Christie Benedict Class: Junior Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. High School: Ravenscroft Height: 5-8 Event: High Jump

Prep: Participated in track, tennis, and field hockey • Twice earned all-state honors • Captain of track team junior and senior years • Two-time team MVP • Named all-conference twice.

Personal: Majoring in biology • Enjoys watching "Friends" and "The Office" • Her favorite food is ice cream • Her father had the greatest influence on her athletic career • Christine Elizabeth Benedict is the daughter of Fred and Debbie Benedict • Born February 9, 1988, in Indiana.