Jim LePorte
Jim LePorte
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Solon, OH
High School: Solon High School
Position: Jumps/ Sprints
Major: Business
Parents: James & Robin

Junior (2006-07):

Recorded a top-twenty Emory time for the season (6.85) with his performance in the 55-meter dash at the Baldwin-Wallace Mid Winter Challenge, a career best...Recorded another career best with his time of 7.34 seconds at the Clemson Opener, also the sixth-best Emory time for the season...Finished third in the long jump (6.29 meters) at the Baldwin-Wallace Mid Winter Challenge, the top-Emory distance for the season.

Sophomore (2005-06):

Recorded a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter dash at the University Athletic Association Championships (April 23rd)... His time of 11.41 seconds was the top-Emory time for the season ...Recorded the top-Emory distance in the long jump with a 20-07.00 at the Emory Track Classic (March 31st).

Career Best Marks (Indoor):

6.67 55m Dash 2/9/2008 Tiger Invitational
7.15 60m Dash 1/25/2008 Captains' Invitational
22.44 200m Dash 2/23/2008 Kent State Tune Up
6.51m Long Jump 2/9/2008 Tiger Invitational
10.94m Triple Jump 2/5/2005 Univ. of the South Invitational

Career Best Marks (Outdoor):

11.06 100m Dash 4/19/2008 UAA Outdoor Championships
22.37 200m Dash 4/19/2008 UAA Outdoor Championships
6.30m Long Jump 5/6/2007 Duke Asics Twilight

Prior To Emory:

Two-year letterwinner in track and field and Solon High School ... Coached by Tom Iwan ... Competed in the long jump and his best showing in that category was 20-0.5.

Personal:

Born October 16, 1985

Quote:

"To be honest I hated track in high school, and never went to practice.  But here at Emory there is a certain bond I have between my coach, my teammates, and my goals, that make me want to come to practice every single day and work as hard as I can.  Running track at a great school like Emory is an unforgettable experience."