Christian Gamble Class: Freshman Hometown: Columbia, S.C. High School: Lower Richland Height: 5-6 Event: Multiple Events Major: Communications

Before USC Upstate: Was a member for four years of the track and field team at Lower Richland ... Received the senior track award.

Personal: Born Aug. 17, 1990 ... Daughter of Leslie Gamble ... Has two sisters, Tunisia Beasley and Jasmine Beasley ... Majoring in communications ... Favorite singer is Amerie ... Favorite song is "Find a Way" ... Favorite foods are French fries and brownies ... Favorite actress is Kerry Washington ... Favorite book is "Piece of the Sky" ... Favorite quote is "Keep an open mind and a soft heart" ... Dream job is to be a foreign missionary ... Most admires her mother ... Enjoys writing poetry, dancing, acting and doing volunteer work.