Vanneisha Ivy
Vanneisha Ivy

Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Muncie, Ind.

High School:
Muncie Central

Height:
5-2

Event:
Hurdles/Sprints

Freshman Year: Placed third at the ACC Indoor Championships in the 60-meter hurdles en route to All-ACC honors • Also scored in the 60 • Competed in the 100 and 100-meter hurdles during the outdoor season.

Prep: Participated in soccer, basketball and track in high school • Three-time state champion • Holds state record for 100-meter hurdles • First team all-state all four years • East-Central Indiana track athlete of the year in 2004, 2005, and 2006 • Member of National Honor Society • Winner of Indiana Black Expo Trailblazer award.

Personal: Undecided on a major • Most admires Gail Devers as an athlete • Favorite movie is "Love and Basketball" • "Wendy's" is her favorite food • Lists her biggest sports thrill as setting a new state record in the 100-meter hurdles • Vanneisha Monique Ivy is the daughter of Richard and Pamela Ivy • Born October 26, 1987, in Muncie, Ind.