Tamara Purpura
Tamara Purpura

Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
San Francisco, CA
High School:
Lowell
Height:
5-7
Event:
Distance
Birthdate:
07/14/1992

06/11/2012

23 Track & Field Athletes Named to Pac-12 All-Academic Teams

Nine men and 14 women were named to varying All-Academic teams, the Conference announced on Monday.

04/20/2012

Storm Throws No. 2 Hammer Mark in UCLA History at Mt. SAC

The Swedish sophomore PR'd by over nine feet at the Mt. SAC Relays.

03/18/2012

Women's Track & Field Has Strong Showing at Northridge

Bruins athletes posted three event wins despite inclement weather.

03/10/2012

Women's Track & Field Opens Up Outdoor Season in Fullerton

Allison Koressel led the Bruins with her event win in the pole vault

2011 - Finished fifth in the top section of the 800m (2:11.72) at the RJ/JJK Invite ... Was fourth in the 800m vs. Tennessee (2:10.56) ... In indoor track, had a top 800m time of 2:10.32 ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

High School - Earned four varsity letters in track and cross country at Lowell HS ... State meet competitor, placing fifth in the 800m in 2009 ... All-city selection ... Named Most Outstanding Distance Runner for 2007-2010 ... Two-time cross country MVP ... Three-time AAA Champion in cross country ... Four-time AAA champion in the 800m, 1600m and 4x400m relay ... Set the school record in the 800m and was on the record-breaking 4x400m relay.

Personal - Born July 14, 1992 in Ann Arbor, MI ... Daughter of Peter Hadiaris and Judith Purpura ... Has three brothers - Michael, Matthew and Nicholas ... Environmental Studies and Geography major.

Best Marks
Indoor 800m - 2:10.24
Outdoor 800m - 2:10.56
1500m - 4:36.25

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