Merci Bungei Class: Sophomore Hometown: Kapchorwa, Uganda High School: Sebei Secondary School Height: 5-4 Position: Distance Experience: 1L

2006-07: Competed in the 800 and the 1,500 meter run during the outdoor season ... Ran a season-best 2:24.00 i nthe 800 at the Ty Terrell Relays ... Posted a season-best time of 4:54.32 in the 1,500 meter run at Baylor ... Posted an 11th place finish in the 1,500 meter run at the SLC outdoor championship ... Ran the 800 and the DMR during the indoor season.

High School: First in the Uganda High School Championships.

Personal: Major is general studies ... Enjoys running and making friends... Born in Mbale, Uganda on December 6, 1985 ... Daughter of Benjamen and Kibungei Bungei.