HIGH SCHOOL: Eight-time state track qualifier ... Finished third in Class 1A high jump as a senior in 2007 ... Was fourth in high jump as a sophomore in 2005 ... Three-time Iowa Star Conference champion in high jump ... Conference champion in 200 meters, 400 meters and long jump as a senior ... Conference runner-up in 400 meters in 2005 and 2006 ... Holds school records in 400 (50.54) and high jump (6'7") ... First team all-conference in basketball as a junior and senior ... All-area in basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Curt and Linda Bacon ... Born Dec. 13, 1988 ... Majoring in pre-engineering and physics.

High School Bests: 400m 50.54 200m 22.90 High Jump 6'7" Long Jump 21'3"