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Billy Nelson
Personal information
Full name	William Andrew Nelson
Nickname	Billy
Nationality	United States
Born	September 11, 1984 (age 40); Bakersfield, California
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight	55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
Country	USA
Sport	Track and field
Event	3000 metres steeplechase
College team	Colorado
Coached by	Mark Wetmore & Heather Burroughs
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals	2008, steeplechase
World finals	2011, steeplechase
National finals	2008 Olympic Trials Runner Up 2011 USA Champion
Personal best	1500 m: 3:41.57 (2012) 3000 m steeplechase: 8:17.27 (2011)

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William Andrew Nelson (born September 11, 1984, in Bakersfield, California, attended Taft Union High School) is an American steeplechase runner.^[2] He is a two-time (2007 and 2008) Big 12 Conference steeplechase titleholder, a six-time NCAA All-American, and a runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships.^[1] He also posted a personal best time of 8:17.27 by finishing eleventh at the 2011 Diamond League Meet in Monaco.^[3] In the same year, Nelson claimed his first ever career title at the U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Championships, with a time of 8:28.46.^[4]^[5]

Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, by placing second at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 8:21.47.^[6] He competed as a member of the U.S. track and field team in the men's 3000 m steeplechase, along with his teammates Anthony Famiglietti and Joshua McAdams. Nelson ran in the second heat against thirteen other athletes, including Famiglietti, and France's Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad, who later won the silver medal in the final. He finished the race in eleventh place by six tenths of a second (0.60) behind Great Britain's Andrew Lemoncello, with a time of 8:36.66. Nelson, however, failed to advance into the final, as he placed thirtieth overall, and was ranked farther below four mandatory slots for the next round.^[7]

Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, by winning the steeplechase event at the U.S. Track & Field Championships.

Nelson also sought to qualify for his second Olympics in London; however, he finished only in eighth place at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, with a time of 8:32.21.^[8]

In 2014, Nelson decided to take his participation in Track & Field to the next level, by running for the freedom of Leonard Peltier. He ran in a "Free Leonard Peltier" jersey in four races, including the Payton Jordan Invitational, where he won the steeplechase in a time of 8:28.40. He also wore the jersey at the USA Championships in Sacramento, CA, where he placed 12th overall.^[9]

Nelson currently resides in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife Alisa, and four children: Arabella Kennedy, Noah Andrew, Lonnie Jack and Wyatt Watkins. He works as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "USATF – Billy Nelson". USA Track & Field. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Billy Nelson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
^ "Centrowitz resets Oregon 1,500 record on European tour". Register Guard Online. July 23, 2011. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
^ "Billy Nelson Wins USATF Steeplechase Title". Boulder Running. June 25, 2011. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
^ Evans, Jeff (June 24, 2012). "Chase is on again for Billy Nelson". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
^ Dunaway, James (July 6, 2008). "Gay cramps up and will miss Beijing 200m - US Olympic Trials, Day 7". IAAF. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
^ "Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 – Heat 2". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
^ Ewing, Zach (June 28, 2012). "Nelson finishes 8th, misses out on Olympics". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
^ "Mike Sandrock: Billy Nelson racing to back Leonard Peltier". June 16, 2014.

External links

Billy Nelson at World Athletics
Billy Nelson at Olympics.com
Billy Nelson at Team USA (archived)
Billy Nelson at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
NBC 2008 Olympics Profile

[usatf-1] "USATF – Billy Nelson". USA Track & Field. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

[2] Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Billy Nelson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

[3] "Centrowitz resets Oregon 1,500 record on European tour". Register Guard Online. July 23, 2011. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.

[4] "Billy Nelson Wins USATF Steeplechase Title". Boulder Running. June 25, 2011. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

[nelson-life-5] Evans, Jeff (June 24, 2012). "Chase is on again for Billy Nelson". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

[6] Dunaway, James (July 6, 2008). "Gay cramps up and will miss Beijing 200m - US Olympic Trials, Day 7". IAAF. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

[7] "Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 – Heat 2". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

[8] Ewing, Zach (June 28, 2012). "Nelson finishes 8th, misses out on Olympics". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

[9] "Mike Sandrock: Billy Nelson racing to back Leonard Peltier". June 16, 2014.

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-'''William Andrew "Billy" Nelson''' (born September 11, 1984 in [[Bakersfield, California]], attended [[Taft Union High School]]) is an American steeplechase runner.<ref>{{cite sports-reference|Billy Nelson|https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/billy-nelson-1.html|January 8, 2013}}</ref> He is a two-time (2007 and 2008) Big 12 Conference steeplechase titleholder, a six-time NCAA All-American, and a runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships.<ref name=usatf>{{cite web|title=USATF – Billy Nelson|url=http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2009/Nelson_Biily.asp|publisher=[[USA Track & Field]]|accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He also posted a personal best time of 8:17.27 by finishing eleventh at the 2011 Diamond League Meet in [[Monaco]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Centrowitz resets Oregon 1,500 record on European tour|url=http://projects.registerguard.com/web/updates/26591196-55/record-lagat-race-ran-track.html.csp|publisher=Register Guard Online|date=July 23, 2011|accessdate=January 7, 2013}}</ref> In the same year, Nelson claimed his first ever career title at the [[2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships|U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Championships]], with a time of 8:28.46.<ref>{{cite news|title=Billy Nelson Wins USATF Steeplechase Title|url=http://boulderrunning.com/news/billy-nelson-wins-usatf-steeplechase-title/|publisher=Boulder Running|date=June 25, 2011|accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref><ref name=nelson-life>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Jeff|title=Chase is on again for Billy Nelson|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/community/x1076260463/Chase-is-on-again-for-Billy-Nelson|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 24, 2012|accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
+'''William Andrew Nelson''' (born September 11, 1984, in [[Bakersfield, California]], attended [[Taft Union High School]]) is an American steeplechase runner.<ref>{{cite sports-reference|title = Billy Nelson|url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/billy-nelson-1.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200418063620/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ne/billy-nelson-1.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = April 18, 2020|access-date = January 8, 2013}}</ref> He is a two-time (2007 and 2008) Big 12 Conference steeplechase titleholder, a six-time NCAA All-American, and a runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships.<ref name=usatf>{{cite web|title=USATF – Billy Nelson|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2009/Nelson_Biily.asp|publisher=[[USA Track & Field]]|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He also posted a personal best time of 8:17.27 by finishing eleventh at the [[2011 Diamond League]] Meet in [[Monaco Diamond League|Monaco]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Centrowitz resets Oregon 1,500 record on European tour|url=http://projects.registerguard.com/web/updates/26591196-55/record-lagat-race-ran-track.html.csp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216171328/http://projects.registerguard.com/web/updates/26591196-55/record-lagat-race-ran-track.html.csp|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2013|publisher=Register Guard Online|date=July 23, 2011|access-date=January 7, 2013}}</ref> In the same year, Nelson claimed his first ever career title at the [[2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships|U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Championships]], with a time of 8:28.46.<ref>{{cite news|title=Billy Nelson Wins USATF Steeplechase Title|url=http://boulderrunning.com/news/billy-nelson-wins-usatf-steeplechase-title/|publisher=Boulder Running|date=June 25, 2011|access-date=January 8, 2013|archive-date=April 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403140913/http://boulderrunning.com/news/billy-nelson-wins-usatf-steeplechase-title/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=nelson-life>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Jeff|title=Chase is on again for Billy Nelson|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/community/x1076260463/Chase-is-on-again-for-Billy-Nelson|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 24, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
-Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], by placing second at the [[2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|U.S. Olympic Trials]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]], with a time of 8:21.47.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dunaway|first=James|title=Gay cramps up and will miss Beijing 200m - US Olympic Trials, Day 7|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/news/gay-cramps-up-and-will-miss-beijing-200m-us|publisher=[[IAAF]]|date=July 6, 2008|accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He competed as a member of U.S. track and field team in the [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase|men's 3000 m steeplechase]], along with his teammates [[Anthony Famiglietti]] and [[Joshua McAdams]]. Nelson ran in the second heat against thirteen other athletes, including Famiglietti, and France's [[Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad]], who later won the silver medal in the final. He finished the race in eleventh place by six tenths of a second (0.60) behind Great Britain's [[Andrew Lemoncello]], with a time of 8:36.66. Nelson, however, failed to advance into the final, as he placed thirtieth overall, and was ranked farther below four mandatory slots for the next round.<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 – Heat 2|url=http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATM033900/index.html|publisher=[[NBC Olympics]]|accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
+Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], by placing second at the [[2008 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|U.S. Olympic Trials]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]], with a time of 8:21.47.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dunaway|first=James|title=Gay cramps up and will miss Beijing 200m - US Olympic Trials, Day 7|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/news/gay-cramps-up-and-will-miss-beijing-200m-us|publisher=[[IAAF]]|date=July 6, 2008|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref> He competed as a member of the U.S. track and field team in the [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase|men's 3000 m steeplechase]], along with his teammates [[Anthony Famiglietti]] and [[Joshua McAdams]]. Nelson ran in the second heat against thirteen other athletes, including Famiglietti, and France's [[Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad]], who later won the silver medal in the final. He finished the race in eleventh place by six tenths of a second (0.60) behind Great Britain's [[Andrew Lemoncello]], with a time of 8:36.66. Nelson, however, failed to advance into the final, as he placed thirtieth overall, and was ranked farther below four mandatory slots for the next round.<ref>{{cite web|title=Men's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 – Heat 2|url=http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATM033900/index.html|publisher=[[NBC Olympics]]|access-date=January 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821004713/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/resultsandschedules/rsc=ATM033900/index.html|archive-date=August 21, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2011 [[2011 World Championships in Athletics|World Championships]] in [[Daegu]], South Korea, by winning the Steeplechase event at the U.S. Track & Field Championships.
+Nelson earned a spot on the U.S. team for the 2011 [[2011 World Championships in Athletics|World Championships]] in [[Daegu]], South Korea, by winning the steeplechase event at the U.S. Track & Field Championships.
-Nelson also sought to qualify for his second Olympics in [[2012 Summer Olympics|London]]; however, he finished only in eighth place at the [[2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|2012 U.S. Olympic Trials]], with a time of 8:32.21.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ewing|first=Zach|title=Nelson finishes 8th, misses out on Olympics|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/preps/x1330930742/Unable-to-recreate-his-Olympic-Trials-magic-from-four-years-ago-Billy-Nelson-will-have-to-watch-this-years-Games-from-home-The-Taft-native-took-eighth-in-the-3-000-meter-steeplechase-final-Thursday-evening-in-Eugene-Ore-finishing-in-8-minutes-32-21|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 28, 2012|accessdate=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
+Nelson also sought to qualify for his second Olympics in [[2012 Summer Olympics|London]]; however, he finished only in eighth place at the [[2012 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|2012 U.S. Olympic Trials]], with a time of 8:32.21.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ewing|first=Zach|title=Nelson finishes 8th, misses out on Olympics|url=http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/sports/preps/x1330930742/Unable-to-recreate-his-Olympic-Trials-magic-from-four-years-ago-Billy-Nelson-will-have-to-watch-this-years-Games-from-home-The-Taft-native-took-eighth-in-the-3-000-meter-steeplechase-final-Thursday-evening-in-Eugene-Ore-finishing-in-8-minutes-32-21|publisher=The Bakersfield Californian|date=June 28, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2013}}</ref>
-In 2014, Nelson decided to take his participation in Track & Field to the next level, by running for the Freedom of [[Leonard Peltier]]. He ran in a "Free Leonard Peltier" jersey in four races, including the Payton Jordan Invitational, where he won the steeplechase in a time of 8:28.40. He also wore the jersey at the USA Championships in Sacramento, CA, where he place 12th overall.<ref>http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_25973157/mike-sandrock-billy-nelson-racing-back-leonard-peltier</ref>
+In 2014, Nelson decided to take his participation in Track & Field to the next level, by running for the freedom of [[Leonard Peltier]]. He ran in a "Free Leonard Peltier" jersey in four races, including the Payton Jordan Invitational, where he won the steeplechase in a time of 8:28.40. He also wore the jersey at the USA Championships in Sacramento, CA, where he placed 12th overall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailycamera.com/get-out/ci_25973157/mike-sandrock-billy-nelson-racing-back-leonard-peltier|title = Mike Sandrock: Billy Nelson racing to back Leonard Peltier|date = June 16, 2014}}</ref>
-Nelson currently resides in [[Boulder, Colorado]], with his wife Alisa, and three children Arabella Kennedy, Noah Andrew and Lonnie Jack. He works as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs at the [[University of Colorado]] in [[Boulder, CO]]. Best friend is Former [[Drake Relays]] Champion (2-Time) Burke Bockman and current Army Captain Christopher Pedi who is an alternate for the All Army Marathon Team. Met up and coming steeplechaser Noah McDermott of  [[Saint Mary's College of California]] at the 2018 Bryan Clay Invitational. <ref name=nelson-life/>
+Nelson currently resides in [[Boulder, Colorado]], with his wife Alisa, and four children: Arabella Kennedy, Noah Andrew, Lonnie Jack and Wyatt Watkins. He works as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Cross Country/Track & Field programs at the [[University of Colorado at Boulder]].
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+*{{World Athletics}}
-*{{IAAF|id=188208|name=William Nelson}}
-*{{USOC profile|NE/William-Nelson.aspx}}
+*{{Olympics.com profile|william-nelson-1}}
+*{{USOC profile}}
-*[http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=1461/bio/index.html NBC Olympics Profile]
+*{{SR/Olympics|name=Billy Nelson}}
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120822162424/http://www.2008.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=1461/bio/index.html NBC 2008 Olympics Profile]
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+{{Authority control}}
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 [[Category:1984 births]]
 [[Category:Living people]]
 [[Category:American male steeplechase runners]]
 [[Category:American male middle-distance runners]]
-[[Category:Olympic track and field athletes of the United States]]
+[[Category:Olympic track and field athletes for the United States]]
 [[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics]]
 [[Category:Sportspeople from Bakersfield, California]]
 [[Category:People from Longmont, Colorado]]
 [[Category:People from Taft, California]]
+[[Category:Sportspeople from Kern County, California]]
 [[Category:Track and field athletes from California]]
+[[Category:USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners]]
+[[Category:Colorado Buffaloes men's track and field athletes]]
+[[Category:21st-century American sportsmen]]

v t e US National Championship winners in men's steeplechase
1889–1979 Amateur Athletic Union	1889: Alfred George (GBR) 1890: William Young 1891–92: Ernie Hjertberg (SWE) 1893–94: George Orton (CAN) 1895: not held 1896–99: George Orton (CAN) 1900: Alexander Grant 1901: George Orton (CAN) 1902: Arthur Newton 1903: not held 1904: John Daly (IRL) 1905: Harvey Cohn 1906–15: not held 1916: Michael Devaney 1917–18: not held 1919: Michael Devaney 1920: Patrick Flynn 1921–22: Michael Devaney 1923: Ville Ritola (FIN) 1924: Marvin Rick 1925: Russell Payne 1926–27: Ville Ritola (FIN) 1928: William Spencer 1929: David Abbott 1930–33: Joe McCluskey 1934: Harold Manning 1935: Joe McCluskey 1936: Harold Manning 1937: Floyd Lochner 1938–40: Joe McCluskey 1941: Forrest Efaw 1942: George DeGeorge 1943: Joe McCluskey 1944: Forrest Efaw 1945: James Wisner 1946: James Rafferty 1947–48: Forrest Efaw 1949: Curt Stone 1950: Warren Druetzler 1951: Horace Ashenfelter 1952: Robert McMullen 1953: Horace Ashenfelter 1954: Bill Ashenfelter 1955: Ken Reiser 1956: Horace Ashenfelter 1957–58: Deacon Jones 1959–60: Phil Coleman 1961: Deacon Jones 1962: George Young 1963: Pat Traynor 1964: Jeff Fishback 1965: George Young 1966–67: Pat Traynor 1968: George Young 1969: Mike Manley 1970: Bill Reilly 1971: Sid Sink 1972: Jim Dare 1973: Doug Brown 1974: Jim Johnson 1975–76: Randy Smith 1977: James Munyala (KEN) * George Malley 1978–79: Henry Marsh
1980–1992 The Athletics Congress	1980: Doug Brown 1981–87: Henry Marsh 1988–90: Brian Diemer 1991: Mark Croghan 1992: Brian Diemer
1993–present USA Track & Field	1993: Marc Davis 1994–97: Mark Croghan 1998–2000: Pascal Dobert 2001: Tom Chorny 2002: Anthony Famiglietti 2003: Steve Slattery 2004–06: Daniel Lincoln 2007: Joshua McAdams 2008: Anthony Famiglietti 2009: Joshua McAdams 2010: Daniel Huling 2011: Billy Nelson 2012–18: Evan Jager 2019: Hillary Bor 2021^{2020 OT}: Hillary Bor 2022: Hillary Bor 2023: Kenneth Rooks 2024: Kenneth Rooks
Notes	2 mile steeplechase in 1889–1919, 1921–27, 1929–31, 1953–55 and 1957; 3000 m steeplechase otherwise. The 1920, 1928, 1932, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event. 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

v t e 2008 USA Olympic track and field team
Qualification	2008 United States Olympic trials (track and field)
Men's track and road athletes	Abdi Abdirahman Kerron Clement Shawn Crawford Walter Dix Ian Dobson Philip Dunn Kevin Eastler Anthony Famiglietti Tyson Gay Ryan Hall Bershawn Jackson Bernard Lagat Lopez Lomong Leonel Manzano Rodney Martin (r) Joshua McAdams LaShawn Merritt Billy Nelson David Neville David Oliver Travis Padgett (r) Darvis Patton David Payne Dathan Ritzenhein Galen Rupp Brian Sell Christian Smith Wallace Spearmon Nick Symmonds Angelo Taylor Matt Tegenkamp Jorge Torres Terrence Trammell Jeremy Wariner Andrew Wheating Reggie Witherspoon (r)
Men's field athletes	Kenta Bell Christian Cantwell Bryan Clay Rafeeq Curry Breaux Greer Trey Hardee Jeff Hartwig Mike Hazle Reese Hoffa Brian Johnson Dusty Jonas A. G. Kruger Casey Malone Andra Manson Derek Miles Adam Nelson Tom Pappas Miguel Pate Trevell Quinley Michael Robertson Leigh Smith Brad Walker Ian Waltz Jesse Williams Aarik Wilson
Women's track and road athletes	Lindsey Anderson Jenny Barringer Amy Yoder Begley Damu Cherry Hazel Clark-Riley Erin Donohue Joanne Dow Torri Edwards Allyson Felix Shalane Flanagan Kara Goucher Dawn Harper Queen Harrison Natasha Hastings (r) Monique Henderson (r) Marshevet Hooker Lolo Jones Deena Kastor Muna Lee Mechelle Lewis (r) Magdalena Lewy-Boulet Jennifer Rhines Sanya Richards Tiffany Ross-Williams Shannon Rowbury Blake Russell Alice Schmidt Nicole Teter Sheena Tosta DeeDee Trotter Anna Willard Angela Williams (r) Lauryn Williams Mary Wineberg Christin Wurth-Thomas
Women's field athletes	Amy Acuff Erica Bartolina April Steiner Bennett Jillian Camarena Amber Campbell Michelle Carter Jessica Cosby Sharon Day Hyleas Fountain Kristin Heaston Chaunté Howard Funmi Jimoh Jackie Johnson Kim Kreiner Shani Marks Erica McLain Kara Patterson Diana Pickler Suzy Powell-Roos Brittney Reese Loree Smith Jenn Stuczynski Aretha Thurmond Stephanie Brown Trafton Grace Upshaw
Coaches	Bubba Thornton (men's head coach) Harvey Glance (men's assistant coach) Ron Mann (men's assistant coach) Boo Schexnayder (men's assistant coach) Criss Somerlot (men's assistant coach) Joe Vigil (men's assistant coach) Jeanette Bolden (women's head coach) Chandra Cheeseborough (women's assistant coach) J.J. Clark (women's assistant coach) Kim Keenan-Kirkpatrick (women's assistant coach) Connie Price-Smith (women's assistant coach) Rita Somerlot (women's assistant coach) Brooks Johnson (relay coach) Orin Richburg (relay coach)