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2025-26 Track & Field Roster

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Janiya Harmon

  • Position Throws
  • Height 6-2
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Richmond, Va
  • Major Criminal Justice

Biography

2025 (Sr):

  • Threw in six meets
  • Recorded a new personal best in the discuss throw with a mark of 40.99 meters

2024: CIAA Shot Put Champion

2023
:
  • Participated in 10 track & field meets
  • Silver medal in the shot put at the CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships (2/13)
  • Two additional silver medals in the shot put this season
  • Fifth place finish in the discus throw at the CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships (5/6)

Awards:
  • CIAA Shot Put Champion (2024)
  • CIAA Indoor Shot Put Champion (2025-26)

High School: 2022 graduate of Hermitage ... four-time all-region and three-time all-state selections in the shot put ... three-time all-region and all-state selections in the discus ... also played basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

Personal: daughter of Mandy Harmon ... member of the Dean's List.
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2023Freshman

    Throws
    5'10"
  • 2024Sophomore

    Throws
    5'10"
  • 2025Junior

    Throws
    6'2"
  • 2025-26Senior

    Throws
    6'2"
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