Philip West Class: Senior Hometown: Cary, NC High School: Cary Event: Middle Distances Birthdate: 10/28/1981

Stanford: An exceptional middle distance talent, who adds valuable depth to the Cardinal milers.

2003 Track & Field Season (Junior): Qualified for the Pac-10 Championships in the 5000 meters with a time of 14:34.62 ... Also competed in the 1500 meters.

2002 Track & Field Season (Sophomore): Ran a career-best 3:52.33 in the 1500 meters at the Big Meet versus California.

2001 Track & Field Season (Freshman): Ran a season best of 3:53.02 in the 1500 meters at the Cardinal Qualifier.

2000 Track & Field Season: Redshirted, but ran 3:52.53 in the 1500 meters as an unattached competitor.

2003 Cross Country Season (Senior): Competed in three races ... Best finish was fifth place at the Stanford Invitational (4000 meters).

2002 Cross Country Season (Junior): Competed in five races with a top finish of 15th at the Arizona State Invitational.

2001 Cross Country Season (Sophomore): Competed in three races, including a season-best seventh place at the Stanford Invitational.

2000 Cross Country Season (Freshman): Participated in three races.

1999 Cross Country Season: Redshirted.

High School: Attained numerous track, and cross country titles while at Cary High School ... Finished second at the state meet in the mile ... Ran 4:11 for 1600 meters ... The state record holder indoors for 1000 meters (2:32) ... Named the Lane County Athlete of the Year ... Finished third in the state cross country meet during his senior season.

Cardinal Catalogue: Engineering major ... A 2003 Pacific-10 All-Academic track & field selection ... A 2001 and 2002 Pac-10 cross country All-Academic selection ... Parents are Chris and Susannah West ... Born October 28, 1981.

Collegiate Career Bests: 1500 meters (3:52.33); 5000 meters (14:34.62)