Karla Thurmond

Class: Sophomore Hometown: Mobile, Ala. High School: Baker HS

Height: 5-4 Event: Sprints

High School: A two-year letterwinner at Baker High School ... A two-time all-county selection ... Placed fourth in the state in the 200 meters ... Named the Optimist Club Athlete of the Year in 2006 ... County champion in the 200 meters ... Ran a personal-best time of 12.1 in the 100 meters and 25.3 in the 200 meters ... Personal: Born June 13, 1988 ... Daughter of Michelle Dent and Carl Thurmond ... An elementary education major.