Andrew Vaughan

Hometown: Lexington, S.C. High School: Lexington Event: Throws

Year (I/O): R-Jr./R-Jr.

2011: Did not compete indoors.

2010: Competed outdoors in the javelin ... had a top throw of 194-2 (59.19m) at the Pepsi Florida Relays ... placed 11th at the SEC Outdoor Championships at 193-03 (58.91m).

2009: Competed outdoors in the javelin ... placed sixth at the Spec Town Relays and the Friendship & Freedom Games ... set a season best at 188-02 with a 17th place finish at the SEC Outdoor Championships.

2008: Did not compete

HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Lynette Washington at Lexington High School ... lettered in football and track ... all-region selection ... men's throws team MVP ... ranked No. 13 in the state in shot put ... earned Allan Whitacre Award for team high GPA.

PERSONAL: Andrew Douglas Vaughan was born Nov. 29, 1988 in Atlanta, Ga. ... pursuing a degree in biology ... parents are Scott and Vicki Vaughan ... chose USC over Georgia because of the pre-med program.