2024-25 Track and Field Roster
Cox, Jessica
Jessica Cox
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Distance
- Height:
- 5-3
- Hometown:
- Oxford, Pa.
- Prev School:
- Oxford Area High School
Bio
TFRRS Profile
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I loved the positive and encouraging community it provided to me. I also felt that I could greatly further my athletic career while still thriving as a student.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I do the pre-race "hoppies" while on the start line. For post-race I dramatically collapse and put on recovery compression boots.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family and old teammates all inspire me to continue pursuing athletics through their constant support and encouragement on the good and bad days.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Qualifying for the cross-country state championships for the first time my junior year.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mother, Natalie Cox, ran Cross-Country and Track at Truman State University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dairy Queen Blizzards!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Strava
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing, Hiking, and Piano-Playing!
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have three Tibetan Terrier dogs, named Goldie, Georgia, and Collette. I have one cat named Tangerine.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Ashley Wagner.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My air fryer because I couldn't live without air-fried potatoes.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
"I Want it That Way" - The Backstreet Boys.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
A cabin in the mountains with a lake nearby because you get hiking, fishing, and swimming all in one!
Prep
- Graduated from Oxford Area High School
- Qualified for the Pennsylvania AAA Cross Country Championships twice with a top finish of 94th place as a junior
- Two-time first team All-Ches-Mont League performer in cross country (2022 and 2023)
- Fastest times included 5:18.80 (1,600), 11:39.49 (3,200) and 18:49 (cross country 5K)
Personal
- Daughter of Larry and Natalie Cox
- Mother ran track and cross country at Truman State
- Birthday is Oct. 21
- Plans to major in mathematics and computer science
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I loved the positive and encouraging community it provided to me. I also felt that I could greatly further my athletic career while still thriving as a student.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I do the pre-race "hoppies" while on the start line. For post-race I dramatically collapse and put on recovery compression boots.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family and old teammates all inspire me to continue pursuing athletics through their constant support and encouragement on the good and bad days.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Qualifying for the cross-country state championships for the first time my junior year.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mother, Natalie Cox, ran Cross-Country and Track at Truman State University.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dairy Queen Blizzards!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Strava
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing, Hiking, and Piano-Playing!
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have three Tibetan Terrier dogs, named Goldie, Georgia, and Collette. I have one cat named Tangerine.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Ashley Wagner.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My air fryer because I couldn't live without air-fried potatoes.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
"I Want it That Way" - The Backstreet Boys.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
A cabin in the mountains with a lake nearby because you get hiking, fishing, and swimming all in one!
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