Annie
VanderLaan
College Best
Heptathlon - 4,852 Points
100 Hurdles - 14.57/ High Hump - 5'4 1/2" (1.64)/ Shot Put - 35'0" (10.66)/ 200 Meters - 25.24
Long Jump - 17'7" (5.36)/ Javelin Throw - 88'11" (27.11)/ 800 Meters - 2:19.67
400 Meters - 57.60 / 400 Hurdles - 64.60
4x100 Relay - 47.32/ 4x400 Relay - 3:47.94
Set School Records:
100 Hurdles - 14.96 (2001)/ 14.93 (2002)/ 14.75 (2002)/ 14.71 (2003)/ 14.57 (2003).
Heptathlon - 4,334 Points (2001)/ 4,462 Points (2001)/ 4,503 Points (2002)/ 4,674 Points (2002)/ 4,812 Point (2003)/ 4,852 Points (2003).
Set MIAA League Records:
100 Hurdles - 14.75 (2002)/ 4x100 Relay - 48.00 (2002)/ 4x400 Relay - 3:50.39 (2002).
College Best
Heptathlon - 4,852 Points
100 Hurdles - 14.57/ High Hump - 5'4 1/2" (1.64)/ Shot Put - 35'0" (10.66)/ 200 Meters - 25.24
Long Jump - 17'7" (5.36)/ Javelin Throw - 88'11" (27.11)/ 800 Meters - 2:19.67
400 Meters - 57.60 / 400 Hurdles - 64.60
4x100 Relay - 47.32/ 4x400 Relay - 3:47.94
Set School Records:
100 Hurdles - 14.96 (2001)/ 14.93 (2002)/ 14.75 (2002)/ 14.71 (2003)/ 14.57 (2003).
Heptathlon - 4,334 Points (2001)/ 4,462 Points (2001)/ 4,503 Points (2002)/ 4,674 Points (2002)/ 4,812 Point (2003)/ 4,852 Points (2003).
Set MIAA League Records:
100 Hurdles - 14.75 (2002)/ 4x100 Relay - 48.00 (2002)/ 4x400 Relay - 3:50.39 (2002).
2000-
2003
Honors
Athletics
NCAA
National Champion (Heptathlon) - 2003.
All-American (Heptathlon) - 2001, 2002.
All-American (4x100 Relay) - 2002, 2003.
All-American (4x400 Relay) - 2002.
All-American (100 Hurdles) - 2003.
MIAA
MIAA Most Valuable Runner - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Champion (100 Meters Hurdles) - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.
MIAA Champion (4x100 Relay) - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Champion (4x400 Relay) - 2002, 2003.
All-MIAA Team - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.
Calvin College
"Tiemersma Award Winner" - 2003.
Academics
USTCA All-Academic Team - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Academic Team - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Outstanding Senior Scholar-Athletes - 2003.
NCAA
National Champion (Heptathlon) - 2003.
All-American (Heptathlon) - 2001, 2002.
All-American (4x100 Relay) - 2002, 2003.
All-American (4x400 Relay) - 2002.
All-American (100 Hurdles) - 2003.
MIAA
MIAA Most Valuable Runner - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Champion (100 Meters Hurdles) - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.
MIAA Champion (4x100 Relay) - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Champion (4x400 Relay) - 2002, 2003.
All-MIAA Team - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.
Calvin College
"Tiemersma Award Winner" - 2003.
Academics
USTCA All-Academic Team - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Academic Team - 2002, 2003.
MIAA Outstanding Senior Scholar-Athletes - 2003.
High
School
Attended
Grand Rapids Christian High School in Grand Rapids, MI.Competed in track & field and basketball for 4 years.
Coached by Ken Bokhoven and Arnie Bakker in track & field.
Personal
Born
December 19, 1980. Daughter of Tom and Pat VanderLaan.
Majored in Physical Education for Secondary Education.
Married and teaching Physical Education at Vanguard Charter School and also serving as Athletic Director.
Hobbies
Camping,
reading, and outdoor activities.What
has been your most memorable experience on Calvin's track team?
"There
hasn't been a single experience that stands out from the rest. Attending
Nationals my freshman year as a spectator was incredible and I really
got a taste for the talent in Division III. Watching that meet I realized
that I didn't want to go to Nationals again just to watch. Then my sophomore
year I competed at Nationals and that was a great experience not only
to be able to compete at that level, but to be with our team and many
of the seniors for one last meet. It was incredible to have so many other
team members at the meet supporting those of us who competed. Of course
the spring break trips to Gulf Shores are a lot of fun too."Why
did you decide to attend Calvin College?
"There were no other schools
that really interested me and Calvin had what I wanted, a good reputation
in athletics and education, and a Christian perspective. Calvin is close
to my home and it was important for me to stay close to my family"