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    James Leckie
    James Leckie

    Class:
    Graduated
    Hometown:
    Whitehouse Station, N.J.
    High School:
    Hunterdon Central HS
    Last College:
    Pepperdine
    Height:
    6-2
    Event:
    800m/1500m
    Birthdate:
    08/27/1990

    THIS SEASON: Senior James Leckie is expected to compete in the 800m and 1500m races for the Trojans.

    2011: Set a PR with a time of 1:52.63 in the 800m race to place sixth at the Occidental Invitational on May. 7...that time was the third-fastest by a Trojan during the season. Also set a PR with a time of 4:00.22 in placing 10th in the 1500m race at the Ben Brown Invitational on March 5.

    2010: Ran the 800m and 1500m in his first season at USC. Had season bests of 1:56.86 in the 800m and 4:06.87 in the 1500m.

    BEFORE USC: Attended Pepperdine as a freshman in 2009 and ran on their track and field team...Placed 21st at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational with a time of 1:57.04 in the 800m race...Had a best 1500m time of 4:15 at the West Coast Track Challenge on Feb. 28.

    HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Hunterdon Central Regional HS in New Jersey...He was a two-time conference chamion in the 800m...Won the team state sectional title in cross country and indoor and outdoor track his senior season.

    PERSONAL: James was born on Aug. 27, 1990...Lists his favorite actor as Denzel Washington, favorite musicians as Jay-Z and J Cole and favorte movie as Man on Fire...He is a Political Science/Pre-Law major at USC.

    CAREER BESTS: 800m: 1:52.63 1500m: 4:00.22