Neoma Palmer Bio - Oregon State University Athletics

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: (2005-2006) Enters second year in her varsity running career at Oregon State ... now in her second year at OSU. (2004-2005) In track, personal best in 1,500 meters 4:49.2, 5,000 meters 17:37.70; in cross country, finished 58th overall at the NCAA West Regional in 6,000 meters, 22:13, fastest 5,000 time 17:48 at the Willamette Invite.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE: Lettered 1 year in cross country and track and field for coach Peter Slovenovu at the NCAA Division III school in Brunswick, Maine ... All-America in cross country, indoor track and field ... in track and field, placed seventh in 5,000 at NCAA Indoor Championships, won 5,000 at New England Open ... personal bests in 5,000 of 17:22 for indoor, 17:23 for outdoor; for cross country 6,000, 21:43.

CATLIN GABEL HIGH: Lettered four years in cross country for coach John Hamilton and track and field for coach Bob Williams ... cross country state champ as senior, second as junior ... two-time Oregon/Washington Border Clash ... National Spanish Exam honors.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy ... parents are Richard Palmer and Lonnie Isaacson ... father is a chemist, mother is a dictition ... family includes sister Marea (28) ... enjoys cycling, rock climbing, cooking, kayaking, lifting weights, reading ... top athletic thrill was NCAA Division III Championships in 3 sports ... favorite movie is Old School; favorite book is Great Expectations; favorite group is Linkin Park;favorite restaurant is TCBY ... chose OSU for its Pre-Physical Therapy program.