A five-time junior college All-American prior to South Carolina, expected to lead the middle distance corps ... will compete in the 800, mile and distance medley relay ... looks to score at the SEC meet and be an NCAA qualifier. 2006: Opened up the indoor season with a 1:53.13 in the 800m ... followed with a season PR of 1:53.09 at the Tiger Invitational, placing seventh ... at the SEC Indoor Championships, covered 800m in a time of 1:53.89 for an 11th-place finish ... began the outdoor season with a 3:56.56 effort in the 1,500m showing distance versatility ... picked up where he left off during the indoor season with a 1:53.46 showing at the Walt Disney World Invitational, setting himself up for a fine run of 1:50.39 at the Orange & Purple Classic ... with a regional mark established at Clemson, ran 1:50.03 at the NCAA East Regional Championships. 2004/2005: Competed at SUNY Delhi, an NJCAA Division III school in New York ... was a five-time All-American ... earned individual titles in cross country and in indoor track and field ... won the 2005 outdoor 800 and 1,500 with times of 1:55.05 and 4:16.74. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Nyack High School in New York in 2003 ... played football and basketball in addition to competing in track and field ... earned all-state accolades. PERSONAL: Johnny Baez was born June 9, 1985, in Nyack, N.Y. ... mother's name is Alice Harris ... pursuing a degree in criminal justice. |
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