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2006 SCHEDULE/2005 RECAP

September

Friday, 1st - UC Riverside Dual Meet

(Riverside, CA - UC Riverside Campus Course)

Saturday, 23rd - Roy Griak Invitational

(St. Paul, MN - Campus Golf Course)

Friday, 29th - Oregon Invitational

(Eugene, OR - Alton Baker Park)

October

Saturday, 7th - UCSD Triton Classic

(La Jolla, CA - North Campus Athletic Fields

Saturday, 14th - Pre-National Invitational

(Terre Haute, IN - Wabash Family Sports Center)

Friday, 20th - CS Fullerton Titan Invitational

(Fullerton, CA - CSF Sports Complex)

Saturday, 28th - Pac-10 Championships

(Palo Alto, CA - Stanford Golf Course)

November

Saturday, 11th - NCAA West Region

(Portland, OR - site tbd )

Monday, 20th - Championships

(Terre Haute, IN - Wabash Family Sports Center)

September 3 Cal State Fullerton Invititational (Women - 1st/Men - Individual Only)September 17 Sundodger Invitational (Women - 2nd/Men - 3rd)September 24 Roy Griak Invitational (Women - 13th/Men - 13th)October 8 UCSD Triton Classic (Individuals only)October 15 Pre-NCAA Invitational (Women - 14th/Men - 13th)October 21 Titan Invitational (Individuals only)October 29 Pac-10 Championships (Women - 6th/Men - 7th)November 12 West Region Championships (Women - 5th/Men - 12th) November 21 NCAA Championships (Invidividuals Only)

2005 Wrap-UpThe 2005 cross country season saw two All-American performances come from Bruin competitors - Ashley Caldwell (16th 20:13) and Austin Ramos (48th, 30:27.4). These two athletes led the men and women’s teams all season as the No. 1 runners, as both also earned All-Pac-10 and All-West Region honors.

WomenWith the majority of the team redshirting (Olga Aulet-Leon, Alison Costello, Allison Hall and Jenna Timinsky), Caldwell and a young group of sophomores led the Bruins throughout the season. As a team, UCLA finished sixth at the Pac-10 meet and fifth at the West Region meet, and did not qualify for the NCAA Championships as a team. Sophomores Claire Rethmeier and Monika Rothenburger, along with freshmen Lauren Jirges and Ciara Viehweg helped the Bruin team throughout the season, rounding out the top-five run-ners for UCLA.

MenOn the men’s side, a young group led by Ramos and Mike Haddan helped the Bruin men finish seventh at the Pac-10 meet and 12th at the West Regional meet. Haddan’s improvement throughout the season helped the then sophomore earn All-Pac-10 honors with his sixth-place finish at the championship meet. Freshmen Laef Barnes, Ryan Gordon and Kyle Shackleton, along with sophomore Drew Shackleton added depth to the men’s team through the sea-son.

2005 Team Results

The UCLA Athletic Department wishes to express its gratitude to Victoria Cook-Chapus

for making the fi rst endowed women’s track & fi eld scholarship a reality.

For information on how you can endow a scholarship, call the UCLA Athletic Fund Offi ce at 310/206-6533.

CreditsThe 2006 UCLA Cross Country media guide was written, edited and de-signed by Stephanie Sampson. All photos are courtesy of ASUCLA Photogra-phy and Don Liebig, and Geoff Thurner. Front cover designed by Stephanie Sampson.

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Riverside, CA

Oct. 20

Fullerton, CAOct. 7

San Diego, CA

Sept. 29

Eugene, OR

Sept. 23

St. Paul, MN

Oct. 14 and Nov. 20 Terre Haute, IN

Oct. 28

Palo Alto, CA

Nov. 11

Portland, OR

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HEAD COACH

Former Oregon distance All-American Eric Peterson, entering his 14th year on the staff of the UCLA track and fi eld program, has established himself as one of the top collegiate cross country and distance coaches in the nation.

He begins his seventh season as head coach for UCLA men’s cross country teams and specialty coach for the Bruin women and men’s track distance corps. For the past 13 years (1994-04), Peterson has been the UCLA women’s cross country head coach. Prior to that, in 1993, he served as an assistant to then-Bruin cross country head coach Bob Larsen, the 2004 U. S. Olympic men’s distance coach.

Peterson has enjoyed a successful 13 seasons with the UCLA women’s cross country and distance teams. For six (2004-03-02-01-99-98) of the last eight cross country campaigns, including four consecutive years, he directed the Bruin women to a team berth at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, UCLA’s fi rst appearances since 1988.

2005-06 UCLA Women During the ‘05-’06 season, Peterson redshirted the majority of the women’s team (Olga Aulet-Leon, Alison Costello, Allison Hall and Jenna Timinsky), thrusting a young squad into a highly competitive collegiate season. Led by junior Ashley Caldwell, a 2005 All-American, this young team earned experience and performed well throughout the year.

Caldwell led the team all year as the No. 1 runner, earning All-Pac-10 (4th, 20:55), All-West Region (3rd, 20:12.5) and All-American (16th, 20:13) honors during the cross country season. After sitting out the 2004 season, Caldwell showed leadership and talent which helped the women’ team succeed on many levels.

Sophomores Claire Rethmeier and Monika Rothenburger were the No. 2 and 3 runners, helping the Bruins throughout the season. Freshmen Ciara Viehweg and Lindsay delaMontaigne also added depth to this young squad.

In team championship competition, the Bruin women fi nished sixth in the Pac-10 and fi fth in the West Re-gion.

In outdoor track, Peterson coached Caldwell to All-American honors in the 1500m, and coached then senior Leslie Barrie, Viehweg and Timisnky to the No. 2 (10:33.48), No. 4 (10:43.29) and No. 7 (10:49.59) steeplechase

marks in UCLA history. The track season also saw several Bruins redshirt, including Aulet-Leon, Costello and Rothenburger.

In indoor track, the distance medley relay team of Timinsky, Caldwell, Shantae McKinney and Nicole Leach provisionally qualifi ed for the NCAA Indoor Championships (11:23.05).

2005-06 UCLA MenThe ‘05-’06 squad was a small one, but the Bruins still found much success. Highlighted by sophomore All-American Austin Ramos, UCLA posted solid times throughout the season. Ramos led the Bruins from start to fi nish, winning the Sundodger Invite early on before going on to earn All-Pac-10 (5th, 24:23), All-West Region (9th, 30:24.1) and All-American honors (48th, 30:27.4).

Sophomore Mike Haddan also had a strong year, earning All-Pac-10 honors with his sixth-place fi nish (23:24) at the conference meet. Twin brothers Drew and Kyle Shackleton added depth in the No. 3 and No. 4 spots throughout the season, while freshman Laef Barnes gained valuable experience in his fi rst campaign with the Bruins.

In the post-season, the UCLA men fi nished seventh at the Pac-10 Championships and 12th at the West Region meet.

In outdoor track, Peterson’s athletes again had much success, highlighted by then senior Martell Munguia’s semifi nal fi nish at the NCAA Champi-onships in the 800m. Munguia moved up to the No. 8 spot in the UCLA top-10 with his fi rst round performance at NCAA’s (1:47.95). He also earned All-West Region honors with his fi fth-place fi nish in the 800m.

Then senior Erik Emilsson was a regional qualifi er and ranked in the top-20 in the nation in the steeple (8:47.55) before a knee injury forced him to end his career early. The injury bug also struck Ramos, who was a regional qualifi er in the 1500m (3:47.66) , forcing him out of the post-season as well.

Haddan had an impressive sophomore campaign, qualifying for regionals in the 1500m with a lifetime-best of 3:45.86.

In indoor track, Ramos was a provisional qualifer in the 5000m (13:57.55), while Emilsson qualifi ed provisionally in the mile (4:03.76).

Bruin Women Distance Standouts under Peterson (Alphabetical)

Beth Bartholomew – in cross country in 1993, she was the Region VIII runner up and went on to earn All-American honors (16th). Also earned 1994 Outdoor All-American honors in the 5000m (7th place).

Karen Hecox Candaele – in cross country, Hecox Candaele was a two-time Pac-10 Champion (1993-94), Region Champion (1993) and a two-time All-American (1994, 9th/1993, 10th). In outdoor track, she won the 1994 NCAA 3000m title. In 1998, Hecox Candaele was a member of the USA World Cross Country bronze medal team in Morocco at 4000m. In the summer of 2000, Peterson coached her to the 1500m

Eric PetersonHead Coach : : th Year (Women)/th Year (Men) : : Oregon (‘)

Coaching Highlights

*Member of 2004 NCAA Out-door T&F Team Champion UCLA Women’s Coaching Staff

*2004-03-02-01-99-98 UCLA Women CC Teams Qualifi ed for NCAA Championships

*2003 West Region CC Women’s Coach of the Year

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fi nal at the U. S. Olympic Trials, where Hecox Candaele placed eighth.

Katherina Kechris – in 1997 in outdoor track, she placed 12th at the NCAA in the 3000m and in 1998 cross country, Kechris was an All-Region VIII performer and earned Academic All-American honors.

Melissa McBain – as a senior in 2003-04, McBain earned three All-American honors in cross country (50th/20:53.6), indoor track (DMR, fi rst leg/3rd/11:08.70) and outdoor track (1500m/10thQ/4:24.13/top eight Americans).

Lena Nilsson – one of the greatest distance runners in UCLA women’s history, during her Bruin career (2001-04) Nilsson won two individual NCAA titles (2003 NCAA Indoor 800m/2002 NCAA Outdoor 1500m Cham-pion), was a two-time (2003-02) Pac-10 Track & Field Athlete of the Year (the fi rst women’s athlete in league history to repeat as the conference 800m/1500m champion) and is the school record-holder in the 800m (2:02.26) and 1500m (4:07.69). She also earned All-American honors in cross country in 2002 (17th/20:10.0).

Ysanne Williams – during her Bruin career, she was a six-time All-American (including 2001 NCAA Outdoor in the 800m) and in 1999, Williams was the Pan Am and U. S. Junior 800m champion.

2002 NCAA Indoor Distance Medley Relay Champions – 10:58.19 (Tiffany Burgess, 1200m/Monique Henderson, 400m/Jessica Marr, 800m/Lena Nilsson, 1600m). Burgess at one time held the school record in the 800m (2:03.73, 2002) and at the 2003 NCAA Indoor, earned All-American status in the 800m.

Bruin Men Distance Standouts under Peterson

Ben Aragon - 2004 Pac-10 800m champion; Holds the indoor mile school record (4:00.38).

Erik Emilsson - 2005 NCAA Outdoor All-American in the steeplechase; Ranks No. 3 all-time at UCLA in the steeple (8:34.80/Junior Class Record); Individual qualifi er for the NCAA Cross Country meet in 2003.

Jon Rankin - 2004 Cross Country All-American; Holds the mile (3:55.63) and 1500m (3:35.26) school records; Also ranks No. 4 all-time at UCLA in the 800m (1:47.11).

Bryan Green - Twice qualifi ed as an individual to the NCAA Cross Country Championships in 2000 and 2001. In outdoor track, his 10,000m time of 29:25.20 is No. 9 in UCLA history.

Abbott enters his second season as an as-sistant coach for the Bruins after coaching at Jesuit High School in Sacramento, CA. While at Jesuit, Abbott coached the team to the 2002 State Cross Country Championship. He also served as coach at Bend High School in Bend, OR where his team also won a state title in 2001. Abbott also served on the United State Olympic Committee Coaching Division in 1999.

While at UCLA, Abbott served as a team captain for the 1999 and 2000 seasons, and was a three-time Pac-10 All-Academic team member and two-time UCLA Track Student-

Athlete of the Year. Abbott prepped at Jesuit HS where he led his team to three California State Team championships, and was named All-State and All-West in 1995.

Scott AbbottVolunteer Assistant Coach : : UCLA ‘

Peterson’s Distance Running and Coaching Career

A former University of Oregon distance runner, Peterson was a member of the Ducks’ 1989 Pac-10 Championship cross country team that placed second at the NCAA. In 1990 Peterson ran on Oregon’s Pac-10 track & fi eld championship team and placed second in the 1500m. He earned All-America honors in 1988 in the 1500m and was a two-time (1988, 1992) Olympic Trials qualifi er. His personal best times include a 1:49.78 (800m) and 3:41.03 (1500m).

As a prepster at North Eugene (OR) High School, Peterson was the 1985 Oregon State high school 800m champion and earned prep All-America honors in the 1500m and the mile.

Before coming to Westwood, Peterson served one season (1992-93) as Oregon’s graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach and two years (1990-92) as assistant track and fi eld and cross country coach at Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego.

Peterson has trained and coached with some of the top distance coaches in the world, including Mike Manley, a 1972 U.S. Olympian in the steeple-chase; former Oregon head coach Bill Dellinger, a three-time Olympian in the 5000m; Luiz de’ Olivera, who tutored Joaquim Cruz to the 1984 Olympic 800m title and Bob Larsen (the 2004 U.S. Men’s Olympic Distance Coach), who led the Bruin men’s track & fi eld team to two NCAA Outdoor titles (1988-87) and nine Pac-10 Championships in 15 years (1985-99).

Stember enters his fi rst season with the Bruins as a volunteer coach. Prior to UCLA, Stember was a 10-time All-American for the Stanford Cardinal, setting school records in the 800m and 1500m races. He was also a member of the 2000 Olympic team in the 1500m and is a member of the current World Record distance medley relay team.

During his time with the U.S. National Team, Stember served as team captain on 10 differ-ent occasions. He has broken the 4-minute mile barrier 10 times.

Stember also won gold in the 1500m at the 1997 Pan American Games. He also was a three-time silver medalist at the PanAm Games in the 1500m.

During his prep career at Jesuit HS, Stember won two CA State 1600m titles and was the 1995 Gatorade National Player of the Year.

Stember will help coach the Bruins while he trains with Coach Peterson for the 2007 U.S. Nationals and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Michael StemberVolunteer Assistant Coach : : Stanford ‘

Jason YangJason Yang

Men’s Cross CountryMen’s Cross Country

Student ManagerStudent Manager

Annie AdamsAnnie Adams

Women’s Cross CountryWomen’s Cross Country

Student ManagerStudent Manager

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2005-06 ACADEMIC HONORS

Pac-10 All-Academic Cross Country HonorsWomenSecond Team – Sarah West (3.74gpa/Psychology)Honorable Mention – Leslie Barrie; Ashley Caldwell; Claire Rethmeier; Monika Rothenburger

MenSecond Team – Drew Shackleton (3.74/Undeclared); Kyle Shackleton (3.76/Undeclared)Honorable Mention – Nick DeFelice; Austin Ramos; Matt Stollenwerk

WomenLeslie Barrie (3.58gpa/Communication Studies); Ashley Caldwell (3.32gpa/Pre-Political Science); Allison Hall (3.64gpa/Psychology); Jenna Timinsky (3.87/Linguistic Anthropology)

MenErik Emilsson (3.22gpa/Business Economics and Political Science); Austin Ramos (3.21gpa/Unde-clared); Kyle Shackleton (3.82/Undeclared)

WomenFirst Team – Jenna Timinsky (3.88gpa/Linguistic Anthropology)Second Team – Leslie Barrie (3.62gpa/Communication Studies); Allison Hall (3.65gpa/Psychology)Honorable Mention – Ashley Caldwell; Claire Rethmeier

MenFirst Team – Drew Shackleton (3.80/Undeclared); Kyle Shackleton (3.80/Undeclared)Honorable Mention – Erik Emilsson; Austin Ramos

MPSF All-Academic Indoor Track Honors

Pac-10 All-Academic Track & Field Honors

ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VIII (selected by CoSIDA)WomenNominated – Ashley Caldwell (3.32gpa/Pre-Political Science)

MenFirst Team – Erik Emilsson (3.23gpa/Business Economics and Political Science)

Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports ScholarThird Team – Ashley Caldwell (3.32gpa/Pre-Political Science)

U.S. Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches’ All-Academic TeamWomenLeslie Barrie, Ashley Caldwell; Jenna Timinsky

MenErik Emilsson

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Name Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (HS)Marco Anzures 6-0 154 Fr. San Diego, CA (St. Augustine)Laef Barnes 6-1 155 So. Nine Mile Falls, WA (Mead)Alex Crabill 5-10 144 Fr. Tacoma, WA (Charles Wright Academy)Scott Crawford 6-3 155 Fr. El Dorado Hills, CA (Oak Ridge)Ryan Gordon 5-10 140 So. Pacifi c Palisades, CA (Brentwood School)Mike Haddan 5-11 145 Jr. Irvine, CA (Woodbridge)Henry Hagenbuch 5-11 155 Sr. San Francisco, CA (Cate School/Michigan)Marlon Patterson 5-10 127 Fr. Sacramento, CA (Franklin)Austin Ramos 5-9 130 Sr. Sacramento, CA (Jesuit)Jake Matthews 6-0 150 Fr. Folsom, CA (Folsom)Drew Shackleton 5-8 135 So. Belmont, CA (Carlmont)Kyle Shackleton 5-8 128 Jr. Belmont, CA (Carlmont)Kevin Sullivan 5-8 140 Fr. Simi Valley, CA (Royal)

Pronounciation GuideMarco Anzures - An-zuh-resLaef Barnes - LaifHenry Hagenbuch - Hay-guhn-book

The 2006 men’s team will be led by senior Austin Ramos and ju-nior Mike Haddan after both had impressive 2005 cross country campaigns. An incredibly talented freshmen contingent and strong returning core of runners will look to help qualify this team for the National Championships for the first time in nearly 20 years.

ReturnersRamos is coming off of an All-American junior year in which he was the No. 1 Bruin runner all season. During the past year, Ramos has emerged as one of the most improved runners in the Pac-10 and arguably the nation after having earned All-Pac-10 (5th, 24:23), All-West Region (9th, 30:24.1) and All-American (48th, 30:27.4) honors. Ramos had incredible success during the indoor track season, pro-visionally qualifying in the 5000m (13:57.55) for the NCAA Indoor meet, but was hampered in outdoor track with a leg injury. This fall, he is healthy and eager to again lead a very young group of men into the cross country season.

Haddan, now a junior, had incredible improvement last season, cul-minating with a surprise sixth-place finish at the Pac-10 Champion-ships (24:24) and is ready for a breakthrough season this year. In out-door track, Haddan dropped his lifetime-best in the 800m to 1:50.76 and was a regional qualifier in the 1500m with a lifetime-best of 3:45.86. With more post-season experience under his belt, Haddan has proven that he can consistently run at the championship level and will look to produce strong finishes at the conference level and beyond in 2006.

Junior Kyle Shackleton and sophomores Leaf Barnes, Ryan Gor-don and Drew Shackleton return after providing depth to the 2005 team as a strong pack of runners

Kyle Shackleton and Barnes had solid outdoor track seasons in 2006 and are looking to contribute at a higher level after their first year of collegiate cross country competition. Barnes ran lifetime-bests in the 800m (1:53.28), 1500m (3:50.41) and mile (4:06.25) in his first season on the track team, while Kyle notched a lifetime-best in the steeple (9:32.45). Drew Shackleton (9:16.25) and Gordon (9:36.89) add depth to the team after proving themselves to be competitive steeplechasers in the outdoor track season. Drew scored his first vic-tory over USC in the steeplechase last season, helping the Bruins to victory. Their successes on the track will undoubtedly carry over into a strong cross country season.

NewcomersThis year’s freshmen distance class is one of the most heralded groups to come through Westwood in nearly 20 years, ranking No. 1 in CA and No. 5 in the nation. With a strong balance between middle and long distance runners, these first-year athletes will make an im-mediate impact on the course.

Alex Crabill and Jake Matthews join the team after very strong se-nior seasons in the long distance events in which Crabill ranked 13th in the U.S. in the 3200m (8:57.42) and Matthews was 49th (9:10.11). Both Crabill and Matthews had strong senior cross country seasons and should carry that success over to the UCLA team. Middle-dis-tance runners Scott Crawford and Marlon Patterson also come to UCLA with some of the top times in the nation. Crawford was the CA State meet runner-up in the 800m and ended his prep career ranked 14th nationally in that event (1:51.60). His 1600m time of 4:11.78 also ranked 27th on the U.S. prep list last season. Patterson’s 1600m time was 12th in the U.S. (4:09.70), while his 800m time ranked 25th (1:52.09). Crawford will train through the fall, building a strength base for the indoor season, and will not be competing during the 2006 cross country season.

“This is the strongest group of freshmen distance runners we have had in many years and they are very enthusiastic and ready to com-pete and make an immediate impact,” said Head Coach Eric Peter-son.

Marco Anzures (1:55.6-800m/4:17.8-1500m/9:28-3200m), Henry Hagenbuch (4:20-mile/9:09-2-mile) and Kevin Sullivan (4:13.58-1600m) will also add some depth to the team. With strong summer training, this trio could compete for a spot in UCLA’s top-10 and kick off their UCLA careers in the fall.

The challenge for this team is to qualify for the National Champion-ships for the first time in 21 years. With the leadership and success of Ramos and Haddan last season, this team expects to compete in the Pac-10 and West Region meets, hopefully putting the Bruins in a spot to compete at the NCAA Championships This year’s schedule well help this team gain the experience they need to compete and succeed in the post-season.

2006 Freshmen Men’s Recruiting Class -2006 Freshmen Men’s Recruiting Class - No. 5 in the Nation/No. 1 in CA No. 5 in the Nation/No. 1 in CA

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2005-06 — 115th at the West Region Champion-ships (33:35.4) ... 62nd at the Pac-10 Champion-ships (26:30) ... 126th at the Pre-NCAA Invite (25:17) ... No. 4 runner for UCLA at the Sundodger Invite (23rd, 24:45) ... In outdoor track, had top times of 3:50.41 in the 1500m, 4:06.25 in the mile

and 1:53.28 in the 800m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School — Four-year varsity letterwinner in track and cross country ... Team was state champions in 2002 and 2003 ... Was the national indoor mile leader in 2004 and 2005 ... Ranked third in the nation in cross country in 2004 ... Indoor All-American (‘04, ‘05) ... Team captain for track and cross country teams ... Sophomore state record holder in the 1500m, 1600m and 3000m ... Top times of 4:07.07 in the 1600m, 8:59 in the 3200m and 14:59 in the 5k.

Personal — Born September 27, 1986 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

2005-06 — The Bruins’ No. 2 runner all season ... 107th at the West Region Championships (33:25.5) ... Named fi rst-team All-Pac-10 after placing sixth at the Pac-10 Championships (24:24) ... 56th at the Pre-NCAA Invite (24:39) ... 56th at the Roy Griak Invite (25:21) ... 17th at the

Sundodger Invite (24:33) ... Led the Bruins at the CS Fullerton “Season Opener” with an eighth-place fi nish (26:27.90) ... In outdoor track, was a regional qualifi er in the 1500m (3:45.86) ... Also ran 1:50.78 in the 800m.

2004-05 — Finished 55th at the West Region meet (31:58) and 52nd at the Pac-10 Championships (26:13) ... Placed 15th at the USF Invite (25:05.3) and 17th at the Stanford Invite (12:22, 4K) ... At the Pre-NCAA meet, ran 25:39.3 ... At the Notre Dame Invitational, ran 25:14 ... Named Most Outstanding Freshman Distance Runner.

High School — Haddan fi nished third at the CA State meet in 2004 and 2003 in the 800m (1:51.79,2003/1:53.03,2004) after winning the State crown as a sophomore (1:51.41) … He was the 2004 CIF Div. II champion (1:54.30) and CIF Masters titlist (1:51.50) … Was named Orange County Cross Country and Irvine City Athlete of the Year ... 2004 Los Angeles Times All-Star boys’ second-team in the 800m …Personal-best of 1:51.02 as a junior … In 2003, Haddan was third at the Arcadia Invitational (1:52.43) and was also third at the Mt. SAC Relays in the mile (4:15.86) ... Competed in the World Junior Championships in the 800m.

Personal — Born May 5, 1986 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

Laef BarnesLaef Barnes6-1 : : 155 : : Sophomore6-1 : : 155 : : Sophomore

Mead HSMead HS

Nine Mile Falls, WANine Mile Falls, WA

Mike HaddanMike Haddan5-11 : : 145 : : Junior5-11 : : 145 : : Junior

Woodbridge HSWoodbridge HS

Irvine, CAIrvine, CA

Alex CrabillAlex Crabill5-10 : : 144 : : Freshman5-10 : : 144 : : Freshman

Charles Wright Academy Charles Wright Academy

Tacoma, CATacoma, CA

2006 BRUIN MEN

High School — Won the FootLocker West Re-gional Sophomore Race in 2003 ... Also won the WIAA “A” cross country title in 2004 ... Finished fi rst in both the 1600m and 3200m at the WIAA “A” Track Championships in 2005, and won the 1600m title in 2006 ... Placed 26th at the USATF

Junior Cross Country Championships in 2006 ... High school team won the WIAA “A” Cross Country title in 2003 and 2004 ... Prep best in the 3200m ranks 13th on the 2006 U.S. National Prep List (8:57.42) ... Also has prep bests of 15:40 on the 5k cross country course, 25:13 on the 8k course, 1:56 in the 800m and 4:15 in the 1600m.

Personal — Born May 19, 1988 ... Pre-Business/Economics.

Scott CrawfordScott Crawford6-3 : : 155 : : Freshman6-3 : : 155 : : Freshman

Oak Ridge HSOak Ridge HS

El Dorado Hills, CAEl Dorado Hills, CA

High School — Four-year varsity letterwinner in track and two-year letterwinner in cross country ... Two-time team captain for track and one-time captain for cross country ... 2006 Arcadia Invite 800m champion (pr’d by 4 seconds) ... CA State runner-up in the 800m (2006) ... SJC Section

800m Champion in 2006 ... SJC Section 1600m Champion in 2005 ... Five-time All-League selection in track and one-time All-League in cross country ... 2006 fi rst-team All-Metro ... 2005 second-team All-Metro ... Two-time track team MVP ... School record holder in the 800m (1:51.60, #14 on 2006 U.S. Prep List) and 1600m (4:11.78, No. 27 on 2006 U.S. Prep List) ... Top 400m time of 48.8.

Personal — Born January 29, 1988 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

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2005-06 — Earned All-American honors after fi nishing 48th (30:27.4) at the NCAA Champi-onships ... Named All-Region after placing 9th at the West Region Championships (30:24.1) ... Named First-team All-Pac-10 after placing fi fth at the Pac-10 Championships (24:23) ... UCLA’s No.

1 runner all season ... 15th at the Pre-NCAA Invite (24:06) ... Sixth at the Roy Griak Invite (24:21) ... Won the Sundodger Invite in 24:00 (the fourth-fastest time in the meet’s history) ... In indoor track, provisionally qualifi ed for the NCAA Champion-ships in the 5000m (13:57.55) ... In outdoor track, had a regional qualifi er in the 1500m (3:47.66), but battled a leg injury that hindered him for most of the season and kept him out of the regional meet ... Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic cross country and track ... MPSF All-Academic.

2004-05 — At the 2004 USA Cross Country Championships, Ramos fi nished 24th (39:13.8) in the Open Men’s 12km ... Placed 28th at the West Region Championships (31:13, 10K) and 21st at the Pac-10 Championships (25:06, 8K) ... Finished 16th in the 4K at the Stanford Invitational (12:22) ... Ran 24:47.4 at the Pre-NCAA meet (43rd overall) ... In outdoor track, placed eighth in the 10,000m (30:02.01) and ninth in the 5000m (14:15.61) at the Pac-10 meet ... At the West Region Championships, placed 10th in the 5000m (14:29.66) ... All-Academic Pac-10 Honorable Mention ... All-Academic MPSF.

2003-2004 — Ramos was UCLA’s No.1 cross country runner in four regular season meets, including fi rst place (15:13/5k) at the Big Wave Invitational, sixth (12:11/4k) at the Stanford Invitational and 41st (24:19.5/8k) at the Pre-National ... He fi nished 26th at Regionals with a time of 30.24 (No. 3 Bruin runner) ... Top UCLA fi nisher at the Pac-10 meet in a time of 25:43.4 (22nd overall) … Redshirted the outdoor track season.

High School — As a senior, placed 11th in 15:26 at the CA State Cross Country Championships and led Jesuit to the State title ... At the 2001 and 2002 State Championships, was Jesuit’s No. 1 runner, placing sixth in 2001 (15:51) and 11th in 2002 ... Received CIF All-State honors in 2002 ... Also placed 14th at the 2002 Footlocker Western Regional ... As a junior, placed 36th at the FootLocker Western Regional in 16:26 ... In track, placed fi fth (9:00.31) in the 3200m at the 2002 CA State Meet ... Prep track bests were 4:18.00 (1600m) and 9:00.27 (3200m).

Personal — Born October 6, 1984 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

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Jesuit HSJesuit HS

Sacramento, CASacramento, CA

Marlon PattersonMarlon Patterson5-10 : : 127 : : Freshman5-10 : : 127 : : Freshman

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Sacramento, CASacramento, CA

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High School — Four-year letterwinner in track and cross country ... Seven-time All-Delta ... Five-time All-Metro ... Two-time All-CIF ... Two-time All-State ... Won fi ve individual section champi-onships ... Four-year captain for track and cross country ... Four-year MVP for track and cross

country teams ... Helped team to Delta League titles in 2005 and 2006, and the San Joaquin Section title in 2006 ... Prep best of 4:09.70 in the 1600m is No. 12 on the 2006 U.S. Prep List (the time also set a new Sacramento Meet of Champions Record) ... 800m best of 1:52.09 is No. 25 on the 2006 U.S. Prep List ... Also has a prep best of 9:15 in the 3200m.

Personal — Born June 4, 1988 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

Jake MatthewsJake Matthews6-0 : : 150 : : Freshmn6-0 : : 150 : : Freshmn

Folsom HSFolsom HS

Folsom, CAFolsom, CA

High School — Three-year letterwinner in track and cross country ... All-State in the 3200m in 2006 (6th) ... Two-time (‘05, ‘06) San Joaquin Section Masters Champion in the 3200m ... Sacramento Area Male Track Athlete of the Year in 2005 ... Two-time CA State Meet participant ...

All-State in 2004 (10th) and 2005 (5th) for cross country ... Three-time State Meet participant in cross country ... San Joaquin Section Champion in 2004 and 2005 in cross country ... Two-time Sacramento Bee All-Metro MVP (‘04, ‘05) ... School record in the 1600m, 3200m and 3000m (8:39.0) ... 1600m (4:17.8) and 3200m (9:10.11, 49th on the 2006 U.S. Prep List) are lifetime-bests and broke previous school records that were set in 1964 ... FootLocker West Regional Championships competitor (9th, 15:53 5k), earning 2nd-team All-Region honors ... Three-time USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country National Championships All-American.

Personal — Born April 4, 1988 ... Atmospheric, Oceanic and Environmental Sci-ences major.

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2005-06 — UCLA’s No. 3 runner during the sea-son ... 60th at the West Region Championships (31:40.2) ... 29th at the Pac-10 Championships (25:16) ... 58th at the Pre-NCAA Invite (24:43) ... 75th at the Roy Griak Invite (25:36) ... 21st at the Sudogder Invite (24:42) ... Named Second-Team All-Academic Pac-10 ... In outdoor track, ran a

lifetime-best 9:32.45 in the steeple and 14:38.90 in the 5000m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... MPSF All-Academic ... Pac-10 All-Academic First Team for track and second-team for cross country.

2004-05 — At the 2005 USA Cross Country Championships, placed 21st (26:40.3) in the Junior Men’s 8km ... Placed 51st at the Pac-10 Championships (26:11) and 67th at the West Regional (32:16) ... Finished 14th at the USF Invite (24:50.2) and 25th at the Stanford Invite (12:33) ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School — In cross country, Shackleton fi nished seventh at the State Cham-pionships and was a three-time All-CIF selection ... Three-time co-MVP and team captain ... Kyle fi nished 14th at the FootLocker Cross Country West Regionals in 2003 ... In outdoor track, at the 2004 CA State Meet, he fi nished sixth in the 3200m in 9:17.03 … Ranked No. 6 in the State in the 3200m with a time of 9:05.36 ... Fin-ished third (9:05.36) at the Central Coast Section Championships in the 3200m ... Was a two-time co-MVP and co-captain of track team … Twin brother Drew is a redshirt freshman for the Bruins.

Personal — Born January 21, 1986 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

2005-06 — 82nd at the West Region Champion-ships (32:21.4) ... 52nd at the Pac-10 Champion-ships ... 156th at the Pre-NCAA Invite (25:39) ... 105th as UCLA’s No. 4 runner at the Roy Griak Invite (26:04) ... No. 5 Bruin runner at the Sun-dodger Invite (35th, 25:02) ... Named Second-Team All-Academic Pac-10 ... In outdoor track,

posted a lifetime-best of 9:16.25 in the steeplechase and 15:05.30 in the 5000m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... Pac-10 All-Academic fi rst team for cross country and track.

2004-05 — At the 2005 USA Cross Country Championships, placed 14th (26:18.5) in the Junior Men’s 8k ... Competed for the USA at the NACAC Cross Country Cham-pionships, fi nishing third (20:03) in the Junior Men’s 6k ... Redshirt cross country season ... In outdoor track, ran a lifetime-best in the steeplechase of 9:33.90 against USC ... Also ran 15:01.63 in the 5000m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School — Four year varsity letterwinner in cross country and track ... Three-time All-CIF in cross country ... Three-time co-MVP and co-captain for cross country ... Two-time MVP and co-captain for track team ... School co-Athlete of the Year in 2004 ... At the Footlocker XC West Regionals, placed 29th overall ... Second-team All-Northern California (2003) and third-team All-Northern California in 2002 ... Finished eighth in the Division II State Meet in 2003 ... Placed in the top-30 in the state in cross country in 2002 ... Qualifed for the State XC Meet in 2001 ... Top times of 4:26 in the 1600m, 9:20 in the 3200m and 15:38.1 in the 5K ... Twin brother Kyle is a sophomore for the Bruins.

Personal — Born January 21, 1986 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

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Carlmont HSCarlmont HS

Belmont, CABelmont, CA

Kyle ShackletonKyle Shackleton5-8 : : 128 : : Junior5-8 : : 128 : : Junior

Carlmont HSCarlmont HS

Belmont, CABelmont, CA

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Marco AnzuresMarco Anzures

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St. Augustine HSSt. Augustine HS

San Diego, CASan Diego, CA

Henry HagenbuchHenry Hagenbuch

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Cate HSCate HS

San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA

Ryan GordonRyan Gordon

5-10 : : 140 : : Sophomore5-10 : : 140 : : Sophomore

Pacific Palisades, CAPacific Palisades, CA

The Brentwood SchoolThe Brentwood School

Kevin SullivanKevin Sullivan

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Name Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School)Olga Aulet-Leon 5-9 So* Palos Verdes, CA (Peninsula)Alice Bohannan 5-8 So.* Nashville, TN (Harpeth Hall)Gabrielle Bournes 5-4 Fr.* Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly)Krishna Curry 5-10 Fr. Nashville, TN (University)Ashley Caldwell 5-9 Sr. Los Gatos, CA (Los Gatos)Allison Hall 5-6 Sr.* San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo)Lauren Jirges 5-6 So. Cypress, CA (Cypress)Cobbie Jones 5-9 Fr. San Martin, CA (Live Oak)Rosa Magaña 5-4 Fr. Oakland, CA (Holy Names)Shantae McKinney 5-8 So. Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Poly/USC)Nicole Pennes 5-6 Fr. Pleasant Hill, CA (College Park)Claire Rethmeier 5-7 Jr. Escondido, CA (San Pasqual)Hannah Roeder 5-8 Fr. Des Moines, IA (Roosevelt)Monika Rothenburger 5-10 Jr. Dana Point, CA (Dana Hills)Bailey Schutte 5-4 Fr. Sherwood, OR (Jesuit)Jenna Timinsky 5-7 Sr.* Encinitas, CA (San Dieguito Academy)Ciara Viehweg 5-8 So. San Francisco, CA (St. Ignatius)Kelcie Wiemann 5-7 Fr. Simi Valley, CA (Royal)

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Pronounciation GuideOlga Aulet-Leon - Oh-lay-Lee-ownGabrielle Bournes - Bore-nayRosa Magaña - Muh-gone-yuhHannah Roeder - Ray-derBailey Schutte - ShootCiara Viehweg - Keh-rah Vey-weg

The Bruin women return to cross country competition with one of the most experienced rosters in recent history. Led by 2005 cross country All-American Ashley Caldwell, this group of talented wom-en will look to qualify for the NCAA Championships after having missed out on the team competition last season.

ReturnersCaldwell returns to lead the Bruins for the second consecutive sea-son after completing the most successful cross country/track and field year in her career. In 2005, Caldwell was UCLA’s No. 1 runner all season, culminating in All-American honors at the National meet (16th, 20:13). Caldwell also earned All-West Region (3rd, 20:12.5) and All-Pac-10 (4th, 20:55) at those championships.On the track as a ju-nior, Caldwell earned All-American honors in the 1500m with her ninth-place finish at the Outdoor Championships, running a new lifetime-best of 4:19.73. In her final season as a UCLA harrier, this Bruin is on track to becoming one of the more decorated runners in UCLA history. Caldwell brings experience and success to the team which has carried over into higher expectations for this cross coun-try season.

Behind Caldwell is an incredibly deep and talented roster highlight-ed by the return of seniors Allison Hall (4:27.74-1500m) and Jenna Timinsky (2:06.26-800m/4:23.88-1500m) and sophomore Olga Au-let-Leon (2:14.19-800m/4:27.43-1500m), a group that has national championship and post-season experience. All three women red-shirted the 2005 cross country season, while Aulet-Leon also sat out the track season to nurse injuries. This trio is hungry and ready to return to the cross country course to help this team succeed.

Also adding depth to the squad are juniors Claire Rethmei-er (16:25.74, 5000m) and Monika Rothenburger (2:17.36, 800m/4:39.69, 1500m) and sophomore Ciara Viehweg (10:43.29, steeple). Rothenburger was redshirted during the track season be-cause of injury, but is healthy and ready to contribute to the team. Rethmeier and Viehweg had strong outdoor seasons which will car-

ry over into success during the cross country season. Viehweg had a solid first year at UCLA, posting the No. 7 U.S. junior steeplechase time in 2006 (10:43.29), a time that also ranks No. 5 in UCLA history, in just her first season running that event. These three women ran in the top-five last season and will return to add depth and experience to a talented roster.

NewcomersHannah Roeder (2:14.94-800m/4:38.87-1500m/10:14.35-3000m), Bailey Schutte (4:39-1500m/10:09-3k/ 18:10-5k), Nicole Pennes (4:54-1600m/10:37.1-3200m/17:59-5k) and Kelsey Wiemann(11:11-3200m/18:47-5k) could make an immediate impact for the Bruins. These four youngsters are a strong core of middle distance runners and will be evaluated early on to determine if they will make a competitive impact on the team. Freshmen Cobbie Jones (2:09-800m/5:02-mile), Krishna Curry (2:10.6-800m) and Rosa Magaña (2:13.41-800m) will also look to find a spot on the compe-tition team.

Returning runners Alice Bohannon (2:13.01-800m), Lauren Jirges (2:17.79-800m/4:41.07-1500m), Gabrielle Bournes (2:12.62-800m) and Shantae McKinney (2:10.50-800m) also bolster the team with middle-distance experience and UCLA will look for one or more to contribute to the depth of the team.

The 2006 schedule is a strong one, exposing the team to some of the top national invitational races in the country – Roy Griak, Or-egon and Pre-NCAA. These meets should prove a great test to this squad leading up to the post-season competitions.

“Going into the season, we are shooting for a top-2 finish at both the Pac-10 and West Region Championships,” said Head Coach Eric Pe-terson. “We also want to automatically qualify for the National meet and emerge as one of the top-10 teams in the nation. We were there not to long ago with many of the women returning this season and with the senior influence on this team, expectations are high.”

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2005-06 — The Bruins’ No.1 runner all season ... Named All-American after fi nishing 16th at the NCAA Championships (20:13) ... Earned All-Re-gion honors with a third-place fi nish at the West Region Championships (20:12.5) ... Named fi rst-team All-Pac-10 after placing 4th at the Pac-10

Championships (20:55) ... Eighth at the Pre-NCAA Invite (20:29) ... Finished fourth at the Roy Griak Invite (21:05) ... Placed third at the Sundodger Invite (21:04) ... In outdoor track, earned All-American honors in the 1500m (9th, 4:19.45) ... Finished seventh in the 1500m at the West Region Championships (4:29.30) ... Was fourth in the 1500m (4:21.46) and sixth in the 800m (2:09.33) at the Pac-10 Championships ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... Third-team Arthur Ashe Junior Scholar Award ... MPSF All-Academic ... Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic cross country and track ... USTFCCCA All-Academic team.

2004-05 — Was the Bruins’ No. 1 runner at the NCAA meet (21:55.0) ... At West Region, fi nished 30th (21:32) ... At Pac-10, placed 25th (21.54) ... Ran 14:28 at the Stanford Invite (14th overall) ... At the Notre Dame Invite, fi nished 55th in a time of 17:49 ... Was the Bruins’ No. 1 runner at the Pre-NCAA meet (21:43.1, 53rd) ... Had to redshirt the outdoor track season due to stress fractures in her shin ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2003-2004 — Earned All-America honors on three occasions … All-American in cross country after fi nishing 36th at the NCAA Championships in a season-best time of 20:45.6 ... Earned All-Region honors, placing 11th (20.50) ... UCLA’s No. 2 runner at the NCAA, West Regionals and Pac-10 Championships ... At Pac-10, she fi nished 14th (22:17.2), earning second-team All-Pac-10 honors ... Placed 26th (21:05.2) at the Pre-National Meet ... Named Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention in cross country and track and fi eld ... In outdoor track, she earned All-American honors in the 800m after fi nishing 10th at the NCAA Championships (2:06.51, top eight Americans) ... Finished second at the West Regionals in the 800m, running a per-sonal-best 2:05.01 (No. 4 in school history) ... Pac-10 Champion in the 800m (2:06.88) ... Earned All-American honors running the third leg on UCLA’s third-place distance medley relay (11:08.70, season-best), at the NCAA Indoor Championships.

2002-03 — A redshirt in cross country … In track as a true freshman, Caldwell was a West Region qualifi er in the 800m and scored for the Bruins at the Pac-10, placing sixth (2:08.19, then personal-best).

High School — Finished fi fth in the 800m (2:11.84) at the 2002 National Scholastic Indoor Meet ... Won the 1600m at the Stanford Invitational in 4:55.71 and was sec-ond in the 1600m at the Central Coast Section fi nal in 4:58.80 ... Won the DeAnza League 400m crown in 58.32 ... At the CIF Central Coast Masters meet, fi nished second in both the 800m (2:10.80) and 1600m (4:58.14) ... At the CA State meet, was fourth in the 800m (2:11.07) ... Placed third in the 800m (2:11.29) at the Golden West Invitational ... At the U.S. Junior National Championships, ran then personal- bests in 800m qualifying (2:09.65) and bettered that time by placing third in fi nal (2:09.49), earning Verizon Junior All-America honors ... Was the fi rst alternate for the U.S. team in the World Junior Championships ... Season bests of 2:09.49 (800m) and 4:55.71 (1600m) ranked her nationally as the No. 11 half-miler and No. 22 miler ... In 2001, was the CIF Central Coast 800m champion ... Her 2:10.27 (800m) ranked No. 16 in the U.S. ... Prep bests of 2:09.49 (800m) and 4:55.71 (1600m).

Personal — Born October 12, 1983 ... Political Science major.

2005-06 — Redshirted cross country, indoor and outdoor track ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll

2004-05 — Voted Co-Most Outstanding Fresh-man Cross Country Runner ... At the 2005 USA Cross Country Championships, placed 22nd (23:57.4) in the Junior Women’s 6km race ... At

the NCAA Championships, ran 22:51.7 ... Placed 23rd at Pac-10 (21:50) and 28th at West Region (21:29) ... Finished 14th at the USF Invite (18:12.8) ... In outdoor track, ran top times of 2:14.19 in the 800m and 4:26.20 in the 1500m ... Was ranked in the top 10 in the conference going into the conference meet, but tore a calf muscle during Pac-10 prelims of the 1500m race, ending her season ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School — At the 2004 CA State Meet, placed ninth in the 1600m (5:12.23) and 18th in the 3200m (11:06) ... League champion in the 1600m (2-time) and 3200m (3-time) and cross country (2-time) ... Finished third at the CIF Champion-ships (2-mile) ... CIF runner-up in the mile (2004) ... Masters Champion in the mile (2004) ... High School Athlete of the Year in 2004 ... Named team’s Most Valuable Female Cross Country Athlete (2003) and Track and Field Athlete (2003, 2004) ... Team Captain in track and cross country.

Personal — Born July 8, 1986 ... Pre-Business/Economics major.

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Peninsula HSPeninsula HS

Palos Verdes, CAPalos Verdes, CA

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2005-06 — Redshirted the cross country sea-son ... In indoor track, had season-best times of 2:17.86 in the 800m and 4:53.35 in the mile ... In outdoor track, had an 800m best of 2:15.33 and a 1500m best of 4:33.54 ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... MPSF All-Academic ... Second-team Pac-10 All-Academic for track.

2004-05 — Named Most Improved Cross Country Runner ... Finished 16th at the USF Invite (18:20.5) and 64th at the Notre Dame Invite (17:57) ... Redshirted the outdoor track season ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2003-2004 — UCLA’s No. 7 runner at the NCAA Cross Country Championships … Finished 34th at the West Region with a time of 21:38 and placed 38th (23:42.1) at the Pac-10 Championships ... At the Pre-National Meet, Hall ran a season-best 21:36.7 ... Was named fi rst team Pac-10 All-Academic (3.80 gpa) ... In outdoor track, she fi nished 10th (4:31.07) at the West Region in the 1500m and scored at the Pac-10, placing eighth (4:33.17) … Also qualifi ed to the conference meet in the 800m … Ran personal-bests of 2:10.55 (800m) and 4:27.74 (1500m).

2002-2003 — As a true freshman, Hall ran in all three major cross country events, with a top placement of 29th (21:40) at the Pac-10 … Was 52nd (23:03) at West Region and was UCLA’s No. 5 runner at the NCAA … In outdoor track, she ran a 2:12.46 (800m) and 4:31.26 (1500m).

High School — At the 2002 CA State meet, Hall placed fi fth (2:12.99) in the 800m, earning All-State honors … Was ninth in the 2002 Arcadia Invitational 1600m (5:02.84) … Best high school marks of 2:12.44 (800m, school record), 5:01.45 (1600m, school record) and 11:12.8 (3200m) … In cross country, earned All State honors (8th) at the CA State Cross Country Championships as a sophomore, help-ing her team to a second-place fi nish.

Personal — Born July 18, 1984 ... Psychology major.

2005-06 — No. 2 runner for UCLA during the season ... 32nd at the West Region Champion-ships (21:26.6) ... 24th at the Pac-10 Champion-ships (21:54) ... 51st at the Pre-NCAA Invite (21:26) ... 41st at the Roy Griak Invite (22:09) ... No. 2 runner for the Bruins at the Sundodger Invite

(5th, 21:15) ... In outdoor track, top 5000m time of 17:17.77 ... Also ran 36:23.67 in the 10,000m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-

Academic cross country and track.

2004-05 — At the 2005 USA Cross Country Championships, placed 18th (23:29.4) in the Junior Women’s 6km race ... Ran 18:08.6 at the USF Invite, placing 12th overall ... At the UCSD Invite, placed 64th in a time of 24:58.0 ... Ran 10:00.01 at the RJ/JJK meet in the 3000m ... Had an outdoor best of 16:56.31 in the 5000m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School — San Diego CIF Cross Country champion and was one of the top runners in the State ... Three-time CIF Div. II winner in cross country ... Was the State runner-up in 2003 in cross country ... She fi nished 14th at the Footlocker Nationals and earned third-team All-America honors ... A top 5km time of 17:27 ... In 2004 track, Rethmeier was a four-time CIF champion (3200m-three times and 1600m-once) ... Won (10:27.32) the State title in the 3200m in 2003, was runner-up (10:33.57) in 2004 and placed 10th as a sophomore ... In track, she was eighth (4:54.82) in the mile at the Golden West Invitational in Sacramento, won both the 1600m (4:59.25) and 3200m (10:49.23) at the CIF Divisional Championships and at the CIF Masters meet (personal-best 4:52.42/10:52.95) … She led San Pasqual HS to the 2004 San Diego section Div. I team title, edging El Camino (led by UCLA teammate Jolanda Diego) 65-64 … Finished fi fth at the Adidas Outdoor Cham-pionships in the 3200m, earning All-American honors ... Her 3200 personal-best is a converted 10:26.80 and she also has run 2:16.9 for 800m … Other best prep times include 4:34 in the 1500m and 17:09 in the 5000m.

Personal — Born April 4, 1986 ... Pre-Psychology major.

2005-06 — Primarily UCLA’s No. 3 runner during the year ... 33rd at the West Region Champion-ships (21:27.6) ... 49th at the Pac-10 Champion-ships (22:52) ... 77th at the Pre-NCAA Invite (21:44) ... No. 4 runner at the Roy Griak Invite (87th, 22:52) ... Was the No. 3 runner at the Sundodger Invite

(10th, 21:27) ... Redshirted indoor and outdoor track ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic cross country.

2004-05 — Voted Co-Most Outstanding Freshman Cross Country Runner ... Top Bruin fi nisher at the 2005 USA Cross Country Championships, placing 15th (23:13.3) in the Junior Women’s 6km race ... At NCAA, ran 23:24.5 ... Placed 22nd at the Pac-10 meet (21:49) ... Finished 15th at the USF Invite (18:30.4) and 19th at the Stanford Invite (14:35) ... Placed 65th at the Pre-NCAA meet (21:52.2) and 68th at the Notre Dame Invite (17:59) ... In outdoor track, had best marks of 11:24.60 (steeple) and 17:38.02 in the 5000m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School — Three-time Most Valuable Distance Runner ... Three-time All-League recipient ... CIF Finalist in the 1600m ... Finished second at CIF in the 1600m in 2004 ... Masters Finalist in the 1600m and 3200m ... Placed 10th at the 2004 CA State Meet in the 3200m (10:54.33) ... Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist (2003) ... Dana Hills Female Scholar Athlete of the Year (2004).

Personal — Born July 20, 1986 ... Pre-Psychology major.

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San Pasqual HSSan Pasqual HS

Escondido, CAEscondido, CA

Monika RothenburgerMonika Rothenburger5-10 : : Junior5-10 : : Junior

Dana Hills HSDana Hills HS

Dana Point, CADana Point, CA

Allison HallAllison Hall5-6 : : RS-Senior5-6 : : RS-Senior

Rancho Bernardo HSRancho Bernardo HS

San Diego, CASan Diego, CA

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2005-06 — 30th at the Titan Invitational (19:16) … 27th at the UCSD Triton Classic (23:41.7) … 73rd at Sundodger Invite (23:27) … 87th at CS Ful-lerton “Season Opener” (20:47.20) … In outdoor track, had a top 800m time of 2:17.79 and a best 1500m time of 4:41.07 … Also competed at the

USATF Junior National Championships in the 1500m.

High School - Four-year letterwinner in track and cross country ... Also two-time

letterwinner in soccer ... Placed seventh at the State Cross Country meet in 2002,

earning All-State honors ... Two-time All-CIF and All-County ... Four-time All-League

and two-time league MVP ... Four-time league champion in the 800m and two-time

league champion in the 1600m ... First-team Los Angeles Times All-Star Girls Cross

Country (‘02) ... Holds the 800m Empire League and Cypress High School record

(2:14.33) ... Top times of 2:14.33 in the 800m and 5:10 in the 1600m.

Personal - Born November 8, 1987 in Orange, CA ... Daughter of Edward and Susan

Jirges ... Has one brother, Blake ... undeclared major.

Lauren JirgesLauren Jirges5-6 : : Sophomore5-6 : : Sophomore

Cypress HSCypress HS

Cypress, CACypress, CA

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2005-06 — Redshirted cross country season ... In outdoor track, suffered an injury at Pac-10’s, ending her season ... Top times of 2:10.39 in the 800m and 4:30.83 in the 1500m ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... MPSF All-Academic ... First-team Pac-10 All-Academic for track ... UST-

FCCCA All-Academic Team.

2004-05 — Was the Bruins’ No. 2 runner at Pac-10’s (21:44, 21st) and No. 4 runner at West Region (21:39, 36th) ... Ran 23:06.4 at the NCAA meet ... Finished 10th at both the USF (17:52.3) and Stanford Invites (14:11) ... Placed 50th at the Notre Dame Invite (17:47) ... In outdoor track, placed 15th in the 1500m (4:30.81) at West Region ... At Pac-10, placed ninth in the 1500m (4:30.64) ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2003-2004 — In cross country, Timinsky was UCLA’s No. 5 runner (21:30.4) at the NCAA meet … Earned All-Region honors after running a personal-best 21:03 at the West Region, placing 21st (UCLA’s No. 4 runner) ... Finished 27th at Pac-10 in a time of 23:17.4 ... At the Stanford Invitational, Timinsky was seventh overall (21:30) ... She was named second team Pac-10 All-Academic (3.74 gpa) in cross country ... In outdoor track, she was a Bruin relay alternate (4X400m) at the NCAA Cham-pionships … Timinsky placed seventh (2:08.02) in the 800m at the West Region ... Finished fourth at Pac-10 (2:08.55) ... Named fi rst team Pac-10 All-Academic (3.84gpa/linguistics and anthropology major) ... Ran personal-bests 2:06.26 (800m, No. 9 in school history) and 4:23.88 (1500m).

2002-03 — Major contributor for the Bruins in cross country as a true freshman … UCLA’s second-highest fi nisher at the Regional meet (9th, 21:46), third-high-est at the Pac-10 (22nd, 21:30) and No. 4 UCLA fi nisher at the NCAA … A redshirt in track, Timinsky in the summer placed third in the 800m at the USA Juniors, fourth at the Pan Am Juniors and ran then personal-bests of 2:07.00 (800m) and 4:32.50 (1500m).

High School — As a senior in 2002, Timinsky placed second (2:09.48) in the 800m at the CA State Championships and then beat a talented fi eld to win the event at the Golden West Invitational (2:09.59) … Won the San Diego HS Div. II fi nal in 2:09.56 and at the San Diego CIF Masters, Timinsky won the 800m in a prep personal-best 2:08.74 (2002 State leader, No. 3 all-time San Diego County prep list) … Second at Arcadia (2:09.59) … Timinsky ran a 4:55.72 to win the Mt. Carmel Invitational 1600m … As a junior in 2000-01, she placed fi fth (2:12.80) in the 800m at the CA State meet … Her 800m mark of 2:09.12 at the San Diego Masters ranked No. 8 on the 2001 U. S. prep chart … Timinisky was fourth (2:10.31) at the Golden West Invitational … She’s won four San Diego County CIF 800m and cross country titles … Season-best of 4:59.35 in the 1600m.

Personal — Born August 25, 1984 .... Anthropology major.

Jenna TiminskyJenna Timinsky5-7 : : RS-Senior5-7 : : RS-Senior

San Dieguito AcademySan Dieguito Academy

Encinitas, CAEncinitas, CA

Ciara ViehwegCiara Viehweg5-8 : : Sophomore5-8 : : Sophomore

St. Ignatius HSSt. Ignatius HS

San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA

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2005-06 — 114th at the West Region Cham-pionships (22:55) ... Had to pull out midway through the Pac-10 Championships because of illness ... 108th at the Pre-NCAA Invite (22:09) ... 12th at the UCSD Triton Classic (23:04.9) ... 54th at the Sundodger Invite (22:56) ... 21st at the CS

Fullerton “Season Opener” (19:27.90) ... In outdoor track, ran the No. 5 steeple-chase time in school history (10:43.29, No. 7 on the 2006 U.S. Junior list), a re-gional qualifying mark ... Placed seventh at the Pac-10 Championships in steeple (10:43.54).

High School - Four year letterwinner in cross country and track ... School record holder in the 800m (2:15), 1600m (4:54) and 3000m (10:01) ... Placed second in 2004 (18:11) and fifth in 2003 (18:10) at the CA State Cross Country Champion-ships ... Two-time Most Outstanding Varsity Runner and two-time Most Out-standing Track Athlete for St. Ignatius ... Received the St. Ignatius John E. Brophy Award in 2005 ... State finalist in the 3200m (19th, 11:17) ... Four-time State meet qualifier ... League champion in the 3200m (2005) and 1600m (2004).

Personal - Born February 11, 1987 ... Pre-Economics major.

Alice BohannonAlice Bohannon

5-8 : : RS-Sophomore5-8 : : RS-Sophomore

Harpeth HallHarpeth Hall

Nashville, TNNashville, TN

Gabrielle BournesGabrielle Bournes

5-4 : : RS-Freshman5-4 : : RS-Freshman

Long Beach Poly HSLong Beach Poly HS

Long Beach, CALong Beach, CA

Proud Sponsors of UCLA Athletics

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Krishna CurryKrishna Curry

5-9 : :Freshman5-9 : :Freshman

University School of NashvilleUniversity School of Nashville

Nashville, TNNashville, TN

Cobbie JonesCobbie Jones

5-9 : : Freshman5-9 : : Freshman

Live Oak HSLive Oak HS

San Martin, CASan Martin, CA

Rose MagañaRose Magaña

5-4 : : Freshman5-4 : : Freshman

Holy Names HSHoly Names HS

Oakland, CAOakland, CA

Nicole PennesNicole Pennes

5-6 : : Freshman5-6 : : Freshman

College Park HSCollege Park HS

Pleasant Hill, CAPleasant Hill, CA

Hannah RoederHannah Roeder

5-8 : : Freshman5-8 : : Freshman

Roosevelt HSRoosevelt HS

Des Moines, IADes Moines, IA

Bailey SchutteBailey Schutte

5-4 : : Freshman5-4 : : Freshman

Jesuit HSJesuit HS

Sherwood, ORSherwood, OR

Kelcie WiemannKelcie Wiemann

5-7 : : Freshman5-7 : : Freshman

Royal HSRoyal HS

Simi Valley, CASimi Valley, CA

Shantae McKinneyShantae McKinney

5-8 : : Junior5-8 : : Junior

USC/Long Beach Poly HSUSC/Long Beach Poly HS

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NCAA Team AppearancesWOMEN (13)*Year Finish Coach2004 27th Eric Peterson2003 7th Eric Peterson2002 25th(tie) Eric Peterson2001 21st Eric Peterson1999 30th Eric Peterson1998 28th Eric Peterson1988 13th Bob Messina1986 11th Bob Messina1985 6th Bob Messina1980 7th Scott Chisam1979 11th Scott Chisam1977 5th Scott Chisam1976 6th Pat Connolly*Women competed in the AIAW Championships until 1981.

MEN (6)Year Finish Coach1985 12th Bob Larsen1983 20th Bob Larsen1982 9th Bob Larsen1981 5th Bob Larsen1980 5th Bob Larsen1979 15th Bob Larsen

Oct. 29 - Pac-10 Cross Country Championships at Randolff Golf Course (Tuscon, AZ)Women’s Team Standings (6K course)1.Stanford 34; 2. Arizona State 40; 3. Oregon 86; 4. Washington 111; 5. Washington State 159; 6. UCLA 162; 7. California 188; 8. Oregon State 190; 9. Arizona 208;10. USC 309UCLA Women4. Ashley Caldwell*, 20:55.24; 24. Claire Rethmeier,* 21:54; 42. Sarah West, 22.40; 49. Monika Rothenburger*, 22:52; 60. Lori Mann, 23:17; Lindsay delaMontaigne and Ciara Viehweg* did not fi nishMen’s Team Standings (8K course)1.Stanford 46; 2. Arizona 78; 3. California 107; 4. Washington 116; 5. Arizona State 125; 6. Oregon 131; 7. UCLA 139; Washington State 146UCLA Men5. Austin Ramos*, 24:23; 6. Mike Haddan*, 24:24; 29. Kyle Shackleton,* 25:16; 52. Drew Shackleton*, 26:04; 53. Nick DeFelice, 26:05; 62. Laef Barnes*, 26:30; 70. Matt Stollenwerk, 26:59

2005 UCLA Post-Season Championship ResultsNov. 12 - NCAA West Region Qualifying Championships at Campus Golf Course (Palo Alto, CA)

Women’s Team Standings - (6K course/Top 5 of 38 teams)1. Stanford 24; 2. Arizona State 48; 3. Washington 117; 4. Oregon 139; 5. UCLA 196UCLA Women (199 runners)3. Ashley Caldwell*, 20:12.5; 32. Claire Rethmeier*, 21:26.6; 33. Monika Rothenburger*, 21:27.6; 38. Sarah West, 21:31.3; 96. Leslie Barrie, 22:39.8; 114. Ciara Viehweg*, 22:55.1; 166. Lauren Jirges*, 24:02.4Men’s Team Standings (10K course/Top 5 of 23 teams)1. Arizona 33; 2. Stanford 80; 3. Arizona State 100; 4. Washington 106; 4. Portland 106; 12. UCLA 329UCLA Men (161 runners)9. Austin Ramos*, 30:03.3; 60. Kyle Shackleton*, 31:40.2; 82; Drew Shack-leton*, 32:21.4; 92. Matt Stollenwerk, 32:53.6; 93. Nick DeFelice, 32:55.9; 107. Mike Haddan*, 33:25.5; 115. Laef Barnes*, 33:35.4

Nov. 21 - NCAA Championships at Wabash Family Sports Center (Terre Haute, IN)UCLA Women (6K course)16. Ashley Caldwell*, 20:13 (All-American honors)UCLA Men (10K course)48. Austin Ramos*, 30:27.4 (All-American honors)

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WOMEN (14)Year Athlete(s)2005 Ashley Caldwell2003 Ashley Caldwell, Valerie Flores, Melissa McBain2002 Lena Nilsson1994 Karen Hecox1993 Beth Bartholomew, Karen Hecox1986 Polly Plummer1985 Polly Plummer1981 Michelle Bush1980 Linda Goen1973 Julie Brown, Francie Larrieu

MEN (17)Year Athelete(s)2005 Austin Ramos2004 Jon Rankin1998 Mark Hauser1997 Meb Kefl ezighi (NCAA Champion)1996 Meb Kefl ezighi1995 Meb Kefl ezighi1994 Meb Kefl ezighi1985 Jon Butler1982 Jon Butler, Steve McCormack1981 Jon Butler, Dave Daniels, Steve McCormack1980 Ron Cornell, Dave Daniels, Steve Ortiz1979 Ron Cornell

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Women’s Pac-10 Conference ChampionsYear Team Champion Individual Champion, School Time2005 Stanford Arianna Lambie, Stanford 20:202004 Stanford Amy Hastings, Arizona State 20:192003 Stanford Sara Bei, Stanford 21:12.12002 Stanford Sara Bei, Stanford 19:482001 Stanford Lauren Fleshman, Stanford 20:08.12000 Stanford Tara Chaplin, Arizona 20:10.67*1999 Stanford Erin Sullivan, Stanford 17:01.51998 Stanford Amy Skieresz, Arizona 16:591997 Stanford Amy Skieresz, Arizona 16:401996 Stanford Amy Skieresz, Arizona 16:361995 Oregon Amy Skieresz, Arizona 16:451994 Stanford Karen Hecox, UCLA 17:001993 Stanford Karen Hecox, UCLA 16:431992 Oregon Nicole Woodward, Oregon 16:511991 Oregon Lisa Karnopp, Oregon 16:481990 Oregon Liz Wilson, Oregon 16:521989 Washington Jen Robinson, Washington State 16:531988 Oregon Liz Wilson, Oregon 17:061987 Oregon Annette Hand, Oregon 16:441986 Oregon Penny Graves, Oregon 16:51.7

*In 2000, the race became 6,000m; from 1986-99, it was 5,000m.

Men’s Pac-10 Conference ChampionsYear Team Champion Individual Champion, School Time2005 Stanford Robert Cheseret, Arizona 23:572004 Stanford Robert Cheseret, Arizona 23:482003 Stanford Ian Dobson, Stanford 24:33.92002 Stanford Grant Robinson, Stanford 23:272001 Stanford Grant Robison, Stanford 24:04.02000 Stanford Jonathon Riley, Stanford 23:39.591999 Arizona Steve Fein, Oregon 23:371998 Stanford Abdi Abdirahman, Arizona 23:231997 Stanford Bernard Lagat, Washington State 23:591996 Stanford Meb Kefl ezighi, UCLA 23:451995 Oregon Karl Keska, Oregon 24:141994 Arizona Martin Keino, Arizona 24:041993 Washington Joe Kapkory, Washington State 23:381992 Oregon Joe Kapkory, Washington State 23:461991 Arizona Coltin Dalton, Oregon 23:361990 Oregon Marc Davis, Arizona 23:441989 Oregon Marc Davis, Arizona 23:311988 Oregon Brad Hudson, Oregon 30:471987 Arizona Matt Giusto, Arizona 30:331986 Arizona Aaron Ramirez, Arizona 30:23.71985 Stanford Marc Olesen, Stanford 30:33.21984 Arizona Tom Ansberry, Arizona 30:24.81983 Arizona Jim Hill, Oregon 30:09.61982 Oregon Jim Hill, Oregon 28:581981 UCLA Richard Tuwei, Washington State 30:55.91980 UCLA Ron Cornell, UCLA 30:26.51979 Oregon Henry Rono, Washington State 29:07.21978 Oregon Henry Rono, Washington State 29:29.51977 Oregon Joel Cheruiyot, Washington State 29:34.81976 Oregon Henry Rono, Washington State 29:181975 Washington State Joshua Kimeto, Washington State 27:48.6*1974 Washington State John Ngeno, Washington State 27:37.6*1973 Oregon Steve Prefontaine, Oregon 28:05.4*1972 Washington State John Ngeno, Washington State 29:12.4*1971 Washington State Steve Prefontaine, Oregon 29:56.6*1970 Oregon Steve Prefontaine, Oregon 30:11.7*1969 Oregon Gerry Lindgren, Washington State 28:32.4*

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In her UCLA career under Eric Peterson, Karen Hecox Candaele was the two-time (1994-93) Pac-10 Female Cross Country Athlete of the Year and won the 1994 NCAA Outdoor 3000m.

During his UCLA career (1994-98), Mebrahtom Kefl ezighi won four NCAA individual distance championships, including the 1997 NCAA Cross Country title. Most recently, he won the silver medal at the Athens Olympics in the marathon with a time of 2:11.29 and was the fi rst American male to medal in the marathon since 1976. Kefl ezighi is the American Record Holder in the 10,000m (27:13.98, 2001), a three-time USATF National Champion in the 10,000m, and two-time World Championships competitor. He also competed in the Sydney Olympic Games in the 10,000m where he finished 12th overall.

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Women’s NCAA West Region ChampionsYear Team Champion Individual Champion, School2005 Stanford Arianna Lambie, Stanford2004 Stanford Alicia Craig, Stanford2003 Stanford Alicia Craig, Stanford2002 Stanford Alicia Craig, Stanford2001 Stanford Tara Chaplin, Arizona2000 Stanford Lisa Aguilera, Arizona State 1999 Stanford Julia Stamps, Stanford1998 Stanford Amy Skieresz, Arizona1997 Stanford Amy Skieresz, Arizona1996 Stanford Amy Skieresz, Arizona1995 Oregon Amy Skieresz, Arizona1994 Stanford Milena Glusac, Oregon1993 Arizona Karen Hecox, UCLA1992 Washington Louis Watson, Stanford1991 Oregon Lucy Nusrala, Oregon1990 Oregon Buffy Rabbitt, UC Irvine1989 Washington Buffy Rabbitt, UC Irvine1988 Oregon Penny Graves, Oregon1987 Oregon Annette Hand, Oregon1986 UCLA Penny Graves, Oregon1985 Oregon Regina Jacobs, Stanford1984 Stanford Regina Jacobs, Stanford1983 Oregon Kathy Hayes, Oregon1982 Stanford Ceci Hopp, Stanford1981 Oregon Monica Joyce, San Diego State1980 Oregon Regina Joyce, Washington1979 Oregon Molly Morton, Oregon1978 Oregon Robin Baker, Oregon1977 Oregon Debbie Quatier, Seattle Pacifi c1976 Oregon Debbie Quatier, Seattle Pacifi c1975 Seattle Pacifi c Maureen Crowley, Simon Fraser*In 2000, the race became 6,000m; from 1986-99, it was 5,000m.

Men’s NCAA West Region ChampionsYear Team Champion Individual Champion, School2005 Arizona Robert Cheseret, Stanford2004 Stanford Ryan Hall, Stanford2003 Stanford Ian Dobson, Stanford2002 Stanford Donald Sage, Stanford2001 Stanford Donald Sage, Stanford2000 Stanford Jonathan Riley, Stanford 1999 Stanford Steve Fein, Oregon1998 Stanford Abdi Abdirahman, Arizona1997 Stanford Meb Kefl ezighi, UCLA1996 Stanford Karl Kaska, Oregon1995 Stanford Karl Kaska, Oregon1994 Arizona Martin Keino, Arizona1993 Portland Joe Kapkory, Washington State1992 Arizona Joe Kapkory, Washington State1991 Arizona Joe Kapkory, Washington State1990 Arizona Marc Davis, Arizona1989 Oregon Brad Hudson, Oregon1988 Oregon Marc Davis, Arizona1987 Arizona Matt Giusto, Arizona1986 Arizona Matt Giusto, Arizona1985 Arizona Marc Olesen, Stanford1984 Arizona Tom Ansberry, Arizona1983 Oregon Jim Hill, Oregon1982 Oregon Jim Hill, Oregon1981 UCLA Richard Tuwei, Washington State1980 UCLA Ron Cornell, UCLA1979 Oregon Henry Rono, Washington State

In 2002, as a junior in cross country, Lena Nilsson earned All-American honors at the NCAA Championships (17th/20:10.0) and led the Bruins at the Pac-10 (3rd/20:01) and NCAA West Region (2nd/20:45) championships. In her Bruin career, Nilsson won the 2003 NCAA Indoor 800m, 2002 NCAA Outdoor 1500m, was the two-time (2002-03) Pac-10 Women’s T & F Athlete of the Year and holds the school records in the 800m (2:02.26) and 1500m (4:07.69).

In 2004, Jon Rankin led the Bruins, earning All-Ameri-can honors at the NCAA Championships (39th, 31:49.8), All-Region honors at the West Region Championships (6th, 30:30) and All-Pac-10 honors at the Pac-10 Cham-pionships (5th, 24:31). In 2005 outdoor track, Rankin became the third Bruin all-time to run a sub-4 minute mile (3:57.89) and was the West Region and Pac-10 1500m Champion.

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DAN GUERREROATHLETIC DIRECTOR • UCLA ’74 • 5TH YEAR

In just four years as UCLA’s Director of Athletics, Daniel G. Guerrero has boldly placed his imprint on the school’s athletic program.

A former Bruin baseball player, Guerrero exudes the pride of a student-athlete who is now calling the shots at his alma mater. Hailed as one of the nation’s leading athletic directors, his fi rst four years in this position have resulted in unprecedented success for the Bruins’ broad-based athletic program. Guerrero has clearly established a pat-tern of “image and substance” that few in his profession can match. UCLA stands as the No. 1 university in the nation for NCAA Team Championships won (99 heading

into 2006-07), a number that continues to grow under his direction.

During Guerrero’s tenure, UCLA teams have won 13 NCAA championships (the highest total in the nation in that span), fi nished second 10 times and have had an additional 10 Top Five fi nishes. A staggering 76 teams (of 92 possible) have qualifi ed for NCAA post-season competition, and the football team has appeared in four bowl games. The program has also won 28 conference championships, produced 231 All-Americans and featured four Honda Award winners, including the 2003-04 Collegiate Woman of the Year.

Over the past four years, Guerrero earned numerous honors, including 2002 UCLA Latino Alumnus of the Year; 2003 Cal State Dominguez Hills Alumnus of the Year and 2003 “Father of the Year” by the Father’s Day Council of the American Diabetes Assn. On Sept. 10, 2002, the Los Angeles City Council honored him with Dan Guerrero Day. He also became the fi rst athlete in any sport at Banning High School to have his jersey (No. 8 in baseball) retired. Guerrero was named one of the nation’s Top 100 Most Infl uential Hispanics by Hispanic Busi-ness Magazine, and the May 5, 2003 issue of Sports Illustrated listed him No. 28 among the 101 Most Infl uential Minorities in Sports.

Guerrero, 54, came to UCLA in 2002 from UC Irvine, where he had served as UCI’s fi fth Director of Athletics for 10 years. Prior to arriving at UC Irvine, he was the Athletic Director for fi ve years at Cal State Dominguez hills (1988-92). He received his Bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1974 and played second base in the Bruin baseball program for four years. Born on November 10, 1951 in Tucson, AZ, he is married to the former Anne Marie Aniello and they have two daughters: Jenna (24) and Katie (20).

KEY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Don MorrisonFaculty Athletic Rep

Michael SondheimerAssociate A.D., Academic, Admissions, Serivces

Thandie HawkeyStaff Athletic Trainer

Michael KissenStudent Athletic Trainer

Christine PaitonStudent Athletic Trainer

Ryan LynchEquipment Room

Joanne SuechikaAcademic Advisor

Pam MilhornAdministrative Asst.

Jon FussellStrength & Conditioning Coach

Stephanie SampsonSports Information

Aida MorrowMarketing/Promotions

BOB FIELDASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR • ARKANSAS ’71 • 6TH YEARBob Field is an associate athletic director and has served as a member of UCLA’s athletic administration since January of 2001.

Field oversees men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s track and fi eld and women’s rowing and serves as an aide to Dan Guerrero in all football matters. He also oversees housing, parking, training table, video services, agent relations and coaches’ development.

Prior to his switch to administration, Field spent 22 seasons as an assistant coach with the Bruin football team. He was the assistant head coach during his fi nal fi ve seasons

(1996-2000) and served as defensive coordinator for 16 seasons (1982-95 and 1999-2000) while tutoring outside linebackers, place kickers and defensive backs at various times in his career.

Field has been at UCLA since 1978, with the exception of the 1980 season. Over the years, he tutored some of the top athletes in school history and crafted numerous defenses ranked in the Top 20 in various categories.

He began his coaching career under the legendary Bear Bryant at Alabama (1971-72) and moved to Mississippi State in 1973. During his fi ve-year tenure at MSU, he coached the secondary and served as defensive coordinator in his fi nal four seasons with the Bulldogs.

Field earned a Bachelor's degree in Science Education at Arkansas in 1971 and was named to the All-Southwest Con-ference Academic Team his senior year. He was a three-year varsity letterman and two-year starter in the secondary. In his three varsity seasons, the Razorbacks were 28-5 with two Sugar Bowl appearances.

He is married to the former Valorie Kondos, UCLA's current women's gymnastics coach, and has three sons: Kyle, Brian and Michael.

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UCLA is one of the world’s premier universities. Thirty-one of its departments are ranked among the top 20 in their fi elds, and thirteen of those depart-ments are among the top ten. UCLA is the engine for real-world advances in health care, science, education, commerce, culture, humanistic studies, social exploration, and community service that enrich our neighborhoods, our nation, and our world on a daily basis. UCLA is a university with the size and scope to allow for unimagined diversity, unmatched breadth and depth of scholarship, and limitless possibility for its 24,000 undergraduates and 12,000 graduate students.

Faculty, Students & Alumni

Five UCLA faculty have been awarded Nobel Prizes — the two most recent are Louis Ignarro in medicine (1998) and biochemist Paul Boyer in chemistry (1997). Among faculty there have been nine National Medals of Science recipi-ents, and hundreds of Guggenheim Fellowships, Fulbright Awards and other academic distinctions. UCLA educates more students than other university in California and was the most sought-after institution in the nation for this fall's freshman class. At UCLA, thousands of students extend their educations beyond the classroom by working directly with faculty on research projects. Many UCLA undergraduates participate in major research studies, working one-on-one with world-renowned scholars as they discover and create new knowledge. UCLA’s alumni are bright stars on the world stage. They include leaders of industry and commerce — Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and Emmy winners; philanthropists and public servants; Olympians and professional athletes; educators, engineers, bankers, and astronauts. Founded in 1934, the UCLA Alumni Association serves 86,400 members with a comprehensive array of services, programs and activities.

Books & Technology

The UCLA Library is ranked among the top ten academic research libraries in North America with holdings of more than eight million volumes. From the birth of the Internet at UCLA in 1969, UCLA continues to be a leader in resources for learning. UCLA is nationally recognized for developing ground-breaking computer services for undergraduates and was the fi rst university to have a Web site for every undergraduate student. The university provides an innovative, on-line tool called “My.ucla.edu,” which provides a Web page tailored to each student’s academic needs.

Outreach & Community Service

From its founding, UCLA has been an integral and contributing part of the greater Los Angeles community. Outreach programs and volunteerism are as much a part of UCLA as academics and research, with hundreds of UCLA-sponsored programs providing a wide range of opportunities. Many of UCLA's undergraduates volunteer for these programs, including tutoring youths, adults and incarcerated youths; addressing health and educational needs of underserved communities; combating poverty and homelessness; aiding the elderly and disabled; and providing legal, social, medical and educational assistance to community residents.

Through outreach and academic preparation programs, UCLA works with K-12 schools throughout Los Angeles to help greater numbers of students

prepare to compete successfully for college. UCLA also is partnering with community colleges to increase the number of underrepresented students transferring to the university. Additionally, UCLA faculty, researchers and students provide leadership and public service in health care, law, economic development, social welfare, urban planning, public policy, arts and the environment. Most academic departments have major research projects, fi eld studies or student internships that directly affect people’s lives in Los Angeles, the state and the nation.

Health Care

Each year more than 450,000 patients from Southern California, the U.S. and around the globe come to the world-renowned UCLA Medical Center for treatment, while thousands more area residents receive care through SM-UCLA, primary care offi ces and community outreach health programs. The four schools in the medical enterprise are medicine, dentistry, nursing and public health. UCLA Medical Center has been ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, including “best in the West” for 16 consecutive years. A new state-of-the-art medical center, which includes UCLA Medical Center, Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2007. Santa Monica-UCLA renovations are scheduled for completion in 2008. Groundbreaking research is constantly taking place

in the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Gonda (Gold-schmied) Neuroscience and Genetics Research Center and in many other centers and laboratories on campus.

Arts

A diverse array of public arts programming makes UCLA the lead-ing arts and cultural center of the West. More than 500,000 people annually attend arts events including theater, music, opera and dance performances, lectures, poetry readings, exhibitions, fi lm screenings, and media arts that are presented by UCLA’s two professional arts schools. Check the web sites at www.arts.ucla.edu and www.tft.ucla.edu for more information.

Lifelong Learning

Another prime example of UCLA’s connecting with the com-munity is through UCLA Extension, one of the nation’s largest divisions of continuing higher education, offering more than 4,500 courses each year in diverse fi elds of study.

In addition, the university conducts guided walking tours and distributes self-guided tour maps. For further information, call (310) 825-8764 or check out UCLA on the Web at www.ucla.edu.

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