Chelsea Manesh Class: Freshman Hometown: Portland, Ore. High School: Sunset Height: 5-5 Event: Middle Distances Birthdate: 10/25/1983 Experience: HS

One of five freshman distance additions. Could split focus between the 800 and 1,500 on the track this season.

Fall 2002: Ran three races for cross country squad, including Beaver Classic (seventh, 4K 14:44), Northwest Cross Country Classic (27th, 19:54) and Willamette Invite (71st, 19:16).

Prep: Placed 27th in the 2001 4A state cross country championships, and added a 2:17.54 personal best to win the district 800 in 2002. Lettered three seasons in track and field and two seasons in cross country. Owned cross country 5K best of 19:17. Also played midfield for soccer squad. High School (Coach): Sunset '02 (Bell).

Personal: Major: Business. Born Chelsea Lauren Manesh on October 25, 1983 in Houston, Texas.

Personal Best: 800 - 2:17.