2007-08: Placed ninth at the Michigan Open and 18th at the NCAA Midwest Regional ... compiled a 33-45 record in dual meets.

2006-07: Did not compete ... was redshirted.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Dearborn High School ... earned four varsity letters in track and field ... served as a team captain as a senior.

Personal: Full name--Emanuela A. Bercea ... born November 1, 1988, in Dearborn ... daughter of Susan Bercea ... has an older brother, Jonathan, and an older sister, Priscila ... is majoring in biology ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2006, Winter 2007, Fall 2007 and Winter 2008 ... is a member of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.