At SIU: Had a pair of top-10 finishes in the outdoor season a year ago...career indoor bests include 26.21 in the 200-meter dash and 57.93 in the 400-meter dash...outdoor career bests are 25.96 in the 200-meter dash and 17-02 in the long jump.

Pre-SIU: Four-time state qualifier at Leavenworth High School...state champion in both the 200-meter and 400-meter dash as a senior...three-time all-state honorable-mention pick and was named all-state as a senior...regional champion in the 100, 200 and 400-meter events in three of her four prep years...also played volleyball and basketball.

Personal: Major is undecided...born Apr. 19, 1985...daughter of John and Mary Heath.