Dakota Speed Class: Junior Hometown: Byron, N.Y. High School: Byron-Bergen Height / Weight: 6-1 / 170 Event: Jumps Major: Business/Economics

2009 Outdoor: Earned a career-best performance in the high jump at the A-Sun Championships (5/15).

2008-09 Indoor: Saw action in the high jump during the season.

2008 Outdoor: Saw action in the high jump during the season.

2007-08 Indoor: Competed in the high jump for the Spartans at the A-Sun Championships (3/1).

Before USC Upstate: Lettered in indoor and outdoor track and soccer at Byron-Bergen ... League champion in 2005 and 2006 in high jump.

Personal: Born on May 1, 1989 ... Son of Larry and Bobbie Speed ... Business major ... Favorite song is "Sweet Home Alabama" ... Favorite season is summer ... Favorite movie is "O Brother Where Art Thou" ... Favorite food is pizza ... Favorite quote is "Life is a garden, dig it."

Speed's Personal Bests
Outdoor Track & Field
High Jump	5-07.00, A-Sun Championships (5/15/09)