Skyler Coburn Class: Freshman Hometown: La Porte, Ind. High School: La Porte Event: Hurdles

High School: Earned four varsity letters in track and field at La Porte High School under coaches Bob James and Tim Beres ... a two-year captain on the track team ... was twice named all-conference in the 300m hurdles ... won sectional and regional titles in the 300m hurdles, setting the sectional record ... named all-state three times ... personal-best time of 38.84 in the 300m hurdles and personal-best time of 15.04 in 110m hurdles ... ran on the winning distance medley relay team at the indoor state meet ... also played football, earning three varsity letters as a wide receiver and defensive back, serving as captain one year ... played basketball as well for one year ... as a senior, was named team captain of the cheerleading squad.

Personal: Born on Sept. 19, 1992 in La Porte, Ind. ... son of Barb and Bob Coburn ... majoring in kinesiology ... participated in National Honor Society in high school ... plays guitar and enjoys writing and drawing ... volunteered at a retirement home in high school.