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1 O U T D O O R R E C O R D S Event World American Collegiate Mountain West SDSU School 100m Florence Griffith-Joyner Florence Griffith-Joyner Dawn Sowell Ayanna Hutchinson M. McKelvy, 1999 United States, 1988 World Class A.C., 1988 LSU, 1989 UNLV, 2000 M. Smedley, m Florence Griffith-Joyner Florence Griffith-Joyner Dawn Sowell Michele Davis Melinda Smedley United States, 1988 World Class A.C., 1988 LSU, 1989 UNLV, m Marita Koch Valerie Brisco Marita Payne Jessica Fox Renee Ross East Germany, 1985 World Class A.C., 1984 Florida State, 1984 Wyoming, m 1: : : : :02.88 Jarmila Kratochvilova Jearl Miles-Clark Claudette Groenendaal Melanie Steere Renee Ross Czechoslovakia, 1983 Mizuno, 1999 Oregon, 1985 Brigham Young, ,500m 3: : : : :06.69 Qu Yunxia Mary Slaney Sonja O Sullivan Sharolyn Shields Monica Joyce China, 1993 Athletics West, 1983 Villanova, 1991 Brigham Young, Mile 4: : :29.04 Svetlena Masterkova Mary Slaney Angela Chalmers Russia, 1996 Athletics West, 1983 Northern Arizona, ,000m 8: : : :53.24 Wang Junxia Mary Slaney Vicki Huber Monica Joyce China, 1993 Athletics West, 1983 Villanova, ,000m 14: : : : :45.26 Jiang Bo Regina Jacobs Cathy Easker Elizabeth Jackson Monica Joyce China, 1997 Nike, 2000 Wisconsin, 1985 Brigham Young, ,000m 29: : : : :22.24 Wang Junxia Deena Drossin Carole Zajac Marty Hernandez Lynn Kanuka China, 1993 Asics T.C., 2002 Villanova, 1992 Brigham Young, ,000m Steeplechase 9: : : : :21.72 Gulnara Samitova Elizabeth Jackson Elizabeth Jackson Elizabeth Jackson Alicia Stewart Russia, 2003 Brigham Young, 2001 Brigham Young, 2001 Brigham Young, m Hurdles Yordanka Donkova Gail Devers Gails Devers Kirsten Bolm Miesha McKelvy Bulgaria, 1988 Nike, 2000 UCLA, 1988 Brigham Young, m Hurdles Yuliya Pechonkina Kim Batten Janeene Vickers Nicole Ireland LaTanya Sheffield Russia, 2003 Reebok, 1995 UCLA, 1991 SDSU, x100m Relay East Germany Miller, Gaines, Torrance Stanley, Sowell, Sheffield, Givens, Dyer, Hogg, Givens, Dyer, Hogg, Devers, U.S., 1997 Jones, LSU, 1989 Smedley, SDSU, 2002 Smedley, x400m Relay 3: : : : :30.57 Soviet Union Howard, Dixon, Brisco Ross, Washington, Bass, UNLV Nilson, Ross, Robinson, Griffith-Joyner, U.S., 1998 Demus, S. Carolina, Sheffield, 1985 High Jump (2.09m) (2.03m) (1.98m) (1.80m) (1.82m) Stefka Kostadinova Louise Ritter Amy Acuff/Kajsa Bergqvist Three Times Lori Clark Bulgaria, 1987 Mazada T.C., 1988 UCLA/SMU, 1995/ , 2001, Pole Vault (4.82m) (4.81m) (4.47m) (4.02m) (4.02m) Yelena Isinbayeva Stacy Dragila Becky Holliday S. Balentine, SDSU, 2003 S. Balentine, 2003 Russia, 2003 Reebok, 2001 Oregon, 2003 A. Crabtree, SDSU, 2001 A. Crabtree, 2001 Long Jump (7.52m) (7.49m) (7.24m) (6.59m) (6.24m) Galina Christykova Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie Joyner Nikki Hughes Lisa Domico Soviet Union, 1988 World Class A.C., 1994 UCLA, 1985 Brigham Young, Triple Jump (15.50m) (14.41m) (14.22m) (12.85m) (12.74m) Inessa Kravets Sheila Hudson-Strudwick Trecia Smith Monique Harris Gaylen Ames Ukraine, 1995 Reebok, 1996 Pittsburgh, 1997 New Mexico, Shot Put (22.63) (20.18m) (18.99m) (15.88m) (17.77m) Natalya Lisovskaya Ramona Pagel Meg Ritchie Liz Toman Ramona Pagel Soviet Union, 1987 Mazda T.C., 1988 Arizona, 1983 Colorado State, Discus (76.80m) (69.44m) (67.48m) (54.70m) (59.84m) Gabriele Reinsch Suzy Powell Meg Ritchie Robin Lyons Laura DeSnoo East Germany, 1988 Asics T.C., 2002 Arizona, 1981 Wyoming, Hammer (76.107m) (72.01) (69.79 m) (64.44m) (51.40m) Mihaela Melinte Anna Norgen-Mahon Candice Scott Robin Lyons Kellie Scott Romania, 1999 SoBe T.C., 2002 Florida, 2003 Wyoming, Javelin (71.54m) (60.86m) (61.82m) (52.50m) (54.33m) Osleidys Menéndez Kim Kreiner Irina Kharun Lindsey Johnson Liz Mueller Cuba, 2001 Nike T.C., 2003 Indiana, 2003 BYU, Heptathlon 7,291 points 7,291 points 6,718 points 5,751 points 5,751 points Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie Joyner Aja Frary Aja Frary United States, 1988 United States, 1988 UCLA, 1985 SDSU, Page SAN DIEGO STATE TRACK & FIELD

2 NCAA Champions A2Z 0T 0E 4 C NT AC AB LA E COF H ACM OP NI TO EN NS T/ S A/ LQL U-A I CM KE RF AI C AT NS S 1984 Ramona Pagel (Shot Put) LaTanya Sheffield (400H) Laura DeSnoo (Discus) All-Americans 1979 Deby LaPlante 100 Hurdles 1980 Deby LaPlante 100 Hurdles 1981 Monica Joyce 1,500 Meters Carrie McLaughlin Heptathlon 1982 Monica Joyce 1,500 Meters Carrie McLaughlin Heptathlon Eva Ernstrom 5,000 Meters Laura DeSnoo Discus 1983 Carrie McLaughlin Heptathlon 1984 Laura DeSnoo Shot Put, Discus Ramona Pagel Shot Put 1985 Renee Ross 400 Meters LaTanya Sheffield 400 Hurdles Laura DeSnoo Discus 1986 LaTanya Sheffield 400 Hurdles Laura DeSnoo Discus 1997 Miesha McKelvy 100 Hurdles 1998 Miesha McKelvy 100 Hurdles 1999 Aimee Crabtree Pole Vault 2001 Aja Frary Heptathlon Daveetta Shepherd100 Hurdles 2002 Tonette Dyer 400 Meters 2003 Nicole Ireland 400 Hurdles, 4x400 Leslie Miller Heptathlon Tonette Dyer 4x400 Relay Jini Hogg 4x400 Relay Hollann Givens 4x400 Relay Bianca McNair 4x400 Relay Tonette Dyer Nicole Ireland Eva Ernstrom Monica Joyce Jini Hogg Deby LaPlante Aja Frary & Aimee Crabtree Miesha McKelvy Carrie McLaughlin Leslie Miller Ramona Pagel & Laura DeSnoo Renee Ross LaTanya Sheffield Daveetta Shepherd Page 29

3 Olympians 1976 Deby LaPlante (United States) Patrice Shmock (United States) Sue Kameli (Canada) 1980 Sue Kameli (Canada) Sharon Lane (Canada) 1984 Laura DeSnoo (United States) Ramona Pagel (United States) Lynn Kanuka Williams (Canada) Monica Joyce (Ireland) Eva Ernstrom (Sweden) Sue Kameli (Canada) 1988 Ramona Pagel (United States) LaTanya Sheffield (United States) Bonnie Dasse (United States) Lynn Kanuka Williams (Canada) 1992 Ramona Pagel (United States) 1996 Ramona Pagel (United States) 2000 Marla Runyan (United States) A Z T E C O L Y M P I A N S Marla Runyan 2000 Olympics Paralympians 1992 Marla Runyan (United States) 1996 Marla Runyan (United States) Eva Ernstrom 1984 Olympics Lynn Kanuka Williams 1984, 1988 Olympics Sue Kameli 1976, 1980, 1984 Olympics LaTanya Sheffield 1988 Olympics Page SAN DIEGO STATE TRACK & FIELD

4 F Aztec Hall Of Fame ive members of the Aztec track and field program have their names enshrined in San Diego State s Wise Foundation Hall of Fame. The hall is located in the lobby of the new Aztec Athletics Center. The honorees are listed here in chronological order of their induction class. A Z T E C H A L L OF F A M E Deby LaPlante Sweezy (Hall of Fame Class of 1992) Was an All-American selection in 1979 and 1980 in the 100-meter hurdles... She was a member of the 1976 and 1980 U.S. Olympic teams... A former USA record holder in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of Was second in the 100 meters at the collegiate national championships. Ramona Pagel LaTanya Sheffield (Hall of Fame Class of 1993) The 1985 NCAA champion in the 400-meter hurdles... A two-time All-American... Former American record holder in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of A bronze medalist in the 1987 Pan American Games... A member of the 1988 Olympic team and qualified for the 400-meter hurdles finals in Seoul... Sister of long-time SDSU track and field coach Rahn Sheffield. Ramona Pagel (Hall of Fame Class of 1996) A four-time Olympian in the shot put... Best finish was ninth at the Atlanta games in A three-time All-American... Set an American record with a throw of Was San Diego State s first female track and field national champion... Overcame a hip and joint problem that forced her to wear leg braces as a child. Laura DeSnoo LaTanya Sheffield Marla Runyan Laura DeSnoo (Hall of Fame Class of 1999) Placed second in the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials, earning a spot on the 1984 Olympic squad... NCAA discus champion in Won conference titles in the discus in both the Western Athletic Conference and the Pacific Coast Athletic Association... Recorded the top throw in the country for high school student-athletes in Marla Runyan (Hall of Fame Class of 2003) First legally blind athlete to participate in the Olympics, finishing eighth in the 1,500 meters in Sydney in an international household name, her career has evolved from high jumping to distances to the heptathlon and now is one of America s best marathoners... three time USA Outdoor champion in the 5,000 meters... American record holder in the indoor 5,000 meters... U.S. Paralympics in 1992 and Deby LaPlante Page 31

5 Nilsson Keys San Diego State s Resurgence in 2003 The San Diego State women's cross country squad put together one of its finest seasons in recent memory in 2003 with the help of a talented newcomer and a deep supporting cast. The Aztecs made improvements at both the Mountain West Conference and NCAA Regional meets, finishing in the top six in seven of its 10 races. The year was highlighted by the program s first team title in three seasons, as five runners finished in the top 11 at the Long Beach State Invite. SDSU also placed in the top three at two other meets, the Hawai'i Big A Z T E C C R O S S C O U N T R Y R E V I E W Wave Invitational and UCSD s Triton Classic. In her only season as an Aztec, senior Marie Nilsson, a transfer from SDSU had five runners finish in the top 11 as Oklahoma State, the team claimed the LBSU Invite title. made her case as one of the best in SDSU program history. Nilsson logged three of the school s top-four 6K times, including a school record of 21:04 at the NCAA regional meet. She also was the team s top finisher in every race she competed in, tallying five, top-seven individual finishes. Nilsson s honors continued at the conference level, as she became the first Aztec to earn Mountain West Conference Runner of the Week honors twice in a season. She followed that up with a spot on the seven-runner MWC first team, a first in program history, and earned all-region honors with her top-25 finish. Nilsson was not alone in her accomplishments in Sophomore Christal Cuadra kicked off the year with her best-ever finish and 5K time, coming in fourth overall in 18:39.80, at the season-opening meet in Fullerton, Calif. Cuadra was the Aztecs No. 2 runner, trailing only Nilsson, in the next five races, capped by another top-five finish at the Long Beach State Invitational. She rounded out the year with her fastest 6K time of her career at the NCAA regional meet, completing the race in 22:25. Senior Kylie Edwards saved her best performances for the final two races, logging the team s second-fastest times. Edwards was 24th at the MWC meet (23:18) and tallied the fifth best 6K effort in school history at the west regional of 22:09 (55th). The Aztecs also got notable contributions from other underclassmen, as true freshman Sara Cates shaved over a minute and a half off her previous best 6K time at the UCSD meet and ended up as SDSU s fourth-fastest runner at the season-ending regional in a career best effort of 23:24. Redshirt freshman Christian Fairing also logged a career high 11th place at the LBSU Invitational and was the Aztecs No. 5 runner in the final two races of Results Date Event Place/No. of Teams (Pts.) Aug. 30 at CSU Fullerton Invitational 6th of 14 (164 pts) Sept th Annual Aztec Invitational 6th of 14 (156 pts) Sept. 20 at UC Riverside Invitational 11th of 14 (297 pts) Sept. 20 at Hawai'i Big Wave Invitational t3rd of 11 (122 pts) Sept. 27 at Stanford Invitational 12th of 26 (314 pts) Oct. 4 Pre-MWC Championships 6th of 6 (160 pts) Oct. 11 at UCSD Triton Classic 3rd of 21 (94 pts) Oct. 18 at Long Beach State Invitational 1st of 9 (27 pts) Nov. 1 at MWC Championships* 6th of 8 (143 pts) Nov. 15 at NCAA Regionals^ 15th of 31 (415 pts) * = UNM North Golf Course (Albuquerque, NM) ^ = Blue Lake Park (Portland, OR) 2003 Roster Name Ht. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) Julie Amster 5-11 Sr. Long Beach, Calif. (Foothill HS) Allison Baker 5-5 Fr. Pine Valley, Calif. (Mountain Empire HS) Brianne Bricker 5-5 Sr. Riverside, Calif. (Riverside CC) Allison Brown 5-5 Jr. Mission Viejo, Calif. (Trabuco Hills HS) Sara Cates 5-5 Fr. Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad HS) Christal Cuadra 5-7 So. Honolulu, Hawai'i (Mary Knoll HS) Jackie Duncan 5-6 So. Syracuse, New York (Liverpool HS) Kylie Edwards 5-3 Sr. Mt. Dundeed, Australia (La Trobe University) Christian Fairing 5-6 Fr. Irvine, Calif. (Woodbridge HS) Angie Fitzpatrick 5-7 Sr. San Diego, Calif. (Patrick Henry HS) Tina Fodor 5-5 Jr. Fullerton, Calif. (Sonora HS) Emily Joller 5-5 Jr. Rancho Bernardo, Calif. (R. Bernardo HS) Katie Parry 5-5 So. Lake Forest, Calif. (El Toro HS) Marilyn Smith 5-7 Jr. Fresno, Calif. (CS Northridge) Jamillah Titus 5-8 So. American Canyon, Calif. (Vintage HS) Celeste Tyson 5-1 Fr. Austin, Texas (McNeil HS) Emily Wynne 5-7 Fr. Omak, Wash. (Okanagan HS) Coaching Staff: Rahn Sheffield, 13th season; Jennifer Nanista, 11th season 2003 Top Times 5K Times Name Time Event-Date 1. Marie Nilsson 18:23.00 Aztec Invitational - 9/13/03 2. Christal Cuadra 18:39.80 Cal State Fullerton Invitational - 8/30/03 3. Christal Cuadra 19:07.00 Aztec Invitational - 9/13/03 4. Allison Brown 19:18.30 Cal State Fullerton Invitational - 8/30/03 5. Jamillah Titus 19:45.00 UC Riverside Invitational - 9/20/03 6. Celeste Tyson 19:46.00 Aztec Invitational - 9/13/03 7. Emily Wynne 19:48.00 UC Riverside Invitational - 9/20/03 8. Angie Fitzpatrick 19:51.40 UC Riverside Invitational - 9/20/03 9. Tina Fodor 19:54.50 Cal State Fullerton Invitational - 8/30/ Christian Fairing 19:55.00 Cal State Fullerton Invitational - 8/30/03 6K Times Name Time Event-Date 1. Marie Nilsson 21:04.00 NCAA West Regional - 11/15/03 2. Marie Nilsson 21:53.00 Stanford Invitational - 9/27/03 Marie Nilsson 21:53.00 MWC Championships - 11/1/03 4. Kylie Edwards 22:09.00 NCAA West Regional - 11/15/03 5. Marie Nilsson 22:20.00 Long Beach State Invitational - 10/18/03 6. Christal Cuadra 22:25.00 NCAA West Regional - 11/15/03 7. Marie Nilsson 22:30.20 UCSD Triton Classic - 10/11/03 8. Christal Cuadra 22:32.00 Stanford Invitational - 9/27/03 9. Christal Cuadra 22:54.00 Long Beach State Invitational - 10/18/ Christal Cuadra 23:00.60 UCSD Triton Classic - 10/11/03 Page SAN DIEGO STATE TRACK & FIELD

6 A Z T E C C R O S S C O U N T R Y R E V I E W Aztecs Sixth Despite Change In Scenery At 2003 MWC Championships Mountain West Conference Championships The San Diego State women's cross country squad made the best of a difficult situation, posting its best finish in three seasons by coming in sixth overall (143 points) at the 2003 Mountain West Conference championships in Albuquerque, N.M. The Aztecs were just two points behind fifth place New Mexico (141 pts.) in a 6K race won by defending NCAA champion and No. 2 ranked Brigham Young (19 pts.). The Aztecs were supposed to play host to this year's conference meet, but wildfires and the ensuing poor air quality in the San Diego area earlier in the week, caused the event to be moved to Albuquerque, N.M., with just three days notice. "I'm happy with the way everyone adapted and dealt with the drama surrounding this week," SDSU coach Jennifer Nanista said. Senior Marie Nilsson posted the best-ever finish and time by an Marie Nilsson became the first Aztec to earn all-mwc honors with her fourth-place finish. Aztec at the MWC championships, coming in fourth overall in 21:53. Nilsson's finish earned her a spot on the seven-member Mountain West Conference first team, becoming the first SDSU runner so honored in the meet's five-year history. Her final time of 21:53 also matches her 2003 season best at the Stanford Invitational and ties for second-fastest in school history. "I'm incredibly excited for Marie, who had by far, the best-ever performance by an Aztec at this meet," Nanista said. "She was able to stay strong and although she began the race conservatively, ended up running a very controlled race which allowed her to stay with the leaders." Nilsson was helped by fellow senior Kylie Edwards, who came in 24th overall with a season-best time of 23:18. Junior Allison Brown (39th - 24:12), sophomore Christal Cuadra (42nd - 24:24) and redshirt freshman Christian Fairing (47th - 24:49) rounded out the Aztec top-five finishers. BYU's Michaela Mannova claimed the individual title with a winning effort of 20:59. She was followed by teammates Laura Turner (21:16) and Breanne Sandberg (21:20), who helped the Cougars win their fifth straight MWC title in as many chances. 6K Race, UNM North Golf Course Albuquerque, N.M. (Nov. 1, 2003) Team Results 1. Brigham Young = 19 points 2. Colorado State = 62 points 3. Air Force = 106 points 4. Utah = 124 points 5. New Mexico = 141 points 6. San Diego State = 143 points 7. Wyoming = 159 points 8. UNLV = 234 points First Team Marie Nilsson, Sr., SDSU Michaela Mannova, Sr., BYU Laura Turner, BYU Breanne Sandberg, BYU Lisa Antonelli, BYU Elise Greenwood, Utah Sarah Gonzales, NM 2003 MWC AWARDS Runner of the Year Michaela Mannova, Sr., BYU Freshman of the Year Amber Harper, Fr., BYU Coach of the Year Patrick Shane, BYU All-MWC Teams: MWC Athletes of the Week: Second Team Rena Williams, BYU Katie Yemm, CSU Michelle Carman, CSU Katie Moon, BYU Crystal Clark, CSU Amber Harper, BYU Colleen Blair, CSU Sept Marie Nilsson, SDSU Sept Michaela Mannova, BYU Sept Marie Nilsson, SDSU Oct. 8 - Rena Williams, BYU Oct Michaela Mannova, BYU 2003 MWC Academic All-Conference: (SDSU Only) Julie Amster, Alison Baker, Sara Cates Jackie Duncan, Kylie Edwards, Christian Fairing Tina Fodor, Marie Nilsson, Marilyn Smith Emily Wynne ALL-TIME AZTEC 5K TOP-10 TIMES Name Time Event Year 1. Monica Joyce 16:28.90 District 8 Championships Lynn Kanuka 16:54.10 District 8 Championships Monica Joyce 16:55.00 WCAA Championships Monica Joyce 16:56.00 Aztec Invitational Monica Joyce 17:05.00 UCLA Invitational Lynn Kanuka 17:07.30 WCAA Championships Eva Enstrom 17:08.00 District 8 Championships Laurie Crisp 17:09.00 UCLA Invitational Laurie Crisp 17:14.00 District 8 Championships Lynn Kanuka 17:20.00 UCLA Invitational 1981 Lynn Kanuka 17:20.00 UC Riverside Invitational 1979 ALL-TIME AZTEC 6K TOP-10 TIMES Name Time Event Year 1. Marie Nilsson 21:04.00 NCAA West Regional Jennifer Stakiw 21:50.00 Stanford Invitational Marie Nilsson 21:53.00 MWC Championships 2003 Marie Nilsson 21:53.00 Stanford Invitational Kylie Edwards 22:09.00 NCAA West Regional Alicia Stewart 22:12.00 Stanford Invitational Marie Nilsson 22:20.00 LBSU Invitational Christal Cuadra 22:25.00 NCAA West Regional Marie Nilsson 22:30.20 UCSD Triton Classic Christal Cuadra 22:32.00 Stanford Invitational Page 33

7 S a n D i e g o S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y Beginning its 107th academic year in fall 2003, San Diego State University can take pride in more than a century of achievement in education, research and service. With an enrollment of more than 33,000 students, SDSU has grown into the largest institution of higher education in the San Diego region and one of the largest in California. San Diego State is the only member of the 23-campus California State University system designated as a Doctoral/Research University- Intensive by the Carnegie Foundation, placing it among the top 6.7 percent of higher education institutions in the United States. San Diego State currently grants bachelor s degrees in 78 academic areas and master s degrees in 60. One in 13 adults in San Diego holds a degree from San Diego State. San Diego State ranked 10th nationally in for bachelor s degrees awarded to minorities, according to Black Issues In Higher Education. In 2002, SDSU s International Business program was ranked 15th in the country by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine, along with Success magazine, also named San Diego State s College of Business as one of the top in the country for entrepreneurs. The School of Accountancy was the first and one of only four accredited accounting programs in California. Student test scores on the CPA exam consistently rank among the top five in the nation.

8 S a n D i e g o S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y Three times during the past 15 years the College of Education has been ranked among the top three programs in the country for teacher education by the Association of Teacher Educators. On two occasions the college has been ranked best in the country. Increasingly recognized for innovative research, SDSU has achieved the prestigious Doctoral/Research University-Intensive designation. This is granted by the Carnegie Foundation to the top 6.7 percent of the nation s research-conducting universities. In fiscal year , SDSU faculty attracted $140.4 million in grants and contracts for research and program administration, representing a 65 percent increase in funding from five years ago. In 2002, San Diego State was ranked among the 31 hottest and trendiest universities in the nation according to Kaplan s Annual National High School Guidance Counselor Survey. Recently completed facilities, totaling more than $200 million in value, include Cuicacalli, a dining and residence complex; the Chemical Sciences Laboratory, a showcase of leading-edge laboratories and infrastructure; a 2,458-space parking structure, the largest in the California State University system; and the Aztec Athletics Center, housing coaches offices, training facilities and the Wise Foundation Hall of Fame. Construction continues on the SDSU trolley station and tunnel, part of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board s Mission Valley East extension of the San Diego Trolley system scheduled to open in 2005.