Bio

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2009 CROSS COUNTRY: Most improved Red Wolf for the second consecutive season; lowered time by 2:28 over the course of the season. ... Ran season best time of 26:29 at Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meet on Nov. 6 in Nashville, Tenn. ... Placed 18th at Earlham College Invitational on Oct. 3.

2008 CROSS COUNTRY: Most improved Red Wolf runner; lowered time by 6:07 over the course of the season. ... Ran season best time of 25:09 at Wilmington College Invitational on Oct. 18. ... Finished 33rd at Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meet Nov. 8.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time IHSAA regional qualifier in high jump and one-time qualifier in 4x400 relay. ... Set Randolph Southern High School high jump record with a leap of 5 feet, 3.5 inches. ... All-Mid-Eastern Conference and All-Randolph County in high jump. ... All-Randolph County in 200 meter dash. ... All-Randolph County in cross country.

ALL ABOUT VANESSA

AREA OF STUDY: Biology with minor in Chemistry

WHY VANESSA CHOSE IU EAST: Close to home

PARENT: Felisia Legg

SIBLINGS: Erika Legg and Brianna Legg

FAVORITE FOOD: Fruit

FAVORITE TV SHOW: "Will and Grace"

FAVORITE SUBJECT: Math

FAVORITE MOVIE: "A League of Their Own"

HOBBIES: Basketball, softball, running, horseback riding

DID YOU KNOW: Vanessa's favorite quote is, "Set your sights high, never settle for anything less."