Laura Turner Class: Junior Hometown: Portsmouth, RI High School: Portsmouth Event: Distances Birthdate: 04/07/1980

Stanford: A tremendous boon to the Cardinal in track and cross country … An experienced NCAA runner, who has made many positive strides during her tenure at Stanford.

2000 Track & Field Season (Sophomore): A versatile athlete who competed from the 800 to the 5,000 meters … An NCAA provisional qualifier in the 5,000 meters (16:45.0) … Gained Pac-10 times in the 1,500 meters (4:28.21) and the 3,000 meters (9:44.67) … At the Pac-10 Championships in Eugene, finished seventh in the 3,000 meters and ninth in the 5,000 meters.

1999 Track & Field Season (Freshman): Enjoyed an excellent season competing in the 1,500, 3,000 and 5,000 meters … Was among the team’s top runners in the 5,000 meters where she qualified for the conference meet with a time of 16:52.90.

2000 Cross Country Season (Junior): Competed in six races, including four Top-10 finishes … Placed second at the Crystal Springs Challenge.

1999 Cross Country Season (Sophomore): Helped lead Stanford to four team victories during the season … Best finish was second place at the Nevada Invitational.

1998 Cross Country Season (Freshman): The freshman competed in two races, the NCAA Regional-8’s and at the NCAA Championships.

High School: A two-time Footlocker finalist in 1996 and 1997 ... Finished 13th in 1997 to gain All-American status ... A two-time Rhode Island state champion in cross country, six times in track ... Was ranked #2 in the nation in the two-mile her senior year (10:30.42) ... Holds seven state records in Rhode Island ... Considered the top high school distance female runner ever out of the state of Rhode Island.

Cardinal Catalogue: History major ... A 2000 Pacific-10 Track & Field All-Academic selection … A 1999 Pac-10 Academic cross country selection … Valedictorian of her high school class ... Born April 7, 1980.

Collegiate Career Bests: 1,500 meters (4:28.21); 3,000 meters (9:44.67); 5,000 meters (16:45.0)