Meredith Hayes Class: Sophomore Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. High School: Lawrence Central Event: Sprints Birthdate: 06/25/1988

Updated Nov. 7, 2008

At SIU: Ranks second in the indoor 60m hurdles at SIU with a 8.61 mark...Earned all-conference honors at the 2008 MVC Outdoor Championships when she finished third in the 100H and second in the 4x100...Recorded 30 top-10 finishes between indoor and outdoor competition...Placed first in the indoor 60H on three occasions, setting a career-best 8.61 at the MVC Championships...Competed in seven meets during the outdoor season...Her best outdoor finish was first in the 4x100 relay at the Spring Classic.

Pre-SIU: Three-time all-conference and all-county honoree...Member of Lawrence Central High School's undefeated state championship 4x100 team...Set a personal best of 14.35 in the 100m hurdles...2007 Indoor State Champion in 55m hurdles...Sectional champion in the 100m hurdles as a sophomore...Regional champion in the 100m hurdles as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Meredith Paige Hayes...Majors in Marketing...Born June 25,1988...Daughter of Eric and Lisa Hayes.