At SIU: Placed eighth in the 800-meter run and was part of her team's second-place distance medley relay team at the 2004 MVC Championships...boasts a career indoor best of 2:16.77 in the 800-meter run...member of Saluki cross country team who placed second at the MVC Championships.

Pre-SIU: Three-time state cross country qualifier at Normal Community High School...four-time state track qualifier...three-time Most Valuable Player...placed eighth her senior year in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 44.95...received tri-athlete award as a senior...also played volleyball, basketball and tennis.

Personal: Majors in Physical Education...born June 15, 1985...daughter of Carroll and Marlene Ringelestein.