Nicki Breves

Nicki should be a top three runner for the Gamecocks in 2006 … She had her best track season last year, running 10:15 for 3K indoors and 18:22 for 5K … During most of last year[apos]s cross country season, she was the teams No. 2 or No. 3 runner … Nicki stayed in Columbia this summer and worked an internship and trained everyday with Karen Wigal. The training should help her continue her improve … Coach Rosenthal expects Nicki to race in the 17[apos]s this fall … While in high school, Nicki earned All-American honors twice as a member of Ridgefield[apos]s 4 x 800 Relay … She was an eight-time all-state runner and two-time All-New England honoree in high school … She was born Nov. 8, 1985 to Peter and Pamela Breves.

WHY CAROLINA?

‘The opportunity to be a part of a great track and cross country program, while pursuing a degree in exercise science. The warm weather, friendly people and teammates.’

GOALS THIS SEASON?

‘An under 18 minute 5K and a top half SEC finish for the team.’