2006-07: Sprinter who competed in the 200 and 400 meters ... competed in the 400 meters at the MAC Championships, turning in a ninth-place finish (49.28) ... ran the third leg on Miami's 4x400 meter relay team, which placed fourth at the conference meet (3:16.44) ... ran career-best 400-meter time (48.86) at the All-Ohio Championships, which was the fastest for a Miamian during the 2007 season ... ran season-best 200-meter time (22.64) at the Billy Hayes Invitational ... also competed indoors, running a season-best 200-meter time of 23.47.

2005-06: Sophomore transfer as a middle distance runner ... competed primarily in the 400 meters ... turned in a season-best time in the 400 meters (50.62) at the Indy Relays.

Prior to Miami: Attended Davidson College.

High School: Three-time first-team all-conference selection at Mariemont ... member of the state champion 4x400 meter relay team ... named team captain and selected MVP as a senior ... four-year letterwinner in track and field ... also lettered two season in cross country ... named all-district as a sophomore and junior and was second-team all-region as a junior ... ran top times as a senior in the 200 meters (22.50) and 400 meters (49.80).

Personal: Son of Sabine and John Flessa ... born March 3, 1986 ... major is undecided ... grandfather, Leo Bogner, was a world champion and Olympic fencer.