Cherise Thompson Class: RS Senior Hometown: Rapid City, SD High School: Stevens Event: Sprints Birthdate: 04/12/1983

Stanford: Returns after setting a personal best in the 800 meters as a sophomore.

2004 Track & Field Season (Sophomore): Ran a season best of 2:13.23 in the 800 meters at the Stanford Invitational.

2003 Track & Field Season: Redshirted.

2002 Track & Field Season (Freshman): Ran 2:15.83 in the 800 meters at the Stanford Invitational.

High School: A four-time South Dakota state champion in the 400 meters ... Won the 800 meter state title twice ... Led Stevens High School to the state team title ... A four-time All-American.

Cardinal Catalogue: Human Biology major ... Parents are Robert and Candi Thompson ... Born April 12, 1983.

Collegiate Career Bests: 800 meters (2:13.23)