Lafayette College Athletics

2024-25: Indoor - Seventh in weight throw (44’ 2”) and seventh in shot put (35’ 2”) at Fast Times Before Finals… 15th in weight throw (40’ 9.25”) at Spartan Invite… Ninth in shot put (35’ 1.25”) and 11th in weight throw (42’ 4.25”) at Moravian Invite… 15th in weight throw (43’ 8.75”) and 22nd in shot put (33’ 3.25”) at Gulden Invitational… Fifth in weight throw (44’ 10.25”) and sixth in shot put (32’ 7.75”) at Lehigh… 19th in weight throw (41’ 10.25”) at Widener Indoor Classic… Ninth in weight throw (46’ 1.25”) at Bucknell Tuneup… 19th in shot put (33’ 5.25”) at Bucknell Tuneup… 21st in weight throw (43’ 6”) at Patriot League Championships.

Outdoor - Sixth in hammer throw (124’ 9.25”) and 11th in discus throw (92’ 9.75”) at Bill Butler Invitational… 12th in hammer throw (130’ 10”) and 13th in shot put (34’ 2.25”) at Bucknell Team Challenge… Eighth in hammer throw (148’ 3.5”) and ninth in shot put (36’ 4.25”) at Covert Classic.

2023-24: Indoor - 24th in shot put (31’ 11.75”) at Spartan Invite… 18th in shot put (30’ 8.25”) at Moravian Invitational… Sixth in weight throw (40’ 11.75”) and fourth in shot put (33’ 3.25”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… 14th in weight throw (34’ 7”) at DeSchriver Invitational… Seventh in shot put (34’ 9”) at Bucknell Tune Up.

Outdoor - 15th in hammer throw (106’ 01”), 13th in discus throw (101’ 05”) and 12th in shot put (34’ 3.5”) at Towson Spring Opener… Seventh in shot put (35’ 5.75”) at Lafayette Open… Fourth in shot put (32’ 11”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… Sixth in shot put (35’ 3.25”) at Covert Classic.

Why did you choose Lafayette?
I chose Lafayette because as a student-athlete, I have always embraced well-roundedness and balance: the physical demand of track and field and the mental demand of receiving a rigorous education. Lafayette offers both: from the true liberal arts education to the sense of pride from successes in track and field. During my official overnight visit and interview, I was lucky to have experienced a taste of life as a Leopard from an academic and athletic perspective. Not only did I get to witness the intense and disciplined nature of the busy schedules of the D-I track athletes, but I also experienced Lafayette in the classroom. When I walked into my first class, I immediately felt like one with the students and the professor. The close-knit environment made me feel comfortable participating in groups, answering questions, and sharing my ideas. Here, I realized that accessible professors are important in creating the well-connected space that Lafayette provides. I am excited to take advantage of Lafayette’s strong encouragement to branch out and explore different interests that I have developed in high school. I look forward to pursuing my career passion while also continuing my journey as a student-athlete on the track team.

What is your favorite event in track? Why?
Shot put is my favorite event because it makes me feel strong and quick on my feet. I love that there are two widely used approaches or techniques to putting the ball: gliding and spinning. Everyone brings their own unique style to shotput but ultimately our goal is always to get the ball as far as possible.