2002 Cross Country: Competed in three meets for the Patriots... Posted a season-best time of 28:04.92 in the 8,000 meters at the CAA Championships to finish in the top 50... Placed a season-high 23rd at the Mason Invitational in 28:38.91.

SW Christian CC: Junior College All-American... Named Sophomore of the Year in 2002.

Prep Career: Competed in soccer for three years at Vere Technical High School in Jamaica... Also ran track... A bronze medalist in the 800 meters at the 1999 Carifta Games... Named Sportsman of the Year as a senior by his high school.

Personal: Born October 3, 1980... Mother is Paulette Burkette... Has two siblings, Gregory (18) and Amey (15)... Enjoys playing reggae music... Nickname is Rickey... Graduated from Vere Technical High School in 2000 and from SW Christian Community College in 2002... A physical education major.

Personal PRs: 400 (47.50), 800 (1:50.7)