Jake Schlessinger
| Height: | 5-10 |
| Weight: | 130 |
| Year: | Fr. |
| Hometown: | Syosset, NY |
| High School: | Syosset |
| Position: | Distance |
| Major: | Undecided |
| Parents: | David & Donna |
Career Best Marks (Indoor):
| 4:41.04 | 1 Mile Run | 1/26/2014 | Emory Crossplex Invitational |
Career Best Marks (Outdoor):
| 4:14.93 | 1500m Run | 3/28/2014 | Emory Classic |
| 4:32.80 | 1 Mile Run | 4/21/2014 | Blue Shoes Collegiate Meet |
Prior to Emory:
Earned a total of six letters in cross country and track and field ... Was coached by Bart Sessa ... Top 5k time was a 16:41 his senior season ... Registered a 4:31 in the 1600 meters his senior year ... All-America performer oo the 4x800 relay team ... All-state his senior year in the 4x800 as a senior and was a two time all-county performer in the event ... Helped SHS to county outdoor championships (2012 and 2013) and was a member of the 2012 cross country county champs.
Personal:
Born April 28th... Also a member of the Emory Cross Country team... Worked as a lifeguard over the summer.
Why he chose Emory:
"I chose Emory for the great balance of academics and athletics."