Kurt Duffy ................................................................2001 Brian Dumm ..............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Ka e Eckert ....................................................2000, 2001 Richard Ellis .............................................................2005 Ilea Eskildsen ...........................................................2004 Chris Espinosa..........................................................2010 Rebecca Esselstein ......................................2012, 2013 Auriele Fain....................................................2009, 2012 Michelle Ferguson ...................................................2012 Brian Ford ..................................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Evan Fortney ............................................................2013 Margaret Frash ................................... 2004, 2005, 2006 Nick Frawley ..................................................2009, 2010 Nichole Freeman .....................................................2012 Jacki French ......................................................... 2013 Tim Fritz...............................................2001, 2002, 2003 Aus n Fritzke .................................................2008, 2009 Melissa Fuerst .........................................................2013 Jacob Fulton ............................................................2009 Harmon Gage ............................2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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NAME ..............................................................YEAR(S) Chris Gausepohl ..................................2003, 2004, 2005 Ben Gensic ..............................................................2001 Kyle Goldsmith ........................................................2008 Jeff Gosselin...................................................2003, 2004 Arthur Grijalva .........................................................2008 Bethany Gross .........................................................2013 Kenny Grosselin ...................................2006, 2007, 2008 Brad Hackert ........................................2011, 2012, 2013 Makisi Haleck ............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Grant Hamilton.................................................... 2013 Jake Hawkins .................................... 2011, 2012, 2013 Ma Hellier .............................................................2005 Nick Herald ..........................................2001, 2003, 2004 David Hoffecker .......................................................2004 Cai e Holliday............................2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Andrew Hood ...................................................... 2013 Tim Hughes..........................................2001, 2003, 2004 Ian Hurdle ......................................................2008, 2009 Beth Inglis ............................................................... 2002 Kate Kanetzky ............................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Eugene Keeler..........................................................2005 Chris Keranen ..........................................................2011 Zeb Kimball ..............................................................2011 Thomas Kubler.........................................................2003 Tawny Lambuth .......................................................2012 Mikey Laur zen .......................................................2011 Nick Luina ............................................2005, 2006, 2007 Paula Maffey ............................................................2004 Sarah Malberg .........................................................2000 Evaine Mansfield .....................................................2000 Luke Marker...............................2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Jus n Mason........................................2006, 2008, 2009 Jordan McCool..................................................... 2013 Evan McDowell .................................................... 2012 Ian McFarland......................................2006, 2007, 2008 Michael McFarland ........................................2003, 2004 Jason McNeal ................................................2003, 2004 Kelly McPherson ............................................2003, 2004 Bizzy Mellado ..........................................................2013 Jacob Mersino .........................................................2009 Kevin Mihalik ...................................................... 2013 Erik Mirande e..............................................2007, 2008 Bryce Mitchell ............................................2012, 2013 Creighton Moorman ......................................2006, 2008 Bri any Morreale ..........................................2007, 2008 Brandon Murphy .................................2005, 2006, 2007 Eliot Myers .................................................2012, 2013 Aaron Nelson .......................................2007, 2008, 2009 Jen Neville ...............................................................2006 Josh Nielsen ...............................................2012, 2013 Joel Nolan ..................................2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 Zach Nordahl .......................................2008, 2009, 2010 Sarah O’Meara.........................................................2008 Gage Owens ..............................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Kate Papenberg .............................................2005, 2006 Ben Payne ............................................2002, 2003, 2004 Kory Pearson..................................................2003, 2004 Caleb Pelger.........................................2003, 2004, 2005 Casey Peloquin ........................................................2013 Jessica Perez ........................................2001, 2002, 2003 Andrea Pinchak..........................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Ma Pinson ...................................................2006, 2007 Meghan Prinkey.......................................................2009 David Ptacek .................................... 2011, 2012, 2013 Andrew Quallio..........................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Brian Rahl ................................................................2005 Alexa Ramsier ..........................................................2009 Kobi Rex .....................................................2012, 2013
NAME ..............................................................YEAR(S) Erin Richardson..........................2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Casey Riggs.................................................2012, 2013 Evan Rishel...............................................................2013 Kelly Robinson ...........................2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Cort Rogers....................................... 2009, 2012, 2013 Regan Rogers .................................... 2011, 2012, 2013 Shane Rogers .................................................2000, 2001 Ally Romanko .................................................2007, 2008 Marie Rossillon.................................................... 2012 Addison Schenk .......................................................2006 Sierra Schepper ..........................................2012, 2013 Andy Schweitzer ............................................2009, 2010 Chris Severino............................2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Kimber Shealy............................2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Daniel Shellhouse ................................................ 2013 Paige Shirley ..................................... 2011, 2012, 2013 Stone Shoaf ......................................................... 2013 Tyler Small .................................2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Kim Smith............................................................ 2013 Ashley Snyder ..........................................................2004 Kyle Southard ..........................................................2008 Jake Spuller ................................................2012, 2013 Tyler Stanley ........................................2009, 2010, 2011 Becky Stone .............................. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Jordyn Stoddard ..................................2009, 2010, 2012 Derek Storbeck ..............................................2002, 2003 Jean Taylor ...........................................2001, 2003, 2004 Sean Temple .................................................2001, 2002 David Thompson............................................2000, 2003 Robert Thompson ..........................................2001, 2002 Ainsley Thrailkill.......................................................2002 Michael Tibbs ......................................2010, 2012, 2013 Kris n Trichler..........................................................2005 Uzor Udensi ...............................2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Mary Uhler ..............................................................2002 Conner Van Fossen ..................................................2008 Josh Van Wyngaarden ...............2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Riley Vann ........................................................... 2013 Cynthia Vincent .......................................................2000 Kevin Weaver...........................................................2009 Margaret Weingart ..................................................2009 Dalia Wenckus ...............................................2000, 2001 Wes Wilkening ........................................................ 2004 Elyse Willard ............................................................2009 Ma Williams ............................2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Brian Willis.................................2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 Marshall Wills ................................................2008, 2009 Nick Wilson................................2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Bri any Wright ....................................2003, 2004, 2005 Laura Young .............................................................2010
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2013 MOUNTAIN WEST MEN’S INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2013 MW INTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 21-23 Boise, Idaho Jacksons Indoor Track
TEAM STANDINGS................................. 1. New Mexico ...............................185 2. Air Force .....................................145 3. Boise State .................................141 4. Colorado State ...........................102 5. Wyoming ......................................72
COACH OF THE YEAR Joe Franklin, New Mexico OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Mason Finley, Wyoming STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Luke Caldwell, New Mexico
60-METER DASH ................................... 1. Daveon Collins, BSU ..................6.79 2. Ridge Jones, UNM .....................6.87 3. Kendall Spencer, UNM ..............6.95 4. Josh DeLoach, CSU ....................6.95 5. Harrison Einspahr, WYO ............7.00 6. Lenyn Leonce, WYO ..................7.02 7. Stephen Michel, WYO ...............7.17 8. A.J. Whitaker, CSU ...................12.29
60-METER HURDLES ............................. 1. Trevor Brown, CSU ....................7.77 2. Rolando Trammel, BSU..............7.92 3. Brandon Douglass, WYO ...........7.96 4. Kelby Dias, CSU .........................8.01 5. De’Vron Walker, UNM ...............8.05 6. Michael Tasker, WYO .................8.20 7. Aaron Praska, WYO ...................8.25 8. Jus n Malnes, BSU ....................8.62
WEIGHT THROW ................................... 1. Alec Po , CSU ......................... 61’3” 2. Mason Finley, WYO ...............60’5¾” 3. Brian Ford, AFA....................60’5¼” 4. William Kent, AFA ............... 60’4½” 5. Ma Post, BSU ......................59’5¾” 6. Jake Schneeberger, CSU ........59’5¾” 7. Will Lohman, BSU..................59’2¼” 8. Dalton Sybrant, WYO ..........58’11¼”
200-METER DASH ................................. 1. Daveon Collins, BSU ................21.03 2. Jake Spuller, AFA....................21.71 3. Uzor Udensi, AFA ...................21.76 4. Carlos Wiggins, UNM ..............21.77 5. Charles Lewis, UNM ................21.83 6. Manoah Wesson, BSU .............21.93 7. Paul Robertson, BSU ...............22.22 -- Trevor Brown, CSU ......................DQ
4x400-METER RELAY ............................. 1. Boise State ...........................3:13.92 2. Air Force .............................3:16.25 3. New Mexico .........................3:17.07
HEPTATHLON ........................................ 1. Richard York, UNM ...................5590 2. Evan McDowell, AFA ...............5148 3. Roderick Townsend, BSU..........5028 4. Kyle Sullivan, WYO ...................4994 5. Josh McMillin, CSU ...................4993 6. Josh Cogdill, CSU ......................4733 7. Adam Ruggiero, BSU ................4633 8. Jus n Green, CSU .....................3607
400-METER DASH ................................. 1. Jordin Andrade, BSU ...............48.20 2. Jeff Daw, BSU...........................48.49 3. Charles Lewis, UNM ................48.54 4. Bret Scheve, BSU .....................48.74 5. Derek Montoya, UNM .............49.00 6. David Ptacek, AFA..................49.23 7. Paul Robertson, BSU ...............49.27 -- Manoah Wesson, BSU .................DQ
HIGH JUMP........................................... 1. Django Love , UNM................ 6’11” 2. Zach Wood, AFA ................... 6’9¾” 3. Roderick Townsend, BSU.........6’8¾” 4. Travis Smith, AFA .................. 6’6¼” 5T. Richard York, UNM .................... 6’5” 5T. Markus Miller, UNM .................. 6’5” 7. Rolando Trammel, BSU.............. 6’5” 8T. Gunnar Hayes, CSU* ...............6’3¼”
800-METER RUN ................................... 1. Edwin Herring, UNM ............1:50.59 2. Alex Lindsay, AFA ................1:51.28 3. Seth Butler, CSU ...................1:51.36 4. Gabe Aragon, UNM ..............1:51.85 5. Sam Evans, UNM ..................1:53.60 6. Andy Robertson, BSU ...........1:55.16 7. Bryce Bergevin, BSU .............1:55.93 8. John Cordova, UNM .............1:57.13
POLE VAULT .......................................... 1. Joey Uhle, AFA .................... 17’9¾” 2. Logan Pflibsen, UNM.............17’2¾” 3. Cale Simmons, AFA ............. 17’2¾” 4. Dylan Bell, AFA ..................16’10¾” 5. Rob Simmons, AFA ............16’10¾” 6. Robert Warensjo, UNM .........16’6¾” 7. Cort Rogers, AFA ................. 16’2¾” 8. Luke Schafer, BSU .................. 15’11”
MILE RUN ............................................. 1. Zach Perkins, AFA ...............4:08.23 2. Sam Evans, UNM ..................4:10.04 3. Luke Caldwell, UNM .............4:10.91 4. Drew McDonald, BSU ...........4:11.91 5. Andrew Goodman, CSU .......4:11.99 6. Alex Muntefering, CSU .........4:12.55 7. Jeff Howard, BSU ..................4:12.91 8. Patrick Corona, AFA ............4:13.09
LONG JUMP .......................................... 1. Kendall Spencer, UNM ..........24’9¾” 2. Lenyn Leonce, WYO ..............23’8¼” 3. Floyd Ross, UNM ..................... 23’8” 4. Yannick Roggartz, UNM .........23’5¼” 5. Rolando Trammel, BSU..........23’5¼” 6. Graham Gilliland, CSU ...........23’1¼” 7. Brandon Douglass, WYO ......... 22’8” 8. Jonathan Edmunds, CSU .......22’6½”
3000-METER RUN ................................. 1. Luke Caldwell, UNM .............8:14.66 2. Ma Bell, AFA ....................8:19.65 3. Garre Zans, WYO ...............8:21.15 4. Aaron Back, BSU...................8:21.51 5. Jake Hawkins, AFA ..............8:21.97 6. Isaiah Bragg, AFA ................8:22.09 7. Sean Stam, UNM ..................8:22.18 8. Alex Muntefering, CSU .........8:25.42
TRIPLE JUMP ........................................ 1. Floyd Ross, UNM ................... 51’11” 2. Rolando Trammel, BSU..........48’8¾” 3. Graham Gilliland, CSU ...........48’1¾” 4. Ty Kirk, UNM ........................... 47’9” 5. Jonathan Edmunds, CSU ......... 47’1” 6. Stephen Michel, WYO .........46’11½” 7. Josh McMillin, CSU ................46’3½” 8. Ryan Wasilawski, CSU ...........46’1¼”
5000-METER RUN ................................. 1. Luke Caldwell, UNM ...........14:30.30 2. Ma Bell, AFA ..................14:33.39 3. Isaiah Bragg, AFA ..............14:34.53 4. Jeremy Drenckhahn, AFA ..14:34.74 5. Patrick Zacharias, UNM ......14:35.81 6. Sean Stam, UNM ................14:36.72 7. Ben Larson, CSU .................14:38.01 8. Aaron Back, BSU.................14:41.32
SHOT PUT ............................................. 1. Mason Finley, WYO ...............65’1½” 2. Chase Sexton, BSU ................60’8¾” 3. Tyler Schultz, CSU................58’10¾” 4. Will Lohman, BSU.................... 57’3” 5. Alec Po , CSU .......................56’1¼” 6. JT Van Veen, CSU ...................54’9¼” 7. Ken Harriman, CSU..............53’11¼” 8. Jake Schneeberger, CSU ......52’11½”
DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY ..................... 1. Colorado State .....................9:58.34 2. Air Force .............................9:59.30 3. Boise State .........................10:02.45
* Three CSU teammates (Gunnar Haynes, Jus n Green and Josh Cogdill) ed for eighth in the high jump.
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2013 MW INTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 21-23 Boise, Idaho Jacksons Indoor Track
TEAM STANDINGS................................. 1. San Diego State ..........................123 2. New Mexico ...............................103 3. Nevada .........................................86 4. Boise State ..............................77.33 5. UNLV ............................................66 6. Air Force ................................59.33 7. Colorado State ........................57.33 8. Wyoming ......................................53 9. Fresno State .................................38
COACH OF THE YEAR Shelia Burrell, San Diego State OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Shanieka Thomas, San Diego State STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Shanieka Thomas, San Diego State
60-METER DASH ................................... 1. Emily Blok, UNLV .......................7.38 2. Angelica Earls, UNR ...................7.46 3. Samantha Calhoun, UNR ...........7.55 4. Kashae Knox, UNR .....................7.55 5. Tanisha Hawkins, UNR...............7.57 6. Mackenzie Flannigan, BSU ........7.61 7. Kereston Thomas, WYO ............7.63 8. Breeauna Thompson, FSU .........7.65
60-METER HURDLES ............................. 1. Kristen Brown, SDSU .................8.40 2. Katy Hall, WYO ..........................8.51 3. Allison Reaser, SDSU .................8.53 4. Alex Evans, SDSU .......................8.56 5. Jenna Mann, WYO.....................8.59 6. Erin Morris, UNLV......................8.62 7. Deborah Amoah, UNR ...............8.70 8. Precious Selmon, UNM .............8.71
SHOT PUT ............................................. 1. Jasmine Burrell, SDSU .........51’10½” 2. Elizabeth Johnson, CSU .........49’7¾” 3. Kerri Simmons, UNR ..............49’2¾” 4. Meagan McKee, FSU ............... 49’1” 5. Lacie Rasley, BSU .................47’11¾” 6. N Oudenaarden, SDSU ............ 47’7” 7. Mollie Dahl, WYO .................... 47’1” 8. Shreese Daniels, WYO ............. 46’8”
200-METER DASH ................................. 1. Emily Blok, UNLV .....................23.63 2. Mackenzie Flannigan, BSU ......24.07 3. Angelica Earls, UNR .................24.22 4. Breeauna Thompson, FSU .......24.22 5. Tanisha Hawkins, UNR.............24.24 6. Samantha Calhoun, UNR .........24.51 7. Taryn Campos, BSU .................24.59 8. Kereston Thomas, WYO ..........24.64
4x400-METER RELAY ............................. 1. San Diego State ....................3:42.11 2. UNLV ....................................3:42.18 3. Boise State ...........................3:44.36 4. Nevada .................................3:44.51 5. Wyoming ..............................3:45.53 6. New Mexico .........................3:49.04 7. Air Force .............................3:50.04 8. Fresno State .........................3:50.87
WEIGHT THROW ................................... 1. Meagan McKee, FSU .............64’2¼” 2. Kiah Hicks, CSU......................64’2¼” 3. Jasmine Burrell, SDSU ...........64’1¼” 4. Shreese Daniels, WYO ...........63’3½” 5. Elizabeth Johnson, CSU ........... 58’1” 6. Jenna Sliwinski, CSU ..............57’9½” 7. Jessica Sharbono, CSU.........56’10¾” 8. Anamanu Folau, FSU .............56’7¼”
400-METER DASH ................................. 1. Kelsey Williamson, UNLV.........55.31 2. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU..........55.67 3. Taryn Campos, BSU .................55.87 4. Deyna Roberson, SDSU ...........56.02 5. Monay Meggs, UNLV ...............56.17 6. Samantha Kee, WYO ...............56.51 7. Chris na Smith, UNR...............56.52 8. Cyntrail Pierce, BSU.................65.19
DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY ..................... 1. Air Force ...........................11:52.73 2. New Mexico .......................11:56.65 3. Colorado State ...................11:59.62 4. Fresno State .......................12:02.54 5. Boise State .........................12:12.50 6. Wyoming ............................12:15.90 7. UNLV ..................................12:21.49 8. Nevada ...............................12:28.09
PENTATHLON ........................................ 1. Allison Reaser, SDSU ................3971 2. Nicole Oudenaarden, SDSU......3969 3. Jenna Mann, WYO....................3681 4. Nicole Wadden, UNR................3586 5. Karsen Sper, SDSU ....................3564 6. Holly VanGrinsven, UNM..........3503 7. Taylar Mills, UNLV.....................3472 8. Bri any Bozeman, SDSU ..........3440
800-METER RUN ................................... 1. Josephine Moultrie, UNM ....2:09.75 2. A Eichenberger, AFA ...........2:09.80 3. Kelsey Williamson, UNLV......2:11.02 4. Mariah Gramolini, UNR ........2:12.24 5. Rici Morrill, BSU ...................2:12.71 6. Corey Honeycu , UNLV ........2:13.63 7. Laura Affeld, UNLV ...............2:14.86 8. Miranda Menzies, UNLV.......2:17.18
HIGH JUMP........................................... 1. Sabina Sandberg, WYO............5’8¾” 2. Jazmyn Webster, CSU ..............5’8¾” 3. Alison Forrester, CSU ...............5’7¾” 4. Rachel Herald, AFA .................. 5’6” 5. Ashley Reid, CSU ....................... 5’6” 6. Samantha Bowe, UNM .............. 5’6” 7. Carrington Mahr, SDSU ...........5’4½” 8T. Lesly Torres, AFA* ................. 5’4½”
MILE RUN ............................................. 1. Josephine Moultrie, UNM ....4:42.33 2. Emma Bates, BSU .................4:42.49 3. Samantha Diaz, UNR ............4:46.63 4. Imogen Ainsworth, UNM .....4:53.35 5. Kirsten Folle , UNM.............4:54.67 6. Holly Keeper, CSU .................4:55.34 7. Lauren Lucas, BSU ................5:00.28 8. Morgan Mosby, AFA ...........5:03.73
POLE VAULT .......................................... 1. Kristen Brown, SDSU .............13’6½” 2T. Amber Menke, UNM .............13’2½” 2T. Kelsy Hintz, SDSU ..................13’2½” 4. Paige Shirley, AFA ..............12’10¾” 5. Bizzy Mellado, AFA ............. 12’6¾” 6. Margo Tucker, UNM ..............12’6¾” 7. Annie S rling, UNM ..............12’2¾” 8. Karen Snapper, SDSU ..........11’10¾”
3000-METER RUN ................................. 1. Emma Bates, BSU .................9:36.46 2. Jen Bremser, AFA ................9:40.73 3. Kirsten Folle , UNM.............9:41.29 4. Samantha Diaz, UNR ............9:42.50 5. Kendra Schaaf, UNM ............9:45.32 6. Imogen Ainsworth, UNM .....9:46.92 7. Sawna Winnegar, UNM ........9:46.78 8. Melissa Fuerst, AFA ............9:46.92
LONG JUMP .......................................... 1. Je’Nia Sears, FSU ...................19’9½” 2. Heather Pilcher, BSU ............... 19’6” 3. Casey Dowling, UNM ............19’5½” 4. Deborah Amoah, UNR ...........19’4¾” 5. N Oudenaarden, SDSU ........18’11¾” 6. Alex Evans, SDSU ................... 18’10” 7. Ayana Gales, UNLV .................. 18’9” 8. Kimberly Miller, BSU ............... 18’7”
5000-METER RUN ................................. 1. Kendra Schaaf, UNM ..........16:48.35 2. M VanderMalle, BSU ..........16:49.04 3. Shawna Winnegar, UNM ....16:50.26 4. Jen Bremser, AFA ..............17:02.51 5. Holly Page, WYO.................17:18.52 6. Sarah Heuer, CSU ...............17:22.26 7. Jennifer Tave, CSU ..............17:28.20 8. Taryn Treadway, BSU ..........17:42.67
TRIPLE JUMP ........................................ 1. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU.......... 43’9” 2. Deborah Amoah, UNR ............. 41’6” 3. Kassie Gurnell, AFA ................ 41’5” 4. Yeshemabet Turner, UNM ....... 40’2” 5. Angelea Ross, AFA ...............39’7¼” 6. Taylar Mills, UNLV.................... 39’4” 7. Casey Dowling, UNM ............ 38’11” 8. Lauran Johnson, BSU ...........38’10½”
* Lesley Torres ed with Lauran Johnson (BSU) and Monica Franco (CSU) for eighth in the high jump
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2013 MOUNTAIN WEST MEN’S OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS TEAM STANDINGS................................. 1. Air Force ...................................180 2. Colorado State ...........................164 3. New Mexico ...............................144 4. Boise State .................................105 5. Fresno State .................................90 6. Wyoming ......................................85
COACH OF THE YEAR Ralph Lindeman, Air Force OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Daveon Collins, Boise State STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Luke Caldwell, New Mexico
100-METER DASH ................................. 1. Daveon Collins, BSU ................10.33 2. Cameron Parker, FSU...............10.60 3. Chris Brusenback, FSU.............10.75 4. Thomas Trujillo, UNM .............10.98 5. Ridge Jones, UNM ...................11.00 6. Devante O’Connor, FSU ...........11.05 7. Jason Roascio, WYO ................11.16 8. Stephen Michel, WYO .............13.70
5000-METER RUN ................................. 1. Luke Caldwell, UNM ...........14:30.00 2. Patrick Zacharias, UNM ......14:36.14 3. Spenser Lynass, CSU...........14:37.02 4. Jeremy Drenckhahn, AFA ..14:39.00 5. Elliot Myers, AFA ..............14:39.26 6. Aaron Back, BSU.................14:41.04 7. Ma Bell, AFA ..................14:41.31 8. David Ellio , BSU................14:43.35
4x100-METER RELAY ............................. 1. Fresno State ............................40.30 2. Air Force ................................40.57 3. Boise State ..............................40.82 4x400-METER RELAY ............................. 1. Boise State ...........................3:12.44 2. Fresno State .........................3:15.31 3. Air Force .............................3:15.60
SHOT PUT ............................................. 1. Tyler Schultz, CSU.................... 59’4” 2. Grant Hamilton, AFA ........... 57’1½” 3. James Chambers, AFA ......... 55’6½” 4. Alec Po , CSU .....................54’11¼” 5. JT Van Veen, CSU ...................53’2¾” 6. Jus n Cutler, FSU...................53’2¾” 7. Ken Harriman, CSU................53’0¾” 8. Joseph Blue, FSU ...................51’9¼”
200-METER DASH ................................. 1. Daveon Collins, BSU ................20.53 2. Uzor Udensi, AFA ...................21.36 3. Cameron Parker, FSU...............21.43 4. Jake Spuller, AFA....................21.71 5. Thomas Trujillo, UNM .............21.92 6. Jason Roascio, WYO ................22.06 7. Devante O’Connor, FSU ...........22.07 8. Jeff Daw, BSU...........................22.80
10,000-METER RUN .............................. 1. Luke Caldwell, UNM ...........30:27.71 2. Jeremy Drenckhahn, AFA ..30:29.96 3. Ma Bell, AFA ..................30:30.70 4. Patrick Zacharias, UNM ......30:39.52 5. Andrew Lesser, CSU............31:06.41 6. Barak Watson, BSU ............31:12.53 7. Jacob Morgan, CSU ............31:26.21 8. Ben Larson, CSU .................31:28.50
HIGH JUMP........................................... 1. Django Love , UNM................7’0½” 2. Kobi Rex, AFA ....................... 6’9¾” 3. Travis Smith, AFA .................. 6’9¾” 4. Zach Wood, AFA ................... 6’8¾” 5. Jus n Green, CSU ....................6’6¾” 6. Markus Miller, UNM ................6’6¾” 7T. Darian Hutson, FSU .................6’4¾” 7T. Darin Maiden, FSU ..................6’4¾”
DISCUS THROW .................................... 1. JT Van Veen, CSU ................. 177’11” 2. James Chambers, AFA .......... 177’5” 3. Brian Ford, AFA.................... 175’4” 4. Paul Thomas, WYO ................ 174’9” 5. Joe Plante, WYO .................... 171’9” 6. Brice Sandri, FSU ................. 165’11” 7. Grant Hamilton, AFA ............ 165’8” 8. Mark Sparks, WYO ................ 165’4”
400-METER DASH ................................. 1. Anthony Delgado, AFA ...........47.76 2. David Ptacek, AFA..................48.39 3. Brennen Davis, FSU .................48.51 4. Jeff Daw, BSU...........................48.68 5. Chris Kline, UNM .....................48.88 6. Zach Browning, CSU ................49.11 7. Lance Loken, WYO...................49.33 8. Tyler June, BSU........................49.62
110-METER HURDLES............................ 1. Trevor Brown, CSU ..................13.78 2. Brandon Douglass, WYO .........14.12 3. Jus n Malnes, BSU ..................14.25 4. Colin Herold, WYO ..................14.45 5. Sam Li le, CSU ........................14.53 6. De’Vron Walker, UNM .............14.66 7. Sam Saccomano, CSU ..............14.76 8. Aaron Praska, WYO .................14.96
POLE VAULT .......................................... 1. Cale Simmons, AFA ............. 18’0½” 2. Rob Simmons, AFA ............. 18’0½” 3. Joey Uhle, AFA .................... 17’4½” 4. Robert Warensjo, UNM .........16’8¾” 5. Cort Rogers, AFA ................. 16’4¾” 6. Luke Schafer, BSU ..................16’4¾” 7. Dylan Bell, AFA ................... 16’0¾” 8. Josh McMillin, CSU .................. 15’9”
HAMMER THROW ................................ 1. Ma Post, BSU ...................... 209’4” 2. Brian Ford, AFA.................... 193’9” 3. Joe Plante, WYO .................... 189’8” 4. Mark Sparks, WYO ................ 188’7” 5. Ken Harriman, CSU................ 184’6” 6. Alex Po , CSU ....................... 182’6” 7. Jake Schneeberger, CSU ........ 179’7” 8. Jalen Fooster, AFA.............. 178’11”
800-METER RUN ................................... 1. Edwin Herring, UNM ............1:49.06 2. John Jamieson, FSU ..............1:49.14 3. Alex Lindsay, AFA ................1:49.25 4. Seth Butler, CSU ...................1:50.21 5. Gabe Aragon, UNM ..............1:50.42 6. Bryce Bergevin, BSU .............1:51.65 7. Chriss Grimble, FSU ..............1:52.38 8. John Cordova, UNM .............1:52.60
400-METER HURDLES............................ 1. Jordin Andrade, BSU ...............50.11 2. Trevor Brown, CSU ..................51.61 3. Sam Li le, CSU ........................52.55 4. Bret Scheve, BSU .....................52.56 5. Keane Bland, FSU ....................53.61 6. Colin Herold, WYO ..................53.68 7. Rex Stanley, BSU ......................54.05 8. Aaron Praska, WYO .................54.13
LONG JUMP .......................................... 1. Kendall Spencer, UNM ..........24’6½” 2. Blue Kearney, AFA ................. 24’1” 3. Stephen Michel, WYO .........23’10¾” 4. Devin Harrison, FSU .............. 23’10” 5. Lenyn Leonce, WYO ..............23’7½” 6. Ty Kirk, UNM .........................23’6¼” 7. Graham Gilliland, CSU ............. 23’2” 8. Ryan Wasilawski, CSU .........22’11¼”
JAVELIN THROW ................................... 1. Henry Ferreira, WYO ............. 224’0” 2. Garre Griffin, AFA ............ 215’10” 3. Tim Urista, AFA .................... 208’0” 4. Aus n Hamilton, BSU ............ 207’0” 5. Josh McMillin, CSU ................ 188’9” 6. Marcus Simon, UNM ............. 182’6” 7. Michael Tibbs, AFA .............. 175’5” 8. Derek Oliver, FSU................... 175’4”
1500-METER RUN ................................. 1. Zach Perkins, AFA ...............3:44.38 2. Edwin Herring, UNM ............3:45.51 3. Elmar Engholm, UNM ..........3:46.69 4. Drew McDonald, BSU ...........3:46.71 5. Patrick Corona, AFA ............3:46.79 6. Jake Hawkins, AFA ..............3:47.61 7. Jeff Howard, BSU ..................3:52.96 8. John Cordova, UNM .............3:53.16
3000-METER STEEPLECHASE ................. 1. Elmar Engholm, UNM ..........8:59.16 2. Andrew Goodman, CSU .......9:04.04 3. Spenser Lynass, CSU.............9:05.77 4. Zach Wiles, BSU ...................9:10.12 5. Chris an Meyer, CSU............9:11.95 6. Kevin Poythress, FSU ............9:20.16 7. Nick Lobb, BSU .....................9:25.46 8. Michael Banks, WYO ............9:26.37
TRIPLE JUMP ........................................ 1. Floyd Ross, UNM ...................51’2¾” 2. Jus n Lovingood, FSU ...........50’5½” 3. Jaymes Talkington, WYO .......49’1½” 4. Ty Kirk, UNM .........................48’9½” 5. Stephen Michel, WYO ...........48’0½” 6. Graham Gilliland, CSU .........47’11¾” 7. Trey Richardson, CSU .............. 47’9” 8. Jonathan Edmunds, CSU ......... 47’7”
DECATHLON .......................................... 1. Josh McMillin, CSU ...................6873 2. Jus n Green, CSU .....................6772 3. Josh Cogdill, CSU ......................6721 4. Evan McDowell, AFA .............*5858 5. Colton Grandbouche, CSU .....*4444
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2013 MW OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS May 9-12 Las Vegas, Nevada Myron Partridge Stadium
TEAM STANDINGS................................. 1. San Diego State ..........................182 2. New Mexico ..........................145.50 3. Colorado State ........................89.50 4. UNLV ............................................83 5. Nevada .........................................78 6. Fresno State .................................68 7. Boise State ...................................66 8. Wyoming ......................................56 9. Air Force .....................................51
COACH OF THE YEAR Shelia Burrell, San Diego State OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Allison Reaser, San Diego State STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Shanieka Thomas, San Diego State
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100-METER DASH ................................. 1. LaQuisha Jackson, SDSU..........11.34 2. Emily Blok, UNLV .....................11.36 3. Uchechi Anunkor, UNLV ..........11.48 4. Mackenzie Flannigan, BSU ......11.57 5. Angelica Earls, UNR .................11.60 6. Samantha Calhoun, UNR .........11.64 7. Shakira Lewis, FSU...................11.80 8. Kayla Fisher-Taylor, UNM ........11.81
100-METER HURDLES............................ 1. Allison Reaser, SDSU ...............13.41 2. Kristen Brown, SDSU ...............13.60 3. Jenna Mann, WYO...................13.66 4. Erin Morris, UNLV....................13.71 5. Alex Evans, SDSU .....................13.80 6. Precious Selmon, UNM ...........13.95 7. Maggie Ochsner, WYO ............14.09 8. Karsen Sper, SDSU ...................14.18
LONG JUMP .......................................... 1. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU........20’7¼” 2. Yeshemabet Turner, UNM .....20’2½” 3. Deborah Amoah, UNR ...........19’9¾” 4. Nicole Oudenaarden, SDSU...19’8¾” 5. Heather Pilcher, BSU .............19’8¾” 6. LaTijera Avery, UNR ...............19’5½” 7. Kimberly Miller, BSU .............19’4¾” 8. Shannon Jacobs, BSU ............19’3¼”
200-METER DASH ................................. 1. LaQuisha Jackson, SDSU..........23.23 2. Emily Blok, UNLV .....................23.25 3. Mackenzie Flannigan, BSU ......23.68 4. Uchechi Anunkor, UNLV ..........23.72 5. Money Meggs, UNLV...............23.92 6. Samantha Calhoun, UNR .........23.95 7. Tanisha Hawkins, UNR.............24.22 8. Kayla Fisher-Taylor, UNM ........24.39
400-METER HURDLES............................ 1. Deyna Roberson, SDSU ...........58.36 2. Kyra Johnson, FSU ...................59.08 3. Allison Reaser, SDSU ...............59.25 4. Taylor Gardner, WYO ...............59.41 5. Diana Long, WYO ....................59.53 6. Stephanie Gerber, CSU ............59.71 7. Emily Funkhouser, BSU............61.24 8. Mariah Wi , CSU ....................61.48
TRIPLE JUMP ........................................ 1. Shanieka Thomas, SDSU........46’5¼” 2. Alex Evans, SDSU ..................... 42’9” 3. Yeshemabet Turner, UNM ...41’11¼” 4. Deborah Amoah, UNR .........41’10¾” 5. Kassie Gurnell, AFA ..............41’2¼” 6. Taylar Mills, UNLV.................... 40’6” 7. Casey Dowling, UNM .............. 40’0” 8. Ashley Reid, CSU ...................39’8¾”
400-METER DASH ................................. 1. Breeauna Thompson, FSU .......53.59 2. Monay Miggs, UNLV ................54.04 3. Shirley Pi s, UNM ...................54.91 4. Samantha Kee, WYO ...............55.40 5. Rene a James, SDSU ...............55.63 6. Bethany Gross, AFA ...............56.20 7. Nicole Oudenaarden, SDSU.....56.22 8. Erica Carson, AFA ...................56.48
3000-METER STEEPLECHASE ................. 1. Mari VanderMalle, BSU ......10:25.24 2. Jen Bremser, AFA ..............10:38.53 3. Demerey Kirsch, UNR .........10:40.55 4. Imogen Ainsworth, UNM ...10:42.64 5. Kaitlin Hanenburg, CSU ......10:59.85 6. Nicola Hood, UNM .............11:00.47 7. Carina Mendoza, FSU .........11:05.16 8. Abi Bever, WYO ..................11:09.73
SHOT PUT ............................................. 1. Kerri Simmons, UNR ..............53’2¾” 2. Mollie Dahl, WYO ..................50’4¾” 3. Kiah Hicks, CSU......................50’1¼” 4. Jasmine Burrell, SDSU ............. 49’3” 5. Meagan McKee, FSU .............48’0¾” 6. Elizabeth Johnson, CSU .........48’0½” 7. Jessica Sharbono, CSU...........47’3¾” 8. Adrianna Oliva, UNLV ..........46’11¾”
800-METER RUN ................................... 1. Josephine Moultrie, UNM ....2:07.54 2. A Eichenberger, AFA ...........2:07.83 3. A Crowe-Carter, UNLV ..........2:08.40 4. Chloe Anderson, UNM .........2:09.44 5. Kelsey Williamson, UNLV......2:10.05 6. Josefine Koskinen, SDSU ......2:10.17 7. Chelsea Kruthers, SDSU........2:11.06 8. Charlo e Arter, UNM ...........2:11.60
4x100-METER RELAY ............................. 1. Nevada ....................................44.37 2. UNLV .......................................44.54 3. Boise State ..............................45.63 4. Fresno State ............................45.76 5. New Mexico ............................45.80 6. Wyoming .................................46.16 7. Air Force ................................47.29 8. San Diego State .......................47.29
DISCUS THROW .................................... 1. Jasmine Burrell, SDSU ........... 181’5” 2. Kiah Hicks, CSU...................... 179’6” 3. Jenna Sliwinski, CSU .............. 169’7” 4. Elizabeth Johnson, CSU ......... 169’0” 5. Anamanu Folau, FSU ............. 163’3” 6. Jessica Shabono, CSU ............ 158’9” 7. Nicole Uikilifi, FSU ................. 153’6” 8. Alexa Evans, SDSU ................. 151’2”
1500-METER RUN ................................. 1. Josephine Moultrie, UNM ....4:26.25 2. Charlo e Arter, UNM ...........4:27.02 3. Chloe Anderson, UNM .........4:27.88 4. Samantha Diaz, UNR ............4:29.01 5. Lauren Lucas, BSU ................4:31.26 6. Melissa Fuerst, AFA ............4:31.49 7. Rici Morrill, BSU ...................4:32.07 8. Rebecca Esselstein, AFA ......4:33.36
4x400-METER RELAY ............................. 1. San Diego State ....................3:35.41 2. New Mexico .........................3:41.43 3. UNLV ....................................3:42.15 4. Wyoming ..............................3:43.77 5. Fresno State .........................3:44.49 6. Boise State ...........................3:45.02 7. Nevada .................................3:45.56 8. Colorado State .....................3:49.18
HAMMER THROW ................................ 1. Meagan McKee, FSU ............. 204’3” 2. Kiah Hicks, CSU.................... 191’11” 3. J’Quyra Moncur-Blue, FSU .... 189’6” 4. Jasmine Burrell, SDSU ......... 186’11” 5. Jenna Sliwinski, CSU .............. 184’0” 6. Tawnya Turton, FSU............... 180’7” 7. Shreese Daniels, WYO ........... 180’1” 8. Cortney Miller, UNLV ........... 173’11”
5000-METER RUN ................................. 1. Tessa Murray, BSU ..............16:45.29 2. Whitney Henderson, CSU...16:46.64 3. Shawna Winnegar, UNM ....16:46.82 4. Janna Mitsos, UNM ............16:48.46 5. Demerey Kirsch, UNR .........17:02.16 6. Jen Bremser, AFA ..............17:04.40 7. Holly Page, WYO.................17:16.17 8. Imogen Ainsworth, UNM ...17:25.71
HIGH JUMP........................................... 1. LaTijera Avery, UNR ...............5’10¾” 2. Jazmyn Webster, CSU ..............5’8½” 3T. Marin Schweigert, UNM .........5’6½” 3T. Ashley Reid, CSU .....................5’6½” 5. Regan Rogers, AFA ................ 5’6½” 6. Rachel Herald, AFA ............... 5’6½” 7. Alison Forrester, CSU ...............5’6½” 8. Sabina Sandberg, WYO............5’6½”
JAVELIN THROW ................................... 1. M Alexander, UNLV ............. 151’10” 2. Michelle Rose, FSU .............. 149’11” 3. Bri any Bozeman, SDSU ....... 143’6” 4. Jessi Macedo, CSU................. 143’2” 5. Nicole Oudenaarden, SDSU... 141’0” 6. Lexi Ross, UNM ..................... 138’8” 7. Nikki Freeman, AFA ............. 137’0” 8. Kim Smith, AFA .................... 135’1”
10,000-METER HURDLES ....................... 1. Emma Bates, BSU ...............36:09.92 2. Shawna Winnegar, UNM ....36:18.15 3. Holly Page, WYO.................36:53.19 4. Sarah Heuer, CSU ...............37:07.83 5. Kendra Schaaf, UNM ..........37:14.57 6. Kate Kanetzky, AFA ...........38:05.01 7. Julie Pederson, UNR ...........38:14.98 8. Erin McLaughlin, BSU .........38:22.89
POLE VAULT .......................................... 1. Kristen Brown, SDSU .............13’7¼” 2. Amber Menke, UNM .............13’3½” 3. Margo Tucker, UNM ............12’11½” 4. Bizzy Mellado, AFA ............12’11½” 5. Karen Snapper, SDSU ............12’3½” 6. Nathalie Busk, UNM ..............12’3½” 7. Annie S rling, UNM ..............12’3½” 8. Holly Waseloff, SDSU ...........11’11¾”
HEPTATHLON ........................................ 1. Allison Reaser, SDSU ................5612 2. Bri any Bozeman, SDSU ..........5221 3. Jenna Mann, WYO....................5220 4. Samantha Bowe, UNM .............5004 5. Karsen Sper, SDSU ....................4809 6. Nicole Wadden, Nevada...........4804 7. Holly VanGrinsven, UNM..........4783 8. Jessica Green, CSU ...................4667
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AWARD WINNERS STAN BATES AWARD | TOP STUDENT-ATHLETE 1992.............................................................Chris Nelson
1981 ............................................................................ Holloway-Yancy-Babers-Sco ............. 1600-Meter Relay
1981 ............................................................................ Bret Hyde............................... 3000-Meter Steeplechase
1984 ............................................................................ Dan Rojas ................................................... 880-Yard Run
1983 ............................................................................ Rob Eamon ................................................Javelin Throw
1985 ............................................................................ Ed Byrd .....................................................600-Yard Dash Mike Profit ............................................ 60-Yard Hurdles
1984 ............................................................................ Rob Eamon ................................................Javelin Throw
1986 ............................................................................ Mike Profit ............................................. 60-Yard Hurdles
PERFORMER OF THE MEET 1995 Indoor ..................................................... Eric Mack 1996 Indoor ..................................................... Eric Mack
1988 ............................................................................ Mike Profit .......................................... 55-Meter Hurdles
HIGH POINT AWARD 1995 Indoor ..................................................... Eric Mack
1989 ............................................................................ Mark Webster.................................................High Jump
COACH OF THE YEAR 1995 Indoor ...........................................Ralph Lindeman
1990 ............................................................................ Doug Sersun ........................................... 800-Meter Run Boyland-Fresella-White-Sersun ............. Two-Mile Relay
CONFERENCE FINISHES INDOOR........................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 1981......................................................... Third (82) | -1982..................................................Fourth (70.50) | -1983.......................................................... Fi h (41) | -1984.......................................................Fourth (65) | -1985.......................................................Fourth (50) | -1986......................................................... Third (50) | -1987...................................................................... -- | -1988.......................................................Fourth (59) | -1989.......................................................... Fi h (36) | -1990.......................................................Fourth (59) | -1991......................................................... Third (47) | -1992......................................................... Third (69) | -1993.......................................................Fourth (55) | -1994.......................................................... Fi h (64) | -1995............................. Second (126) | Seventh (27.50) 1996.........................................Fi h (89.50) | Sixth (25) 1997...............................................Third (80) | 12th (7) 1998.......................................... Seventh (45) | 13th (9) 1999..................................... Seventh (40.50) | 14th (8) OUTDOOR ....................... MEN (PTS) | WOMEN (PTS) 1981.......................................................... Fi h (43) | -1982..........................................................Sixth (43) | -1983 ......................................................... Fi h (57) | -1984..........................................................Sixth (33) | -1985..........................................................Sixth (34) | -1986..........................................................Sixth (36) | -1987.......................................................... Fi h (52) | -1988.......................................................... Fi h (63) | -1989....................................................... Eighth (14) | -1990....................................................... Eighth (40) | -1991.......................................................... Fi h (70) | -1992.................................................. Third (117.50) | -1993.......................................................Fourth (76) | -1994..................................................... Fi h (97.83) | -1995......................................Fourth (101) | Eighth (18) 1996............................................ Fi h (98) | Ninth (18) 1997....................................... Fourth (80.50) | 14th (3) 1998............................................ Ninth (37) | 13th (12) 1999............................................ Ninth (27) | 14th (15)
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1991 ............................................................................ Boyland-White-Williams-Ricca ............... Two-Mile Relay 1992 ............................................................................ Mike Reed..............................................400-Meter Dash Alexander-Munhenga-Reed-Coleman ............ Mile Relay
1988 ............................................................................ Mike Profit ........................................ 110-Meter Hurdles Robert Gibson............................................Javelin Throw 1992 ............................................................................ Chris Nelson ..................................... 10,000-Meter Run Boyland-Muhenga-Reed-Alexander ...........1600M Relay Cliff Alexander .................................. 400-Meter Hurdles Jeromy Williams ............................................. Decathlon 1993 ............................................................................ Jeff Kuzma .............................................. 800-Meter Run 1994 ............................................................................ Jeff Kuzma .............................................. 800-Meter Run Nick MacFalls ........................................ 1500-Meter Run 1995 ............................................................................ Nick MacFalls ........................................ 1500-Meter Run
1994 ............................................................................ Clayton Cole ...................................................High Jump
1996 ............................................................................ Eric Mack .............................................. 5000-Meter Run Marcus Nichols ................................................Pole Vault Marcus Nichols ............................................... Decathlon
1995 ............................................................................ Eric Mack ............................................. 3000-Meter Run Eric Mack .............................................. 5000-Meter Run Nick MacFalls .................................................... Mile Run David Pike ........................................................Pole Vault
1997 ............................................................................ Steve Radtke ...................................... 10,000-Meter Run Marcus Nichols ............................................... Decathlon
1996 ............................................................................ Marcus Alexander..................................400-Meter Dash Eric Mack .............................................. 3000-Meter Run Eric Mack .............................................. 5000-Meter Run Jen Petykowski................................................High Jump 1997 ............................................................................ Andrew Marx ........................................ 3000-Meter Run Clayton Cole .................................................. High Jump 1998 ............................................................................ Zach Smith ............................................ 3000-Meter Run
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THE ACADEMY EXPERIENCE The U.S. Air Force Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. Each cadet graduates with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force.
COURSES OF STUDY Cadets are exposed to a balanced curriculum that provides the knowledge, skills and responsibilities essential to a career Air Force officer. The entire USAFA experience is integrated and mapped to achieve a set of desired outcomes in every graduate. The core academic curriculum includes courses in basic sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. Cadets take elective courses to complete requirements for one of 32 major areas of study. About 50 percent of the cadets complete majors in science and engineering; the remainder graduate in the social sciences and humanities. Some of the most popular Academy majors include management, aeronautical engineering, foreign area studies, history, behavioral science, civil engineering, astronautical engineering, electrical engineering and engineering mechanics.
FACULTY COMPOSITION The majority of the Academy’s faculty members, more than 500 total, are Air Force officers. They are selected primarily from career-officer volunteers who have established outstanding records of performance and dedication. Each has at least a master’s degree and more than 55 percent have doctorates or other terminal degrees in their field of study. About 30 percent of the faculty are civilians who bring great depth of disciplinary and educational expertise and provide academic stability and continuity. Faculty members are intensely focused on cadet learning as an integral part of their officer development. The Air Force Academy has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for the most accessible and involved faculty for four years in a row. To provide greater contributions by a diverse faculty, the Academy has several visiting professors and endowed professors who serve one or more years. Officers from other services, as well as officers from allied countries are also members of the faculty. Distinguished civilian and military lecturers also share their expertise with the cadets.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM The Academy’s athletic program is designed to improve physical fitness, teach athletic skills and develop leadership qualities.
MILITARY EDUCATION & TRAINING An air, space and cyberspace-oriented military education, training and leadership program begins with basic cadet training and continues throughout the four years. Seniors are responsible for the organizational leadership of the cadet wing, while juniors and sophomores seek to develop team and interpersonal leadership and instructional skills. Cadets are projected into as many active leadership roles as possible to prepare them to be effective Air Force officers. Fundamental concepts of military organization -- drill, ethics, honor, Air Force heritage and physical training -- are emphasized the first summer during basic cadet training. Freshmen study the military role in United States society, as well as the mission and organization of the Air Force. Sophomores receive instruction in communication skills and juniors study combat and operational aspects of the Air Force. The Academy offers courses in flying, navigation, soaring and parachuting, building from basic skills to instructor duties. Some cadets may fly light aircraft with the Cadet Flying Team. Summer training for cadets is divided into three, threeweek training periods. There are a variety of programs available and each cadet is required to complete two training periods each summer with leave during the other period. All new cadets take six weeks of basic cadet training in their first summer. Combat survival training is a required three-week program during cadets’ second summer. For other secondsummer training periods, cadets have options such as working with Airmen in an operational unit at an Air Force installation, airborne parachute training, soaring or basic free-fall parachute training.
HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY During their last two summers, all cadets are offered leadership training as supervisors or instructors in the summer programs listed above. Extracurricular activities also are an integral part of the education program. The cadet ski club, drum and bugle corps, cadet chorale and forensics are a few of the programs available to Academy cadets.
NOMINATIONS Nominations to the Academy may be obtained through a congressional sponsor or by meeting eligibility criteria in other categories of competition established by law. For information on admission procedures, write to: HQ USAFA/RRS 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200 USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025. or, visit www.usafa.edu
In 1948, a board of leading civilian and military educators was appointed to plan the curriculum for an academy that would meet the needs of the newly established Air Force. The board determined that Air Force requirements could not be met by expanding the other service academies and recommended an Air Force Academy be established without delay. In 1949, then Secretary of the Air Force W. Stuart Symington appointed a commission to assist in selec ng a site and, on April 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized creation of the U.S. Air Force Academy. After considering 580 sites in 45 states, the commission narrowed the choice to three locations. During the summer of 1954, Secretary of the Air Force Harold Talbott selected a site near Colorado Springs, Colo. Colorado contributed $1 million toward purchase of the property.
To achieve its goals, the Academy offers some of the most extensive physical education, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic programs in the nation.
In July 1955, the first Academy class entered interim facilities at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, while construction began. It was sufficiently completed for occupancy by the cadet wing in late August 1958. Initial construction cost was $142 million.
Cadets take at least three different physical education courses each year.
Women entered the Academy on June 28, 1976, as members of the class of 1980.
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SENIOR LEADERSHIP LT GEN MICHELLE D. JOHNSON, SUPERINTENDENT Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson is Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. She directs a four-year academic, military training, athle c and character development program leading to a bachelor’s degree and commission as an Air Force officer. The general is a dis nguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 1981. A er gradua ng from the Academy, she completed graduate studies as a Rhodes Scholar before earning her pilot wings in 1984. Johnson has held numerous command posi ons at the group, wing and numbered Air Force level, and came to the Academy a er serving as the Deputy, Chief of Staff, Opera on and Intelligence, Supreme Headquarters Allies Powers Europe, North Atlan c Treaty Organizaon, Casteau, Belgium. She has served in various assignments in air mobility, airli and tanker flying opera ons and training, academic instruc on and personnel. A command pilot, the general has more than 3,600 flying hours in the C-141, T-41, KC-10, C-17, C-5 and the KC-14 aircra . The general’s military awards and decora ons include the Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Aerial Achievement Medal, Air Force Commenda on Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster, Na onal Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Armed Forces Expedi onary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze star and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
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COMMANDANT OF CADETS
DEAN OF FACULTY
COMMANDER, 10TH ABW
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AAIRIR FFORCE ORCE AATHLETICS THLETICS DR. HANS J. MUEH, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Dr. Hans J. Mueh is in his 10th year as the Air Force Academy director of athletics. A retired Air Force brigadier general, Mueh was vice dean of faculty for two years prior to his retirement from active duty in the summer of 2004. Mueh was heavily involved in Air Force athletics before becoming director of athletics. He was the Academy’s faculty athletics representative from 1996-2004 and was a long-time member of the board of directors for the Air Force Academy Athletics Association. Since becoming the director of athletics, Mueh has led the Academy to some remarkable feats. In 2007, the Academy was one of only three schools (Michigan State and Boston College) to reach post-season play in football (2007), men’s basketball and ice hockey (2006-07). It marked the first time a service academy has ever had a team compete in the post-season in all three sports. In addition, under Mueh’s watch the men’s basketball team has played in another NCAA tournament and the National Invitational Tournament’s Final Four. The ice hockey team has won the conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament five of the last six years. Mueh was on the selection committee that hired current head coach Frank Serratore and led the Academy’s move into the Atlantic Hockey Association. The football program, the Academy’s flagship sport, has gone through a major overhaul under Mueh. He led the transition from the retirement of the legendary Fisher DeBerry after 23 years at the helm to hiring current head coach Troy Calhoun, a 1989 Academy graduate. Calhoun’s impact was immediate, leading the Falcons to a 9-4 overall mark and a second-place finish in the Mountain West Conference in 2007. The Falcons qualified for their first bowl game in seven years, playing in the Armed Forces Bowl in 2007. The program has gone to a school-record six consecutive bowl games and averaged over 9,000 bowl tickets sold. Mueh has been just as successful behind the scenes with the administration of the department. Mueh restructured the department with an internal/external model that has streamlined resources and made the department more effective from top to bottom. In addition, the athletic department made the transition to a federally-chartered non-profit organization in the summer of 2013, which will lead to more fund-raising opportunities. Mueh was instrumental in the USAFA Endowment and the announcement of the Holaday Athletic Center, an indoor training facility. The $15 million facility was completed in July 2011. Mueh has also been active within the conference and the NCAA. He was selected to be part of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet and has been active on the NCAA’s academics/eligibility compliance cabinet, the men’s golf committee and the region 7 postgraduate scholarship committee.
Mueh has been equally active within the conference on various leadership committees. He is currently on the awards and recognition committee and has previously served on the joint council executive committee, and committees on championships, television and sportsmanship. Before assuming his duties as vice dean, Mueh was permanent professor and head of the department of chemistry at the Academy, a position he held since October 1987 where he oversaw the annual design and instruction of 25 undergraduate courses for 1,500 cadets annually. Mueh was born Jan. 8, 1944, in Celle, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1951. He entered the Air Force in 1962 as a member of the Academy’s eighth graduating class, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry in 1966. While at Air Force, Mueh was a two-year soccer letterwinner. He still holds the Academy record for saves in a game with 30, accomplishing it twice in 1965 against North Carolina and Benedictine. In his junior and senior years, Mueh helped the Falcons to the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League championship and quarterfinal berths in the NCAA Tournament. He was a first-team all-league selection in 1965. Following graduation, Mueh completed two assignments in intelligence before attending the University of Wisconsin where he earned his master’s degree in chemistry in 1970. He later earned a doctorate degree in chemistry from Wisconsin in 1976 as a distinguished graduate. He has also completed Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. Between earning the two degrees, Mueh returned to the Academy as an instructor in the department of chemistry from 1970-72. He also served as assistant soccer coach and played semi-pro soccer with the Aurora Internationals in Denver during those two years, leading the Internationals to the Colorado state title in 1971. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and served as an intelligence officer in Saigon, Republic of Vietnam and at Nakhon Phanom RTAB, Thailand, in 1972-73. After earning his doctorate, Mueh returned to the Academy in 1976 as an associate professor of chemistry. He remained at the Academy except for a stint in 1985-86 as the special assistant for technical matters at the Defense Intelligence Agency at the Pentagon. In 1986, he assumed the position of acting head, department of chemistry, before being selected for his position of permanent professor and head of the department of chemistry in 1987. As faculty athletics representative, he was active in both the Western Athletic Conference and Mountain West Conference, and was the Academy’s representative on the transition team to form the new MWC, the only faculty athletics representative on the team. He competes in golf, racquetball, handball and tennis, and has promoted Air Force Academy intercollegiate sports throughout his tenure, beginning with work as chairman of the hockey eligibility committee, officer representative to the men’s golf team and five years as the officer representative to the football team. Mueh is married to the former Sally Flax of Cincinnati, Ohio. They have three children: Kristine, Kurt and Deborah.
Dr. Mueh honored the 2012 men’s indoor track and field team at hal ime of a men’s basketball game, a er the program won its first conference tle at the Mountain West Indoor Championship tle.
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AIR FORCE ATHLETICS AIR FORCE ATHLETICS Few schools in the country have an athle c program as extensive as the Air Force Academy’s. The goals of the athle c program are to enhance the physical condi oning of all cadets, to develop the physical skills necessary for officership, to teach leadership in a compe ve environment and to build character. There are three subdivisions of the athle c program: intercollegiate athle cs, intramurals and physical educa on.
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JIM TREGO
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Senior Associate AD
The intercollegiate program has 17 men’s and 10 women’s NCAA-sanc oned teams, facing some of the top compe on in the na on. Men’s teams are football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, cross-country, fencing, golf, gymnas cs, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, rifle, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, water polo and wrestling. The Academy fields women’s teams in basketball, cross-country, fencing, gymnas cs, rifle, indoor and outdoor track, swimming and diving, soccer, tennis and volleyball. In addi on, the Academy sponsors two non-NCAA programs; boxing and cheerleading. The majority of the Academy’s men’s and women’s programs compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Mountain West Conference. The Falcons compete in this conference against teams from Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawai’i (football only), Nevada, New Mexico, San Diego State, San Jose State, UNLV, Utah State and Wyoming. All sports also compete against non-conference opponents, including many naonally ranked teams. The football team competes annually for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, which is emblema c of service academy football supremacy. The Falcons have won the trophy 18 mes, which is more than any other academy.
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WILLIAM CARPENTER
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The USAFA Cadet Field House is one of the most impressive buildings in the country. It’s a modern, versa le structure with seemingly endless uses. The $5.6 million building is five stories high and 396 feet by 426 feet, the size of three football fields laid side by side. The structure is divided into three areas--basketball arena, ice hockey arena and mul purpose area. The three sec ons have a combined sea ng capacity of more than 9,000. Clune Arena seats 5,858. The Cadet Ice Rink has a sea ng capacity of 2,470, while the mul purpose area seats 1,000 fans for track and field compe ons. The $4.1-million renova on to the Cadet Track Stadium, the outdoor home of the Air Force track and field team, was completed in the fall of 2011 and is one of the premier track and field facili es in the na on. The Holaday Athle c Center, a $15.5 million completely donor funded indoor training facility, was completed in July 2011. The Cadet Fitness Center, a $9.5 million, Military Construc on project, home of the Air Force Academy’s fencing prac ce facility and aerobics/weight li ing facility that contains a nearly 33-foot climbing wall, opened in May 2012.
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DERMOT COLL
Associate AD Finance
CEO AFA Athle c Coorpora on
TROY GARNHART
GEORGE NELSON
Associate AD Informa on & Communica ons
Associate AD Athle c Programs
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CADET FIELD HOUSE INDOOR TRACK The Cadet Field House is considered one of the top athle c facili es in the country. This mul –purpose facility, built in 1968, houses the indoor track, basketball arena, and ice hockey rink for intercollegiate sports. The indoor track area, which can seat 1,000 fans in an elevated sea ng area, is at the second-highest eleva on of any track in the na on. The track is a full-pour polyurethane surface of 268-meters (six laps/mile), with eight lanes on the straightaway and six lanes on the oval. Inside the oval is a FieldTurf surface that includes polyurethane runways for the pole vault, horizontal and high jumps, along with a throwing cage. The field house is equipped with a full-size Daktronics scoreboard and message center along with event-specific AAE field event scoreboards, and a FinishLynx computerized ming system. In July 1997, the Academy’s Class of 1976 commissioned regional ar st Michael Esch to paint an eight panel canvas represen ng the life of an Academy cadet over four years. Each canvas is a 40-foot by 40- foot panel, painted in acrylic enamel that portrays the realism of Academy life since 1976. The panels hang on the north wall of the Field House indoor track and are a gi to the Athle c Department.
FACILITY FACTS & FIGURES Polyurethane surface with 5/8-inch thickness 268-meters (6 laps/mile) Eight 42” lanes on the straight Six 38” lanes on the oval Inside the oval, FieldTurf surface with polyurethane runways Two horizontal jump runways One pole vault runway One high jump approach and take-off area One throwing cage 1,000 permanent bleacher seats Full-size Daktronics scoreboard and message center Event-specific AAE field event scoreboards FinishLynx computerized ming system Eleva on is 7,048 feet
MEET ANNOUNCER TOM WESTON Tom Weston is entering his 17th year as the meet announcer for the Air Force track and field team. Weston, who re red in 2010 a er seven years as the principal at Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, also works with the athle c department as the public address announcer for Falcon football, volleyball and basketball games. Aside from announcing all Air Force track and field meets, Weston has been the announcer for the last 16 conference indoor championship meets and the last 13 outdoor championship meets. He has also announced the Colorado High School Ac vi es Associa on (CHSAA) 4A and 5A Track and Field Championships and the 4A and 5A Cross Country Championships. In addi on, Weston is the announcer for the Mountain West Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, having held that posi on for the past 11 years. He also served as the announcer at the 2004 and 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball First Round games at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
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CADET OUTDOOR TRACK ADN FIELD COMPLEX A er a year of renova on and construc on, the $4.1-million Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex was completed in August 2011. The project included a complete renova on of the facility and a reloca on of the track’s radius points, shi ing the oval slightly to the north and west, while abu ng up against the hillside terrace on the west side. The common finish line was moved to the northeast corner in an effort to take advantage of the predominantly south and southwest winds in April-June. The move of the finish line also allows the 3,500 bleachers on the east side of the track to have a spectacular views of the Front Range. The Falcons’ new facility features 100,000-square feet of surface installa on. The track oval, D-zones and jump aprons are a brilliant combina on of “Berlin Blue” and Grey colored surface. The synthe c surface is a “full-pour” polyurethane synthe c, with a light encapsula on top spraycoat of polyurethane to help resist weathering and discoloring due to high UV penetra on at this al tude. The oval features eight 48inch lanes and the widest single radius allowable by the IAAF (36.50 meters, 119’6”). There is an inside steeplechase water jump on the southwest curve and a secondary finish line in the southeast corner for the 100- and 200-meter dashes, as well as the 100- and 110-meter hurdles to take advantage of alternate winds from the north.
FACILITY FACTS & FIGURES 100,000 square feet of synthe c surface 8x48-inch lanes Four long/triple jump pits; two long/triple jump runways Four pole vault runways; six pole vault box posi ons Four high jump baselines (ability to jump in any of 4 direc ons) Two throwing cages, with rings Two shot put rings Two javelin runways 2,000 linear feet of protec ve fencing 3,500-capacity sea ng, plus 34 wheelchair accessible seats $4.1-million, including $400,000 of new equipment Eleva on is 6,980 feet
For the field events, there are two complete D-zones at each end of the infield. The facility boasts dual parallel long jump/triple jump runways on the homestretch side of the complex, with pits at each end, allowing for compe on capability from either the north-south or south-north direc ons. There are fulllength javelin runways in each D-zone so that the throwers may work with the prevailing winds. There is a discus throw ring and cage on the north side, as well as a combina on discus throw/hammer throw cage and rings on the south end to provide the best advantage with wind. There are also dual pole vault runways on the backstretch, allowing for boxes and pits in both the northsouth and south-north direc ons. In addi on, there are two addi onal runways on the north D-zone, allowing vaulters to jump in a west-east direc on. The prominent pole vault area abuts against a hillside terrace, allowing spectators to sit on the grassy slope in a casual, picnic-style atmosphere. The high jump will be located in the north D-zone, with the capability of an approach of more than 80 feet in any of four direc ons. The renova on cost included $225,000 of in-ground equipment, including cages, rings, toeboards, sand pit forms, vault boxes, pit pla orms, communica on boxes and curbing. It also included $175,000 of external equipment, including landing pads, standards, hurdles, star ng blocks, ming and measuring equipment, covered compe tor benches, performance display boards, lane markers and implement carts. In addi on to the improvements to the track itself, several addi onal ameni es were added to the complex. A new “Meet Opera ons” building was built along the northeast corner of the track, even with the finish line, that will be used exclusively for computerized photo- ming and scoring. The former meet opera ons building was remodeled to include a press area with data ports and viewing windows on the second level, along with a new team lounge with mul -media capabili es. The lower level will remain designated for storage. An area for sports medicine will be located outside the mul -purpose building during meets.
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TRACK AND FIELD OFFICIALS HALL OF HONOR The Air Force Track and Field Officials Hall of Honor was started by the coaching staff in 2013, as a way to honor the long me officials for their contribuons to the program. “We have one of the greatest volunteer officials in the NCAA,” head coach Ralph Lindeman said. “They’ve played a huge role in the popularity of our meets by insis ng on accuracy, fairness and efficiency of judging.Our officials epitomize the USAFA core value of ‘Service before Self’.”
CLASS OF 2013 Don Barre * ......................................................................Finish Line | Umpire Jerry Donley....................................................................................... Pole Vault Hollis Ha ield ...................................................................Finish Line | Umpire Mar n Johnson ......................................................................Horizontal Jumps Ed La mer .............................................................................................. Starter Risdon Westen...................................................................Finish Line | Umpire
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