Jamey Gifford Hometown: Lookout Mountain, GA High School: Baylor School Event: Distances Birthdate: 01/27/1978

Stanford: A Pac-10 qualifier in the 3,000 meter steeplechase with NCAA cross country experience.

2000 Track & Field Season (Sophomore): Competed in the 1,500 meters, the 3,000 meter steeplechase, and the 5,000 meters.

1999 Track & Field Season (Freshman): A versatile performer who competed in the 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 3,000 meter steeplechase, and the 10,000 meters … Placed eighth in the 10,000 meters at the Pac-10 Championships after running the steeplechase earlier in the evening.

1998 Track & Field Season: Redshirted.

1999 Cross Country Season (Sophomore): Competed in seven races, and was part of first place team finishes at the Pac-10 and NCAA West Regionals … Helped lead the team to a fourth place National finish.

1998 Cross Country Season (Freshman): Competed in six races, including the NCAA Championships and the NCAA Regionals ... Captured the individual title at the Nevada Invitational, and placed second at the Fresno State Invitational.

1997 Cross Country Season: Redshirted ... However, competed at the U.S. Junior National Championships .. Finished 16th and helped lead Stanford to the team title.

High School: A two-time All-American in cross country ... Attended the Baylor School ... Also an indoor All-American in track ... Ran 4:09 for 1,600 meters, 9:04 for 3,200 meters ... A five time state champion in cross country (twice), the 1,600 meters (twice) and the 3,200 meters ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Honor Roll ... Academic all-city.

Cardinal Catalogue: Economics major … A 2000 Pac-10 Track & Field All-Academic selection … A 1998 Pac-10 All-Academic cross country selection ... Born January 27, 1978.

Collegiate Career Bests: 1,500 meters (3:50.84); 3,000 meter steeplechase (9:14.61); 5,000 meters (14:35.83); 10,000 meters (31:50.33)