LaToya James Class: Sophomore Hometown: Burlington, N.C. High School: Cummings Position: Hurdles/Jumps

Jame's PR's
• 60-Hurdles - 8.31

• 100-Hurdles - 13.38

• 400-Hurdles - 56.82

• Long Jump - 19-4

Freshman Year: Earned All-America honors with a fourth place finish in the 400-hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships • Set a new school record in the 400-hurdles (56.82) during the semi-finals of the NCAA Championships • Scored in the 100-hurdles (5th), 400-hurdles (4th) and the long jump (4th) at the ACC Outdoor Championships • Scored in both the long jump and 60-hurdles with a pair of sixth place finishe at the ACC Indoor Championships.

Prep: Team captain two years • Three-time Athlete of the Year • All-State • All-America • Won Nationals in 400m hurdles • Placed second in 100m hurdles and long jump • Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Majoring in journalism • Enjoys singing • Admires Virginia Powell and Ben Wallace • Lists her high school coach, Donnie Davis, as having the most influence on her athletic career • LaToya Renae James is the daughter of Iola and James Hinton • Born January 18, 1989, in Chapel Hill, N.C.