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Kellie Castro
Kellie Castro
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Bay Shore, N.Y.

High School:
Bay Shore

Event:
Hurdles

2003-04: Competed in the 400-meter hurdles at seven outdoor events for the Cardinals ... Earned a pair of sixth-place finishes at the SIU Spring Classic and the Indy Relays ... Set a personal-best time of 1:07.72 for an eighth-place finish at the Cardinal Open.

High School: Competed in track and field at Bay Shore High School ... Ran first leg of 4x800m national championship relay team at 2003 adidas Track & Field Championship ... Anchored 4x800-meter relay team to second-place finish at 2003 Nike Indoor Championships ... New York State qualifier in 400m hurdles with best time of 1:03.38.

Personal: Born Kellie Denise Castro on March 15, 1984 in Bay Shore, N.Y. ... Daughter of Vivian Castro ... Major is declared ... Post-college ambition is to have a successful career and build a loving family ... People with the greatest influence on her athletic career are her high school coaches ... Hobbies include singing, dancing and being with family ... Most prized possessions are her heart, family and friends ... Favorite movie is Ace Ventura When Nature Calls ... Favorite TV shows are Will & Grace and Friends ... Favorite musical singer is Beyonce ... Her advice to youngsters is "don't regret because life is too short" ... Most impressive person she's ever met is Tim Montgomery.

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