Abby Anderson
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Perham, Minn. High School: Perham HS Position: Distance Experience: High School

2012 Season-Indoor: Best mile race came at the Jack Johnson Classic (5:34.99) • also competed at the MSU Open, Parents Day Open (1,000 meters), and Northwest Open. Outdoor: Competed in the 800 meters at the Holst Invitational (2:35.72) • competed in the 1,500m at the Hamline Twilight (5:32.97).

2011: Redshirted the 2010 season.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Perham High School • high school coaches were Jeff Morris and Kay Morris • cross country team placed second twice and third once at the Minnesota Class A state meet • was part of a 2007 Minnesota Class A state champion 4x800m relay • finished second in the 1,600m at the 2008 state meet • earned All-Heart of the Lakes Conference honors 2007-09 • set school record in 1,600 and 4x800m • graduated with highest honors.

Personal: Born September 23, 1991 • plans to go into nursing or become a physician assistant • daughter of Kim and Laura Anderson • has siblings Zach, Gabriele, Caleb, and Ben • sister, Gabriele, ran track and cross country for Minnesota and was an NCAA competitor in the 1,500 meters last season • enjoys drawing, reading, camping, biking, and spending time with family and friends.