Jake Wheeler
Jake Wheeler
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Laguna Beach, CA
High School: Laguna Beach
Position: Sprints
Major: Psychology and African Studies
Parents: William & Ginny Wheeler

Junior (2006-07):

Recorded a career-best time at the DePauw Indoor Classic with a seventh-place finish in the 400-meter dash (54.08)...Finished tenth in the 200-meter dash (24.32) at the Sewanee Indoor Invitational.

Sophomore (2005-06):

Took fourth in javelin throw (47.15) in University Athletic Association Championships (April 23rd)...Recorded fifth-best time in 400-meter hurdles this season with a 59.24 at the University Athletic Association Championships.

Career Best Marks (Indoor):

12.60m Shot Put 3/7/2008 UAA Indoor Championships
11.05m Weight Throw 3/1/2008 Sewanee Indoor Invitational

Career Best Marks (Outdoor):

24.86 200m Dash 3/26/2005 Emory Invitational
53.60 400m Dash 3/25/2007 Emory Invitational
59.24 400m Hurdles 4/22/2006 UAA Outdoor Championships
11.89m Shot Put 3/22/2008 Emory Invitational
26.00m Discus 3/22/2008 Emory Invitational
61.08m Javelin 5/22/2008 NCAA Division III Championships

Personal:

Born on September 16, 1986... Vice president of the Sigma Chi Fraternity

Quote:

"In my short time with the track team I have met some very nice people and I appreciate Coach Goss and Coach Curtain's flexibility in allowing me to join the team. It feels good to be on a highly competitive team that represents Emory with class."