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    Leah Gaeta
    Leah Gaeta

    Class:
    Graduated
    Hometown:
    Palo Alto, Calif.
    High School:
    Palo Alto Senior
    Height:
    5-8
    Event:
    Distances
    Birthdate:
    09/18/1990

    THIS YEAR: Senior Leah Gaeta is a member of the USC distance corps.

    2011: Competed for USC in the 3000m and 5000m races. Had a season-best time of 10:24.45 in the 3000m at the Trojan Invitational on March 19 and a best 5000m time of 18:06.14 at the Ben Brown Invitational on March 5.

    2010: Set a PR in the 1500m race of 4:41.05 at the Trojan Invitational on March 13.

    2009: As a freshman, Leah posted a PR of 4:44.30 in the 1500m. She was also named to the Pac-10 All-Academic Team.

    HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Palo Alto Senior High in Palo Alto, Calif.

    PERSONAL: Leah was born on Sept. 18, 1990 in La Jolla, Calif...She is a Chemistry major at USC...Enjoys watching basketball and lists her favorite athletes as Lance Armstrong and Steve Nash.

    CAREER BESTS: 1500m: 4:41.05 3000m: 10:24.45 5000m: 18:06.14