LSI's Katie Nelms Signs with Stanford

 

 
Stanford, Calif. - Franklin P. Johnson Director of Track and Field Edrick Floreal is pleased to announce an outstanding class of recruits set to come to Stanford in the fall of 2010. The class will continue to raise the talent level and depth of the program under Floreal.
 
The Stanford women's track and field and cross country program is proud to announce the signing of twelve outstanding student-athletes.
 
"The talented group of women is comprised of a world youth championships medalist, a national event leader, footlocker national finalists, high school All-Americans and over 10 state titles between them," said Floreal. "We aspire to recruit the highest caliber athletes to compete for Stanford, and we have done just that. This talented group of women will undoubtedly allow us to become a stronger and a more well-rounded track and field team".
 
Joining the Cardinal women will be:
 
Pacific Associations own Katie Nelms of LSI Sprint. An Honor Roll student-athlete, Katie is one of the nation's top returning hurdlers. She was all-state at the 2009 California State Meet with a runner-up finish in the 100-meter hurdles and a fourth-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles. The 3 time All-American was also a member of the United States Youth World Team who competed in Bressanone, Italy at the 6th IAAF World Youth Championships. She owns personal bests of 13.70 for 100-meter hurdles, 42.06 in the 300 hurdles and 1:01.16 in the 400 hurdles as well as 11.85 for 100 meters and 24.45 for 200. In her last year as a Senior she has her eyes set on a State Championship. We would like to congratulate Katie Nelms on her acceptance to Stanford University.