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Curtis Persinger Class: Senior Hometown: Spencer, Ind. High School: Owen Valley Height / Weight: 5-10 / 135 Event: Middle Distance Birthdate: 05/30/1981

2003 Cross Country: One of the Cardinals' top four runners ... Had career-best sixth-place finish at Evansville Invitational.

2002-03: Did not compete.

2001-02: Finished fifth in 1500m at Conference USA Championship with a time of 3:54.35, the sixth fastest time in school history ... Recorded three top-five finishes in 1500m ... Had fourth-place showing in 800m at Bulldog Last Chance meet ... Cardinals' top runner at four events during cross country season.

2000-01: Placed second in 800m with personal-best time of 1:54.10 at Cardinal Open ... Also finished second in 1500m at same event ... Came in 11th in 1500m at C-USA Championship ... Led cross country team with ninth-place effort at Woodford Trials in collegiate debut.

High School: Lettered four years in track and cross country and two in basketball at Owen Valley High School ... Four-time all-conference and two-time state qualifier in cross country ... Sectional and regional cross country champion ... Placed third in 800m at Indiana state meet.

Personal: Born Curtis Michael Persinger on May 30, 1981 in Corydon, Ind. ... Son of Michael and LaDonna Persinger ... Majoring in justice administration ... Athlete he most admires is Steve Prefontaine ... Person he'd most like to meet is Sharon Stone ... Most impressive person he's met is Maurice Green ... Favorite movie is Without Limits ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite singer is Eminem.