Nate Anderson Class: Sophomore Hometown: Portland, Ore. High School: Benson Polytechnic High Height: 6-0 Event: 400m, 800m Birthdate: 09/28/1987

THIS YEAR: Sophomore Nate Anderson looks to build of a strong freshman campaign and add the 800m race to his specialties.

2007: Had a season best in the 400m of 46.95 at the Ben Brown Invitational in Fullerton, Calif. on March 10. Placed first in the 400m at the Long Beach Invitational with a time of 47.26 on April 14. Finished second to teammate Lionel Larry in the 400m (47.12) at the USC-UCLA Dual Meet on April 28. Took fifth in the 400m at the Pac-10 Championships held at Stanford from May 12-13 with a time of 47.07. HIGH SCHOOL: Slowed by an injured hamstring during his senior season at Benson Polytechnic High in Portland, Ore...Ran a 46.47 400m race as a junior and is the Oregon state record holder in the event...Was a High School All-American. PERSONAL: Nate was born on Sept. 28, 1987 in Portland, Ore...Says singing is a hobby of his...He is a Public Relations major at USC.

CAREER BESTS: 400m -- 46.47 800m -- 1:51.8