Cal State LA Athletics

2011: Had a second outstanding year for Cal State L.A.’s indoor and outdoor track and field programs. Earned All-West Region honors in both indoor and outdoor track in the 400 meters. Also earned a second All-Region honor in indoor track as part of the 4x400 relay team. Recorded provisional qualifying marks in the 400 in both indoor (57.69) and outdoor (55.73) track. Was part of the 4x400 relay team that posted a provisional qualifying mark in indoor track (3:54.38). Had the team’s best 400 time and was second-fastest in the 100 (12.46) and 200 (25.14). Had a best time of 2:22.19 in the 800. Also competed in three events for Cal State L.A.’s cross country team in the fall.
 
2010: Earned All-America honors in indoor track and field as part of the 4x400 relay team that finished eighth in the national championships. That team had the fourth-best qualifying mark with a time of 3:48.37. Had top indoor times of 26.35 in the 200 and 58.43 in the 400. Qualified for nationals in three events in outdoor track and field as part of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams and also in the 400. The 4x100 relay team finished ninth, the 4x400 relay team was 10^th. Placed 18^th overall in the 400. Earned second-team All-CCAA honors as part of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. Had best times of 12.60 in the 100, 25.00 in the 200 and 55.75 in the 400.  
 
At Riverside Community College: Recorded best times of 56.65 in the 400 meters, 25.28 in the 200 and 12.6 in the 100. Was the conference champion in the 400 meters twice and also the Southern California champion in the 400 meters. Placed fourth in the state championships in that event.
 
At Los Osos High School: Had best times of 24.9 in the 200, 57.5 in the 400 and 2:21 in the 800. Finished third in the league and qualified for CIF Finals as a junior and senior. Competed in cross country and track and field in high school.
 
Personal: Daughter of Denise Manuel. Majoring in sociology. Enjoys dancing and poetry. Lists competing in CIF Finals in high school as her most exciting experience in sports.