Jillian Camarena
» Camarena enters the U.S. Olympic Trials as the top performer in the women's shot put. After surgery upon the conclusion of the indoor season, Camarena hopes to bounce back with a shot at the team. (6/24/08) |
Kara Patterson of Purdue
» Patterson pierced the air on a first attempt throw of 61.56 (202 feet even), and it was all that she needed to secure herself atop the podium for a Big Ten Championship title. (5/28/08) |
Kelly-Ann Baptiste of LSU
» The senior Tiger looks to go out with a bang at the NCAA Championships this June. As one of the premier sprinters in the nation right now, Baptiste hopes to add several titles to her already outstanding resume. (5/28/08) |
Felicitas Mensing of Coastal Carolina
» She's not your typical runner. With a time of 10:32.72 in the steeplechase this season, Mensing also managed to graduate in under three years with a perfect 4.0 GPA -- not to mention starting the race at the Penn Relays with one shoe. (5/22/08) |
Annie Alexander of Tennessee
» Alexander arrived in Knoxville in January of 2008 and embarked on her first collegiate season and first semester of college at the same time. Has enjoyed a tremendous season despite the absence of fall weight training/conditioning and a settling-in period. (5/22/08) |
Mickael Hanany of UTEP
» Established as one of the premier jumpers in the nation, Hanany now looks to the Olympic Games for France. With just two meets left on his collegiate career, he hopes NCAA hardware. (5/21/08) |
Porscha Lucas of Texas A&M
» Lucas helped lead the Aggies to the Big 12 title over the weekend. With her record-setting time of 22.29 in the 200 meters, many see her as a threat to now make the U.S. Olympic Team as well. (5/20/08) |
Gonzalo Barriolhet of Florida State
» As just a freshman, Barriolhet has already established himself as one of the top mult-event athletes in the nation. The 2008 NCAA Indoor Heptathlon Champion talks about the rest of his season and how he became a Seminole. (5/19/08) |
Stephanie Chin of Indiana
» In only her fourth year as a pole vaulter, former gymnast freshman Stephanie Chin is promising to be a valuable addition to Indiana with her current ranking as third-best women's vaulter in Division I. (5/8/08) |
Nicole Leach of UCLA
» Leach has emerged as one of the top 400m hurdlers in the nation which including making the 2007 World Championship team. Now with more experience under her belt, Leach looks for that elusive goal of making the Olympic team this summer. (5/7/08) |
Silje Fjortoft of SMU
» Already having competed in the steeplechase, representing Norway at the 11th World Championships, and ranked as the top collegiate women's steeplechaser, Silje Fjortoft is proving to be quite the runner. (5/3/08) |
Jordan Boase of Washington
» Boase clocked 44.82 seconds in the 400 meters at the Sun Angel Classic. After taking a year off from the sport, Boase looks back at the path that's paved his way to success. (4/16/08) |
Clendon Henderson of Liberty
» As one of the top throwers in the nation right now, Henderson stepped up at the Texas Relays while competing in three events. Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Henderson hopes to achieve even more. (4/12/08) |
Steffen Nerdal of Memphis
» Fresh off a school-record performance of 221-03 in the hammer throw, Nerdal sits down with Trackshark to discuss his goals and vision for the rest of the season. (4/8/08) |
Peter Kosgei of Hamilton College
» In his first major indoor season of his collegiate track and field career, 2007 Division III Steeplechase champion Peter Kosgei of Hamilton College reflects on his double victory in the 800-meter and one-mile races at the past 2008 Divison III Indoor Championships. (3/24/08) |
Katelin Rains of Minnesota State
» Rains set another Division II national indoor championships vault record of 4.31 meters, surpassing her Division I counterparts, by one centimeter. She shares her inspiration and goals for the spring season. (3/21/08) |
Nickeshia Anderson of Kansas
» With her world-leading time of 22.94 seconds at the Tyson Invitational set earlier in the season, Anderson is on stride for an NCAA title at the same facility in Arkansas. The former Missouri Baptist sprinter talks about her season so far. (2/29/08) |
Ryan Whiting of Arizona State
» Whiting is the collegiate leader in the shot put this season and will be a favorite for the title. A former National High School Athlete of the Year, Whiting just may win even more awards at Arizona State. (2/23/08) |
Bianca Knight of Texas
» The outstanding freshman sprinter from Texas has plenty of international competition under her belt. Knight will look upon those experiences during the NCAA and USATF Championships. (2/22/08) |
Brie Felnagle of North Carolina
» Felnagle already earned her qualifer in the 3,000 meters and will look to be part of another DMR title next month in Arkansas. The junior discusses her NCAA goals along with the U.S. Olympic Trials. (2/12/08) |
Raven Cepeda of Northern Iowa
» After nearly breaking 6,000 points in the Heptathlon over the weekend, Raven Cepeda of Northern Iowa is still thirsty for more. (2/5/08) |
Ryan Grinnell of Boise State
» Grinnell leaped to 53-04.50 in the triple jump to get his NCAA automatic and Olympic qualifier out of the way. With the pressure off, Grinnell will focus even more on jumping farther than ever before. (1/30/08) |
Adam Harris of Michigan
» Harris has emerged as one of the top sprinters in the nation with his 6.64 performance in the 60 meters this season. With a long season still ahead, Harris talks about what it will take to keep it going. (1/23/08) |
Matt Wauters of Idaho
» After placing sixth overall in the weight throw and redshirting the outdoor season last year, Wauters is off to a great start this season. The junior talks about his training and goals for the season. (1/23/08) |
Virgil Hodge of TCU
» Hodge claimed the 60 and 200 meter titles at the Arkansas Invitational. As one of the premier sprinters in the nation, Hodge looks forward to another fast season. (1/15/08) |
Fatmata Fofanah of Georgia Tech
» Fofanah earned an NCAA automatic qualifying and personal-best time of 8.04 seconds in the 60 meter hurdles at the Kentucky Invitational. She discusses her goals and expectations for the rest of the season. (1/14/08) |
Ryan Vail of Oklahoma State
» Vail is the leader of the Oklahoma State cross country team who will look for a big finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championships at Indiana State. (11/16/07) |
Maddie McKeever of Duke
» McKeever will be one to watch this season at the NCAA Cross Country Championships after placing 17th overall last year. An All-American on the track as well, McKeever hopes to make even bigger strides this spring. (10/8/07) |
Matt Clark of Clemson
» Clark enters his final season of eligibility after suffering injuries which caused him to sit out the 2006 cross country season. Clark was an NCAA qualifier in the 5,000 and claimed the 10,000 meters at the ACC Championships. (10/1/07) |
Elizabeth Ambrus of UAB
» Ambrus is coming off a recent injury to her heel where she's now back in top shape. The Conference USA Athlete of the Year is also a national qualifier in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. (9/18/07) |
Alissa McKaig of Michigan State
» Finishing 10th overall at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships last year, McKaig hopes to have another successful season once again. (9/13/07) |
Shawn Forrest of Arkansas
» After redshirting the entire 2007 track & field season due to a stress fracture in his foot, Forrest looks to come back even stronger to help the Razorbacks this season. (9/13/07) |
