2008-09 Women's Track & Field Roster
Biography
Coach Criste on Salter:
'Amber has shown a lot of potential for having just one year of training. She[apos]s working hard and we are looking to her to really break out during her senior season.'
2007-08: Saw first action as member of track and field team during outdoor season ... competed in the javelin at six meets during the spring slate ... registered three top-five showings ... delivered a season-best hurl of 119[apos] (36.27m) at the Maryland Invitational ... earned ninth-place honors at the outdoor league championship meet.
High School / Personal: A 2005 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Va. ... a three-sport athlete earning letters in softball (4), cross country (3) and swimming (2) ... three-year softball team captain and all-state state centerfielder ... high school valedictorian ... served as president of school[apos]s National Honor Society chapter ... active member of Campus Crusade for Christ ... full name is Amber Whitney Salter ... daughter of David and Maria Salter ... born November 13, 1986 in Orange Calif ... sister, Aurora, plays softball at Auburn ... member of USNA[apos]s club softball team ... has earned Commandant List mentions three times.
Salter[apos]s Career-Best Marks
Event Mark Meet Date
Javelin (I) 119[apos] (36.27m) at Maryland Invitational May 2, 2008
Historical Player Information
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2007-08Junior
Distance
5'11"
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2008-09Senior
Throws
5'11"