Hannah Varnell Class: Junior Hometown: Gloucester, VA High School: Gloucester Event: Distances

Collegiate Career Bests:
1,500 Meters: 4:54.62
3,000-Meter Steeplechase: 12:38.94

At Stanford: A developing distance runner who will look to contribute in the steeplechase.

2011 Season (Sophomore): Ran a season best in the 1,500 meters of 4:54.62 at the Stanford Invitational ... did not compete indoors.

2010 Season (Freshman): Competed in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Big Meet, placing fifth ... redshirted the indoor season.

High School: The Gloucester High School record holder at every distance from 400 meters through the mile ... AAU All-American in the 800 meters and the national champion in the 1,500 meters in 2007 ... all-state selection in cross country in 2008 ... best times include 2:14.94 in the 800 meters, 4:45.16 in the 1,500 meters and 18:19.00 in the 5k.

Cardinal Catalogue: Major is undeclared, but interested in international relations with a possible career as a diplomat ... mother, Kathleen Varnell, was a field hockey player at James Madison ... father, Lyle Varnell, played football at East Tennessee State and was the Whitewater Open National Canoe Racing Champion in 1995...has an older brother, Matthew.