Mark Hassell Class: RS Junior Hometown: Barstow, CA High School: Barstow High School Event: Middle Distances Birthdate: 06/18/1979 Honors: All-American

Stanford: Will give Stanford strength in events from the 400 to 800 meters ... The former junior national champion in the 800 meters, and NCAA Indoor All-American in the distance medley relay.

2000 Track & Field Season (Sophomore): Ran the 400 meters and the 800 meters … Ran a Pac-10 qualifier and season-best 1:50.73 in the 800 meters … Also a member of the distance medley relay which ran a nation’s best 9:32.86 at the Drake Relays.

1999 Track & Field Season: Redshirted outdoors … Ran 1:51.75 at the Iowa State Indoor Classic for 800 meters … Competed on the distance medley relay team at the NCAA Indoor Championships that finished fifth in a school record of 9:36.99.

1998 Track & Field Season (Freshman): During the summer of 1998, captured the 800 meters at the USATF Junior Nationals with a time of 1:50.25 … Went on to represent the USA at the IAAF World Junior Track & Field Championships … One of the top 800 meter runners in the conference … Ran a season-best 1:49.07 … Made the finals in the 800 meters at the Pac-10 Track & Field Championships.

High School: Ran the 400, 800, 1,600 meters and the three miles at Barstow High School ... A ten-time all-league selection (nine times in track, one in cross country) ... A two-time CIF champion in the 800 meters.

Cardinal Catalogue: Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity major ... Plans on becoming a high school coach … Born June 18, 1979.

Collegiate Career Bests: 800 meters (1:49.07)