Ryan Hampton

Class: Junior Hometown: Liberty, MO High School: Liberty Birthdate: 09/15/1981 Major: Music Composition

As a Sophomore: Had a 26:19.9 time at the Big 12 Championships in the 8K, good for 72nd place ... also competed at the Midwest Regional ... top finisher (10th) for the Tigers at the JK Gold Classic.

As a Freshman: Finished 13th at the Missouri Challenge and was a Top 50 finisher at the Lakefront Invitational ... also competed at the Pre-Nationals and the Big 12 Championships.

Personal: Son of Jim and Vickie Hampton ... majoring in music composition ... born September 15, 1981 in Smithville, Mo.