2008 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
CAL STATE STANISLAUS: Kirsten Loftin is a returning All-American in the pole vault after finishing seventh at the 2007 NCAA Championships, clearing 3.70m … personal best was a 12-6 (May 12, 2007).
UC IRVINE: Loftin earned two letters with the Anteaters ... a 2004 NCAA Division I West Regional Qualifier, placing 14th overall ... two-time Big West qualifier and scorer ... twice named a Big West Scholar-Athlete ... best mark was 12-4 ... transferred in 2006.
HIGH SCHOOL: Loftin was a three-sport athlete in gymnastics, water polo, and track and field at Aptos High School ... Athlete of the Year and Senior of the Year in 2003 ... two-time league and Central Coast Section champion in pole vault ... a state meet qualifier in 2002 and 2003, tying for fourth in 2003.
PERSONAL: Loftin is a criminal justice and psychology major ... her sister, Erin, was a track and field athlete at Chico State from 2001-06 ... her uncle, Mark Johnson, was an All-American goalie in water polo at Cal Poly ... Kirsten Rae Loftin, daughter of Duane and Marlene Loftin, was born on August 23, 1985, in Watsonville.
