Injury plagued freshman seasons ... appears injury free going into this season.

2002 Outdoor: Placed 11th in the javelin at the OVC championships.

2002 Indoor: Injured

PREP: Threw the shot put and discus for Cordova High School ... high school teammate of thrower Daniel Jones, hurdler David Herman and female jumper Meleisa Greene, all members of the current Southeast track squad.

PERSONAL: Born 5-25-82 ... son of Terry ;and Sandra Thornton ... undecided on college major.