2024-25 Track and Field Roster
Edwards, Jordae
Jordae Edwards
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Throws
- Height:
- 5-11
- Hometown:
- Chesapeake, Va.
- Prev School:
- Grassfield High School
Bio
TFRRS Profile
2024 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)
2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty so that I may grow in my faith while competing for their track team.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always have a go-to breakfast meal before a meet which is, eggs, bacon, country-diced potatoes, and a waffle with orange juice. For post-meet eats, I usually crave a burger.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents greatly inspire me, but I don't think they realize it. They are originally from Jamaica and came to America years ago and seeing them work late nights and still be able to raise my brothers and me as if they aren't fighting exhaustion inspired me never to make excuses regardless of what I might be going through.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment is breaking the 60-foot barrier.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have an American Bully named Zuko, and a German Shepherd named Sokka.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Let It Go from Frozen.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Somewhere with clear beach water and good food.
2024 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)
- 10th-place finisher in the CUSA shot put final
- Best two performances of the season both came in Charlottesville, including 55-6.25 at the Virginia High Performance and 53-7 at the Virginia Grand Prix
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
2023-24 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)
- Placed ninth overall (second among freshmen) in the CUSA shot put
- Top shot put effort of the year was 53-1.75 at the season-opening Liberty Kickoff, good for second place
Prep
- Graduated from Grassfield High School
- Shot put champion at 2022 adidas Outdoor Nationals
- Three-time Virginia 6A state shot put champion (2022 indoor, 2023 indoor and 2023 outdoor). He set a meet record with his winning mark of 62-9 at the 2023 outdoor state championship as a senior.
- Three-time fourth-place finisher in the Virginia 6A discus competition (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Personal-best efforts included 63-0.5 (shot put) and 161-6 (discus)
Personal
- Son of Alfred and Arnella Edwards
- Birthday is March 2
- Computer science major
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty so that I may grow in my faith while competing for their track team.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always have a go-to breakfast meal before a meet which is, eggs, bacon, country-diced potatoes, and a waffle with orange juice. For post-meet eats, I usually crave a burger.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents greatly inspire me, but I don't think they realize it. They are originally from Jamaica and came to America years ago and seeing them work late nights and still be able to raise my brothers and me as if they aren't fighting exhaustion inspired me never to make excuses regardless of what I might be going through.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment is breaking the 60-foot barrier.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have an American Bully named Zuko, and a German Shepherd named Sokka.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Let It Go from Frozen.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Somewhere with clear beach water and good food.
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