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2020-21 Track and Field Roster

Sophia Sharpless

  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Montgomery
  • Hometown Princeton, N.J.
  • Major Mechanical Engineering

Biography

Events Best Times
60M 8.32
100M 13.42
200M 27.34
300M 43.96
400M 1:02.51

2019-20: Finished fifth in the 200M and sixth in the 400M at the Lafayette-Lehigh indoor dual meet...contributed to 4x400 relay team's seventh-place finish at the Bison Opener.,.outdoor season was cut short by COVID-19.
2018-19: Placed seventh in the 200M at the Monmouth Winter Collegiate Invitational...helped 4x400 relay team place eighth at the Patriot League Indoor Championships...did not compete in the outdoor season as a sophomore.
2017-18: Placed fourth in the 60M at the Lafayette-Lehigh indoor dual meet...helped 4x400 relay team place eighth at the Patriot League Indoor Championships...took 13th in the outdoor 100M at the All-American Invitational.

At Montgomery: Helped the 4x400 relay team place 15th at the 2017 NJSIAA Indoor Meet of Champions…competed at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals on 4x200 and 4x400 relays in 2016 and 2017….has a hand in five school records (400, 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 and SMR)…played varsity basketball…member of National Honor Society….earned Girl Scout Gold Award.

Personal: Daughter of Peter and Amy Sharpless...has a younger sister, Serena...born Sept. 24,1999.

What are your plans after Lafayette?
After Lafayette, I intend to pursue a career in the sneaker engineering industry. This past summer I participated in a virtual Career Development Program with Under Armour, which served as a replacement for my internship that was rescinded due to COVID-19. Hopefully next year I will continue to put my shoe designing passion to use in the professional world.

What are you involved in outside of track and field?
Outside of track and field, I am a Peer Mentor and supervisor for Recreation Services. I am also an active member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Technology Clinic.

What has been your favorite moment while competing for Lafayette?
My favorite while competing for Lafayette was being a part of the 4x400 at Patriot League Indoor Championships my sophomore year. I ran a season PR split on a broken foot and scored points for my team. The look of pride and big hug I received from my coach after hobbling off track is something I will never forget.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    Sprints
  • 2018-19Sophomore

  • 2019-20Junior

    Sprints
  • 2020-21Senior

    Sprints