Nicole Crawford Bio - Oregon State University Athletics

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: (2005-2006) Enters second year in her varsity running career at Oregon State ... now in her third year at OSU. (2004-2005) Redshirted in cross country ... never competed in track in high school ... finished fourth in the 10,000 meters at the Oregon Invite, her first time running that race ... competed at the Pac-10 Outdoor Championships in the 10,000 meters ... in track, personal best in 1,500 meters 4:58.67, 3,000 meters 10:32.14, 10,000 meters 38:17.04 ... ranked sixth in school history in the 10,000 meters.

FRUITA MONUMENT HIGH: Lettered 2 years in cross country for coach Sherry Schreiner ... team finished in top 10 in state meet ... also played soccer ... All-State Academic in both cross country, soccer ... member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Exercise and Sport Science; thinking of a career in physical therapy ... born in Concord, Mass. ... parents are Tom and Betsy Knapp ... has one brother, Tom (31) ... prep teammate, Krista Newell runs cross country and track for Coloradio University ... enjoys running, fishing, hiking, "anything outside," reading Bible ... biggest athletic thrill was OSU track's first year ... favorite movie is Lilo And Stitch; favorite TV show is The Price Is Right; favorite actress is Julia Roberts; favorite book is the Bible; favorite restaurant is Italian Underground ... chose OSU for cross country and track and the ocean.