Sam Bernal

	Class: Senior
	Hometown: Frisco, Texas
	High School: Plano West HS

	Height: 5-8
	Event: Distances
	Birthdate: 05/17/1983
	Experience: SQ

2002: Competed in the mile and the 3,000-meters during the indoor season ... Clocked a season-best 8:47.26 to take fifth in the 3,000 at the Southwest Classic ... Ran in the distance events outdoors ... Finished 14th in the 10,000-meters at the Big 12 Championships ... Took second in the 3,000 at the Texas Invitational ... Also competed in the 1,500 and 5,000-meter events.

Cross Country: Had an incredible race to finish 23rd at the 2002 NCAA South Central Regional ... Took 44th at the 2002 Big 12 Championships ... Had a season-best 12th place finish at the UTA season opener as a freshman... Finished 48th at the 2001 regional meet.

High School: Letterwinner in track and cross country at Plano West High School in Plano, Texas� Never lost a district meet winning both the 1,600 and the 3,200 three consecutive years as a prep� Is the Jesuit Meet record holder in the 3,200� Clocked personal best times of 4:20 in the 1,600 and 9:27 in the 3200.

Personal: Born May 17, 1983 in Bryan, Texas� Son of Carrie Vargas� Majoring in education.