Jalen Nixon
| Year: | Fr. |
| Hometown: | Haverhill, MA |
| High School: | Milton Academy |
| Position: | Jumps |
Career Best Marks (Indoor):
| 5.23m | Long Jump | 1/16/2022 | Emory Crossplex Showdown |
| 11.58m | Triple Jump | 2/12/2022 | Samford Bulldog Open |
Career Best Marks (Outdoor):
| 5.34m | Long Jump | 3/18/2022 | Emory Spring Break Classic |
| 11.49m | Triple Jump | 3/25/2022 | Thrills in the Hills Open |
| 38.81 | Javelin | 4/15/2022 | Berry Field Day Invitational |
High School:
Competed on the Milton Academy track & field team for three years… Was coached by Thomas Giatrakos… 2019 triple jump distance was 37’ 5”… In 2020 set a PR in the triple jump hitting a distance of 41’ 4”… 2021 ISL League champion… 3 year varsity track & field letter winner… competed in the 2019 NEPSAC track & field championships… Also played basketball and lacrosse in high school.
Personal:
Born on January 29… Son of Peter Muiruri and Alice Karanu… He plans to double major in Economics and Physics.
“Why I chose Emory…”:
“I chose Emory because I was confident that Emory would push me to be my best as a student and an athlete.”