Ben Vrbicek

Class: Junior Hometown: Jefferson City, MO High School: Jefferson City Event: High Jump/Multi Birthdate: 10/23/1981 Major: Mechanical Engineering

AS A SOPHOMORE:
Indoor: Competed in the heptathlon at the Big 12 Conference Meet, finishing with 4,260 points.

AS A FRESHMAN:
Outdoor: Competed in a variety of events in four meets. Indoor: Saw limited action in his first season ... had a season-best high jump at MU-KSU-KU Triangular (6-3.25), good for sixth place.

PERSONAL:
Son of Rob and Diane Vrbicek ... salutatorian of his high school class ... mechanical engineering major ... born October 23, 1981 in Columbia, Mo.

Career Best:
High Jump_____6-7
Decathlon_____5593