Erik Nygaard Class: Freshman Hometown: Ridgewood, N.J. Position: Mid Distance Birthdate: 03/15/1986

Track and Field: Outdoor: 2005: Ran the 800 meter race in 2:02.40 at the Carolina Fast Times... finished the 1500 meter race in 4:12.82 at the Deacon Opener.

Indoor: 2005: Ran a 4:44.27 mile at the Carolina Classic earning him a 32nd place finish.

Cross Country: 2004: Placed 22nd at the Wake Forest Relays... also competed at the Wake Forest Invitational.

Background: A three-year letterwinner in cross country ... a relay specialist ... a senior All-American in the indoor 4xMile and the 4x800 ... an honor roll student at Ridgewood High School.

Personal: Born March 15, 1986 in New York City ... Son of Toby & Lisa Nygaard.

Records: Indoor: Mile: 4:44.27; Outdoor: 800m: 2:02.40; 1,500m: 4:12.82