Year: | Fr. |
Hometown: | Syosset, NY |
High School: | Syosset |
Position: | Sprints, Mid-Distance |
Major: | Biology |
Parents: | Jack & Valerie Roche |
Junior (2006-07):
Recorded a top-twenty Emory time for the season with his time in
the 400-meter dash (53.78) at the University Athletic Association
Indoor Track and Field Championship...Finished seventh in the
400-meter dash at the Sewanee Indoor Invitational.
Career Best Marks (Indoor):
24.28 | 200m Dash | 1/25/2008 | Captains' Invitational |
52.87 | 400m Dash | 11/30/2007 | Clemson Opener |
Career Best Marks (Outdoor):
22.85 | 200m Dash | 4/12/2008 | Solid Orange Classic |
52.15 | 400m Dash | 3/28/2008 | Emory Asics Classic |
1:01.75 | 400m Hurdles | 4/15/2006 | Emory Mini Meet |
Prior To Emory:
Competed in track and field for Syosset High School .... Was
coached by Bart Sessa ... His specialties were the 400 meters and
triple jump ... Named captain of his team his senior year ... Best
time in the 400 meters was 53.3 seconds and his best mark in the
triple jump was 39' 10".
Personal:
Born February 28, 1986 ... Member of the National Honor Society
while in high school
Quote:
"Being part of the team has been a great experience because it
makes me work as hard as I can and everyone involved with the team
is great."