Philip West Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Cary, NC Event: Middle Distances Birthdate: 10/28/1981

Stanford: An exceptional middle distance talent, who will be a valuable addition to the Cardinal milers.

2000 Track & Field Season: Redshirted, but ran 3:52.53 as an unattached competitor at 1,500 meters.

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 … In track, won conference and regional titles in the 800 meters and the mile … Finished second at the state meet in the mile … Finished sixth in an extremely strong field in the mile at the Golden West Invitational in 1999 … Ran 1:55 for 800 meters, and 4:11 for 1,600 meters … The state record holder indoors for 1,000 meters (2:32) … Gained numerous post-season honors in cross country/track & field, including Lane County Athlete of the Year … In cross country, finished first in the league and region, and third in the state during his senior season … Helped lead his team to a fourth place finish at the North Carolina state championships … Also competed at the Footlocker Regionals in Charlotte.

Cardinal Catalogue: Looking for a major in engineering … Gained numerous academic honors at Cary High School … Born October 28, 1981.