Kristen Mahon Class: Freshman Hometown: Robbinsville, N.J. High School: Notre Dame Position: Sprints Birthdate: 03/02/1989

VILLANOVA: Expected to make an immediate impact for the team on the conference and national levels...as a New Jersey State Champion in the 400m and 400m hurdles, she will also play a major role in the 4x400m relay team.

NOTRE DAME: Ranked as a top sprinter in New Jersey...has great range...won the Indoor Meet of Champions title in the 400m in 2006.

PERSONAL: Nursing major...daughter of Tom and Rosemarie Mahon...has a sister, Megan (16)...born 3/2/89.

PERSONAL BESTS

100m - 11.9

200m - 24.3

400m - 55.4