JOEL BROWN (USA / NIKE) – 110m Hurdles
One of the most under rated hurdlers in the world. Ranked #6 in the world in 2005 with a career best of :13.22. The 2005 US indoor 60m hurdle champion. 2005 World Championship finalist in Helsinki Finland (6th place). Placed 2nd at Olso, 4th at Van Damme and 6th in the GP Final in 2005. 4-time NCAA All-American at Ohio State. Ran :13.39 in college placing 3rd in the NCAA Championships in 2004. Has also run :20.67 for 200 meters and :10.30 for 100 meters. 4-time Big Ten Conference Champion. 3-time Penn Relays 110m hurdle champion. Indoor HS national champion in 60m hurdles. State record holder in both 110m & 300m hurdle event. Attended Woodlawn HS in Baltimore, MD.
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MARK JELKS (USA / NIKE) – 100m
Jelks enjoyed his best performance ever at a USA Outdoor Championship in 2007 with a 4th place finish in the 100m in a time of 10.13 seconds. His 2006 season saw a semi-final appearance in the 200m at the USA Outdoor Championships. Jelks enjoyed a breakout year in 2005, which was highlighted by his fifth-place finish in the 100 meters at the USA Outdoor Championships, and a first-ever national ranking (#5) at seasons end by Track & Field News. Coming out of high school Jelks originally signed with TCU before transferring to Kansas City Community College, where as a sophomore he announced his decision in April of 2005 to forgo the remainder of his collegiate eligibility to sign with Nike and become a professional. 4th at 2007 USA Outdoors 100m; 4th at 2007 USA Indoors 60m; 4th at 2005 USA Indoors; 5th at 2005 USA Outdoors.
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SHERRIDAN KIRK (TOBAGO) - 800m
Kirk combines a sprinter's speed with the strength of a distance ace becoming one of the world's best middle distance runners. Undefeated in 2007 (indoors & outdoors) until a slight injury ended his season at the Prefontaine Classic, winning six consecutive races (Jan - June). 3-Time National Champion and national record holder for this Tobago native. Career best of 1:45.53. Many time NCAA All-American at Auburn University. Kirk is coached by his former college coach (current Syracuse Univ. head coach Chris Fox). Won Millrose Games in 2007. Has also run :45 secs. for 400 meters.
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BEAU WALKER (USA / NIKE) – 400m Hurdles
One of the most talented hurdlers in the US. An injured hamstring has slowed her world-class progression but she is training full-time now in 2007-08 with top world ranked hurdlers Tiffany Ross-Williams and Lashinda Demus and looks to make a place for herself among the world's best. Will focus on the 400m hurdles event and look to run :53.00 or better. NCAA All-American at University of Alabama under Coach Sandy Fowler.
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SAID AHMED (USA / NIKE) – 1500m
Injured in 2007. Will look to regain US top 5 ranking in 2008. Ran 3:35.94 at DN Galan Super GP meeting in Stockholm in 2006. Has the “A” standard for the 2007 World Championships. NCAA Champion while at the Univ. of Arkansas. Many time SEC Conference Champion both indoors and outdoors. “One of the most talented middle distance runner’s I have ever run with in my career”…….Seneca Lassiter (NCAA & USA 1500m champion). Said excels in both the 800m and 1500m events. Has run 3:57 indoors for the mile. Made the finals of the 2004 Olympic Trials 1500m event. High School National Champion and State Champ in the 800m event. Born in Somalia but immigrated to the U.S. when he was 9. Represents the United States and looks to make the US Olympic team in 2008. Speaks five languages fluently. Hometown is Boston Mass.
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REGGIE WITHERSPOON (USA / NIKE) – 400m & 200m
A great talent and prolific quarter-miler since his prep years, Witherspoon ran a world-ranking times (:20.32) in the 200m and 400m (:45.57) event in 2007. NCAA Champion at Baylor and many time Big XII Conference Champion in both the 200m and 400m events. A national champion as a prep. Looks to continue the Baylor tradition of great 400m runners (Michael Johnson, Jeremy Wariner, Brandon Couts, Deon Minor).
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JESSICA COUSINS (USA / NIKE) – 400m & 200m
2007 NCAA All-American in the 400m event. Placed 4th at the Outdoor NCAA Championhips rewriting the Lady Razorback record books. Showed a glimpse of her talents in 2007. SEC Runner-up indoors and outdoors. Jessica is determined to add her name to the long list of the USA's great 400m runners as well as continue the success of Lady Razorbacks on the world scene post-collegiately. Can also excel at 200 meter event. A native of South Carolina.
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DEXTER FAULK (USA / NIKE) – 110m Hurdles
2007 Pan American Games 110m hurdles champion with career best of :13.34. Enjoyed a successful European tour gaining valuable racing experience. Placed 5th at USA Indoor Championships for 60m hurdles with new career best. Junior College national champion at Kansas City CC. Coached by Al Hopson.
KYLE FARMER (USA / NIKE) – 100m & 200m
Enjoyed a career breakthrough in 2007. Placed 3rd at USA Indoor 60m event with career best :6.62. Lowered 100m career best to :10.23 outdoors. Traveled to Europe and excelled in both 100 & 200. Univ. of Florida graduate who was a many time scorer in the SEC Conference both indoors and outdoors. Placed 3rd at the 2004 Indoor NCAA T&F Championships in the 200m event (:20.57). Kyle made the finals of both the 100m (:10.30) and 200m (:20.42) events at the 2005 Outdoor NCAA Championships. Has excellent speed and raw strength. One of the State of Maryland’s most talented and successful sprinters in history. 4-year State Champion in several events (100m, 200m, 400m). High School – Oakland Mills in Columbia MD.
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MELISSA DELEON (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO) – 800m
Melissa made a great return in 2007 to the T&F world after an injury in 2006. Ran seasonal best of 2:02.70 at the Pan American Games. She is the National Champion and 800m record holder for Trinidad & Tobaggo. Ran career PR of 2:02.30 in 2005. Competed at 2006 Commonwealth Games in Sydney. 3-time NCAA All-American at Univ. of Florida. Many time SEC Conference scorer in the 800m, 4x800 and distance medley relays. CAC Caribbean champion at 800 meters. Injured in the spring of 2006.
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BRYAN STEELE (JAMAICA / NIKE) – 400m HURDLES
A young talented long hurdler who is entering the world of professional T&F. Bryan placed 2nd at the 2006 NCAA outdoor championships in the 400m hurdles with a :49.02 career best. Placed 7th in the 400H at the 2005 NCAA Championships. Was 4th in the 2006 CAC Games 400H final. The best all-around sprinter in the NEC conference for Long Island Univ. with many conference titles and school records. A native of Maryland who has citizenship with Jamaica. Ran career best of :45.87 in 2007.
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IVORY WILLIAMS (USA / NIKE) – 100m
Ivory Williams is the 2005 World Junior 100m Champion and PRed in 2007 with a career best of :10.13. At only 21 years old the future is bright for Ivory. Enjoyed a successful European tour gaining valuable racing experience. Placed 5th at USA Indoor Championships for 60m dash with new career best. Junior College national champion at Kansas City CC. Coached by Al Hopson.
MARIO MACIAS (MEXICO) – 5000m & 10,000m
One of the most talented distance runners who will introduce himself to the world in 2007. Emerged in 2006 by running PRs of 13:38 for 5000m and 28:02 for 10,000 meters on the track. NCAA Div-II All-American at distance powerhouse Adams State College. Also ran 3:40 for 1500 meters in 2006. Excellent range with great finishing speed. Gained experience in 2006 by running in several world-class road racing events (Peachtree 10k, Bix 7-miler, Va. Beach and Philly Half Marathons). Attended high school in California now training in Colorado.
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CHRISTINE SPENCE (USA / NIKE) – 400m HURDLES
Placed 5th in the women's high jump at the 2006 USA Outdoor Championships. PRed in 2006 clearing 6-2.00 (1.88m) in the high jump. 2-time NCAA All American for the Runnin Rebels of UNLV. Made the finals of both the women's 400m hurdles (PR :56.12) and high jump at the 2005 NCAA Championships. Career best of 5,210 points in the Hept. Many time conference scorer in the Mountain West. Born and raised in Lee's Summit Missouri. Currently representing NIKE.
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SEAN DUFFY (USA / NIKE) – 1500m
Placed 3rd at 2005 NCAA outdoor T&F Championships for 1500 meters with a PR of 3:38.46. Ran 3:39.42 in the prelims that year for his career breakthrough performance. 3-time conference champion for American University. An accomplished distance runner who can excel from 800 meters to 5000 meters as well as cross-county. Attended high school in Pennsylvania. Currently representing NIKE.