Bio

SOPHOMORE YEAR (2010): Letter winner.

FRESHMAN YEAR (2009): Letter winner.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four year letterwinner from 2004-08, she claimed the most Outstanding Sprinter award in 2008, was part of the sixth place indoor team at the State Championships in 2007, and in 2006 was part of the tenth place 4x2 indoor State Championship team.

PERSONAL: Patricia is the daughter of Michael and Rebecca Russo of Middleburg Heights, OH, and has three brothers. She chose UD because it is a small, Catholic university that offers challenges in the classroom that enable one to grow both inside and out of that environment, and is an Education major. Her goal is to graduate with honors all four years here, run track and break as many records possible at UD, and to become a first grade teacher after graduation. Patricias favorite movie is Youve Got Mail, her favorite athlete is Grady Sizemore, and her role models are her brothers.