Darla Hannan Class: Sophomore Hometown: Vienna, IL High School: Vienna HS Event: Sprints Birthdate: 01/17/1982

Promising young sprinter ... Illinois state champion in the 100 and 200 meters despite the fact her high school did not have a track ... selected as Southern Illinois Female Track Athlete of the Year in 2000.

2002 Indoor: Had PR's of 7.26 in the 55m and 26.90 in the 200m.

2001 Outdoor: Hampered by hamstring injury. Ran leg on 4x100m relay that was runner-up at OVC championships.

2001 Indoor: Placed 8th in the OVC 200 despite leg injury.

Prep: Illinois state champion in the 100 and 200 meters … placed 3rd in the Illinois state 400.

Personal: Born 1-17-82 … daughter of Xavier and Julie Hannan … majoring in nursing.