Brandon Lukes

Class: Junior Hometown: Brandenton, Fla. High School: Lakewood Ranch

Event: Mid-Distance Birthdate: 02/02/1984

At SIU: Competed primarily in the 800-meter run a year ago...ranked in the top-10 in five meets between the indoor and outdoor seasons...redshirted in 2003...career indoor best in the 800-meter is 2:04.26...career outdoor best in the 800-meter is 1:58.82.

Pre-SIU: Received all-county honors in cross country and track...two-time all-county champion in the 800-meter run.

Personal: Majors in Business...born Feb. 2, 1984...son of Carona Lukes.