Senior track and field athlete Jordan Gray finished her indoor career by representing the Owls at the NCAA Indoor Track Championships on Friday, March 8.
Gray competed in two events, finishing 14th overall in the long jump and scoring a personal best in the pentathlon. For her efforts in the pentathlon, Gray was named as a First Team All-American.
With her award, Gray becomes the first KSU athlete from the women’s team to win the First Team honors while her score of 4412 is the highest total from any athlete representing the Atlantic Sun Conference at the NCAA Championships.
In the pentathlon, Gray set new school records for the shot put, long jump and the 800-meter run.
“I am super happy to have accomplished this and have such a big [personal record],” Gray said. “Even though I did not do everything I wanted to do, He does amazing things.”
Leading up to her qualification to the NCAA Championships this year, Gray was named as the Most Outstanding Field Performer of the ASUN Championships, winning the pentathlon and coming second in the shot put and pole vault.
Coming into this season, she had won six conference Player of the Week awards in her career and nine All-Conference selection in various disciplines. Gray has also been selected to the conference All-Academic teams on numerous occasions.
With all of the accolades, awards and records held by Gray, her abilities along with her work ethic have proven to have a lasting impact on KSU.
“During the recruiting process, I learned of her character and desire to grow as a combined event athlete,” former Director of Track and Field Andy Eggerth said. “This character and work ethic, combined with proven ability to score for our team made me want to have Jordan on our team.”
As the outdoor season approaches next, Gray will seek success in the pentathlon, javelin and high jump.
