2023-24 Track and Field Roster
Biography
| Event |
Best Performances |
| Discus |
134' 2" |
| Hammer |
155' 05" |
| 20 lb. |
43' 5" |
2023-24: Indoor - Eighth in weight throw (43’ 10”) at Spartan Invite… 10th in weight throw (42’ 10.75”) at Moravian Invitational… Fourth in weight throw (45’ 8.5”) and fifth in shot put (30’ 6.5”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… Third in weight throw (45’ 8”) at DeSchriver Invitational… 10th in weight throw (43’ 7.75”) at Bucknell Tune Up… 18th in weight throw (42’ 2”) at Patriot League Championships.
Outdoor - Fourth in hammer throw (147’ 04”) and fourth in discus throw (116’ 02”) at Towson Spring Opener… Fourth in hammer throw (153’ 01”) and eighth in discus throw (121’ 3.25”) at Lafayette Open… Second in hammer throw (155’ 05”) and third in discus throw (113’ 10”) at dual meet vs. Lehigh… Third in discus throw (119’ 10”) at Covert Classic… 16th in hammer throw (147’ 2.25”) at Patriot League Championships.
2022-23: Threw a mark of 41’ 2.25” in the weight throw at the Bucknell Tune Tune-Up
0-21: PL Champs Discus 118’ 2”... Lehigh Happy Easter Hammer 128’ 1”... Lafayette Field Fest Javelin 87’ 6”.
Why did you choose Lafayette?
The first visit I had to Lafayette’s campus, I immediately felt welcomed and at home. I also chose Lafayette because I knew I would be a part of an exciting and challenging academic school and athletic program.
What is your favorite event in track & field? Why?
I’ve done several field events, but throwing discus is definitely my favorite! I love competing, but outside of the competition, discus also is a fun way for me to clear my mind.
At Wallenpaupack: Won discus at the 2019 PIAA District II Class AAA Championships... Finished third in discus at 2019 Lackawanna League Discus Championships... Named Lackawanna League Track & Field All-Star... Named Wallenpaupack’s 2019 Outstanding Field Performer... Earned four varsity letters in track & field, three varsity letters in soccer, and three varsity letters in swimming... Earned PIAA District II Scholar Athlete Award... Earned Gold Academic High Honors... Member of National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Student Ambassadors, and Athletic Council... Served as 2020 Class Secretary.
Personal: Daughter of Edward and Karin Desmet... Has a younger sister, Megan... Born Sept. 1, 2001.
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