Personal
Born February 1983 in Brainerd, Minn. ... parents are Jeff and Lynne Howard ... served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Las Vegas, Nev. ... majoring in biology.
Before BYU
Lettered three years in track and one year in cross country ... holds the 300 hurdles and 4x400-meter relay records for Brainerd High School ... named to the All-Conference team and All-State team in track and once in cross country ... participated in the state swimming meet ... graduated with honors and was part of the National Honors Society.
Stats
BEST MARKS: 300-meter hurdles -- 39.9 seconds, 400 meters 50.3