2006 Women's Cross Country Roster

Tanesha Carr

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Aurora, CO
  • High School Eaglecrest HS

Biography

UNLV: A maturing sprinter who improved over the course of her sophomore year ... will be counted on to be a leader on a young Rebel team ... could also compete in the jumping events this year ... a strong runner who will also run legs on the relay teams.

2005-06: Competed in four indoor events for the Rebels ... best place of the season was fourth in the 60 meters with a time of 7.99 at the United Heritage Invitational (2/4) ... ran a time of 7.80 in the 60 meters at the MWC Championships ... ran in six events during the outdoor season ... finished ninth in the 100 meters with a time of 12.65 at the Aztec Classic (3/17) ... placed 10th in the same event with a time of 12.29 at the UNLV Invite (4/1) ... ran a leg on the 400 meter relay squad that placed sixth with a time of 46.50 at the NCAA West Regional.

2004-05: Ran in three indoor meets as a true freshman ... best finish was ninth in the 60 meters (7.92) at the Springco Invitational ... finished 15th in the 60 meters (7.90) at the MWC Indoor Championships, which was also a career-best time ... placed third in the 100 meters (12.53) at the Long Beach Relays, her first outdoor competition as a Rebel ... matched her career best in the 100 meters at the MWC Outdoor Championships, placing 13th with a time of 12.53. High School: Ran in three Colorado state championship meets in high school, competing in the 100, 200, 400 meter relay, 800 meter relay and sprint-medley relay ... placed fifth in the 100 meters with (12.3), sixth in the 200 meters (25.6) and fourth in the 800-meter relay at the state championship during her senior season.

Personal: Tanesha J. Carr ... born on Nov. 6, 1985, in Denver, CO ... is the daughter of Taunetta Frazier and Tony Thrower ... has four sisters and four brothers ... majoring in kinesiological sciences ... enjoys dancing and singing. 

Carr[apos] UNLV Career Bests
Indoor
60 M     7.80 at MWC Indoor Championships (2/25/06)
200 M   27.47 at Husky Invitational (2/12/05)
LJ         16[apos]-4.50' at Silver State Open (1/28/06)
Outdoor
100 M    12.22 at ASU Invitational (3/25/06)
200 M    26.28 at Long Beach Invitational (4/16/05)
LJ         16[apos]-9.75' at MWC Outdoor Championships (5/13/06)