Toni Whitfield Class: Junior Hometown: Johnston City, Ill. High School: Johnston City Event: Mid-Distance/Cross Country/Throws Birthdate: 09/12/1987

Updated Nov. 7, 2008

At SIU: Ranks fifth all-time in the indoor 800m at SIU...Ran in five cross country meets in the 2007 season...Best finish was fourth at the SIU Early Bird...Earned all-conference in the javelin (outdoor) and MVC Scholar-Athlete honors in 2008...Participated in six indoor meets, setting career-bests in the 400m (1:01.33), 800m (2:13.50) and 1000m (3:02.62)...Recorded 11 top-10 finishes during the outdoor season...Established career-bests in the javelin (138-05) and 800m (2:12.66)...Competed in five indoor and eight outdoor meets during the 2006-07 season...Recorded six top-10 finishes in the indoor season and 13 top-10 finishes during the outdoor season...Finished ninth in the javelin and 10th in the 800m at the MVC Outdoor Championships.

Pre-SIU: State qualifier in the 200m, 400m and sprint medley relay at Johnston City High School...Finished seventh in the 400m at the 2005 state meet...Was Valedictorian of her class.

Personal: Majors in Civil Engineering...Born September 12, 1987...Daughter of Randy and Lori Valdez.