
Major: Nursing
Birthdate: August 7, 1985
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Biwott
Siblings: Rebby, Philemon, Lydia, Augustus and Emmanuel
High School: ran for Mr. John Mburu at Kapkenda Girls High
2008 at WBU: joined the Pioneer women's team just in time for the 2008 indoor season... part of the national indoor champion 4x800m relay team... Indoor All-American with runner-up finish in the 800m... Sooner Athletic Conference champion in the 800m (new conference record), 1,500m and 4x800m relay... NAIA Outdoor All-American in the 800m (3rd) and the 4x800m relay (2nd)... 4x800m outdoor relay team shattered previous school record with an 8:50.94... holds the top four times in WBU history in the outdoor 800m (2:08.78 is her best time)... also holds school record in 1500m (4:26.03)
Nickname: Puriton
Athlete she would most like to meet: Pamela Jelimo
Most prized possession: her legs
Favorite place to shop: Academy
Favorite thing (other than winning) about cross country/track: preparation for professional running
Talent outside of cross country/track: singing
Family members who have competed collegiately or professionally: Amos Biwott was a gold medal winner in the steeplechase at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
Plans after college: become a famous nurse and world record holder in running
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity Biwott | FR | 5-7 | Eldoret, Kenya | Kapkenda Girls HS | ||
| Erin Britton | SR | 5-9 | Levelland, TX | College of the SW | ||
| Kydia Echols | SR | 5-6 | Harleton, TX | Harleton HS | ||
| Diana Gutierrez | FR | 5-4 | Dumas, TX | Dumas HS | ||
| Caroline Karunde | SO | 5-4 | Nyeri, Kenya | South Tetu Girls HS | ||
| Selene Lopez | FR | 5-6 | Perryton, TX | Perryton HS | ||
| Elva Pedroza | SR | 5-3 | Seymour, TX | Seymour HS | ||
| Katie Roland | FR | 5-5 | Rockwall, TX | Rockwall HS |