Leah Sawyer Class: Senior Hometown: Medford, OR High School: St. Mary's

Stanford: Has provided solid leadership and depth during her first three years • Will be a valuable asset for the Cardinal on and off the course during the 2006 season.

2005 Cross Country Season (Junior): Finished 27th in the 4,000 meters at the Stanford Invitational, helping the Cardinal secure wins in both races • Also competed at the USF Invitational with a 36th-place finish.

2004 Cross Country Season (Sophomore): Ran in three races with a best finish of eighth at the Sacramento State Open.

2003 Cross Country Season (Freshman): Competed at the Pac-10 Championships as Stanford claimed the team title • Raced at three other meets, including the Stanford Invitational.

High School: Runner-up in the 1,500 and 3,000 meters at the Oregon state championships her senior year • Finished fifth at the state cross country meet in 1999 • Also played soccer.

Cardinal Catalogue: Human Biology major • Parents are Rick and Linda Sawyer • 2004 Pac-10 All-Academic cross country selection