Rachel Heneghan Class: Junior Hometown: Zionsville, IN High School: Zionsville Height: 5-9 Event: Distance

AS A FRESHMAN: Contributed to Notre Dame's stable of young middle distance runners ... ran one cross country meet in the fall, finishing fifth in the JV race at the National Catholic Championship ... ran her first collegiate 800-meter race at the Notre Dame Opener, finishing in 2:19.50 ... bettered her career best in the event at the Meyo Invitational, posting a time of 2:17.86 ... ran two events at the indoor BIG EAST Championship ... took 12th in the 800 meters with a career-best mark of 2:17.21 ... finished fourth in the 4x800 meter relay with Jacqueline Carter, Brianne Schmidt, and Katie DeRusso (9:07.30) ... did not compete during the outdoor track and field season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Lettered in track for four years and cross country for two years at Zionsville High School ... a three year letter winner in basketball at the small forward position ... three-time all-state performer in track ... owns the school record in the 400 meters (58.3), 800 meters (2:15.97), and as part of the 4x400, and 4x800 relay teams... placed second at the 2004 Indiana state finals in the 4x800 relay ... team MVP as a senior ... participated in the 2004 Track & Field Midwest Meet of Champions ... conference and regional champion her freshman season ... daughter of Lorie and Michael Heneghan ... born September 30, 1985 in Indianapolis, Ind. ... the oldest of three children ... intends to major in pre-med ... currently double-majoring in PreProfessional Studies and anthropology.