John Boots Class: Sophomore Hometown: Mississauga, Ont. High School: Philip Pocock Catholic Height: 6-1 Event: Sprints Birthdate: 04/20/1982

AS A FRESHMAN: Provided depth for the Irish sprint group during his rookie season ... began collegiate competition at the Purdue Open, finishing fourth in the 600 meters ... took fourth in the 500 meters (1:05.61) during the Tri Meet against Western Michigan and Ball State ... continued to work in the 500 meters vs. Michigan State, finishing fourth ... did not compete again until the Purdue Invitational to begin the outdoor season (competed in the 400 meters).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: One of the top sprint specialists to graduate from Philip Pocock Catholic High School in Mississauga, Ontario ... named the track and field team MVP all five years of competition at Pocock ... earned at least one gold at each provincial track and field championship ... helped his teammates set an Ontario record in the 4x200 meter relay in 1999 ... posted his second Ontario record in the indoor sprint medley in 2000 ... a mulit-sport athlete who competed in volleyball, curling, cross country, golf and hockey in his career ... earned Pocock's first-ever OFSAA individual track medal with a bronze in the 400 meters in 1999 ... earned the Reggie Award for the top academic athlete of the year ... served as the assistant coach of the Pocock Women's Hockey Team in 2000 ... graduated with possession of 10 school track and field records ... earned Honour Role recognition four consecutive years at Pocock ... father, John, competed in track and field at Cornell ... born April 20, 1982 in Toronto, Ontario ... plans to major in business ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business.