2011-12 Cal State L.A. Golden Eagles Cross Country and Track & Field

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Name Events Ht. Yr. Hometown Name Events Ht. Yr. Hometown Michelle Alfaro Distances 5-0 Fr. Baldwin Park Oreoluwa Adegoke Jumps 5-11 Fr. Rancho Cucamonga Jessica Barfield Sprints/Jumps 5-6 Jr. Lynwood Uriel Aquino Middle Distance 5-8 Jr. Lancaster Alisha Belt Multi 5-8 Jr. Carson Patrick Atkins Sprints 5-9 Fr. Oakland Patrice Davis Jumps/Sprints 5-9 Jr. Sacramento SeDale Barkley Sprints 5-10 So. Los Angeles Erika Epinger Sprints 5-3 Jr. Sacramento Fred Barrientos Sprints 5-8 Fr. Los Angeles Blakeley Ficenec Multi/Pole Vault 5-8 Fr. Orange Horalia Gamboa Distances 5-4 Fr. San Gabriel Dameion Berry-Smith Jumps 5-9 Jr. Los Angeles Sharlia Gulley Sprints 5-7 Sr. Modesto Giorgio Bryant Sprints, Jumps 6-2 Sr. Bossier City, LA Samantha Gutierrez Throws 5-10 Jr. Lake Elsinore David Carcamo Sprints 5-7 Sr. Seaside Chantiel Harden Sprints/Jumps 5-4 Jr. San Francisco Eric Carlos Throws 5-10 Sr. Temple City Myeesha Hardiman Throws 5-7 So. Santa Clara Steven de Comarmond Hurdles 5-10 Fr. Santa Maria Te’Ahnalin Harris Throws 5-9 Sr. San Diego Andres De La Cruz Distance 6-1 So. Norwalk Maritza Hernandez Distances 5-2 Sr. Pasadena Brandon Dickson Sprints, Jumps 6-0 Sr. Long Beach Regina Hernandez Distances 5-3 Fr. Pico Rivera Anthony Hall Jumps 5-11 Sr. Ewa Beach, HI Tuekeha Huntley Multi 5-11 Sr. Los Angeles Matthew Harmon Hurdles 6-0 Jr. Castaic Cara Jones Sprints/Hurdles 5-7 Sr. Woodland Hills Scott Hubbard Multi 6-3 Jr. Lodi Damanjot Kaur Distances 5-7 So. Fontana Melissa Lopez Distances 5-3 Jr. Hacienda Heights Floyd Jackson Sprints 5-10 Jr. Oakland Sabrina Lopez Distances 5-4 So. Alhambra Julius Joseph Throws 5-8 Sr. Los Angeles Calista Lyon Throws 6-1 So.Tallangatta Valley, Australia Solomon Kirven Jumps 5-8 So. Oakland Brittany Manuel Sprints 5-2 Sr. San Bernardino Kevin Martinez Hurdles 5-10 Jr. Los Angeles Cassandra Mejia Distances 5-3 Jr. Pico Rivera Lawrence Mendenhall Hurdles 6-0 Fr. Los Angeles Doraliz Miranda Distances 5-7 Jr. Ontario Belal Mogaddedi Sprints, Pole Vault 5-11 Jr. Oakland Lisa Ohberg Distances 5-7 Jr. Uddevalla, Sweden Glenn Rivera Throws 5-11 Jr. Santa Clarita Scarlett Perez Distances 5-6 Fr. Los Angeles LaRon Taylor Sprints 5-9 Sr. Los Angeles Justina Sadauskaite Distances 5-7 Sr. Kaunas, Lithuania Vijay Tidwell Sprints 5-7 Sr. Fairfield Valerie Sanchez Distances 5-1 Jr. Pacoima Gabbi Segall Sprints 5-1 Sr. Irvine Jordan Tyler Pole Vault 6-1 Sr. Moorpark Megan Thompson Sprints 5-7 Fr. Newbury Park Gregory Veals Sprints 5-7 Fr. Los Angeles Alyssa Vaughn Distances 5-2 Jr. Corona Erick West Sprints 6-3 Fr. Los Angeles Ayana Younge Sprints 5-2 Sr. Elk Grove Ronald Williams Hurdles 6-2 Jr. Long Beach Lamar Wint Hurdles 5-7 So. Detroit, MI Head Coach: Christopher Asher (10th Season) Assistant Coaches: Steve Laguna, Octavious Gillespie-Bennett, Jordan Savidge, Eugene Hutchinson, Johnathan Golden

2012 Golden Eagles Quick Facts Location Los Angeles, California Enrollment 21,000 Colors Black and Gold Home Facility Jesse Owens Track Conference California Collegiate Athletic Association National Affiliation NCAA Division II President Dr. James M. Rosser Director of Athletics Dr. Dan Bridges Credits: The 2011-12 Cross Sports Information Director Paul Helms Country and Track & Field SID Phone/Fax 323-343-5308/343-3199 media guide was designed Main Athletics Phone 323-343-3080 and edited by Paul Helms and Head Coach Christopher Asher Dr. James M. Rosser Dr. Dan Bridges Brendan Dally. Cover by Gloria Twu, CSULA Public Affairs. Assistant Coaches Laguna, Gillespie-Bennett President Director of Athletics Track & Field Office Phone 323-343-6413

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After leading the Golden Eagle cross country and track and field teams to outstanding accomplishments in 2010-11, Christopher Asher returns for his 10th season as Cal State L.A.’s head coach for women’s cross country, women’s indoor track and field and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field. Asher led the men’s outdoor track and field team to a ninth-place national finish, which gives Cal State L.A. consecutive national top-10 finishes for the first time since 1995-96. The women’s outdoor track and field team finished third in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, the women’s indoor team wound up 43rd in the nation and the cross country team finished fourth in the CCAA for a second straight season. The highlight of the 2010-11 season came in men’s outdoor track and field where the Golden Eagles had a pair of national champions. Giorgio Bryant won the national title in the long jump and Josh Como won the national championship in the triple jump. The two championships marked the first time since 1996 that Cal State L.A. had claimed multiple individual national titles. Christopher Asher The men’s team also claimed seven individual titles at the CCAA Championships on their way to a second-place finish, its Head Coach best since 2008. The women’s outdoor track and field team got a pair of All-America performances and finished 29th in the nation while also claiming three individual CCAA championships on its way to a third-place finish in the conference. It was a good follow-up to the 2009-10 season when Asher led the men’s outdoor track and field team to a sixth-place national finish, which was its best since 1998. The women’s outdoor team finished third in the CCAA and 38th in the nation, the women’s indoor team was 44th in the nation and the cross country team finished fourth in the CCAA. That success came on the heels of an outstanding performance in the 2008-09 season. Asher led the women’s outdoor track and field team to a seventh- place national showing, which was its best finish since 1996. The women’s indoor track and field team took 26th in the country and the men’s outdoor track and field team took 41st in the nation. The women’s outdoor track and field team finished second in the CCAA. In the 2007-08 season, Asher led the women’s cross country team to its first CCAA championship since 1994 and guided the squad to a second-place finish in the West Region and a fifth-place national finish. He also led the women’s indoor track and field team to an 11th-place national finish that included a national championship for triple jumper Omonike Kotey. The men’s track and field team finished seventh in the nation after an impressive second-place showing in the CCAA, while the women’s track and field team finished third in the conference. He was named the CCAA Coach of the Year in women’s cross country and the USTFCCCA West Region Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Head Coach of the Year. That season was an impressive follow-up to a memorable 2006-07 campaign. Asher led the women’s cross country team to an NCAA Division II West Region championship, a second-place finish in the CCAA and a fourth-place finish in the NCAA Division II Championships in 2006. The fourth-place finish is the highest national placing in the program’s history. He also led the 2007 women’s indoor track and field team to a 13th-place national finish. The men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams both posted national top-25 finishes. The men placed 21st in the country, while the women wound up 24th. During his first nine years, Asher has coached four individual NCAA champions: Josh Como in the 2011 triple jump, Giorgio Bryant in the 2011 long jump, Omonike Kotey in the 2008 indoor triple jump title and April Brown, in the 2006 indoor 60 meters. Cal State L.A. has picked up 66 CCAA individual titles, including 63 in track and field (41 in men’s track and field and 22 in women’s track and field) during his tenure. The Golden Eagles earned 10 individual conference championships and 30 All-CCAA awards in men’s and women’s track and field combined in 2011. In Asher’s nine years as head coach, the Golden Eagles have earned 207 All-CCAA awards (99 in men’s track, 88 in women’s track and 20 in cross country). The Golden Eagles also had individual CCAA cross country champions in 2002, 2003 and 2007. Also, the Golden Eagles have earned 77 All-America honors in cross country and track and field since Asher took over as head coach, including five in 2010-11 (one in indoor track and field, two in men’s outdoor track and field and two in women’s outdoor track and field), nine in 2009-10 (one in indoor track and field, five in men’s outdoor track and field and three in women’s outdoor track and field) and nine in 2008-09 (two in indoor track and field, one in men’s outdoor track and field and six in women’s outdoor track and field). The Golden Eagles also had 11 in 2007-08 (two in cross country, six in men’s track and field and three in women’s indoor track and field) and 11 in 2006-07 (two in cross country, five in outdoor track and field and four in indoor track and field). He has earned four Coach of the Year awards while at Cal State L.A., two of them in the 2007-08 academic year when he was the CCAA Coach of the Year in cross country and the USTFCCCA West Region Coach of the Year in men’s track and field. Previously, he was named the NCAA West Region Coach of the Year in women’s cross country in 2006 and in women’s indoor track and field in 2006. Asher is a Past President for Division II Track and Field for the United States Track and Field Cross Country Association and former NCAA Track and Field West Region chair. He serves on the USTFCCCA Track & Field Executive Committee as a past-president and is the chair of the Meet Enhancement Committee. He is also on the USATF Coaches Advisory Committee and, as a member of the committee, has been appointed as a representative on the Zero Tolerance Committee for both USA Track and Field and the USTFCCCA. Asher also began his tenure as a member of the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Committee representing the West Region in September. Before coming to Cal State L.A., Asher served for five seasons as an assistant coach at Cal State Fullerton, where he was responsible for overseeing sprints, hurdles and relays for both the men’s and women’s teams. His student-athletes earned 19 All-Big West Conference honors, four Big West Conference individual championships and one USATF Junior National All-America award. Asher was integral in Cal State Fullerton athletes setting more than 20 school records in his five years with the program. Asher has also coached several elite athletes, including sprinter Joe Criner, hurdler Derek Knight, former NFL player Reuben Droughns, current Major League Baseball relief pitcher Sergio Santos (Chicago White Sox), current National Basketball Association player Trevor Ariza (New Orleans Hornets) and 2005 Oakland A’s first-round draft pick Danny Putnam. Asher competed collegiately at Cal State Northridge from 1994-96. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Pan-African studies from Cal State Northridge in 1998 and his Master’s degree in education with an emphasis in physical education from Azusa Pacific in 2001.

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After a successful debut with the Golden Eagles in 2010-11, Steve Laguna returns for his second season as an assistant coach with the Cal State L.A. cross country and track and field programs. Laguna helped the Golden Eagles to a fourth-place finish in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in cross country in 2010 and then was instrumental for strong showings by several middle and long-distance runners during the indoor and outdoor track seasons. Cal State L.A. had a conference champion in the women’s 10,000 meters (Maritza Hernandez) and earned four other All-CCAA awards in the women’s 800, 1,500 and 5,000. The Golden Eagles went 2-3-4 in the 1,500 meters at the CCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Before coming to Cal State L.A., Laguna was an assistant coach at Cerritos College, where he enjoyed great success. He helped the women’s cross country team to a 16th-place finish at the state championships and the men’s team to a 10th-place finish in 2009. In the spring of 2010, both the men’s and women’s track and field teams at Cerritos finished third in the state. Laguna coached multiple athletes to both the Southern California and State championships and also coached one athlete to the USATF Junior Championships in Des Moines, IA. That athlete set a new school record in the 800 meters. Prior to Cerritos College, Laguna was at East Los Angeles College for four years, first as an assistant coach and then head coach for the cross country and track and field programs. He was instrumental in the programs’ success as they reached top-10 finishes respectively. Individual state champion and school record holder Oscar Ogwara was among the athletes he coached. Laguna was also the head girls cross country and track and field coach at Rosemead High School, where his teams captured Steve Laguna three consecutive league titles in his five years there. Assistant Coach In addition to other stints at El Monte, Alhambra, and Huntington Park high schools and Rio Hondo Junior College, Laguna was an assistant coach at USC, where he was involved in coaching several All-Americans in the distance events. Laguna possesses USATF Level-I Certification. He graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in international relations and he received his Master’s from Cal State L.A. in political science. While at USC, he competed in the track and field and cross country programs and was also in the marching band. He currently teaches political science at various community colleges. A former coach and competitor at the NCAA Division I level, Octavious Gillespie-Bennett returns for his second season with the Cal State L.A. program as the assistant coach in charge of jumps, throws and multi-events for the men’s outdoor track and field, women’s indoor track and field and women’s outdoor track and field team. Gillespie-Bennett had a tremendous impact in his first season with the program and was named the NCAA Division II West Region Assistant Coach of the Year for women’s track and field in 2011 by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. He helped Tuekeha Huntley to All-America honors in the indoor pentathlon and outdoor heptathlon and he helped Na’i Leni to a third-place national finish in the discus. Leni was also the West Region Field Athlete of the Year in 2011. Gillespie-Bennett also helped men’s jumpers Josh Como and Giorgio Bryant to national championships in the long jump and triple jump. Gillespie-Bennett comes to Cal State L.A. from the University of Tulsa, where he was the field event/hurdles/multi- event coach since 2008. During his time with the program, his student-athletes set 10 new Tulsa records, earned 21 All- Conference USA honors and won two Conference USA championships. He also coached three NCAA Division I regional qualifiers and one national qualifier. Gillespie-Bennett was the meet director for the 2009 Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Before he coached at Tulsa, Gillespie-Bennett was the decathlon coach and jumps assistant at UCLA from 2006-2008. Octavious Several of the student-athletes he coached placed in the Pacific-10 Conference Championships. He was also the field event coach at the Brentwood Schools in 2004-05 and coached league champions in the boys long Gillespie-Bennett jump, high jump, shot put and girls long jump. He also assisted in meet operations and coached all field events. Assistant Coach Gillespie-Bennett competed for Lane Community College, UC Santa Barbara and UCLA. He was the Guatemalan national record holder in the javelin (65.87 meters) and decathlon (7,448 points) and was a Pan-American competitor in 2003 and 2007. He was the Central American Champion in the high jump in 2004 and in the pole vault in 2007. He was also second in the long jump and third in the javelin in 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 2003 and was a UCLA Student-Athlete Academic mentor from 2003-05. He was also a study hall monitor for the men’s track and field team at UCLA from 2003-05 and was the Assistant Athletic Tutorial Director for UCLA in 2005-06.

A two-time NAIA national champion A three-time All-American and two-time in the pole vault, Jordan Savidge joins the national runner-up in the high jump while a Cal State L.A. track and field program as an student-athlete at Cal State L.A., Eugene assistant coach for the multi-events, pole Hutchinson rejoins the track and field program vault and jumps for the men’s and women’s as an assistant coach for jumps, sprints outdoor track and field teams. Savidge and hurdles. Hutchinson was previously a comes to Cal State L.A. from Los Osos High volunteer assistant coach at Cal State L.A. School, where he was an assistant track and for two seasons. field coach in 2011. He is the school record holder in the Savidge won NAIA national titles in the high jump at 7-5 and has held the mark pole vault in 2009 and 2010 while at Azusa since 2006. He finished second in the nation Pacific. He was also a California junior in the high jump in 2005 and 2006 and won college state champion in the pole vault at conference titles in the event in 2004 and Mt. San Antonio College in 2007. He was Mt. 2006. He won a total of four CCAA titles and SAC’s Spring Athlete of the Year in 2007. eight All-Conference awards during his four He competed in football, basketball and years with the program. Hutchinson was the Jordan Savidge track and field at Smith Valley High School Eugene Hutchinson CCAA Freshman of the Year in 2003 and won Assistant Coach in Smith Valley, Nevada. He was a three- Assistant Coach three conference titles in 2004 in the high time state champion in the pole vault and jump, 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay. the 2005 Gatorade Athlete of the Year in Hutchinson also competed in the 2008 Nevada. U.S. Olympic Trials and in two United States Track and Field championships. Savidge earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from He is also the head coach of the freshman basketball team at Maranatha Azusa Pacific. He enjoys playing the guitar. High School and the head jumps coach at South Pasadena High School. Hutchinson earned his bachelor’s degree in political science at CSULA.

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Mi c h e l l e Al f a r o Fr e s h m a n • Di s t a n c e • 5’0” • Ba l d w i n Pa r k 2011: Competed in two events in cross country for the Golden Eagles last fall. Had a 5,000-meter time of 20:42.3 in the UC Riverside Invitational and a 6,000-meter time of 25:46.4 at the Cal State Northridge Invitational.

Baldwin Park HS: Was a team captain in cross country and track and field. Was named the team’s Most Improved Runner twice in cross country and once in track and field. Was on the school’s Honor Roll all four years inhigh school, earned the Scholar Award, and graduated with honors. Team won first place in the Pride of the Valley 5K. Also competed in basketball and wrestling.

Personal: Daughter of Oscar Alfaro and Erika Vega. Is an undeclared major. Lists being able to volunteer at the Olympic Trials as her most exciting experience in sports.

Je s s i c a Ba r f i e l d Ju n i o r • Sp r i n t s / Ju m p s • 5’6” • Ly n w o o d Cerritos College: Won the state junior college triple jump championship in both her freshman and sophomore seasons. Earned All-America honors both years. Won the state title as a sophomore with a mark of 41-4; best mark in that event is 41-6.

Lynwood HS: Won league championships in the long jump, triple jump and 200 meters three years in a row. Was the team’s Most Valuable Athlete three years in a row and is the school’s 200 record-holder. Was on the school’s Honor Roll. Also was part of a CIF championship team in girls basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Rickey Barfield and Roberta Smith. Majoring in art. Enjoys sketching, reading, cooking, researching medicine and sports cars. Lists breaking the triple jump record two years in a row and becoming state champion two years in a row as her most exciting experiences in sports. Says she plays basketball and draws and likes to do things just to stay busy.

Al i s h a Be l t Ju n i o r • Mu l t i • 5’8” • Ca r s o n 2011: Competed well for a second year with Cal State L.A.’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Had best times of 25.67 in the 200 meters and 15.85 in the 100 hurdles in outdoor track and field. Posted a total of 3,995 points in the heptathlon and finished fifth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. Had best marks of 2:37.69 in the 800 meters, 10.64 in the 60 hurdles, 5-0.50 in the high jump, 26-9.75 in the shot put and 2,273 points in the pentathlon in indoor track and field. Earned All-West Region honors in the 4x400 relay. Also made her debut on the basketball court for the Golden Eagles in 2010-11 and had an impressive season. Played in 23 games and made 15 starts. Led the team with 6.1 rebounds per game and was fifth on the team in scoring with 7.0 points per contest. Started the last four games of the season and eight of the last nine contests.

2010: Had a solid first season with the Golden Eagles. Had best marks of 12.65 in the 100 meters, 60.78 in the 400, 70.26 in the 400 hurdles and 4-11 in the high jump as a freshman. Earned second-team All-CCAA honors in the 4x400 relay and competed in nationals as part of the 4x400 relay team. That team finished 10th in the nation. Also competed for the Golden Eagles’ indoor track and field team and had best indoor marks of 27.15 in the 200 and 62.19 in the 400.

Carson HS: Competed in basketball and track and field in high school. Was the team’s Most Valuable Athlete and named to the school Hall of Fame in track and field. Also earned All-City honors. Also earned All-League and All-City honors in basketball and was the team’s Most Valuable Player.

Personal: Daughter of Alvin Belt and the late Karen Bentley. Majoring in business. Enjoys playing pool. Lists competing in the NCAA Division II Track and Field Nationals in North Carolina as part of Cal State L.A.’s 4x400 relay team as her most exciting experience in sports.

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Pa t r i c e Da v i s Ju n i o r • Ju m p s /Sp r i n t s • 5’9” • Sa c r a m e n t o American River JC: Finished fourth in the state in the long jump and earned All-America honors. Is in the school’s top-3 all-time in the long jump and top-10 in the 4x400 relay and 4x200 relay. Was a Scholar-Athlete and received her AA degree in social science.

Sacramento HS: Was on the varsity track and field team for four years and played volleyball as a freshman. Earned Metro League championships in the 400 and 4x400 relay in her senior season. Was the Team Captain as a senior and the Most Valuable Athlete. Was in the top 15 percent of her graduation class.

Personal: Daughter of Will and Theresa Davis. Majoring in math. Enjoys eating and sleeping. Lists placing fourth in the state in the long jump in only her fifth time jumping and making the 4x400 state relay team as her most exciting experiences in sports. Says she enjoys long walks on the beach.

Er i k a Ep i n g e r Ju n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’3” • Sa c r a m e n t o American River JC: Took second place in the conference and in Northern California and was on a conference- champion 4x400 relay team. The 4x400 relay team placed fourth in the state championship meet. Earned All-America honors in the 100. Had best times of 12.16 in the 100 and 25.84 in the 200.

Center HS: Competed on the track and field team.

Personal: Daughter of Rickey and Linda Oliver. Majoring in criminology. Lists dropping 1.8 seconds in the 100 and making it to state as her most exciting experience in sports.

Bl a k e l e y Fi c e n e c Fr e s h m a n • Mu l t i / Po l e Va u l t • 5’8” • Or a n g e Mountain View HS: Competed in volleyball, soccer, track and field and cross country. Was Most Valuable Player on her volleyball, soccer and track and field teams. Earned All-County, All-Region and All-State honors in track and field. Earned an Academic Achievement Award. Attended Mountain View and Monterey high schools.

Personal: Daughter of Zdenek Ficenec and Hana Becker. Majoring in mechanical engineering. Enjoys running, reading, hanging out with friends, adventures, the beach and travel. Lists going to Florida for a cross country race as her most exciting experience in sports.

Ho r a l i a Ga m b o a Fr e s h m a n • Di s t a n c e s • 5’4” • Sa n Ga b r i e l 2011: Competed in two races for Cal State L.A.’s cross country team in the fall. Had a best time of 20:42.3 over 5,000 meters at the UC Riverside Invitational. Had a best time of 25:46.4 over 6,000-meters at the Cal State Northridge Invitational.

Gabrielino HS: Was the Co-Most Valuable Runner on the cross country team and earned second-team All-League honors. Was the team Most Valuable Player in soccer and earned first-team All-League honors. Was the team MVP in track and field and took third place in the league with a time of 2:24. Received the Marine Corps Student-Athlete Award.

Personal: Daughter of Esteberto and Horalia Gamboa. Majoring in psychology. Enjoys discovering new music, dancing and hanging out with friends. Lists breaking the school record in the 800 and earning first-team All-League honors in soccer as her most exciting experiences in sports.

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Sh a r l i a Gu l l e y Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’7” • Mo d e s t o 2011: Had an outstanding first season with the Golden Eagles last year. Was one of the team’s top sprinters. Had best times of 12.63 in the 100, 25.30 in the 200 and 57.08 in the 400 in outdoor track. Was on the 4x100 relay team that placed fourth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association and the 4x400 relay team that finished sixth. Also competed in indoor track and field and had best marks of 27.47 in the 200 and 61.78 in the 400. Earned a CCAA All- Academic Award.

Modesto JC: Was the team captain and Most Improved Athlete. Had best times of 13.00 in the 100, 26.39 in the 200 and 60.22 in the 400 in 2010.

Peter Johansen HS: Competed in track and field, volleyball and cheerleading.

Personal: Daughter of Samuel Gulley and Kiki LeBreton. Majoring in Sociology. Enjoys learning new languages, traveling and spending time with her family. Lists traveling out of state to compete with Cal State L.A.’s indoor track and field team as her most exciting experience in sports. Notes she was a national competing elite gymnast for seven years.

Sa m a n t h a Gu t i e r r e z Ju n i o r • Th r o w s • 5’10” • La k e El s i n o r e Riverside CC: Was the state junior college champion in the discus in 2010 and set a new meet record with a throw of 168-3. Was the only junior college thrower to top 160 feet in the nation that year. Earned RCC’s Most Valuable Athlete award in 2010. Was the conference champion in the javelin and earned regional championships in the discus and javelin in 2010.

Temescal Canyon HS: Competed in basketball and track and field. Earned the Top Thrower award from 2006-08 and was the Southwestern League champion in the discus in 2008. Earned All-CIF second-team honors in 2007-08 and was the MVP of the basketball team in 2008 after averaging 17.8 points per game.

Personal: Daughter of Camilio and Jannette Gutierrez. Majoring in social work. Enjoys street ball, body surfing, wake boarding, any type of sporting event and yoga. Lists her final year at RCC as very memorable and a great experience. Says she has two older brothers, who both graduated from college. One is a big-time rugby player and weight-lifter and the other plays recreational football. Says she comes from an athletic family.

Ch a n t i e l Ha r d e n Ju n i o r • Sp r i n t s / Ju m p s • 5’4” • Sa n Fr a n c i s c o American River JC: Was the team’s Most Improved Runner in 2010-11. Had best times of 12.05 in the 100 and 25.39 in the 200. Also had top marks of 18-0 in the long jump and 36-4 in the triple jump. Won Big 8 Conference titles in the 100, 200 and as part of the 4x100 team. Also placed third in the triple jump and fifth in the long jump.

Tokay HS: Competed in basketball, track and field and softball. Was on the varsity track and field team for four years. Was the MVP in basketball in 2006-07 and Most Improved in basketball in 2007-08. Was the Athlete of the Year in 2008-09.

Personal: Daughter of Alonzo and Sonja Ward. Majoring in anthropology. Enjoys surfing, rock climbing, singing and taiko. Lists hitting grand slams in softball and recording personal records in track events in the same day as her most exciting experience in sports.

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My e e s h a Ha r d i m a n So p h o m o r e • Th r o w s • 5’7” • Sa n t a Cl a r a 2011: Had an impressive first season with the Golden Eagles. Had best marks of 39-11.50 in the shot put, 118-7 in the discus and 104-3 in the hammer, turning in the third-best marks on the team in all three events. Set two of her season’s best marks in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships. Earned CCAA All-Academic honors. Also competed for the indoor track and field team and had a best mark of 36-11.50 in the shot put.

Wilcox HS: Competed in track, junior varsity basketball and the school’s dance team. Was the team Most Valuable Player in track all four years. Earned the school’s Student-Athlete award and the Female Athlete Award. Was third in the CCS finals in 2009 in the shot put and fourth in 2010. Set a new school record in the shot put with a mark of 41-3 and qualified for the state meet.

Personal: Daughter of Clarence and Annette Hardiman. Majoring in nursing. Enjoys singing and dancing. Lists traveling and competing at all the meets in the indoor track and field season as her most exciting experiences in sports.

Te’Ah n a l i n Ha r r i s Se n i o r • Th r o w s • 5’9” • Sa n Di e g o 2011: Had her best season for the Golden Eagles as a junior. Earned All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors in outdoor track and field after finishing third in the shot put with a toss of 44-4. That mark was a provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA Championships. Also had a top mark of 135-1, which was nine feet further than her best mark from a year before. Had the team’s best mark in the hammer with a 121-8 effort. Also competed for the Golden Eagles in indoor track and field and had the team’s best marks in the shot put at 40-10.50 and the weight throw at 38-4.75.

2010: Had a second solid season for the Golden Eagles as a sophomore. Earned points for the team in the CCAA Championships after finishing seventh in the discus. Had the team’s best mark in the discus with a throw of 126-0. Also had best marks of 40-9.50 in the shot put and 94-11 in the javelin. Also competed for the Golden Eagles in the indoor season. Had a best mark of 42-00.75 in the shot put.

2009: Had a strong first season for the Golden Eagles in track and field. Earned All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors by finishing second in the shot put with a mark of 42-00.50. Also had best marks of 114-11 in the discus and 77-8 in the javelin. Also did well for the Golden Eagles in the indoor track and field season. Had the team’s best shot put mark (42-3.25).

2008: Competed for the Golden Eagles in women’s basketball in 2007-08. Appeared in 14 games and started four times before suffering a season- ending knee injury at San Francisco State. Averaged 1.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and was one of the team’s top defenders. Was unable to compete in track and field because of the knee injury.

Kearny HS: Was named the San Diego Section Field Athlete of the Year and competed in the shot put and discus. Won a CIF Division 2 championship in the discus in 2007 and was the San Diego Union Tribune Division 2 Field Athlete of the Year and the Western League Field Athlete of the Year. Was a three-year team captain in basketball. Earned first-team All-Eastern League honors as a senior and was a San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Athlete. Averaged 13.7 points, 13.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Earned Division 3 first-team and All-Eastern League second-team honors as a junior. Received Division 3 second-team and All-Eastern League first-team honors as a sophomore. Team was the Division 3 runner-up in 2004 and 2006.

Personal: Daughter of Foy Harris and Tammy Mariano. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys video games and comics. Lists qualifying for nationals as her most exciting experience in sports.

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Ma r i t z a He r n a n d e z Se n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’2” • Pa s a d e n a 2011: Had a tremendous season for the Golden Eagles. Won the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship in the 10,000 meters in outdoor track and field. Had a best time of 38:30.50 in that event. Also had best times of 10:34.18 in the 3,000 and 17:58.80 in the 5,000. Earned All-West Region honors in indoor track and field in the 5,000 meters and had a best time of 18:28.08. Had a second straight outstanding season in cross country in the fall. Earned All-CCAA honors by finishing ninth in the conference with a 6,000-meter time of 21:46.6. Helped the Golden Eagles to a third-place finish. Had the team’s best individual performance in the NCAA West Regional after finishing 26th with a time of 22:24.0.

2010: Had an outstanding first season with the cross country program. Had her best finish by placing seventh in the Triton Invitational with a time of 17:54.5 over 5,000 meters. Finished 20th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 22:53.9 over 6,000 meters. Placed 37th in the NCAA West Regional with a time of 24:18.9 over 6,000 meters. Earned CCAA Runner of the Week honors twice during the season, for the week of Sept. 13-19 after finishing 38th at the UC Riverside Invitational with a time of 17:59.3 over 5,000 meters and for the week of Oct. 11-17 after finishing 19th at the Cal State Northridge Invitational with a time of 22:00.4 over 6,000 meters.

Los Angeles Trade Tech: Earned All-America honors in the 5,000 meters and 10,000. Won the Southern California championship and was fourth in the state in the 5,000. Also placed second in the state in the 10,000. Track team finished fourth in the nation, while the cross country team placed 11th in the state.

South Gate HS: Was on the varsity cross country and track and field teams all four years in high school. Earned Most Outstanding Runner and Rookie of the Year awards. Won a league championship in cross country in 2007.

Personal: Daughter of Jim Browne. Majoring in social work. Enjoys running, eating and sleeping. Lists winning the CCAA 10,000-meter championship in track as her most exciting experience in sports.

Re g i n a He r n a n d e z Fr e s h m a n • Di s t a n c e s • 5’3” • Pi c o Ri v e r a 2011: Competed well for the Cal State L.A. cross country team in the fall. Was a consistent top-seven runner for the Golden Eagles. Finished 82nd in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a 6,000-meter time of 24:00.3 and placed 129th in the NCAA West Regionals with a time of 24:53.0.

El Rancho HS: Earned academic honors. Took third place in the league finals in the two-mile in track and field. Took fifth place in cross country.

Personal: Daughter of Benjamin and Yolanda Hernandez. Majoring in biology. Enjoys sleeping, running, music and eating.

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Tu e k e h a Hu n t l e y Se n i o r • Mu l t i • 5’11” • Lo s An g e l e s 2011: Put together another tremendous season with the Golden Eagles and earned All-America awards in both outdoor and indoor track and field to bring her overall total to three. Picked up her second All-America award in the heptathlon in outdoor track by finishing seventh in the nation. Earned a pair of All-California Collegiate Athletic Association awards after finishing third in the conference in the heptathlon and the high jump. Helped Cal State L.A. to a third-place finish in the conference by scoring points in the heptathlon, high jump, long jump, javelin and as a member of the 4x400 relay team. Earned All-West Region honors in the heptathlon and high jump. Had best marks of 4,970 points in the heptathlon, 25.71 in the 200, 2:28.03 in the 800, 15.41 in the 100 hurdles, 18-3 in the long jump, 39-9.25 in the shot put and 128-11 in the javelin. Also earned an All-America award in indoor track and field after placing seventh in the nation in the pentathlon. Was named the West Region Field Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Earned All-Region honors in the pentathlon, high jump and 4x400 relay.

2010: Had a sensational second season with the Golden Eagles and set a new program record in the heptathlon while earning All-America honors. Finished eighth at nationals with 5,126 points to earn the All-America award. Entered the competition with the 14th-best total and improved her best mark by 174 points. Finished fourth in the CCAA Championships with 4,696 points and earned points for the Golden Eagles in the heptathlon, 100 hurdles, 400 hurdles, high jump and javelin. Had best marks of 25.45 in the 200, 2:20.29 in the 800, 15.14 in the 100 hurdles, 65.92 in the 400 hurdles, 5-5.75 in the high jump, 17-8 in the long jump, 39-7.75 in the shot put and 115-8 in the javelin. Also competed on Cal State L.A.’s indoor track and field team and had a provisional nationals qualifying mark of 3,391 points in the pentathlon. Had best marks of 2:28.89 in the 800, 5-2.25 in the high jump and 42-1.50 in the shot put.

2009: Enjoyed a tremendous first season with the Golden Eagles and was named the CCAA Freshman of the Year. Recorded an NCAA Division II provisional qualifying mark in the heptathlon with 4,651 points. Was a member of Cal State L.A.’s 4x400 relay team that competed in the NCAA Championships and finished 11th in the country. Finished fifth in the CCAA in the heptathlon and sixth in the javelin. Had the team’s best mark in the high jump (5-5.75). Had best marks of 25.95 in the 200, 2:23.90 in the 800, 15.62 in the 100 hurdles, 69.55 in the 400 hurdles, 5-5.75 in the high jump, 17-0 in the long jump, 36-5 in the shot put, 114-1 in the javelin and 4,651 in the heptathlon. Also competed on Cal State L.A.’s indoor track and field team and recorded a provisional nationals qualifying mark of 3,401 in the pentathlon. Also had best marks of 9.46 in the 60 hurdles, 5-3.75 in the high jump and 37-1.25 in the shot put.

Palisades Charter HS: Competed in track and field and basketball. Graduated with honors. Was a city champion in the high jump and averaged 10 points, nine rebounds and four assists per game in basketball. Earned All-City honors in track and field and was a member of the school’s Dean’s List.

Personal: Daughter of Sharon Huntley. Majoring in psychology. Enjoys watching movies, You Tube, sleeping and eating. Lists receiving her first All-America award while setting a school record in the heptathlon as her most exciting experience in sports. Says she loves a challenge.

Ca r a Jo n e s Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s / Hu r d l e s • 5’7” • Wo o d l a n d Hi l l s 2011: Had an outstanding first season with the Golden Eagles and was the team’s top sprinter. Had best marks of 12.37 in the 100, 24.99 in the 200 and 14.80 in the 100 hurdles. Ran the opening leg for the 4x100 relay team that finished fourth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships. Also competed for the Golden Eagles in indoor track and field and scored 2,251 points in the pentathlon. Had a best time of 9.47 in the 60 hurdles.

West Los Angeles College: Was on the Dean’s List and earned the Outstanding Student-Athlete Award. Was also a Student-Athlete of the Month. Had best times in 2010 of 12.32 in the 100, 15.11 in the 100 hurdles and 67.03 in the 400 hurdles.

Taft HS: Was the team’s Most Valuable Player in 2005, 2006 and 2008 and the Most Outstanding Athlete in 2007. Won the L.A. City Section championship in the 100 hurdles in 2008 with a time of 14.90.

Personal: Daughter of Clinton and Rosielee Jones. Majoring in history. Enjoys reading, history, movies, family and running. Notes she has four sisters: Dywana, Stephanie, Tiffany and Shani.

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Da m a n j o t Ka u r So p h o m o r e • Di s t a n c e s • 5’7” • Fo n t a n a 2011: Competed in one cross country race for the Golden Eagles in the fall. Finished 110th in the Cal State Northridge Invitational with a 6,000-meter time of 26:04.1.

San Bernardino Valley College: Competed in cross country and track and field.

A.B. Miller HS: Earned a silver medal for academic honors in 10th grade.

Personal: Daughter of Balvinder Singh and Surinder Kaur. Majoring in physical education/psychology. Enjoys reading articles and eating.

Me l i s s a Lo p e z Ju n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’3” • Ha c i e n d a He i g h t s 2011: Ran well in her second season of track and field for the Golden Eagles. Had best marks of 2:21.90 in the 800, 5:01.97 in the 1,500 and 11:55.28 in the 3,000. Competed in three events for Cal State L.A. in cross country in the fall. Recorded a best time of 17:08.6 over 5,000 meters while finishing 28th at the UC San Diego Opener. Had a best 6,000-meter time of 25:16.3 at the Cal State Northridge Invitational.

2010: Had the team’s best mark in the 1,500 meters at 5:06.78 in outdoor track. Also had best times of 2:26.68 in the 800, 11:46.20 in the 3,000 and 19:59.33 in the 5,000. Was a main contributor for the cross country team and was a top- five runner in most meets. Finished 99th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 27:15.7 over 6,000 meters and placed 118th in the NCAA West Regional with a time of 26:16.7 over 6,000 meters.

2009: Had a successful first cross country season with the Golden Eagles. Received the Coach’s Award. Competed in six events. Finished 67th in the CCAA Championships with a time of 25:48.1 over 6,000 meters. Also placed 128th in the NCAA West Regional with a time of 25:17.8 over 6,000 meters. Had a best time of 20:07 over 5,000 meters at the UC Riverside Invitational.

Glen A. Wilson HS: Competed in cross country, track and field and softball. Was the team captain in cross country in 2008 and track and field in 2009. Won the 2009 Miramonte League championship in the 800 meters and a league championship in cross country. Earned the Coach’s Award in cross country and track and field.

Personal: Daughter of Ricardo and Martha Lopez. Majoring in television, film and media studies. Enjoys running, shopping and smiling. Lists becoming the Miramonte League Champion in the 800 meters in track as her most exciting experience in sports.

Sa b r i n a Lo p e z So p h o m o r e • Di s t a n c e s • 5’4” • Al h a m b r a 2011: Had a tremendous season for the Cal State L.A. cross country program in the fall. Earned All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors after finishing fifth at the conference championships with a 6,000-meter time of 21:31.5. Helped the Golden Eagles to a third-place team finish. Also finished 66th in the NCAA West Regional with a time of 23:31.0. Had two other top-10 finishes during the season. Was sixth at the UC San Diego Triton Classic with a time of 22:47.1 and was eighth at the Cal State Northridge Invitational with a time of 22:17.8 Had a best 5,000-meter time of 16:37.2 at the UC San Diego Opener while finishing 16th.

Oregon State: Made it to the NCAA Division I West Regional in cross country and also earned a scoring place at the Pacific-10 Conference Championships. Competed once in the indoor mile at the Washington Invitational for Oregon State’s Indoor Track and Field team in 2010. Competed in the 1,500 meters twice for Oregon State’s Outdoor Track and Field team in 2011. Was sixth at the Linfield Icebreaker with a time of 4:58.85. Was 27th in the 3,000 meters in the Oregon Preview with a time of 10:55.83 and had a best time of 18:13.49 in the 5,000 meters while finishing third at the John KnightTwilight.

Cantwell Sacred Heart HS: Lettered three years in cross country and four years in track and field. Earned All-League honors in both sports. As a senior, won CIF and state titles in cross country. Was a team captain. Was a member of the Alhambra Fire Department explorer program, Letter Women, Honor Roll Society, Girls Club and was a USC Hospital volunteer. Also competed in basketball and volleyball.

Personal: Daughter of Gerardo and Esperanza Lopez. Majoring in psychology. Enjoys yoga, running, swimming and going to the beach. Lists winning a state championship as a senior in high school as her most exciting experience in sports. Family includes twin sister, Regina, sister, Victoria and brother, Jacob Lopez.

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Ca l i s t a Ly o n So p h o m o r e • Th r o w s • 6’1” • Ta l l a n g a t t a Va l l e y , Au s t r a i l a N.M.I.T.: Was named the Student of the Year.

Tallangatta Secondary College: Competed in netball and tennis.

Personal: Daughter of Glenn and Jocelyn Lyon. Majoring in photography. Enjoys photography, art, adventures and travel. Lists working under and learning from Jurgen Schult and competing in the World Youth and World Junior competitions as her most exciting experiences in sports.

Br i t t a n y Ma n u e l Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’2” • Sa n Be r n a r d i n o 2011: Had a second outstanding year for Cal State L.A.’s indoor and outdoor track and field programs. Earned All- West Region honors in both indoor and outdoor track in the 400 meters. Also earned a second All-Region honor in indoor track as part of the 4x400 relay team. Recorded provisional qualifying marks in the 400 in both indoor (57.69) and outdoor (55.73) track. Was part of the 4x400 relay team that posted a provisional qualifying mark in indoor track (3:54.38). Had the team’s best 400 time and was second-fastest in the 100 (12.46) and 200 (25.14). Had a best time of 2:22.19 in the 800. Also competed in three events for Cal State L.A.’s cross country team in the fall.

2010: Earned All-America honors in indoor track and field as part of the 4x400 relay team that finished eighth in the national championships. That team had the fourth-best qualifying mark with a time of 3:48.37. Had top indoor times of 26.35 in the 200 and 58.43 in the 400. Qualified for nationals in three events in outdoor track and field as part of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams and also in the 400. The 4x100 relay team finished ninth, the 4x400 relay team was 10th. Placed 18th overall in the 400. Earned second-team All-CCAA honors as part of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. Had best times of 12.60 in the 100, 25.00 in the 200 and 55.75 in the 400.

Riverside CC: Recorded best times of 56.65 in the 400 meters, 25.28 in the 200 and 12.6 in the 100. Was the conference champion in the 400 meters twice and also the Southern California champion in the 400 meters. Placed fourth in the state championships in that event.

Los Osos HS: Had best times of 24.9 in the 200, 57.5 in the 400 and 2:21 in the 800. Finished third in the league and qualified for CIF Finals as a junior and senior. Competed in cross country and track and field in high school.

Personal: Daughter of Denise Manuel. Majoring in sociology. Enjoys dancing and poetry. Lists competing in CIF Finals in high school as her most exciting experience in sports.

Ca s s a n d r a Me j i a Ju n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’3” • Pi c o Ri v e r a 2011: Competed for Cal State L.A.’s cross country team in the fall. Ran in four races and was in the team’s top five in the final two races of the season. Finished 31st in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a 6,000-meter time of 22:37.3 and helped the Golden Eagles to a third-place team finish. Also placed 42nd and was the team’s third-fastest runner with a time of 22:54.0 in the NCAA West Regionals.

Cerritos College: Was the team MVP in cross country and the top distance runner on the track and field team.

El Rancho High School: Was the team MVP in cross country and won the Coach’s Award in track and field. Four-year letterwinner in track and field and two-year letterwinner in cross country.

Personal: Daughter of Manuel and Esther Mejia. Is an undeclared major. Enjoys reading, drawing and playing any sport with family and friends. Lists making it to the state championships in track and field at Cerritos as her most exciting experience in sports.

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Do r a l i z Mi r a n d a Ju n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’7” • On t a r i o 2011: Competed in three events for the Cal State L.A. cross country team in the fall. Had a best 5,000-meter time of 18:14.2 while finishing 42nd in the UC San Diego Opener. Had a best 6,000-meter time of 25:08.3 at the Cal State Northridge Invitational.

Riverside CC: Had a personal best time of 19:01 over 5,000 meters in cross country.

Roosevelt HS: Earned honors with distinction all four years in high school and earned Most Valuable Runner and Coaches’ Awards. Was a scholar-athlete and graduated ranked 13th in her 2009 graduating class of more than 500 students.

Personal: Daughter of Alex and Mayra Miranda. Majoring in business administration and nutritional science. Enjoys fishing, hiking, exploring, biking and PC tablets. Lists competing in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships and hanging out with her teammates as her most exciting experiences in sports. Says she wants to one day own her own restaurant and/or become a registered dietician.

Li s a Öh b e r g Ju n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’7” • Udd e v a l l a , Sw e d e n 2011: Had a tremendous first season with Cal State L.A.’s track and field program. Earned All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors in two events after finishing second in the 1,500 meters and third in the 800 atthe conference championships. Had the team’s best times in the 1,500 (4:39.04), 3,000 (10:02.39) and 5,000 (17:22.69) and had the squad’s second-best time in the 800 (2:16.31). Earned a Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award and a CCAA All-Academic Award. Had a second outstanding season with Cal State L.A.’s women’s soccer team and led the team in scoring with eight goals, two assists and 18 points. Earned first-team All-West Region and first-team All-CCAA honors. Scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Seattle Pacific in a second-round NCAA playoff game. Team reached NCAA West Region championship match and finished the year ranked 12th in the country after compiling a 13-4-4 overall record. Earned CCAA Player of the Week honors for the week of Aug. 29 – Sept. 4 after posting goals in wins over St. Martin’s and Grand Canyon.

2010: Competed well for Cal State L.A.’s women’s soccer team. Was fifth on the team in scoring with three goals and six assists for 12 points. Played in all 20 games for the Golden Eagles and helped the team post a 15-4-1 overall record and win the CCAA South Division title for a second straight season.

Northwood University: Had two outstanding seasons for the NAIA program. Scored 26 goals and was the Sun-Conference Offensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in 2008. Also had 12 assists for a total of 64 points. Was third in the nation in goals scored. Followed that up with 18 goals in 2009. Was named third-team All-American in 2008 and earned All-America honorable mention in 2009. Earned first-team All- Conference honors both seasons.

Sven Erikson Gymnasiet: Earned the Most Deserving Student Academic Award.

Personal: Daughter of Bengt and Marianne Gruden Ohberg. Majoring in business administration. Enjoys friends, family and working out. Lists winning conference and playing in nationals as her most exciting experiences in sports.

Sc a r l e t t Pe r e z Fr e s h m a n • Di s t a n c e s • 5’6” • Lo s An g e l e s 2011: Competed in two events for Cal State L.A.’s cross country team in the fall. Had a best 5,000-meter time of 21:19.4 at the UC Riverside Invitational and had a best 6,000-meter time of 25:20.8 at the Cal State Northridge Invitational.

Cantwell Sacred Heart HS: Team won cross country league championship in 2008 and 2010. Captured two individual league championships in the 1,600 meters in track and field. Track and field team won league championships in 2008 and 2009. Won Scholar-Athlete awards from 2007-11 and also earned Coaches’ and Inspiration Awards.

Personal: Daughter of Mario and Valerie Perez. Majoring in biology. Enjoys reading, biking, hiking and going out. Lists winning the 1,600 meter championship in 2008 as her most exciting experience in sports.

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Ju s t i n a Sa d a u s k a i t e Se n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’7” • Ka u n a s , Li t h u a n i a 2011: Had another outstanding season with the track and field programs. Earned All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors in the 800 and 1,500 after finishing third in both events at the conference championships. Had the team’s best time in the 800 at 2:13.95, which was also an NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Also had best times of 4:40.63 in the 1,500 and 60.61 in the 400. Had a strong indoor season as well and had a best time of 2:15.05 in the 800 meters, which was an NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Earned CCAA All-Academic honors for a second straight year.

2010: Had a strong first season with the track and field programs. Had best times of 2:24.46 in the 800 meters and 5:15.46 in the 1,500 last season for the outdoor track team. Competed in the 800 meters in the CCAA Championships. Earned CCAA All-Academic honors for 2009-10. Also had best times of 63.56 in the 400 and 2:23.94 in the 800 in indoor track. Had a second strong season with the cross country program in the fall. Finished 19th in the CCAA Championships with a time of 22:53.2 over 6,000 meters and took 32nd in the NCAA West Regionals with a time of 24:15.0 over 6,000 meters.

2009: Was a solid contributor in her first year with the cross country program. Competed in six meets during the cross country season. Finished 43rd in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 24:48.7 over 6,000 meters. Placed 103rd in the NCAA West Regionals with a time of 24:20.7 over 6,000 meters. Had a best time of 18:50.2 over 5,000 meters at the UC Riverside Invitational.

Glendale CC: Was part of a cross country state championship team in 2007 and was school’s Female Scholar-Athlete of the year in 2009. Had best time of 2:18.08 in the 800 meters and 4:47.68 in the 1,500 in 2009.

Los Angeles HS: Was a Los Angeles Section city champion in the 800 meters in 2006 and won league championships in the 800 and 1,600. Also qualified for state in cross country. Earned High Honors.

Personal: Daughter of Jurate Sadauskiene. Majoring in criminal justice. Enjoys swimming, hiking and running. Lists winning a team state championship in cross country as her most exciting experience in sports.

Va l e r i e Sa n c h e z Ju n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’1” • Pa c o i m a 2011: Had an outstanding season running for Cal State L.A.’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams. Earned All- West Region honors in indoor track in the 800 and as a member of the 4x400 relay team. Had a best time of 2:14.96 and posted a provisional qualifying mark in the 800. Finished fourth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in the 1,500 in outdoor track and field. Had best times of 60.27 in the 400, 2:17.29 in the 800, 4:43.28 in the 1,500 and 10:19.83 in the 3,000. Had her best season with the cross country program in the fall. Earned All-CCAA honors after finishing eighth in the conference championships with a 6,000-meter time of 21:41.5. Also finished 41st in the NCAA West Regionals with a time of 24:33.0. Had a seventh-place finish at the UC San Diego Triton Classic with a time of 22:53.8 over 6,000 meters and had a best 5,000-meter time of 18:11.3 at the UC Riverside Invitational while finishing 15th.

2010: Competed in her second season with Cal State L.A.’s cross country program. Finished 32nd in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 23:29.4 over 6,000 meters. Was the team’s No. 1 runner at the Cal State Fullerton Invitational with a time of 24:10.7 over 6,000 meters.

2009: Had an impressive first season with Cal State L.A.’s outdoor track and field team. Had best times of 2:21.87 in the 800, 4:44.25 in the 1,500 and 18:46.50 in the 5,000. Did not compete for the Golden Eagles and was a red-shirt in cross country in the fall.

2008: Competed in the fall for Cal State L.A.’s cross country team as a freshman. Was consistently in the top-seven for the Golden Eagles. Finished 25th in the CCAA Championships with a time of 23:43.9 over 6,000 meters and helped the team to a second-place conference finish. Placed 55th in the NCAA Division II West Region championships and 136th in the NCAA Division II National Championships.

San Fernando HS: Earned a varsity letter award. Competed in cross country and track and field. Had best times of 18:26 in cross country, 5:14 in the mile and 2:16 in the 800 meters. Was a city champion in cross country and a member of the school’s Honor Roll in 2007.

Personal: Daughter of Jose Sanchez and Adriana Gudino. Majoring in social work. Enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with her brothers. Lists qualifying for the state championships in high school and competing in the cross country nationals for Cal State L.A. in 2008 as her most exciting experiences in sports.

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Ga bb i Se g a l l Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’1” • Ir v i n e 2011: Concluded an outstanding four-year soccer career at Cal State L.A. in the fall. Scored three goals, including a game-winner in overtime at UC San Diego. Was fourth on the team in scoring with eight points. Helped team to a 13-4-4 overall record and a final national ranking of 12. Team advanced to the NCAA West Region championship match.

2010: Had a solid third season as a junior for the Cal State L.A. women’s soccer team despite missing eight games because of injury. Was sixth on the team in scoring with three goals and two assists for eight points. Earned California Collegiate Athletic Association Player of the Week honors for the second time in her career for the week of Sept. 6-12 after posting three goals and two assists in games against UC San Diego and Cal State East Bay.

2009: Had a productive second season as a sophomore for the Cal State L.A. women’s soccer team. Was fourth on the team in scoring with five goals, seven assists and 17 points. Recorded her first career hat trick and had a total of seven points against Academy of Art on Sept. 5. Earned CCAA Player of the Week honors for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6 for her performance. Team won its first CCAA championship.

2008: Had a strong first season with Cal State L.A.’s women’s soccer team and wound up tied for fourth on the team in scoring. Had three goals for a total of six points.

Tarbut V’ Torah HS: Earned first-team All-League honors in soccer and was the team’s Most Valuable Player twice. Earned the “Heart of the Lion” award. Also competed in softball and volleyball. Was the Defensive Player of the Year in softball and earned the “Lion of the Year” award.

Personal: Daughter of Eddie and Shana Segall. Majoring in psychology. Enjoys music, wakeboarding and Guitar Hero. Lists scoring the game- winning goal against Cal State Dominguez Hills as her most exciting experience in sports.

Me g a n Th o m p s o n Fr e s h m a n • Sp r i n t s • 5’7” • Ne w b u r y Pa r k Newbury Park HS: Competed in basketball, cross country and track and field. Earned All-Marmonte League honors all four years. Was part of a league championship 4x400 relay team and finished second in the 800. Won the 800 in the Ventura County Championships and was second in the CIF finals. Advanced to the CIF state meet and the CIF Masters. Had best times of 12.27 in the 100, 24.97 in the 200, 56.51 in the 400, 2:11.73 in the 800 and 5:19.11 in the 1,500. Was a Scholar-Athlete.

Personal: Daughter of Tony and Charis Thompson. Majoring in Health Science. Enjoys family time. Lists going to state in the 800 meters and recording the third-fastest 800 time in Ventura County history as her most exciting experiences in sports. Has a twin sister, Morgan, who also runs track.

Al y s s a Va u g h n Ju n i o r • Di s t a n c e s • 5’2” • Co r o n a 2011: Had an impressive first season with the Cal State L.A. cross country program in the fall. Competed inall six events for the Golden Eagles. Was a top-five scorer in the Golden Eagles’ final two meets. Finished 55thin the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a 6,000-meter time of 23:12.1. Helped the Golden Eagles to a third-place team finish. Placed 94th in the NCAA West Regionals with a time of 24:08.0.

Riverside City College: Helped team finish second in the conference in cross country and placed 10th inthe conference. Earned second-team All-Conference honors. Helped team finish first in the conference in track and field. Was sixth in the 1,500 meters and sixth in the 10,000 in the conference finals.

Santiago HS: Earned second-team All-League honors in track and field as part of the 4x400 relay team. Also competed in softball and basketball. Graduated with High Honors.

Personal: Daughter of Richard and Sonya Vaughn. Majoring in studio art. Enjoys running, painting and cycling. Lists taking first in the conference as a team at RCC in track and field as her most exciting experience in sports. Favorite quote is: “your eyes show the strength of your soul.”

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Ay a n a Yo u n g e Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’2” • El k Gr o v e 2011: Concluded her soccer career at Cal State L.A. after another outstanding season. Started all 21 games as a midfielder for the Golden Eagles and helped the team to a 13-4-4 overall record and to the NCAA West Region championship match. Team finished ranked 12th in the country. Had a pair of assists, including one for the game- tying goal, in a match at Cal Poly Pomona. Earned California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic honors for a second straight year at the conclusion of the 2010-11 academic year and received a Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award. Was selected by Cal State L.A.’s Division of Intercollegiate Athletics to receive the Hal Charnofsky Memorial Award from the CCAA.

2010: Appeared in all 20 games for Cal State L.A.’s women’s soccer team and was a top reserve. Earned CCAA All- Academic honors for the 2009-10 academic year. Helped team to a second straight CCAA South Division championship and into the NCAA playoffs.

2009: Made a big impact for the Golden Eagles in her first year with the women’s soccer program. Appeared in all 22 games for Cal State L.A. and was a key reserve. Helped team win its first-ever CCAA championship and reach the NCAA playoffs.

Cosumnes River College: Earned the team’s academic excellence award for having the highest grade point average on the team. Was a Scholar Baller. Had six goals and six assists.

Elk Grove HS: Competed in soccer and track and field. Was a scholar-athlete all four years in high school. Earned the outstanding scholar award on both soccer and track and field teams. Also earned the Link Crew Award and the Renaissance Award.

Personal: Daughter of Shirley Younge. Majoring in communications and psychology. Enjoys reading, scrapbooking, taking pictures and dancing. Lists beating Santa Rosa during league and being one game away from making it to the Final Four at Cosumnes River College as her most exciting experiences in sports. Is Cal State L.A.’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee president for 2011-12.

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Each year athletes from across the globe descend upon Jesse Owens Stadium in the Billie Jean King Sports Complex for the Tommy “Tiny” Lister Classic, held in honor CSULA Alum Tommy “Tiny” Lister.

Lister was the 1982 NCAA shot put champion while competing for the Golden Eagles.

He then went on to Hollywood and starred in movies such as “Friday” and “No Holds Barred.” He is also well known as “Zeus” for his feud with superstar professional wrestler, Hulk Hogan. With over 151 acting credits to his name, Lister has worked with some of the best in Hollywood, including Bruce Willis, Adam Sandler, Mike Meyers, Dustin Hoffman, Andy Garcia, Rachel Weiss, Marlon Brando, Samuel L. Jackson, Johnny Depp, Peter O’Toole, and many more.

Bringing some of his Hollywood glitz to the track meet, each year Lister presents the Athletes of the Meet with diamond encrusted watches.

Outside of the scope of Tinseltown, Lister is devoted to ministry and public speaking across the country, reaching out to troubled youth, sharing his powerful testimony and inspiration in churches and schools.

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All-CCAA Honorees

Sabrina Lopez Valerie Sanchez Maritza Hernandez

CSULA Top Marks 5K Marks 6K Marks Maritza Hernandez . . . . 15:47.4 Sabrina Lopez ...... 21:31.5 Sabrina Lopez ...... 16:37.2 Maritza Hernandez . . . . 21:46.6 Maddie Weissman . . . . .16:48.4 Valerie Sanchez ...... 21:41.5 Alyssa Vaughn ...... 16:47.3 Sabrina Lopez ...... 22:17.8 Melissa Lopez ...... 17:08.6 Maritza Hernandez . . . . 22:24.0 Raizah Singh ...... 17:32.1 Maritza Hernandez . . . . 22:24.0 Valerie Sanchez ...... 18:11.3 Valerie Sanchez ...... 22:42.1 Standing (L-R): Asst. Coach Steve Laguna, Regina Hernandez, Doraliz Miranda ...... 18:14.2 Sabrina Lopez ...... 22:47.1 Cassandra Mejia, Damanjot Kaur, Maddie Weissman, Doraliz Sabrina Lopez ...... 18:27.3 Valerie Sanchez ...... 22:53.0 Miranda, Horalia Gamboa, Michelle Alfaro, Brittany Manuel ...... 18:29.9 Valerie Sanchez ...... 22:53.8 Head Coach Chris Asher. Cassandra Mejia . . . . . 19:00.6 Sabrina Lopez ...... 23:31.5 Sitting (L-R): Alyssa Vaughn, Valerie Sanchez, Melissa Lopez, Brittany Manuel, Raizah Singh, Maritza Hernadnez, Rene Mares, Alyssa Vaughn ...... 19:15.5 Raizah Singh ...... 23:59.5 Scarlett Perez, Catlin Kelly, Sabrina Lopez Maritza Hernandez . . . . 19:22.8 Maritza Hernandez . . . . 24:15.1 Season Results & Top Finisher Date Place Result (points) Top CSULA Runner (Finish) 9/2 UC San Diego Opener 3/4 (63) Maritza Hernandez (4th) 9/17 UC Riverside Invitational 5/12 (146) Valerie Sanchez (15th) 10/8 UC San Diego Triton Classic 4/13 (138) Sabrina Lopez (6th) 10/15 Cal State Northridge Invitational 6/10 (130) Sabrina Lopez (8th) 10/22 CCAA Championships 3/12 (100) Sabrina Lopez (5th) 11/5 NCAA West Regional 10/24 (262) Maritza Hernandez (26th) Women’s Cross Country Year-by-Year Results Year Meet Place Pts. Year Meet Place Pts. Year Meet Place Pts. 1986 CCAA Championships 3rd 71 1994 CCAA Championships 1st 15 2005 CCAA Championships 4th 89 1987 CCAA Championships 3rd 80 NCAA West Regional 1st 38 NCAA West Regional 5th 136 NCAAWest Regional 2nd 62 NCAA Championships 7th 234 2006 CCAA Championships 2nd 46 NCAA Championships 2nd 84 1995 CCAA Championships - Did Not Compete NCAA West Regional 1st 67 1988 CCAA Championships 2nd 64 1996 CCAA Championships T-3rd 87 NCAA Championships 4th 169 NCAAWest Regional T-3rd 94 1997 CCAA Championships 2nd 52 2007 CCAA Championships 1st 24 NCAA Championships 7th 165 NCAAWest Regional 4th 127 NCAA West Regional 2nd 54 1989 CCAA Championships 2nd 55 1998 CCAA Championships 5th 146 NCAA Championships 5th 185 NCAAWest Regional 2nd 85 NCAAWest Regional 8th 238 2008 CCAA Championships 2nd 52 NCAA Championships 6th 161 1999 CCAA Championships 6th 133 2009 CCAA Championships 4th 101 1990 CCAA Championships 2nd 51 NCAAWest Regional 8th 185 2010 CCAA Championships 4th 137 NCAAWest Regional 4th 100 2000 CCAA Championships 3rd 124 NCAA West Regional 15th 364 NCAA Championships 10th 219 NCAAWest Regional 5th 178 2011 CCAA Championships 3rd 100 1991 CCAA Championships 3rd 70 2001 CCAA Championships 9th 233 NCAA West Regional 10th 262 NCAAWest Regional 4th 112 NCAAWest Regional 16th 466 1992 CCAA Championships 2nd 42 2002 CCAA Championships 9th 241 NCAAWest Regional 2nd 60 NCAA West Regional 17th 450 NCAA Championships 9th 186 2003 CCAA Championships 6th 160 1993 CCAA Championships 2nd 31 NCAAWest Regional 19th 478 NCAAWest Regional 2nd 49 2004 CCAA Championships 8th 202 NCAA Championships 4th 131 NCAA West Regional 18th 436

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100 METERS 3,000 METERS 3,000 METER STEEPLECHASE 1. 10.94 . . Diane Williams, 1983 1. 8:59.00 . Sylvia Mosqueda, 1988 1. 10:43.62 . .Karla Alburez, 2009 2. 11.24 . . Sherri Howard, 1984 2. 9:38.50 . Sarah Bouchard, 2004 2. 10:46.33 . .Pilar Delgado, 2006 3. 11.29 . . Jackie Pusey, 1981 3. 9:40.81 . Marisa Avendano, 1995 3. 10:49.84 . .Annie Ebiner, 2005 4. 11.30 . . Nicole Duncan, 2002 4. 9:45.69 . Gretchen Lohr, 1988 4. 10:51.78 . .Liliana Hernandez, 2009 5. 11.34 . . Jennifer Inniss, 1983 5. 9:48.07 . Ganet Gorgis, 1994 5. 11:05.34 . Shawna Burger, 2007 6. 11.43 . . Rosalyn Bryant, 1976 6. 9:50.09 . .Maija Rohde, 2006 6. 11:44.79 . Erica Thomas, 2009 11.43 . . Christy Opara, 1992 7. 9:52.34 . Teresa Poy, 1990 8. 11.59 . . Dollie Fleetwood, 1979 8. 9:53.76 . .Karla Alburez, 2007 HIGH JUMP 9. 11.60 . . Oshanda Posey, 1994 9. 9:54.78 . .Martha Pinto, 1996 1. 5-10.75 . Yvette Maufas, 1985 10. 11.65 . . April Brown, 2006 10. 9:56.46 . .Marisol Cassio, 1994 2. 5-7.5 . . Renee Dabney, 1992 10. 11.65 . . Moriah Jubrey, 2010 3. 5-6 . . . Wanda Ashford, 1983 5,000 METERS 4. 5-5.75 . .Christina Sundberg, 1980 200 METERS 1. 15:30.50 .Sylvia Mosqueda, 1987 5-5.75 . .Anne Lunsman, 1992 1. 22.82 . . Jackie Pusey, 1980 2. 16:30.20 .Gretchen Lohr, 1987 5-5.75 . . Tuekeha Huntley, 09, 10, 11 2. 22.97 . . Sherri Howard, 1984 3. 16:51.70 .Marie Rollins, 1986 7. 5-5 . . . Debbie Wackeen, 1990 3. 23.04 . . Diane Williams, 1983 4. 16:58.19 .Ganet Gorgis, 1994 5-5 . . . Caitlin Barrow, 2005 4. 23.05 . . Rosalyn Bryant, 1976 5. 16:59.95 .Marisa Avendano, 1995 9. 5-3.75 . . Denina Speights, 2009 5. 23.24 . . Yolanda Rich, 1979 6. 17:02.40 .Marisol Cassio, 1995 10. 5-3.25 . . Ashley Fletcher, 2009 6. 23.10 . . Sandra Howard, 1981 7. 17:02.58 .Sandra Rodriguez, 1990 7. 23.49 . . Nicole Duncan, 2002 8. 17:03.00 .Kim Ojeda, 1993 LONG JUMP 8. 23.53 . . Christy Opara, 1992 9. 17:15.24 .Martha Pinto, 1996 1. 22-4.5 . .Jennifer Inniss, 1982 9. 23.54 . . Denean Howard, 1983 10. 17:20.53 . .Maija Rohde, 2007 2. 22.5 . . .Christy Opara, 1992 10. 23.65 . . Moriah Jubrey, 2010 3. 20-11.75 .Vicki Betts, 1976 10,000 METERS 4. 20-10.75 .Nicole Duncan, 2002 400 METERS 1. 32:28.57 .Sylvia Mosqueda, 1988 5. 19-11 . . Melvina Lay, 1984 1. 50.40 . . Sherri Howard, 1984 2. 33:54.57 .Gretchen Lohr, 1987 19-11 . . Ana Marie Ralph, 1991 2. 50.62 . . Rosalyn Bryant, 1976 3. 34:29.51 . .Martha Pinto, 1996 7. 19-9.75 . Christina Sundberg, 1980 3. 50.99 . . Denean Howard, 1983 4. 34:56.63 .Marisol Cassio, 1995 19-9.75 . .Keara Norton, 2006 4. 51.38 . . Jackie Pusey, 1981 5. 35:29.06 . .Maija Rohde, 2007 9. 19-6 . . .Shianne Smith, 2009 5. 51.56 . . Sharon Dabney, 1983 6. 35:53.00 .Kim Ojeda, 1993 10. 19-5 . . .Marlene Wilcox, 1992 6. 52.19 . . Yolanda Rich, 1980 7. 36:20.81 . .Maria Castaneda, 2009 7. 53.59 . . Angelita Graham, 1994 8. 36:57.00 .Rosa Cazares, 1993 TRIPLE JUMP 8. 53.90 . . Margo Grant, 1992 9. 36:57.30 . .Maribel Cespedes, 2007 1. 42-8 . . .Angel Carver, 1995 9. 54.10 . . Sandra Farmer, 1985 10. 37:45.98 . .Dora Perez, 2009 2. 40-10.75 . . Omonike Kotey, 2006 10. 54.34 . . Tina Howard, 1984 3. 40-2.75 . Rita Mejia, 2000 100-METER HURDLES 4. 40-2.25 . .Syntia Fargeau, 2007 800 METERS 1. 13.23 . . Marsha Guialdo, 1992 5. 40-2 . . .Sierra Backus, 2007 1. 2:04.55 . Sylvia Mosqueda, 1987 2. 13.73 . . Lynnae Samuels, 2003 6. 39-11.50 . .Keara Norton, 2006 2. 2:06.19 . Sharon Dabney, 1985 3. 13.76 . . Jamilah St. Cyr, 2006 7. 38-11.50 .Patrice Edwards, 2002 3. 2:06.32 . Marlene Wilcox, 1991 4. 14.12 . . Tish Matthews, 1999 38-11.50 . .Lori Vaught, 2005 4. 2:07.9 . .Denean Howard, 1984 5. 14.21 . . Sandra Farmer, 1983 9. 38-8.75 . Cherisce Poole, 1990 5. 2:07.9 . .Jarvis Scott, 1972 6. 14.32 . . Jennifer Shoate, 2010 10. 37-6 . . .Nicollette Birdsong, 1995 6. 2:08.06 . Sarah Bouchard, 2004 7. 14.54 . . Rah Channell, 2000 7. 2:09.6 . .Sherri Howard, 1984 8. 14.63 . . Phetima Woods, 1995 SHOT PUT 8. 2:10.2 . .Tina Howard, 1984 9. 14.65 . . Tanyshia Ridley, 2009 1. 52-10 . . Janet Hill, 1993 9. 2:10.94 . Sandra Farmer, 1984 10. 14.80 . . Cara Jones, 2011 2. 52-2 . . .Petra Juraskova, 1997 10. 2:10.9* . Michele Hopper, 1975 3. 51-1 . . .Na’i Leni, 2011 400-METER HURDLES 4. 50-9.5 . .Melody Rose, 1980 1,500 METERS 1. 55.75 . . Sandra Farmer, 1985 5. 49-5 . . .Brandi Gail, 1992 1. 4:15.12 . Sylvia Mosqueda, 1987 2. 57.88 . . Marsha Guialdo, 1992 6. 47-8.25 . .Jamilah St. Cyr, 2007 2. 4:26.71 . Sarah Bouchard, 2004 3. 59.59 . . Lynnae Samuels, 2003 7. 46-10 . . Dolores Tulmoloau, 1999 3. 4:27.64 . Ganet Gorgis, 1994 4. 59.60 . . Michele Hopper, 1975 8. 46-3.25 . Kirran Moss, 1998 4. 4:30.65 . Teresa Poy, 1990 5. 62.04 . . Patrice Edwards, 2002 9. 44-8 . . .Michelle Olivera, 1986 5. 4:30.96 . Sandra Rodriguez, 1989 6. 62.60 . . Yvette Irons, 1983 10. 44-6.75 . Emmy Vargas, 1998 6. 4:31.01 . .Karla Alburez, 2007 7. 62.66 . . Karen Robinson, 1985 7. 4:32.80 . Vernita Adkins, 1984 8. 63.40 . . Anne Aren, 1981 8. 4:33.40 . Marisol Pedraza, 1994 9. 63.44 . . Annie Lunsman, 1992 9. 4:33.53 . .Karla Alburez, 2007 10. 64.11 . . Jennifer Shoate, 2010 9. 4:34:80 . .Gretchen Lohr, 1987

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DISCUS 400-METER RELAY 1,600-METER RELAY 1. 189-8 . . Janet Hill, 1993 1. 44.1 . . .Stephanie Brown 1. 3:30.25 . Sharon Dabney 2. 179-9 . . Petra Juraskova, 1997 . . . . .Diane Williams . . . . .Sherri Howard 3. 170-6 . . Chris Barboza, 1989 . . . . .Denean Howard . . . . .Denean Howard 4. 169-3 . . Stacey Hom, 1987 . . . . . Jennifer Inniss, 1983 . . . . .Tina Howard, 1985 5. 168-1 . . Na’i Leni, 2011 2. 44.27 . . Sharon Dabney 2. 3:35.1* . Sharon Dabney, 6. 158-11 . .Brandi Gail, 1992 . . . . .Jennifer Inniss . . . . .Sandra Farmer 7. 158-10 . .Kimya Phillips, 1993 . . . . .Jackie Pusey . . . . .Denean Howard 8. 156-11 . .LaVera Clark, 1996 . . . . .Diane Williams, 1982 . . . . .Tina Howard, 1983 9. 153-2 . . Laura Tave, 2003 3. 45.04 . . Dollie Fleetwood 3. 3:35.37 . Sharon Dabney 10. 139-11 . .Sue Doody, 1987 . . . . .Yolanda Rich . . . . .Sherri Howard . . . . .Cynthia Mills, . . . . .Sandra Farmer HAMMER . . . . .ackie Pusey, 1979 . . . . .Tina Howard, 1985 1. 183-9 . . LaVera Clark, 1996 4. 45.12 . . Jennifer Inniss 4. 3:37.6* . .Sharon Dabney 2. 170-9 . . Kirran Moss, 1998 . . . . .Sandra Howard . . . . .Denean Howard 3. 165-2 . . Petra Juraskova, 1996 . . . . .Shirley Smith . . . . .Tina Howard 4. 157-5 . . Dione McCrea, 2002 . . . . .Jackie Pusey, 1981 . . . . .Linda Ransom, 1983 5. 151-9 . . Laura Tave, 2003 5. 45.2* . . Dollie Fleetwood 5. 3:38.5 . .Ella Rich 6. 150-7 . . Jarvina McClain, 2009 . . . . .Yolanda Rich . . . . .Yolanda Rich 7. 145-10 . .Erica Orendain, 1997 . . . . .Robbie Mitchell . . . . .Vickie Mitchell 8. 141-7 . . Adreana Cano, 1999 . . . . .Jackie Pusey, 1978 . . . . .Adrienne Lair, 1978 9. 135-9 . . Christina Mantas, 1999 6. 45.3* . . Valerie Milan 6. 3:38.52 . Darcy Richardes 10. 132-3 . . Emmy Vargas, 1998 . . . . .Yolanda Rich . . . . .Socorro Vazquez . . . . .Cynthia Mills . . . . .Marlene Wilcox, HEPTATHLON . . . . .Rosalyn Bryant, 1978 . . . . .Margo Grant, 1991 1. 5126 . . .Tuekeha Huntley, 2010 7. 45.35 . . Stephanie Brown 7. 3:39.88 . Brenda Hallie 2. 5079 . . .Shianne Smith, 2009 . . . . .Sharon Dabney . . . . .Denean Howard 3. 4606 . . .Jamilah St. Cyr, 2006 . . . . .Denean Howard, . . . . .Tina Howard 4. 4534 . . Yvonne Maufus, 1986 . . . . .Jennifer Inniss, 1983 . . . . .Linda Ransom, 1983 5. 4419 . . Annie Lunsman, 1992 8. 45.38 . . Jackie Pusey 8. 3:39.9 . .Tina Howard 6. 4392 . . .Ashley Fletcher, 2009 . . . . .Yolanda Rich . . . . .Sharon Dabney 7. 4030 . . .Eva Micue, 2009 . . . . .Jennifer Inniss . . . . .Sherri Howard 8. 3995 . . .Alisha Belt, 2011 . . . . .Adrienne Lair, 1980 . . . . .Linda Ransom, 1984 9. 3727 . . .Tanyshia Ridley, 2009 9. 45.48 . . Felicia Howard 9. 3:39.9* . Robbie Mitchell 10. 3309 . . .Cara Jones, 2011 . . . . .Cheryl Porter . . . . .Rosalyn Bryant . . . . .Margo Grant . . . . .Michele Hopper, JAVELIN . . . . .Christy Opara, 1992 . . . . .Adrienne Lair, 1977 1. 173-1 . . Michelle Olivera, 1986 10. 45.63 . . Sierra Backus 10. 3:40.03 . Socorro Vasquez 2. 151-11 . .Colleen MacCotter, 1991 . . . . .Moriah Jubrey . . . . .Marlene Wilcox 3. 148-11 . .Jamilah St. Cyr, 2010 . . . . .Tanyshia Ridley . . . . .Cheryl Porter, 4. 146-8 . . Dianne Spangler, 1974 . . . . .Shianne Smith, 2009 . . . . .Marsha Guialdo, 1992 5. 145-4 . . Maegan Bergeson, 2002 6. 145-2 . . Lisa Henderson, 1995 * hand-timed yards converted to metric 7. 144-0 . . Jarvis Scott, 1972 i Indoor Mark 8. 141-1 . . Eliza-Mae Leano, 2004 9. 134-2 . . Petra Juraskova, 1997 All records through 2011 NCAA 10. 133-1 . . Patricia Schramm, 1983 Championships

WEIGHT THROW Bold indicates mark set in 2011 1. 54-8.25 . Kirran Moss, 1998 2. 53-3.5 . .LaVera Clark, 1997 3. 52-1.25 . Dione McCrea, 2004 4. 51-10 . . Petra Juraskova, 1997 5. 51-8.25 . Dolores Tulmoloau, 1999 6. 50-5 . . .Erica Orendain, 1997 7. 42-11.5 . Adreana Cano, 1999 8. 42-1.5 . .Eliza-Mae Leano, 2004 9. 39-5.75 . Christina Mantas, 1999

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Year Conference/Finish Nationals - Outdoors National - Indoors Head Coach 1973 -- AIAW-I, 3rd/28 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1974 -- AIAW-I , 6th/16 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski SCWIC-I, 1st/164 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1975 -- AIAW-I, 10th/16 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1976 -- AIAW-I, 5th/37 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1977 -- AIAW-I, 6th/30 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1978 -- AIAW-I, 3rd/43 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1979 -- AIAW-I, 6th/22 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1980 -- AIAW-I, 3rd/40 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1981 -- AIAW-I, 11th/21 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1982 -- NCAA-I, 8th/48 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1983 -- NCAA-I, 7th/59 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1984 -- NCAA-I, 15th/31 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1985 -- NCAA-I, 8th/28 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1986 -- NCAA-I, 46th/3 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1987 -- NCAA-I, 24th/9 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1988 -- NCAA-I, 20th/13 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1989 ------Gudrun Armanski 1990 CCAA, 3rd/58 pts. NCAA, 3rd/58 pts. NCAA, 36th/2 pts. Gudrun Armanski 1991 CCAA, 2nd/113 pts. NCAA, 4th/47 pts. NCAA, 6th/21 pts. Gudrun Armanski 1992 CCAA, 1st/202 pts. NCAA, 2nd/65 pts. NCAA, T-2nd/42 pts. Gudrun Armanski 1993 CCAA, 1st/184.5 pts. NCAA, 3rd/56 pts. NCAA, 3rd/28 pts. Greg Ryan 1994 CCAA, 1st/206 pts. NCAA, 2nd/69 pts. NCAA, 8th/15 pts. Greg Ryan 1995 CCAA, 1st/210 pts. NCAA, 2nd/71 pts. -- Greg Ryan 1996 CCAA, 1st/187 pts. NCAA, 3rd/54 pts. NCAA, 6th/20 pts. Kevin McCarthy 1997 CCAA, 4th/97 pts. NCAA, 14th/22 pts. NCAA, 5th/19 pts. Tony Veney 1998 CCAA, 2nd/161 pts. NCAA, 26th/6 pts. NCAA, T-10th/4 pts. Tony Veney 1999 CCAA, 6th/59 pts. NCAA, 18th/14 pts. NCAA, 9th/11 pts. Kevin McCarthy 2000 CCAA, 8th/33 pts. -- -- Kevin McCarthy 2001 CCAA, 6th/58 pts. NCAA, 15th/19 pts. NCAA, T-4th/33 pts. Kevin McCarthy 2002 CCAA, T-6th/79 pts. NCAA, 8th/32 pts. NCAA, 7th/20 pts. Kevin McCarthy/ Mohammad Saatara 2003 CCAA, 5th/83 pts. NCAA, t16th/14 pts. -- Christopher Asher 2004 CCAA, 3rd/116.5 pts. NCAA, t14th/20 pts. NCAA, t17th/8 pts. Christopher Asher 2005 CCAA, 3rd/121.5 pts. NCAA, t15th/18 pts. NCAA, 15th/12 pts. Christopher Asher 2006 CCAA, 2nd/158 pts. NCAA, 16th/15 pts. NCAA, 14th/13 pts. Christopher Asher 2007 CCAA, 4th/76 pts. NCAA, t24th/10 pts. NCAA, 13th/13 pts. Christopher Asher 2008 CCAA, 2nd/110.5 pts -- NCAA, T-11th/20 pts. Christopher Asher 2009 CCAA, 2nd/164 pts -- NCAA, t26th/6 pts Christopher Asher 2010 CCAA, 3rd/101.3 pts NCAA, 38th/6 pts. NCAA, t44th/1 pt. Christopher Asher 2011 CCAA, 3rd/116 pts NCAA, 29th/8 pts NCAA, t43rd/2 pts. Christopher Asher ** NCAA Championships are Division II unless noted About Jesse Owens Track Jesse Owens Track in the Billie Jean King Sports Complex is home to the Cal State L.A. soccer and track and field teams. With permanent bleacher seating for 5,000 spectators, it also hosts many other events throughout the year, including the University’s commencement ceremony each June.

In preparation for the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, Cal State L.A. was selected as one of six sites to construct a world- class training track. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on January 29, 1982.

The initial surface selected by the L.A. Organizing Committee for the track was “Recaflex S.” This surface, known for its versatility, is hard enough to record fast times but still soft enough to allow for a regular training regiment.

The track was officially dedicated on May 22, 1983, during the L.A. Regional Championships of the ARCO Jesse Owens Games.

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Women’s Track & Field Stadium Records 100 meters ...... 11.20 ...... Geraldine McCloud (Unattached) ...... May 21, 1994 200 meters ...... 22.92 ...... Dannette Young (Alabama A&M) ...... May, 24, 1985 300 meters ...... 39.4 ...... Tammy Stiles (Unattached) ...... Dec. 29, 1984 400 meters ...... 51.45 . . . . . Chandra Cheeseborough (Athletics West) ...... April 14, 1983 800 meters ...... 2:06.55 . . . . . Sherron Rhetta (Unattached) / Althea Chambers (Elite Health) .April 25, 2009 / May, 14, 2011 1,000 meters ...... 2:52.6 . . . . . Rose Monday (Puma-Energizer TC) ...... Dec. 17, 1983 1,500 meters . . . . .4:16.78 . . . . .Gladees Prieur (Cal Poly SLO) ...... May 25, 1985 3,000 meters . . . . .9:20.85 . . . . .Darla Moberly (Central Mo. St.) ...... May 23, 1986 3K Steeplechase . . . 11:10.18 . . . . .Jennifer James (Chico State) ...... May 15, 2004 5,000 meters . . . . .15:30.5 . . . . .Sylvia Mosqueda (Cal State L.A.) ...... Dec. 2, 1987 10,000 meters . . . . .33:22.24 . . . . .Robyn Root (Cal Poly SLO) ...... May 22, 1985 4x100 Relay ...... 44.83 . . . . . Alabama A&M ...... May 24, 1985 ...... (Cherlyann Bourne, Cefornia Polk, Fredericka Wright, Dannette Young) 4x400 Relay . . . . . 3:34.73 . . . . .Hampton ...... May 24, 1986 ...... (Vivienne Spence, Trina Creekmore, Kristal Harris, Jeannette Palmer) 100m Hurdles . . . . . 13.07 . . . . . Doris Williams (Goldwin TC) ...... May 20, 1995 400m Hurdles . . . . . 56.99 . . . . . Edna Brown (Atoms TC) ...... April 14, 1984 High Jump . . . . 6-3.25 (1.91m) . . . .Jane Clough (Ather TC) ...... May 14, 1988 Long Jump ...... 22-1.5 . . . . . Jennifer Inniss (Cal State L.A. TC) ...... April 21, 1984 Triple Jump . . . . .42-0 (12.8m) . . . . Ann Foster (Abilene Christian) ...... May 24, 1986 Pole Vault ...... 13-01.5 . . . . .Brysun Stately (USC) ...... April 24, 2010 Shot Put ...... 61-11.5 . . . . .Valeyta Althouse (Reebok Bruin) ...... May 17, 1997 Discus ...... 197-0 . . . . . Summer Pierson (Unattached) ...... May 15, 2010 Javelin ...... 180-10 . . . . . Sonya Smith (Abilene Christian) ...... May 24, 1985 Heptathlon . . . . . 5,827 pts. . . . . Debra Larsen (Cal Poly Pomona) ...... May 20-21, 1986 Hammer ...... 189-0 . . . . . Rochelle Noble (UCLA) ...... May 16, 1998

Men’s Track & Field Stadium Records 100 meters ...... 10.16 ...... Obadiah Cooper (Unattached) ...... May 16, 1998 200 meters ...... 20.34 ...... Damein White (Unattached) ...... April 25, 2009 300 meters ...... 33.5 ...... Greg Washington (Kansas TC) ...... Dec. 24, 1983 400 meters ...... 45.10 ...... Ian Morris (Abilene Christian) ...... May 24, 1986 800 meters ...... 1:47.93 . . . . . James Robinson (Santa Monica TC) ...... May 18, 1986 1,000 meters ...... 2:25.9 . . . . . Roland Weedon (Wolverhampton TC) ...... Dec. 29, 1984 1,500 meters . . . . . 3:43.00 . . . . . Steve Gerhart (UC Davis) ...... May 24, 1986 3K Steeplechase . . . 8:38.86 . . . . .Sampson Obwocha (E. Texas St.) ...... May 24,1985 5,000 meters . . . . . 13:51.30 . . . . .Charles Cheruiyot (Mt. St. Mary’s) ...... May 24, 1986 10,000 meters . . . . 29:15.82 . . . . .Agaipius Amo (East Texas State), ...... May 23, 1986 4x100 Relay ...... 39.90 ...... Stars & Stripes Track Club ...... April 14, 1984 ...... (Willie Jones, Bernard Jackson, Dwayne Jackson,Gregg Holmes) 4x400 Relay . . . . . 3:04.73 . . . . .Abilene Christian ...... May 25, 1985 ...... (Ladrick Trusty, Freddie Williams, Mark Witherspoon, Arthur Williams) 110-meter HH . . . . . 13.39 . . . . . Andy Turner (Unattached) ...... April, 23, 2011 400-meter IH . . . . . 50.27 . . . . . Gordon Bugg (Cal State L.A.), ...... May 24, 1985 200m Hurdles . . . . . 21.28 ...... Sterlin Lankford (Cal State L.A.) ...... May 20, 1995 High Jump . . . . .7-6.5 (2.30m) . . . .Brian Stanton (Stars & Stripes TC) ...... Dec. 28, 1985 Long Jump ...... 26-9.5 . . . . . Rainer Stenius (Cal State L.A.) ...... May 6, 1966 Triple Jump ...... 54-0.5 . . . . . Jose Salazar (Abilene Christian) ...... May 25, 1985 Pole Vault ...... 17-9 ...... Jason Henkins (Long Beach St.) ...... May 20, 1995 Shot Put . . . . . 70-1.5 (21.38m) . . . Allesandro Andrei (Italy) ...... March 17, 1985 Discus ...... 214-7 (65.4m) . . . .Marco Bucci (Italy) ...... March 25, 1985 Hammer . . . . . 255-0 (77.72m) . . . .Bill Green (Stars & Stripes TC) ...... April 18, 1986 Javelin (old) ...... 288-0 . . . . . Tom Petranoff (Athletics West) ...... Jan 19, 1985 Javelin (new) . . . . . 244-5 . . . . . Roald Bradstock (Great Britain) ...... May 19, 1989 Decathlon ...... 8,090 pts. . . . . William Motti (Mt. St. Mary’s) ...... May, 20-21, 1985

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Since Cal State L.A. was founded in 1947, at least one Golden Eagle track and field athlete has competed in 13 of the 16 Summer Olympics. In fact, CSULA had a track and field representative in 11-straight Summer Games, beginning with the 1960 Olympics in Rome and ending in 2000 at the Sydney Games.

A total of 23 Cal State L.A. track and field athletes, representing 10 nations, have qualified for the Olympics in 52 total events, capturing 15 medals (six gold, eight silver, one bronze).

1948, London 1980, Moscow Mal Whitfield (USA) - gold medal, 800m; gold medal, 1,600m relay; Sharon Dabney (USA) - 1,600m relay (U.S. boycott) silver medal, 400m Fred Dixon (USA) - decathlon (U.S. boycott) Denean Howard (USA) - 400m (U.S. boycott) 1952, Helsinki Sherri Howard (USA) - 1,600m relay (U.S. boycott) Mal Whitfield (USA) - gold medal, 800m; silver medal, 1,600m relay; Jennifer Inniss (Guyana) - 13th in long jump; 200m semifinalist 6th in 400m Jackie Pusey (Jamaica) - 200m semifinalist; 400m semifinalist George Brown (USA) - long jump finalist Diane Williams (USA) - 400m relay (U.S. boycott)

1960, Rome 1984, Los Angeles Jean Gaertner (USA) - high jump (injured) Sandra Farmer (Jamaica) - 8th in the 400m hurdles Lindel Hodge (Virgin Islands) - 200m trials; 1600m relay trials 1964, Tokyo Denean Howard (USA) - gold medal, 1600m relay Nii Addo Allotey (Ghana) - 100m, second round Sherri Howard (USA) - gold medal, 1,600m relay Zhu Jian-Hua (China) - bronze medal, high jump 1968, Mexico City Diane Williams (USA) - alternate, 400m relay Nii Addo Allotey (Ghana) - 200m (injured) John-Erik Blomquist (Sweden) - pole vault trials 1988, Seoul Barbara Ferrell (USA) - gold medal, 400m relay; silver medal, 100m; Lindel Hodge (Virgin Islands) - 100m trials 4th in 200m Denean Howard (USA) - silver medal, 1,600m relay Lennart Hedmark (Sweden) - 11th, decathlon Sherri Howard (USA) - silver medal, 1,600m relay Jarvis Scott (USA) - 6th in 800m Jennifer Inniss (USA) - 400m relay (alternate) Zhu Jian-Hua (China) - high jump trials 1972, Munich Marie Rollins (Ireland) - 57th in the marathon Barbara Ferrell (USA) - 7th in 100m Lennart Hedmark (Sweden) decathlon (injured) 1992, Barcelona Denean Howard (USA) - silver medal, 1,600m relay 1976, Montreal Sandra Farmer-Patrick (USA) - silver medal, 400m hurdles Vicki Betts (USA) - alternate, long jump Lindel Hodge (Virgin Islands) - 100m trials Rosalyn Bryant (USA) - silver medal, 1,600m relay; 5th in 400m Fred Dixon (USA) - 23rd in the decathlon 1996, Atlanta Lennart Hedmark (Sweden) - 8th in the decathlon Ruben Benitez (El Salvador) - 100m, first round Jackie Pusey (Jamaica) - 6th in 400m relay; 200m semifinalist 2000, Sydney Louise Ayetotche (Ivory Coast) - 200m, semifinals It was clear that Sandra Farmer-Patrick would become one of the best American women 400m hurdlers when, at the age of 14, she set an American Junior record. As a member of Cal State L.A.’s track and field team from 1983 to 1985, she had many top finishes sandwiched around an eighth-place finish for her native Jamaica in the 1984 Olympics. Then Farmer-Patrick’s career really accelerated. In 1987, she just missed a medal in the 400m hurdles at the World Championships in Rome. As a 400m hurdler for the U.S., she won a silver medal at the 1992 Olympics, gold medal at the 1989 and 1992 World Cups, gold medal at the 1990 Goodwill Games, and numerous other medals. Competing in glamorous skirt-outfits, she launched a side career starring in many television commercials. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology and a master’s degree in human resources. At the 2004 summer Olympic Games, she served as the lead athlete services coordinator for all sports. She currently chairs the USA Track & Field’s Athlete’s Advisory Committee and serves as the United States Olympic Committee’s athlete representative. Farmer-Patrick is married to another Olympic hurdler, David

Sandra Farmer-Patrick Patrick. They have a son and a daughter.

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Men’s Championships - 28 1997 1992 1966 Tambi Wenj - Indoor shot put (64-7.25)* NCAA Division II Indoor and Rainer Stenius - Div. I indoor long jump (25-7), Outdoor Team Runner-Ups Div. I outdoor long jump (25-1.5) 1998 Brandi Gail - Indoor shotput (47-11) NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Fifth Place Christy Opara - Indoor 55m (6.77) 1977 Jonathan Jordan - Triple jump (54-1.25) Margo Grant, C. Opara, Socorro Vasquez, NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Third Place Marlene Wilcox - Indoor 1,600m relay (3:46.83) Colin Sutherland - Discus (186-6) 2011 Sam Turner - 400 inter. hurdles (50.69) Josh Como - Triple Jump (54-2.50) 1993 Giorgio Bryant - Long Jump (26-1.50) Marsha Guialdo - Indoor 55-meter hurdles (7.76) 1978 Janet Hill - Indoor shotput (52-6.5) - NCAA record NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Champions Women’s Championships - 45 Chester Hart - 110-high hurdles (13.88) 1973 1994 Craig Robinson - Pole vault (16-6.5) Vicki Betts - AIAW long jump (19-2.25) Janet Hill - Indoor shotput (49-10), Sam Turner - 400 inter. hurdles (50.30) V. Betts, Jarvis Scott, Margo Tiff, Gloria Outdoor shotput (51-3.75), Discus (176-8) Whitfield - AIAW sprint medley relay (1:47.8) 1979 1995 Kimmo Jokivartio - Pole vault (16-4) 1975 Francesca Carver - Triple jump (42-8) Jarvis Scott - AIAW 440m (54.92) 1980 1996 NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Runner-Up 1976 NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Third Place Sam Turner - 110 high hurdles (13.85w), Rosalyn Bryant - AIAW 100m (11.53), Petra Juraskova - Indoor shot put (49-8.25), 400 inter. hurdles (49.91) AIAW 200m (23.70) Outdoor shot put (51-0.75), Also set U.S. & college records Discus (170-3) 1982 in the 400m (50.69) LaVera Clark - Hammer throw (177-2) NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Fourth Place Tommy Lister - Shotput (59-11.75) 1977 1997 Rosalyn Bryant - AIAW 400m (51.79) NCAA Division II Indoor Team Fifth Place 1985 Petra Juraskova - Indoor shot put (51-5.5), Gordon Bugg - 400 inter. hurdles (50.27) 1978 Outdoor shot put (51-1) 1986 Rosalyn Bryant - AIAW 400m (50.93) NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Third Place R. Bryant, Valerie Milan, Cynthia Mills, Yolanda 1999 Stan Oporski - Triple jump (53-8.25) Rich - AIAW sprint medley relay (1:37.28) Nicole Duncan - Indoor long jump (20-5.75) (World Record at the time) 1987 2001 NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Fifth Place 1979 NCAA Division II Indoor Team Fourth Place (Tie) Stan Oporski - Indoor triple jump (51-4.25), Yolanda Rich - AIAW 400m (52.6) Nicole Duncan - Indoor long jump (20-3.50), Outdoor triple jump (54-7.75) - Outdoor long jump (20-1.50) 1980 Louise Ayetotche - Indoor 55m (6.93) 1988 Yolanda Rich - AIAW 400m (52.7) NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Fifth Place Jennifer Inniss, Adrienne Lair, Jackie Pusey, 2002 Y. Rich - AIAW sprint medley relay (1:38.4) NCAA Division II Indoor Team Seventh Place 1989 NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Eighth Place NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Third Place 1981 Nicole Duncan - Indoor 60m (7.45), 100m (11.40), Jackie Pusey - AIAW 400m (51.85) 200m (23.49), Indoor long jump (20-4.25), 1990 Outdoor long jump (20-10.75) NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Fifth Place 1982 Brian Fisher - Indoor pole vault (17-0) Jennifer Inniss - Div. I long jump (21-9.5) 2006 April Brown - Indoor 60m (7.43), 1991 1985 NCAA Championship record Richard Doering - Javelin (229-9) Sherri Howard - Div. I 400m (50.95) 2008 1992 1987 Omonike Kotey - Indoor Triple Jump (40-1.25) NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Third Place Sylvia Mosqueda - Cross country champion Bryan Bridgewater - 100m (10.15), 200m (20.15)* All championships won are NCAA Division II 1988 outdoor titles unless otherwise specified. 1996 Sylvia Mosqueda - Div. I 10,000m (32:28.57)* * was NCAA Championships record at the time NCAA Division II Indoor Team Fourth Place Jonathan Jordan - Indoor triple jump (52-10.75), 1991 Outdoor triple jump (53-1.75) NCAA Division II Outdoor Team Fourth Place Ray Banner - Indoor 55m hurdles (7.38) Marlene Wilcox - 800m (2:07.15) Tambi Wenj - Outdoor shot put (63-5), Darcy Richardes, Socorro Vazquez, M. Wilcox, Indoor shot put (60-11.5)* Margo Grant - 1,600m relay (3:38.52)

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Or e o l u w a Ad e g o k e Fr e s h m a n • Ju m p s • 5’11” • Ra n c h o Cu c a m o n g a Los Osos HS: Won the Baseline League championship in the triple jump and won the Most Valuable Jumper award. Holds the school record in the triple jump at 46-2 and the high jump at 6-4. Was the CIF Division 1 runner-up in the triple jump.

Personal: Son of Dr. Wole and Yemi Adegoke. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys singing, dancing, rapping, acting, martial arts, gymnastics and researching information on jumping. Lists winning the triple jump at the 2011 Mt. SAC Relays, placing third at the Arcadia Invitational and going to the CIF Masters Meet as his most exciting experiences in sports. Has three brothers, Demi, Tomi and Tobi.

Ur i e l Aq u i n o Ju n o i r • Mi dd l e Di s t a n c e s • 5’8” • La n c a s t e r Antelope Valley College: Earned All-America honors in the 1,500 meters after finishing fourth in the state with a time of 3:55.03. Also earned All-America honors in cross country after competing in the state championships.

Knight HS: Won Golden League championships in the 800 and 1,600 in 2009. Earned the team’s MVP award. Competed in cross country and track and field.

Personal: Son of Maria Amaya. Majoring in criminal justice. Enjoys a bag of Doritos and watching action movies. Lists winning as his most exciting experience in sports.

Pa t r i c k At k i n s Fr e s h m a n • Sp r i n t s • 5’9” • Oa k l a n d Skyline HS: Won the OAL section championship in the 400 meters in 2011 and 2009 and advanced to the CIF 400 prelims with a best time of 48.53. Competed in track and field, basketball and football.

Personal: Son of Patrick Atkins and Phylana Bridges-Atkins. Majoring in liberal studies. Enjoys music, sports, comedy and dancing. Lists competing in the state track meet as a senior in high school as his most exciting experience in sports.

SeDa l e Ba r k l e y So p h o m o r e • Sp r i n t s • 5’10” • Lo s An g e l e s 2011: Had a solid debut for the Golden Eagle track program. Earned All-CCAA third-team honors as part of the 4x100 relay team that placed third in the conference. Also earned All-West Region honors as part of that team. Had best times of 11.00 in the 100 and 22.56 in the 200.

Bishop Montgomery HS: Competed in basketball and track and field. Qualified for the CIF Southern Section Championships in both his junior and seniors years in the 4x100 relay. Reached the CIF Finals in the 4x100 relay as a junior. Received the school’s Distinguished Athlete of the Year award in track and field. Placed second in the 2010 South Bay Championships in the 100 and was second in the Del Rey League in the 4x100 relay in 2010.

Personal: Son of Tre Lewis and Carla Jamerson. Majoring in studio art. Enjoys drawing, writing and producing music. Lists the CIF finals in track in his junior year of high school as his most exciting experience in sports.

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Fr e d Ba r r i e n t o s Fr e s h m a n • Sp r i n t s • 5’8” • Lo s An g e l e s Belmont HS: Competed in track and field and football. Was a two-time recipient of the Outstanding Sprinter Award.

Personal: Son of Candido Barrientos and Rosa Cruz. Majoring in fire protection. Enjoys working out.

Da m e i o n Be r r y -Sm i t h Ju n i o r • Ju m p s • 5’9” • Lo s An g e l e s 2011: Returned from an injury in his second season with the Golden Eagles. Had a season’s best mark of 46-00.50 in the triple jump at the CCAA Championships. Finished sixth in the event for the Golden Eagles.

2010: Had an outstanding start to his first season with the program before suffering an injury that cut his year short. Posted an NCAA Division II provisional qualifying mark in the triple jump of 48-3 at the Northridge Invitational in March. Also had a best mark in the long jump of 22-2.25 at the same meet.

Dorsey HS: Was an Honor Roll student all four years in high school. Was the L.A. City triple jump champion in 2007 and 2009. Was part of the L.A. City Section championship team in 2008. Participated in the California State Meet in 2009. Competed in basketball and track and field in high school.

Personal: Son of Sandra Smith. Majoring in communications. Enjoys working out, singing, dancing, acting and studying languages. Lists winning three championships three times in a row as his most exciting experience in sports. Says he loves to smile.

Gi o r g i o Br y a n t Se n i o r • Ju m p s / Sp r i n t s • 6’2” • Bo s s i e r Ci t y , LA 2011: Had a tremendous first season with the Golden Eagles and won a NCAA Division II national championship in the long jump. Soared a wind-aided 26-1.50 on his first jump in the national championships. Was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year after winning three conference championships. Won CCAA titles in the 100 meters, 200 and long jump. Also ran on two relay teams that earned All-CCAA honors after finishing third. Earned All-West Region honors in the 100, 200, long jump and 4x100 relay. Had best marks of 10.52 in the 100, 21.10 in the 200, 25-6.25 (non-wind aided) in the long jump and 44-9 in the triple jump. Best marks are No. 4 all-time in the long jump, No. 8 all-time in the 100 and No. 10 all-time in the 200.

Western Texas College: Was a three-time All-American. Had best marks of 10.55 in the 100, 21.31 in the 200 and 24-9.75 in the long jump.

Riverside CC: Took fourth in the state in the long jump and was on a 4x100 relay team that placed second. Was part of RCC’s state championship team in 2009.

Bossier HS: Was a two-time state champion in the long jump and a state champion in the 4x100. Earned All-State honors four times, All-Area honors four times and All-District honors four times.

Personal: Son of Judy Bryant. Majoring in computer information systems. Enjoys reading. Lists winning the national championship in the long jump last season with the Golden Eagles as his most exciting experience in sports.

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Da v i d Ca r c a m o Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’7” • Se a s i d e University of Montana: Was a Big Sky Conference qualifier in both indoor and outdoor track.

Modesto JC: Finished third in the Big 8 Conference in the 100 meters with a time of 10.78 and was sixth in the 200 with a time of 22.23. Had a season’s best time of 22.02 in the 200.

Seaside HS: Competed in football and track and field. Was a two-time team Most Valuable Player in track and field as a junior and senior. Earned All-League honors as a junior and senior and was a state qualifier. Was a honor roll student with a 3.3 grade point average through high school.

Personal: Son of Fredis Carcamo and Leticia Perez. Majoring in communications. Enjoys listening to music, playing video games, watching Netflix, playing basketball and barbequing. Lists qualifying for and competing in the California State Track Championships as a senior in high school as his most exciting experience in sports.

Er i c Ca r l o s Se n i o r • Th r o w s • 5’10” • Te m p l e Ci t y 2011: Threw well once again for the Golden Eagles as a junior. Had best marks of 41-0.25 in the shot put and 123-1 in the discus for Cal State L.A. Competed in the shot put, discus and hammer throw at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships.

2010: Had a second strong season for the Golden Eagles. Had best marks of 38-7.75 in the shot put and 116-1 in the discus. Recorded both marks at the CCAA Championships.

2009: Had a solid first season for the Golden Eagles. Had best marks of 41-3 in the shot put and 112-0 in the discus. Competed in both events for Cal State L.A. at the CCAA Championships.

La Salle HS: Earned All-CIF honors in football and is the No.2 all-time shot put thrower. Earned All-State honors in both sports.

Personal: Son of Ole Carlos and Carmen Merino. Majoring in fire administration. Enjoys being outdoors or at the lake. Lists making it to state in track and field in high school as his most exciting experience in sports.

St e v e n d e Co m a r m o n d Fr e s h m a n • Hu r d l e s • 5’10” • Sa n t a Ma r i a Santa Maria HS: Finished sixth in the CIF Division II finals in 2011 and qualified for the CIF prelims in 2010 and 2011. Won a total of eight league championships in track and field. Also competed in football.

Personal: Son of Olive de Comarmond and Margaret Miller. Majoring in biology and business. Enjoys dancing and singing. Lists the three-peat in league with his teammates as his most exciting experience in sports. Says, “if I fail, try, try again!”

An d r e s De La Cr u z So p h o m o r e • Di s t a n c e s • 6’1” • No r w a l k Norwalk HS: Was a two-time Suburban League champion in the two-mile and captured one league title in the mile. Was a CIF Qualifier in cross country and track and field. Has personal best times of 4:36 in the mile, 9:50 in the two- mile and 15:21 in the three-mile.

Personal: Son of Bernardo De La Cruz and Josephine Betancourt. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys running, coaching, soccer and biking. Lists running a 9:38 in the steeplechase in his second time running the event as his most exciting experience in sports.

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Br a n d o n Di c k s o n Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s / Ju m p s • 6’0” • Lo n g Be a c h 2011: Competed early in the season for the Golden Eagles and posted a best mark of 21-1.25 at the Azusa Pacific Invitational.

Cerritos College: Was part of a state champion 4x100 relay team and finished eighth in the long jump. Had best marks of 11.09 in the 100, 22.35 in the 200, 49.00 in the 400 and 23-8.50 in the long jump.

Millikan HS: Competed in football and track and field. Team won a league championship.

Personal: Son of Shandra Dickson. Majoring in biology. Enjoys “Call of Duty.” Lists winning the state championship in the 4x100 relay as his most exciting experience in sports.

An t h o n y Ha l l Se n i o r • Ju m p s • 5’11” • Ew a Be a c h , HI 2011: Had best marks in the long jump of 21-9.50 and 40-10.25 in the triple jump, both set at the CCAA Championships.

College of the Desert: Attended the school for two years, but athletic program did not offer track and field.

Twentynine Palms HS: Competed in football and track and field. Earned first-team All-League honors in the long jump and second-team honors in the triple jump. Earned All-CIF honors in the 300 hurdles.

Personal: Son of Anthony Hall and Tahia Lang. Majoring in criminal justice. Enjoys playing basketball, dancing and spending time with family and friends.

Ma t t h e w Ha r m o n Ju n i o r • Hu r d l e s • 5’10” • Ca s t a i c College of the Canyons: Had best times of 14.52 in the 110 hurdles and 53.76 in the 400 hurdles. Also ran a 51.51 in the 400 meters.

West Ranch HS: Competed in track and field. Won the Foothill League 300 hurdles championship.

Personal: Son of Donna Harmon. Majoring in business. Enjoys sports, hiking and relaxing. Lists running at the state meet as his most exciting experience in sports.

Sc o t t Hubba r d Ju n i o r • Mu l t i • 6’3” • Lo d i San Joaquin Delta College: Was the team MVP for two years and captured the state decathlon championship with 6,618 points in 2011. Holds the school record in the event and was also the NorCal decathlon champion and finished fourth in the javelin.

Lodi HS: Competed in track and field, basketball and football. Was the MVP of the track and field and basketball teams and set the school record in the triple jump. Placed first in the league in the long jump and triple jump and was second in the 200.

Personal: Son of Larry and Carly Hubbard. Majoring in art. Enjoys wakeboarding and music. Lists winning the state championship in the decathlon as his most exciting experience in sports.

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Fl o y d Ja c k s o n Ju n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’10” • Oa k l a n d Merritt College: Was a conference qualifier in the 100 meters with a time of 11.00.

High School: Competed in football and track and field. Earned All-League honors in the 100, 200 and 4x400 in 2009 and was on a 4x400 relay team that won the Meet of Champions in 2009. Was a California state qualifier in the 4x400 and qualified in the 200 meters for the NCS. Also earned All-League honors as a running back in football and was a junior honor guard.

Personal: Son of Floyd Jackson Jr. and Duana Robinson. Majoring in psychology. Enjoys psychological research. Lists winning the MOC 4x400 Championship in 2009 and scoring his first varsity touchdown by diving into the end zone against Liberty High School as his most exciting experiences in sports.

Ju l i u s Jo s e p h Se n i o r • Th r o w s • 5’8” • Lo s An g e l e s 2011: Had an outstanding first season with the Golden Eagles. Was named the CCAA Field Athlete of the Meet after winning conference championships in the shot put and discus. Also earned All-CCAA honors in a third event, the hammer throw, after placing third. Qualified for the NCAA Championships in the discus with a mark of 178-1. Finished 11th in that event in the championships. Had best marks of 53-1.75 in the shot put and 182-9 in the hammer. Best marks are No. 3 all-time at Cal State L.A. in the discus and No. 5 all-time in the hammer.

Cal State Fullerton: Earned All-Big West Conference honors in the discus after finishing third in the conference in 2010. Also placed fourth in the hammer throw. Was an NCAA Division I West Regional Qualifier in the shot put and hammer throw with best marks of 55-11.25 in the shot put and 187-4 in the hammer.

Junipero Serra HS: Was the CIF Division 4 shot put and discus champion in 2007. Was the team captain of a CIF championship team in 2007. Was the Del Rey League champion in the shot put in 2006-07. Was the team’s Most Valuable Field Athlete in 2006-07. Was on the All-Area Track Team for the City of Los Angeles in 2007.

Personal: Son of Keith and Roslyn Joseph. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys cartoons and power lifting. Lists winning the CIF championships in the shot put and discus in 2007 as his most exciting experiences in sports.

So l o m o n Ki r v e n So p h o m o r e • Ju m p s • 5’8” • Oa k l a n d 2011: Had a strong first season with the Golden Eagles as a freshman. Posted a best mark of 23-4.75 in the long jump at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships. Finished fifth in the event for the Golden Eagles.

San Lorenzo HS: Earned two varsity letters in track and field. Was an Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Brent and Gina Kirven. Is an undeclared major. Enjoys hanging out with friends and family. Lists jumping at UC Berkeley’s Edwards Stadium and the AAU West Coast Junior Olympics in Reno as his most exciting experiences in sports.

Ke v i n Ma r t i n e z Ju n i o r • Hu r d l e s • 5’10” • Lo s An g e l e s East Los Angeles College: Competed in the hurdles and finished sixth in the Southern California Championships in the 400 hurdles.

Franklin HS: Competed in track and field and football.

Personal: Son of Juan and Siloia Martinez. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys photography. Lists the state meet in junior college as his most exciting experience in sports.

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La w r e n c e Me n d e n h a l l Fr e s h m a n • Hu r d l e s • 6’0” • Lo s An g e l e s Westchester HS: Won the Western League championship in the 300 hurdles from 2009-11 and the 110 hurdles in 2009-10. Had best marks of 15.36 in the 110 hurdles and 40.70 in the 300 hurdles. Was the Most Outstanding Athlete and the Most Valuable Person at Westchester High School in 2011 and graduated with honors. Competed in track and field and cross country.

Personal: Son of Alex Mendenhall and Avion Morris. Majoring in biology. Lists competing at the Mt. SAC Relays in the 4x100, 4x400 and 300 hurdles as his most exciting experience in sports. Was the President of the Kappa Phi Jr. fraternity in high school. Has siblings, Keaira, John, Zackary and Gabriella.

Be l a l Mo g a dd e d i Ju n i o r • Sp r i n t s / Po l e Va u l t • 5’10” • Oa k l a n d Merritt College: Had best marks in 2011 of 10.98 in the 100, 21.57 in the 200, 47.95 in the 400 and 15-3 in the pole vault. Won the Big 8 Conference championship in the 400.

James Logan HS: Competed in track and field.

Personal: Son of Aziz and Homa Mogaddedi. Majoring in communications. Enjoys sports.

Gl e n n Ri v e r a Ju n i o r • Th r o w s • 5’11” • Sa n t a Cl a r i t a College of the Canyons: Earned California Junior College All-State honors as well as Western State Conference honorable mention.

Saugus HS: Competed in football and track and field.

Personal: Son of Art and Virginia Rivera. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys playing sports, video games, flash mobbing and eating. Lists the California Junior College Track and Field State Championships as his most exciting experience in sports.

LaRo n Ta y l o r Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’9” • Lo s An g e l e s Troy University: Competed for one year with the track and field program. Had best times of 22.78 in the 200, 49.73 in the 400 and ran on the 4x400 relay team.

Cerritos College: Earned All-America honors and had best times of 10.99 in the 100, 21.64 in the 200 and 47.92 in the 400.

El Camino College: Finished third in the South Coast Conference Championships in the 400 with a time of 49.14. Had best times of 11.11 in the 100 and 22.30 in the 200.

Washington Prep HS: Ran a leg on the 4x400 relay team that placed fourth in the state championships. Earned All- State and All-City honors after winning Marine League championships in the 200 and 400 and as part of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. Competed in football and track and field.

Personal: Son of George and Yolanda Taylor. Majoring in criminal justice. Enjoys playing games. Lists running a 46.7 second leg on a relay team that ran 3:11.82 as his most exciting experience in sports.

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Vi j a y Ti d w e l l Se n i o r • Sp r i n t s • 5’7” • Fa i r f i e l d 2011: Had a third outstanding season for the Golden Eagles. Had a career best in the 800 meters with a time of 1:53.96. Also had a best time of 4:15.30 in the 1,500. Finished fifth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships. Earned All-CCAA honors as part of the 4x400 relay team that finished third in the conference.

2010: Had a second strong season for the Golden Eagles. Finished ninth in the conference in the 800 meters at the CCAA Championships. Had the team’s best time in the 800 with a mark of 1:55.92. Also had a best time of 4:28.14 in the 1,500. Earned All-CCAA honors as part of the 4x400 relay team that finished third in the conference.

2009: Had an outstanding first season with the Golden Eagles. Recorded the best times on the team in the 400 meters (49.60) and 800 (1:54.19). Also had a best time of 4:24.70 in the 1,500. Finished seventh in the conference in the 800 at the CCAA Championships.

Rodriguez HS: Was the team Most Valuable Player from 2005-08. Was the school Athlete of the Month in May and June of 2008. Was eighth in the 2008 CIF State finals in the 800 meters. Competed in track and field, football, basketball and cross country.

Personal: Son of James and Vani Tidwell. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys photography and film making. Lists running in the 2008 CIF State finals as his most exciting experience in sports.

Jo r d a n Ty l e r Se n i o r • Po l e Va u l t • 6’1” • Mo o r p a r k 2011: Had his best season with the Golden Eagles last year. Captured the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship in the pole vault and qualified for the national championships. Finished 11th in that event at nationals. Earned All-West Region honors in the pole vault and had a best mark of 16-3.25, which is No. 8 all-time at Cal State L.A. Also placed 10th in the high jump at the conference meet.

2010: Had an outstanding second season with the Golden Eagles. Earned All-CCAA honors after placing third in the pole vault at the CCAA Championships. Had a best mark of 16-1.25 and posted an NCAA Division II provisional qualifying mark.

2009: Had a solid first season with the Golden Eagles. Had a best mark of 14-8 in the pole vault. Finished fifth in the conference in that event at the CCAA Championships.

Moorpark HS: Earned All-Ventura County first-team and All-Marmonte League honors in track and field.

Personal: Son of Jesse and Donna Tyler. Majoring in business economics. Enjoys cars, graphic design and fifa. Lists winning the CCAA Pole Vault championship with a personal record as his most exciting experience in sports.

Gr e g o r y Ve a l s Fr e s h m a n • Sp r i n t s • 5’7” • Lo s An g e l e s Dorsey HS: Competed in football, track and field and cross country. Was on the school’s Honor Roll and was on teams that won Los Angeles City Section championships in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

Personal: Son of Gregory Veals, Sr. and Capresha Clayter. Majoring in business administration. Enjoys listening to music, crossword puzzles, cooking and watching television. Lists having the 11th-fastest time in the nation as a seven- year-old as his most exciting experience in sports. Says he loves bacon.

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Er i c k We s t Fr e s h m a n • Sp r i n t s • 6’3” • Lo s An g e l e s Oak Hill HS: Competed in track and field and cross country. Was a runner-up in the CIF prelims.

Personal: Son of Stephen and LaVonda West. Majoring in biology. Enjoys singing and acting. Lists going to the CIF Finals as a sophomore in the 4x400 relay and to the CIF prelims in the 400 as his most exciting experiences in sports.

Ro n a l d Wi l l i a m s Ju n i o r • Hu r d l e s • 6’2” • Lo n g Be a c h Long Beach City College: Was a conference finalist in 2010. Had best marks of 14.77 in the 110 hurdles, 53.58 in the 400 hurdles and 43-7.25 in the triple jump.

Long Beach Poly HS: Was a CIF finalist in 2008.

Personal: Son of Ron and Sonnya Williams. Majoring in accounting. Enjoys track and working out. Lists transferring into a new school in hopes of aiding his new team in a conference win as his most exciting experience in sports.

La m a r Wi n t So p h o m o r e • Hu r d l e s • 5’7” • De t r i o t , MI 2011: Had a solid first season with the Golden Eagles as a freshman. Had best marks of 57.46 in the 400 hurdles and 11.76 in the 100. Finished seventh in the conference in the 400 hurdles at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships.

Castle Park HS: Competed in basketball, cross country and track and field. Reached the CIF Division II finals in the 300 hurdles and was on a team that won a league championship.

Personal: Son of Arlene Williams. Majoring in psychology. Enjoys dance. Lists winning a league championship in track and field during his junior year as his most exciting experience in sports.

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100 METERS 3,000 METERS 400-METER INTER. HURDLES 1. 10.15 . . Bryan Bridgewater, 1992 1. 8:11.7* . Jeff Lough, 1973 1. 49.04 . . Sam Turner, 1978 2. 10.23 . . Barry Smith, 1995 2. 8:12.9* . Gilbert Cortez, 1982 2. 50.27 . . Gordon Bugg, 1985 3. 10.39 . . Robert Love, 1990 3. 8:17.9* . Carey Simons, 1976 3. 50.44 . . Clarence Hopper, 1980 4. 10.40 . . Damein White, 2008 4. 8:18.9* . John Dean, 1973 4. 51.25 . . Terry Chappelle, 1985 5. 10.44 . . Gregg Holmes, 1982 5. 8:22.7 . . Tony Young, 1986 5. 51.45* . Bill McCullough, 1974 6. 10.45 . . Thomas Farnbach, 1998 6. 8:26.5* . Frank Britton, 1975 6. 51.80 . . Jerry Coulson, 1988 7. 10.50 . . Terry Johnson, 1989 7. 8:27.6* . Jeff Ambos, 1982 7. 51.82 . . Terry Jenkins, 2003 8. 10.52 . . Giorgio Bryant, 2011 8. 8:31.55* . Rob Arsenault, 1986 8. 51.95 . . Keadrick Washington, 1994 8. 10.52 . . Ruben Benitez, 1994 9. 8:31.7* . Victor Shelton, 1982 9. 51.96 . . Roy Jones, 1987 10. 10.54c . Chester Hart (10.50w), 1978 10. 8:34.91* . Mark LaPlant, 1987 10. 52.13 . . Anthony Greene, 1979

200 METERS 5,000 METERS MARATHON 1. 20.15 . . Bryan Bridgewater, 1992 1. 14:01.9 . . Jesus Gutierrez, 1989 1. 2:22.59 . . Sam Young, 1975 2. 20.55 . . Damein White, 2008 2. 14:08.0* . Jeff Lough, 1973 2. 2:25.02 . . Gilbert Cortez, 1982 3. 20.59 . . Barry Smith, 1995 3. 14:15.92 . Martine Sandoval, 1988 3. 2:27.25 . . Ruben Ruiz, 1979 4. 20.64* . Nii Addo Allotey, 1970 4. 14:17.6 . . Carey Simons, 1977 4. 2:33.34 . . Felipe Brizuela, 1977 5. 20.74 . . Gregg Holmes, 1983 5. 14:20.7 . . Benny Cruz, 1988 5. 2:34.36 . . Kirby Lee, 1988 6. 20.96 . . Thomas Farnbach, 1998 6. 14:20.95 . Gilbert Cortez, 1983 6. 2:37.44 . . Carey Simons, 1976 7. 20.97 . . Chester Hart, 1977 7. 14:21.0* . John Dean, 1973 7. 2:38.26 . . Gary Cohen, 1978 8. 20.98 . . Eric Williams, 1983 8. 14:34.36 . Rob Arsenault, 1988 8. 2:38.54 . . John Fisanotti, 1977 9. 21.01 . . Lamar Taylor, 2008 9. 14:36.0 . . Tony Young, 1985 9. 2:41.07 . . Tom Diederich, 1979 10. 21.10 . . Giorgio Bryant, 2011 10. 14:36.22 . Jose Padilla, 1993 10. 2:42.00 . . Irwin Merin, 1971

400 METERS 10,000 METERS HIGH JUMP 1. 46.24c . Patrick Drake, 1991 1. 29:36.8 . . Carey Simons, 1977 1. 7-5 ...... Eugene Hutchinson, 2006 2. 46.36 . . Donnie Miller, 1978 2. 29:53.56 . Martine Sandoval, 1988 2. 7-2.5 . . Steve Jones, 1986 3. 46.3 . . Gerald Peete, 1978 3. 29:53.6 . . Jesus Gutierrez, 1989 3. 7-2.25 . Chris Olsson-O’Neill, 1992 4. 46.53 . . Sam Turner, 1978 4. 30:02.2 . . Gilbert Cortez, 1982 4. 7-1 . . . William Winston, 1975 5. 46.93 . . Ed O’Neal, 1989 5. 30:05.6 . . Rob Arsenault, 1987 7-1 . . . George Woods, 1992 6. 46.98 . . Bryan Bridgewater, 1993 6. 30:12.0 . . Jeff Lough, 1971 7-1d . . . . . Desi Burt, 2007 7. 47.01 . . Dominic McGiffert, 2010 7. 30:19.4 . . Jay Rubino, 1978 7. 7-0.5 . . Ron Lee, 1988 8. 47.07 . . Bennie Hollis, 1981 8. 30:23.1* . Sam Young, 1975 8. 6-11.75 . . Brian McLeary, 1992 47.07 . . Rufus Jackson, 1986 9. 30:42.18 . Jose Padilla, 1993 9. 6-11.5 . . Frank Eatmon, 1987 10. 47.20 . . Carlos Gonzalez, 2004 10. 30:46.55 . Rob Arsenault, 1988 10. 6-11 . . . Clinton Haynes, 1975

800 METERS 3,000-METER STEEPLECHASE POLE VAULT 1. 1:48.2 . . Mal Whitfield, 1956 1. 8:37.85 . . Jacques Sallberg, 1998 1. 17-1.5 . Raimo Eskola, 1980 2. 1:49.34 . . Tony Young, 1985 2. 9:10.6 . . Steve Kirchoff. 1979 2. 17-0i . . Brian Fisher, 1990 3. 1:49.3 . . Leon Webster, 1968 3. 9:15.0 . . Ray Butman, 1998 3. 17-0 . . Kimmo Jokivartio, 1980 4. 1:49.74 . . Rob Briglia, 1987 4. 9:16.4 . . Scott Schweitzer, 1972 4. 16-11 . . Craig Robinson, 1978 5. 16-8.75 . John-Erik Blomquist, 1968 5. 1:49.87 . . Randy Osborne, 1979 5. 9:17.5 . . Jeff Ambos, 1982 6. 16-6.75 . Dan Tapia, 1994 6. 1:49.8* . Dave Kemp, 1965 6. 9:20.2 . . Felipe Brizuela, 1977 7. 16-6.5 . Jeff Ferguson, 1978 1:49.8 . . Ralph Picon, 1966 7. 9:23.4 . . Sam Young, 1975 8. 16-3.25 . Jordan Tyler, 2011 8. 1:50.1* . Bob Blanchard, 1966 8. 9:27.02 . . Ramon Acosta, 1988 9. 16-1.25 . Mike Hernandez, 1998 9. 1:50.4* . Danny Schweikart, 1957 9. 9:29.6 . . Joe Sherburn, 1976 10. 16-1 . . Lupe Rios, 1976 10. 1:50.5 . . George Mejia, 1978 10. 9:30.05 . . Mark LaPlant, 1988 16-1 . . Sergio Alusha, 1996

1,500 METERS 110-METER HIGH HURDLES LONG JUMP 1. 3:43.30 . . Tony Young, 1987 1. 13.81 . . Chester Hart, 1978 1. 26-9.5 . Rainer Stenius, 1966 2. 3:47.56 . . Phil Imlay, 1983 2. 13.82 . . Sam Turner, 1978 2. 26-2.5 . Joel Wiley, 1959 3. 3:48.0* . John Dean, 1971 3. 13.92 . . Ray Banner, 1996 3. 25-6.75 . Jonathan Jordan, 1998 4. 3:48.8* . Bob Blanchard, 1966 4. 14.07 . . Terry Johnson, 1989 4. 25-6.25 . Giorgio Bryant, 2011 5. 3:49.4 . . Don Ausherman, 1986 5. 14.11 . . Angelo Booker, 1981 5. 25-6 . . Eddie West, 1989 6. 25-5.5 . Ken Tucker, 1962 6. 3:50.1* . Frank Britton, 1976 6. 14.12 . . Darryl Gilliams, 1987 (13.94w) 7. 25-3.5 . John Turek, 1977 7. 3:50.42 . . Jesus Guiterrez, 1989 7. 14.16 . . Coppy Rillera, 1977 8. 25-1 . . Craig Stewart, 1974 8. 3:50.6* . Carey Simons, 1977 14.16 . . Keadrick Washington, 1994 9. 25-0 . . Chris Wilcox, 1989 9. 3:51.2* . Danny Schweikart, 1959 9. 14.19 . . Leon Brisco, 1981 10. 24-10 . . Claudie Watson, 1974 10. 3:51.7 . . Cleveland Whalen, 1977 10. 14.24 . . Everett White, 1989 24-10 . . Stan Oporski, 1986 24-10 . . . . Kevin Finney, 2007

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TRIPLE JUMP JAVELIN 1,600-METER RELAY 1. 54-8 . . . . . Josh Como, 2011 1. 229-9 . . Richard Doering, 1991 1. 3:06.51* . Randy Osborne 2. 54-7.75 . Stan Oporski, 1987 2. 224-1 . . Craig Johnson, 1990 . . . . Donnie Miller 3. 54-3.25 . Jonathan Jordan, 1996 3. 216-7 . . Gino Tatum, 1986 . . . . Gerald Peete 4. 52-6 . . Byron Gray, 1982 4. 209-03 . . . Jared Stock, 2005 . . . . Sam Turner, 1978 5. 52-2 . . Andre Cobbs, 1985 5. 207-1 . . . . Desi Burt, 2008 2. 3:08.86 . . Sterlin Lankford 6. 206-11 . Mike Doerr, 1988 6. 51-3.75 . Dale Jonson, 1993 . . . . Ruben Benitez 7. 206-0 . . James Woods, 1991 7. 51-01 . . . . Keinan Briggs, 2006 8. 205-07 . . . Hassan Maleki, 2004 . . . . Ray Banner 8. 50-11.75 . Chris Watkins, 1969 9. 203-6 . . Jered Stock, 2001 . . . . Nathan Woods, 1995 9. 50-11.25i Eddie West, 1988 10. 202-9 . . . . Julian Gonzales, 2009 3. 3:09.03** Chester Hart 10. 50-10.00 . Kevin Finney, 2007 . . . . Donnie Miller DECATHLON . . . . Gerald Peete 35-POUND WEIGHT 1. 7807 . . Chris Wilcox, 1991 . . . . Sam Turner, 1978 1. 63-6.75 . Tambi Wenj, 1997 2. 7528 . . Desi Burt, 2008 4. 3:09.21 . . Lindel Hodge 2. 60-1 . . Mohammad Saatara, 1994 3. 7486 . . Lennart Hedmark, 1968 . . . . Eric Williams 3. 57-10.25 Greg Retzer, 1987 4. 7089 . . Julian Gonzales, 2008 . . . . Gregg Holmes 4. 57-0 . . Oscar Garza, 1985 5. 6993 . . Josh Linker, 2009 . . . . Bennie Hollis, 1983 5. 55-6.5 . Robert Clark, 1993 6. 6987 . . Jorma Vesala, 1970 5. 3:09.76 . . Nathan Woods 6. 53-3.75 . Darrin Buckner, 1990 7. 6927 . . Fred Dixon, 1971 . . . . Reuben Benitez 8. 6919 . . Kenneth Andren, 1976 7. 49-11 . . Randee Treece, 1987 . . . . Barry Smith 9. 6772 . . Spud Alford, 1978 8. 47-8.5 . Kevin Absher, 1991 10. 6753 . . John Pfeifer, 1987 . . . . Sterlin Lankford, 1995 9. 48-7.5 . Dwayne Winstead, 1993 6. 3:09.79 . . John Hensley 10. 45-9.5 . Quincy Taylor, 1990 400-METER RELAY . . . . Dave Sanford 1. 40.00 . . Francis Nunez . . . . Bryan Bridgewater, SHOT PUT . . . . Damein White . . . . Keadrick Washington, 1992 1. 65-1.25 . Tambi Wenj, 1997 . . . . Lamar Taylor 7. 3:09.91 . . Ruben Benitez 2. 61-8 . . Tommy Lister, 1982 . . . . Brandon Crawford, 2008 . . . . John Hensley 61-8 . . Taras Rohde, 2002 2. 40.04 . . Roy Frazier . . . . Glenn Stewart, 4. 59-4.25 . Mike Boldon, 1985 . . . . Eric Williams . . . . Keadrick Washington, 1994 5. 58-8 . . Chris Merced, 1998 . . . . Bennie Hollis 8. 3:10.32** Daryll Pipkin 6. 56-6.50 . Verlondon Harris, 2011 . . . . Gregg Holmes, 1983 . . . . Dick Barton 3. 40.12 . . Ray Banner 7. 55-10.5 . Bill Pace, 1964 . . . . Dave Kemp . . . . Sterlin Lankford 8. 54-5.5 . James Bivens, 1989 . . . . Ruben Benitez . . . . Sam Clayton, 1965 9. 54-0.5 . Sherman Wilcox, 1979 . . . . Barry Smith, 1995 9. 3:10.45* . Randy Osborne 10. 53-10.25 Roy Rivas Jr., 2001 4. 40.17* . Gerald Peete . . . . Ron Vinson . . . . Donnie Miller . . . . Jeff Sanders DISCUS . . . . J.T. Carr . . . . Ken Meriweather, 1979 1. 192-0 . . Colin Sutherland, 1977 . . . . Sam Turner, 1978 10. 3:10.52 . . Larry Moore 2. 178-5 . . Darrin Buckner, 1990 5. 40.21 . . Jason Gibbs . . . . Ricardo Villaneda 3. 178-1 . . . . Julius Joseph, 2011 . . . . Glenn Stewart . . . . Terry Chappelle 3. 175-1 . . Tambi Wenj, 1997 . . . . Ruben Benitez . . . . Gordon Bugg, 1985 4. 174-4 . . Oscar Garza, 1987 . . . . Barry Smith, 1994 3:10.52** Eugene Driver 5. 173-10 . Greg Retzer, 1988 6. 40.49 . . Lucky Smith . . . . Ernie Davis 6. 171-0 . . Mike Boldon, 1986 . . . . Anthony Perry . . . . Elijah Thomas . . . . Angelo Booker 7. 170-10 . Robert Clark, 1994 . . . . Nii Addo Allotey, 1971 . . . . Gregg Holmes, 1982 8. 170-5 . . Dan Davis, 1995 7. 40.50** . . Chester Hart 9. 165-10 . Chris Merced, 1998 . . . . J.T. Carr * FET imperial mark (yards) 10. 165-8 . . Ralph Boyd, 1976 . . . . Gerald Peete converted to meters (x.9942). . . . . Sam Turner, 1978 ** hand-timed imperial mark HAMMER 7. 40.50 . . Leve Ross (yards) converted to FET meters 1. 201-7 . . Greg Retzer, 1988 . . . . Damein White (+0.14, x .9942). 2. 198-11 . Robert Clark, 1994 . . . . Josh Como c hand-timed metric converted to FET 3. 193-3 . . Tambi Wenj, 1996 . . . . Dominic McGiffert, 2010 * hand-timed yards converted to metric 4. 185-3 . . Mohammad Saatara, 1995 9. 40.54 . . David Sal w wind-aided metric mark 5. 182-9 . . . . Julius Joseph, 2011 . . . . Terry Johnson d decathlon mark 6. 179-11 . Randee Treece, 1987 . . . . Lionel Hemmons i indoor mark . . . . Robert Love, 1990 7. 179-10 . Oscar Garza, 1985 all records through 2011 NCAA Championships 10. 40.55 . . Lucky Smith 8. 179-5 . . Jim Hortado, 1994 . . . . Eric Williams 9. 174-7 . . . . Verlondon Harris, 2011 . . . . Bennie Hollis Bold indicates mark set in 2011 10. 174-3 . . Rod Carrillo, 1986 . . . . Gregg Holmes, 1983

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Season Conference/Finish Nationals - Outdoors Nationals - Indoors Head Coach 1950 None -- -- Harry Campbell 1951 CCAA, 4th -- -- Harry Campbell 1952 CCAA, 3rd -- -- Felix Jumonville 1953 CCAA, 4th -- -- Felix Jumonville 1954 CCAA, 4th -- -- Felix Jumonville 1955 CCAA, 2nd -- -- Felix Jumonville 1956 CCAA, 2nd -- -- Felix Jumonville 1957 CCAA, 2nd NCAA-I, 26th/6 pts. -- Felix Jumonville 1958 CCAA, 6th NCAA-I, 32nd/2 pts. -- Felix Jumonville 1959 CCAA, 1st -- -- Felix Jumonville 1960 CCAA, 5th -- -- Felix Jumonville 1961 CCAA, 3rd NCAA-I, 21st/8 pts. -- Jim Crakes 1962 CCAA, 2nd -- -- Jim Crakes 1963 CCAA, 3rd -- -- Jim Crakes 1964 CCAA, 5th -- -- Jim Crakes 1965 CCAA, T-3rd NCAA-I, 29th/8 pts. -- Jim Crakes 1966 CCAA, 5th NCAA-I, 18th/10 pts. -- Jim Crakes 1967 CCAA, 1st -- -- Jim Crakes 1968 CCAA, 5th -- -- Ron Morris 1969 CCAA, 5th NCAA-I, 48th/1 pt. -- Ron Morris 1970 PCAA, 5th NCAA-I, 17th/12 pts. -- Ron Morris 1971 PCAA, 4th -- -- Ron Morris 1972 PCAA, 5th -- -- Ron Morris 1973 PCAA, 4th -- -- Ron Morris 1974 None -- -- Ron Morris 1975 CCAA, 4th -- -- Ron Morris 1976 CCAA, 2nd NCAA, 11th/20 pts. -- Walt Williamson 1977 CCAA, 1st NCAA, 3rd/51 pts. -- Walt Williamson 1978 CCAA, 2nd NCAA CHAMPS/70 pts. -- Walt Williamson 1979 CCAA, 3rd NCAA, 7th/29 pts. -- Walt Williamson 1980 CCAA, 3rd NCAA, 2nd/48 pts. -- Walt Williamson 1981 CCAA, 5th NCAA, 28th/9 pts. -- Dick Purcell 1982 CCAA, 4th/121 pts. NCAA, 4th/80 pts. -- Dick Purcell 1983 CCAA, 2nd/129 pts. NCAA, 10th/43 pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1984 CCAA, DNC NCAA, 51st/5pts. -- Gudrun Armanski 1985 CCAA, 4th/114 pts. NCAA, 9th/33 pts. NCAA, 9th/14 pts. John Tansley 1986 CCAA, 1st/233 pts. NCAA, 3rd/59 pts. -- John Tansley 1987 CCAA, 1st/175 pts. NCAA, 5th/33 pts. NCAA, 9th/14 pts. John Tansley 1988 CCAA, 1st/206.5 pts. NCAA, 5th/38.5 pts. NCAA, 13th/11 pts. John Tansley 1989 CCAA, 1st/166 pts. NCAA, 3rd/39 pts. NCAA, 7th/17 pts. John Tansley 1990 CCAA, T-2nd/155 pts. NCAA, 5th/49 pts. NCAA, 6th/18 pts. John Tansley 1991 CCAA, 4th/87 pts. NCAA, T-6th/27 pts. NCAA, 20th/4 pts. John Turek 1992 CCAA, 2nd/139.5 pts. NCAA, 3rd/57.5 pts. -- John Turek 1993 CCAA, 2nd/115 pts. NCAA, T-9th/27 pts. NCAA, 9th/10 pts. Kevin McCarthy 1994 CCAA, 1st/165 pts. NCAA, 10th/22.5 pts. -- Kevin McCarthy 1995 CCAA, 2nd/164 pts. NCAA, 7th/29 pts. -- Kevin McCarthy 1996 CCAA, 1st/179 pts. NCAA, 4th/52 pts. NCAA, 3rd/36 pts. Kevin McCarthy 1997 CCAA, 4th/102 pts. NCAA, 32nd/7 pts. NCAA, 6th/18 pts. Kevin McCarthy 1998 CCAA, 2nd/167 pts. NCAA, 5th/37 pts. -- Kevin McCarthy 1999 CCAA, 8th/36 pts. -- -- Kevin McCarthy 2000 CCAA, 7th/56 pts. NCAA, 47th/2 pts. -- Kevin McCarthy 2001 CCAA, 7th/47 pts. NCAA, t45th/3 pts. -- Kevin McCarthy 2002 CCAA, 8th/8 pts. NCAA, 49th/2 pts. -- Kevin McCarthy/ Mohammad Saatara 2003 CCAA, 7th/61 pts. NCAA, t36th/5 pts. -- Christopher Asher 2004 CCAA, 4th/103 pts. NCAA, t58th/1 pt. -- Christopher Asher 2005 CCAA, 4th/131 pts. NCAA, 16th/14.5 pts. -- Christopher Asher 2006 CCAA, 4th/113 pts. NCAA, 27th/10.5 pts. -- Christopher Asher 2007 CCAA, 3rd/129 pts. NCAA, 21st/10 pts. -- Christopher Asher 2008 CCAA, 2nd/175.5 pts. NCAA, 7th/29 pts. -- Christopher Asher 2009 CCAA, 6th/63 pts. NCAA, 41st/4pts. -- Christopher Asher 2010 CCAA, 5th/98 pts NCAA, 6th/33 pts. -- Christopher Asher 2011 CCAA, 2nd/143 pts. NCAA, 9th, 20 pts. -- Christopher Asher

** NCAA Championships are Division II unless noted ** Nine-Time CCAA Men’s Track and Field Team Champions ** 1978 NCAA Men’s Track and Field Team Champions ** Cal State L.A. has won more CCAA Men’s Track and Field team titles than any other current member of the conference.

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Sheila Hudson Linda Tiller Paul Helms Lori Rudd Jennifer Lupo Associate A.D./ Administrative Ast./ Sports Information Certified Athletic Certified Athletic SWA/Compliance Office Coordinator Director Trainer Trainer

Henry Etheredge Rafael Navarro Dr. Jerry Beer Melissa Basalla Brendan Dally Director of Business Manager Faculty Athletics Athletic Academic Facilities & Event Development Representative Advisor Manager

Gwen Franklin Luanne Van Hunnik Vince Beringhele Chris Asher Stephen Thompson Equipment Equipment Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Manager Manager Baseball Track & Field Men’s Basketball

Chris Chamides Sandy Kriezel Janell Jones Randi Smart Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Men’s & Women’s Soccer Tennis Women’s Basketball Volleyball

37 www.csulaathletics.com Ca l St a t e L.A. At h l e t i c s Cal State L.A. boasts a rich athletic history with seven national team championships, 10 national team runner-up finishes and 72 conference championships. This tradition of excellence continued in 2010-11 as evidenced by the following: • More than 35% of our student-athletes earned • Octavious Bennett-Gillespie was named the year-long GPAs of 3.0 or higher USTFCCCA West Region Assistant Coach of • Seven of Cal State L.A.’s 11 intercollegiate the Year in women’s outdoor track & field teams qualified for CCAA or NCAA postseason • The Golden Eagles claimed 10 individual competition CCAA championships: Na’i Leni (2) and • Two Golden Eagle student-athletes won Maritza Hernandez in women’s outdoor track individual NCAA Division II championships & field, Giorgio Bryant (3), Julius Joseph (2), (Josh Como, m. track & field triple jump and Josh Como and Jordan Tyler in men’s outdoor Giorgio Bryant, m. track & field long jump) track & field • Golden Eagle student-athletes earned 8 All- • Cal State L.A.’s women’s soccer team won America awards, 41 All-Region awards and its second straight CCAA South Division 50 All-CCAA awards championship and advanced to the NCAA • Tuekeha Huntley (indoor track & field), Josh playoffs for the third time in four years Como (m. outdoor track & field) and Na’i Leni • Cal State L.A.’s men’s soccer team achieved (w. outdoor track & field) were named West a national No. 1 ranking during the regular Region Athletes of the Year in their sports season for a second straight season • Melina Barragan (w. soccer), Gabriel Asakura • Cal State L.A.’s women’s volleyball team (baseball) and Julius Joseph (m. outdoor reached the NCAA playoffs for the seventh track & field) were named CCAA Athletes of consecutive season the Year in their sports • Cal State L.A.’s men’s basketball team won • Giorgio Bryant (m. outdoor track & field) and a CCAA Championship Tournament game Na’i Leni (w. outdoor track & field) were named for the first time in the program’s history and CCAA Newcomers of the Year in their sports qualified for the tourney for the third time in • Natalia Gonzalez (volleyball) and Ann Marie four seasons Tangorra (w. soccer) earned CoSIDA Academic • Cal State L.A.’s men’s track & field team All-District Awards in their sports finished in a tie for ninth in the nation and has • Chris Chamides was named the CCAA Coach consecutive national top-10 finishes for the of the Year in women’s soccer for the second first time since 1995-96 straight year

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2011 Women’s Cross Country Schedule 2012 Outdoor Track & Field Schedule Date Meet Location Date Meet Location 9/2 at UC San Diego Opener La Jolla 2/25 at Claremont Rossi Relays Claremont 9/17 at UC Riverside Invitational Riverside 3/2-3 at Long Beach State Beach Classic Cerritos College 10/8 at UC San Diego Triton Invitational La Jolla 3/10 at Ben Brown Invitational Fullerton 10/15 at CS Northridge Invitational Northridge 3/15-16 at Northridge Multi’s Northridge 10/22 at CCAA Chamopionships Santa Rosa 3/16 at Occidental College Distance Carnival Occidental College 11/5 at NCAA West Regional Spokane, WA 3/17 at Northridge Invitational Northridge 3/23-24 at Pasadena Games Pasadena City College 3/23-24 at Arizona State Invitational Tempe, AZ 3/31-4/1 at Cal-Nevada Championships Claremont 4/6-7 Tommy “Tiny” Lister Classic Cal State L.A. 4/13-14 at Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational Los Angeles 4/18-19 at California Multi’s Azusa 4/19 CSULA Twilight Open Cal State L.A. 4/19-21 at Mt. SAC Relays Walnut 4/27-28 at Triton Invitational La Jolla 4/28 at Steve Scott Invitational Irvine 5/3-5 CCAA Championships Cal State L.A. 5/12 CSULA Last Chance Qualifier Cal State L.A. 5/24-26 at NCAA Championships Pueblo, CO

2012 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Schedule Date Meet Location 1/20 at Run for the Dream Fresno 1/27-28 at Penn State Invitational Universtiy Park, PA 2/10-11 at Washington Husky Classic Seattle, WA 2/17 at Nebraska Tune-Up Lincoln, NE 3/9-10 at NCAA Indoor Championships Mankato, MN

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