Melissa McGrail

Position:
Throws
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Arcadia, Calif.
High School:
Mt. San Antonio

Sophomore Year: Competed in the 20lb weight with a personal best of 45-6 ¼ at the Carolina Invitational in the indoor season • Competed in the hammer throw in the outdoor season, with a career best 143-1 throw.

Prior to UNC: Attended Sonoma State in 2006-07 before scoring in the hammer throw and hurdles in the conference meet at Mt. San Antonio College in 2007-08.

Prep: Team captain of High School Track Team • Participated in the Simplot Games with her club track team • National Honors Society member • Also played basketball

Personal: Exercise and Sports Science Major • Enjoys sleeping, playing basketball and eating • Names Gail Devers as the athlete she most admires • Favorite food is chicken • Favorite TV shows are "House" and "Family Guy" • Melissa Kristine McGrail is the daughter of Wendy and Mark McGrail • Born June 17, 1988, in Pasadena, Calif.