Gallery of Finalists:
West
Boys

1.  Nurani Sheikh UT

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Sheikh, Nurani B(2002 UT)	Highland	5K-XC	#1 15:25	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-10	Sheikh, Nurani B(2002 UT)	Highland	5K-XC	#1 16:01	5k - American Fork HS	UT Pre-FootLocker
2001-09-15	Sheikh, Nurani B(2002 UT)	Highland	3M-XC	#2 15:24	3m - Murray Park, 80 deg, 4500	UT Murray Inv

2. Jesse Fayant WA

I was so happy to make it; it was unbelievable. I was going for the top eight and to finish second was a big surprise.

2. Was Foot Locker Regional your best race of the year? If so, tell us about what made it so. If not, tell us about your best race of the year.

State and FL West were my two best races and I think it was because they were the two races that I focused on all season.

3. Tell us about your coach(es) and what were the key training elements that helped you improve and get to Orlando.

Coach Tyson is a big supporter and a lot of help. It helps that he has gotten to know some other athletes here.

4. What are your goals Saturday? What kind of race will it take for you to get All-American (or win, whatever your goal is)?

My goal is to get top five; the best race I have ever run.

5. Who are the most important influences in your running life (family, coach, friends, etc.)? Who is your favorite elite (HS, college or pro) runner?

My coach is the most important influence. My favorite elite runner is Bob Kennedy.

6. What are your biggest interests outside of running?

My interest is house designing.

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#2 15:32	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-03	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#1 15:30	5k - Sun Willows GC, Pasco	WA State 4A
2001-10-26	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#1 15:46	5k -	WA District
2001-10-13	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#4 15:47	5k - Widgi Creek, Bend	OR Lava Bear Classic
2001-10-06	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#3 15:49	5k - Carmichael Playfield	WA Richland
2001-09-29	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#4 15:51	5k - Stanford U.	CA Stanford Div 1
2001-09-22	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	3M-XC	#2 15:03	3m - UM golf course	MT Mountain West
2001-05-26	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	B-1600	#12 4:21.39		WA State 4A
2000-10-14	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#8 15:56	: 5k -	OR Lava Bear Classic
2000-09-23	Fayant, Jesse B(2002 WA)	Mead	5K-XC	#30 16:04	B: 5k - hot, humid, some mud	NC GreatAm-ROC

3. Billy Nelson CA

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	5K-XC	#3 15:32	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-24	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	5K-XC	#1 15:22	5k - Woodward Pk, Fresno	CA State Div 4
2001-11-08	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	5K-XC	#1 15:31	5k - Taft	CA Central Sec Div 4
2001-10-20	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	3M-XC	#1 14:48	2.91m - tough, very hilly, sha	CA Mt. SAC Inv
2001-10-13	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	5K-XC	#1 15:48	5k - San Luis Obispo	CA Cal Poly Inv
2001-10-06	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	5K-XC	#1 15:10	5k - Woodward Park, Fresno	CA Clovis Inv
2001-09-29	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	5K-XC	#1 15:43	5k - Stanford U.	CA Stanford Div 4
2000-11-25	Nelson, Billy B(2002 CA)	Taft	5K-XC	#4 15:40	B: 5k - Woodward Park, Fresno	CA State Div 4

4. Yong-Sung Leal CA

Yong-Sung says:

I'm fine with my place because I ran the best that I could, and the first 3 guys just happened to run faster. I wasn't really thinking about Orlando when I finished because I was so tired. It was a tough race. But once I calmed down and realized I was going to Nationals in Orlando, it just lit up my eyes!

2. Tell us about your best race of the year.

For cross country, it was setting a league record at the Hayward High School course for NCS.

3. Tell us about your coach(es) and what were the key training elements that helped you improve and get to Orlando.

I increase my training each season, and keep on doing strong interval training. These things plus a positive attitude and clear guidance and encouragement from my coaches really help me out.

4. What are your goals Saturday? What kind of race will it take for you finish in the top 5 or even win?

I'm going to run for first, but no matter what place I get I just want to run the best I can, and hopefully no matter what, at least get All-American (which is top 8). (Ed Note: Actually, top 15).

5. Who are the most important influences in your running life (family, coach, friends, etc.)? Who is your favorite elite (HS, college or pro) runner?

The most important influences are all the above -- my coaches, family and friends. I admire all runners who have a positive attitude and work hard.

6. What are your biggest interests outside of running?

I love playing electric guitar in my 2 bands, and look forward to having good shows.

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Leal, Yong-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	5K-XC	#4 15:33	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-24	Leal, Yong-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	5K-XC	#1 15:17	5k - Woodward Pk, Fresno	CA State Div 2
2001-11-17	Leal, Yong-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	3M-XC	#1 14:38	3 mi - Hayward	CA NCS finals Div 2
2001-11-01	Leal, Yong-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	3M-XC	#1 14:36	3m - Hayward HS	CA Hayward Lg
2001-10-20	Leal, Yong-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	3M-XC	#1 14:43	2.91m - tough, very hilly, sha	CA Mt. SAC Inv
2001-09-29	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	5K-XC	#1 15:34	5k - Stanford U.	CA Stanford Div 2
2001-06-09	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	B-2Mile	#4 9:04.88	c -	CA Golden West Inv
2001-06-02	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	B-2Mile	#1 9:03.89	c -	CA State Finals
2001-05-26	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	B-2Mile	#1 9:05.72	c -	CA NCS Final
2001-05-04	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	B-2Mile	#1 9:11.79	c -	CA Bay Area Top 8
2001-04-14	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	B-2Mile	#3 9:05.55	c -	CA Arcadia Inv
2000-12-02	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	5K-XC	#14 15:58	C: 5k - sunny, warm, 80 deg	CA FL WE Seeded
2000-11-25	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	5K-XC	#1 15:22	B: 5k - Woodward Park, Fresno	CA State Div 2
2000-09-30	Leal, Yung-Sung B(2003 CA)	Arroyo	5K-XC	#1 15:55	B: 5k -	CA Stanford Inv Div

5. Lauren Jespersen OR

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Jesperson, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	5K-XC	#5 15:35	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-03	Jesperson, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	5K-XC	#1 15:29	5k - Lane CC	OR State 4A
2001-10-13	Jespersen, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	5K-XC	#1 15:23	5k - Widgi Creek, Bend	OR Lava Bear Classic
2001-09-29	Jespersen, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	5K-XC	#2 15:39	5k - Stanford U.	CA Stanford Div 1
2001-05-26	Jespersen, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	B-800	#2 1:52.54	-	OR State 4A
2000-12-02	Jespersen, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	5K-XC	#21 16:03	C: 5k - sunny, warm, 80 deg	CA FL WE Seeded
2000-10-14	Jespersen, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	5K-XC	#2 15:37	: 5k -	OR Lava Bear Classic
2000-09-23	Jespersen, Lauren B(2003 OR)	Klamath Union	5K-XC	#14 15:42	B: 5k - hot, humid, some mud	NC GreatAm-ROC

6. Tim Nelson CA

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	5K-XC	#6 15:35	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-24	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	5K-XC	#1 15:35	5k - Woodward Pk, Fresno	CA State Div 5
2001-10-20	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	3M-XC	#6 15:03	2.91m - tough, very hilly, sha	CA Mt. SAC Inv
2001-09-29	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	5K-XC	#3 15:40	5k - Stanford U.	CA Stanford Div 1
2001-06-09	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	B-2Mile	#6 9:13.40	c -	CA Golden West Inv
2001-06-02	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	B-2Mile	#2 9:10.38	c -	CA State Finals
2001-05-25	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	B-2Mile	#1 9:21.54	c -	CA Northern sec fina
2001-04-14	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	B-2Mile	#16 9:22.64	c -	CA Arcadia Inv
2000-11-25	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	5K-XC	#1 15:31	B: 5k - Woodward Park, Fresno	CA State Div 5
2000-11-09	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	3M-XC	#1 15:24	: 3 mi -	CA Northern Sec
2000-06-03	Nelson, Tim B(2003 CA)	Liberty Christian	B-2Mile	#10 9:23.23	c - -	CA State Finals

7. Carl Dambkowski CA

Carl says:

My goal at the beginning of the year was to make it to nationals. When I finished, I kept checking to make sure that I was one of the qualifiers and that I wasn't just dreaming about it. I was very excited when I crossed the line and knew I had made it.

2. Was Foot Locker Regional the best race of your year? If so, tell us about what made it so. If not, tell us about your best race of the year.

Regionals was definitely my best race of the year. It seems like every week, recently, I have been feeling better and running faster. I think I ran a strong race and, I knew if I did, that I would probably qualify.

3. Tell us about your coach(es) and what were the key training elements that helped you improve and get to Orlando.

I think that my coach, Brian Davis, and I have worked on a couple of important things in the last year that helped me to get to Orlando. Increasing my base mileage and my mile speed were very important in being able to have the strength to run well, and also the speed, to compete with other runners.

4. What are your goals Saturday? What kind of race will it take for you to get All-American?

I want to run another strong race, and hopefully, that will get me a good time and in the top 10.

5. Who are the most important influences in your running life (family, coach, friends, etc.)? Who is your favorite elite (HS, college or pro) runner?

My parents and brother have been very supportive in my running and I am very thankful for that. I am also thankful for all of the time that my coach puts in with throughout the season and also during the off season. Without them I do not think that I would have stayed in running for this long.

6. What are your biggest interests outside of running?

Outside of running, I like to hang out with friends and just have fun.

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	5K-XC	#7 15:36	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-24	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	5K-XC	#2 15:34	5k - Woodward Pk, Fresno	CA State Div 2
2001-11-17	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	3M-XC	#2 15:18	3 mi - Hayward	CA NCS finals Div 2
2001-10-20	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	3M-XC	#2 14:56	2.91m - tough, very hilly, sha	CA Mt. SAC Inv
2001-09-22	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	5K-XC	#15 15:51	5k - some hills, grass, hot,	SC GreatAm ROC
2001-09-08	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	5K-XC	#3 15:49	5k - Golden Gate Pk, SF	CA Great Bay Race
2001-06-02	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	B-2Mile	#10 9:21.91	c -	CA State Finals
2001-05-26	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	B-2Mile	#3 9:14.14	c -	CA NCS Final
2001-04-14	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	B-2Mile	#6 9:10.37	c -	CA Arcadia Inv
2001-03-16	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	B-2Mile	#1 9:24.00	c -	CA Piedmont Dist
2000-12-02	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	5K-XC	#17 16:00	C: 5k - sunny, warm, 80 deg	CA FL WE Seeded
2000-11-25	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	5K-XC	#2 15:28	B: 5k - Woodward Park, Fresno	CA State Div 2
2000-10-21	Dambkowski, Carl B(2002 CA)	Granada	3M-XC	#2 15:12	C: 2.95m - cool, overcast	CA Mt. SAC Inv

8. Shaun Kelley UT

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Kelley, Shaun B(2002 UT)	Box Elder	5K-XC	#8 15:36	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-10-17	Kelley, Shaun B(2002 UT)	Box Elder	3M-XC	#2 15:25	3m - Sugarhouse Park	UT State Meet

9. Henry Hagenbuch CA

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	5K-XC	#9 15:43	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-11-24	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	5K-XC	#2 15:47	5k - Woodward Pk, Fresno	CA State Div 5
2001-11-17	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	3M-XC	#1 15:08	2.91m - Mt. SAC	CA SS Final Div 5
2001-10-20	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	3M-XC	#3 15:00	2.91m - tough, very hilly, sha	CA Mt. SAC Inv
2001-06-09	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	B-2Mile	#8 9:21.62	c -	CA Golden West Inv
2001-06-02	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	B-2Mile	#5 9:13.40	c -	CA State Finals
2001-05-25	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	B-2Mile	#3 9:13.38	c -	CA SS sec final
2001-05-19	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	B-2Mile	#2 9:20.21	c -	CA SS Div 4
2001-03-11	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	B-2Mile	#15 9:41.36	N: - @NY-Armory	NY NSIC
2001-01-20	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	B-2Mile	#2 9:38.40	N: - @Sports-Arena	CA LA Inv
2000-12-02	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	5K-XC	#12 15:52	C: 5k - sunny, warm, 80 deg	CA FL WE Seeded
2000-11-25	Hagenbuch, Henry B(2002 CA)	Cate	5K-XC	#3 15:40	B: 5k - Woodward Park, Fresno	CA State Div 5

10. Kurt Michels WY

Date	Name	School	Event	Perf	Notes	Meet
2001-12-01	Michels, Kurt B(2002 MT)	Flathead	5K-XC	#10 15:48	5k - Mt. SAC	CA FL WE Seeded
2001-10-20	Michels, Kurt B(2002 MT)	Flathead	3M-XC	#1 15:03	3m - Helena	MT State Meet
2001-10-06	Michels, Kurt B(2002 MT)	Flathead	3M-XC	#1 14:51	3m - 4400 ft, windy, 40s	MT Helena Preview
2001-09-29	Michels, Kurt B(2002 MT)	Flathead	3M-XC	#2 15:05	3m - Franklin Park, Yak	WA Sunfair Inv
2001-09-22	Michels, Kurt B(2002 MT)	Flathead	3M-XC	#1 14:47	3m - UM golf course	MT Mountain West
2001-09-08	Michels, Kurt B(2002 MT)	Flathead	3M-XC	#1 14:41	3m - Kalispell	MT Flathead Inv
2001-08-31	Michels, Kurt B(2002 MT)	Flathead	3M-XC	#1 15:13	3mi - 85, hot, sunny, calm	MT Libby Inv
2000-12-02	Michels, Kurt B(2001 MT)	Flathead	5K-XC	#19 16:01	C: 5k - sunny, warm, 80 deg	CA FL WE Seeded
2000-10-21	Michels, Kurt B(2001 MT)	Flathead	3M-XC	#3 15:08	: 3mi - 4600 ft - 40s, 25 mph	MT State Meet