Both Gyorffy and Taylor have qualified for the Olympic trials later this year, Gyorffy in the high jump and Taylor in the 400 hurdles.

"With both Brenda and Dora we're trying take on more longer-range expectations for the Olympics," Haggerty said.

The Crimson also returns junior Marna Schutte, the defending 400-meter champion at Heps.

"Marna has been looking very good in practice in the 200, 400, and the relays," Haggerty said. "She's a fabulous leader on this team."

While Gyorffy, Taylor, and Schutte will be favored to win their events again, the Crimson will need improved performance from the other veterans and help from a talented freshman class in order to take home the title.

"We have a good, strong freshman class this year, but they are untested in collegiate competition," Haggerty said. "We're going to need them to develop in the sprints and middle distances in order to win."

The Crimson will need to replace Heather Hanson '99, the team's top sprinter from last year.

It will receive some help with the return of sophomore ine Cuddihy. She missed a good portion of last season with assorted and should perform well in the hurdles and the long jump.