2014 Women's Track and Field Roster

Jessica Jelks

Jessica Jelks

  • Position:
    SP/PV
  • Hometown:
    Jackson, Miss.
  • Height:
    5-2
  • High School:
  • Prev School:
    Forest Hill
  • Major:
  • Class:
    Senior

Summary

Biography

Has become one of the most talented 400m runners fo rthe Lady Braves since her sophomore season. Can run any relay from the 4x100m to the Distance Medley. Is preparing to compete the pole vault her senior year.

2012-13: Was a member of the 3rd place 4x100m relay team who ran a time of 46.53 at the 2013 SWAC Outdoor Championships which was the fastest time since 2004 ... Ran a season best 58.11 at the 2013 SWAC Outdoor Championships ... Selected to the All-SWAC Academic Team with an overall GPA of 3.05.

2011-12: Posted a career-best 57.03 at the Jim Mize Invitational ... Made it to the finals of the 400m dash at the 2012 SWAC Outdoor Championships with a time of 57.25 ... Placed 8th in the finals of the 400m dash at the 2012 SWAC Outdoor Championships recording a time of 57.48 ... Ran a 57.19 in the 400m dash at the Jace Lacoste Invitational.

2010-11: Ran a season best 59.35 at the Southern Miss Invitational.

Prep: Made back-to-back appearances at the Mississippi State Track and Field Championships as a junior and a senior in the 400m dash during her years at Forest Hill High School.

Personal: Mother is Shirley Jones. Major is Business Administration.

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