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Jaida Ross

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Jaida Ross
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2001-10-29) October 29, 2001 (age 23)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics (track and field)
Events
University teamOregon Ducks
Coached byBrian Blutreich (2022-2024)
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking
  • 9th (shot put, 2024)[1]
  • 66th (discus, 2024)[1]
Personal bests
  • Shot put: 20.01 m (65 ft 7+3⁄4 in) (2024)[1]
  • Discus: 59.74 m (195 ft 11+3⁄4 in) (2024)[1]
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  United States
NACAC U23 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 San Jose Shot put

Jaida Ross (born October 29, 2001) is an American track and field athlete who competes in shot put and discus throw.[1] She competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she placed 4th in women's shot put, and was the 2024 NCAA Division I champion in the event. Ross was the first collegiate woman to break 20 m (65 ft 7+1⁄4 in) in shot put.[2][3]

Early life

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Ross was born on October 29, 2001, in Medford, Oregon, to mother Amanda Krug, a mental health professional.[4][5] She has a twin sister named Jazzlyn.[6]

Ross graduated from North Medford High School in 2020, where she was one of the top throwers in the country.[7][8] She graduated from the University of Oregon in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and where she also competed in shot put and discus for the Oregon Ducks.[9]

Career

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Despite the cancelation of her senior season at North Medford High School due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ross embarked on her collegiate career at the University of Oregon, competing in shot put and discus for the Oregon Ducks starting in the 2021 season.[2]

In 2022, Ross placed 5th in shot put at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships with a throw of 17.83 m (58 ft 5+3⁄4 in) and 9th in discus with a throw of 53.84 m (176 ft 7+1⁄2 in).[10]

In July 2023, she beat Jalani Davis to win gold in shot put at the 2023 U23 NACAC Championship with a throw of 18.35 m (60 ft 2+1⁄4 in).[11]

In April 2024, Ross set a new NCAA record in the women's shot put at the Triton Invitational in La Jolla, California, with a throw of 19.71 m (64 ft 7+3⁄4 in), breaking the record set by Adelaide Aquilla in 2022.[12][13] The next month, in May 2024, Ross broke her own NCAA shot put record at the 2024 NCAA Division I West First Rounds, with a throw of 20.01 m (65 ft 7+3⁄4 in).[14] In doing so, she became the first collegiate woman to pass the 20-meter mark in shot put, and just the seventh woman in American history.[15]

In 2024, Ross closed out her collegiate career as the NCAA Division I outdoor champion in shot put, with a throw of 19.57 m (64 ft 2+1⁄4 in), and placed 2nd at the indoor championships, with a throw of 18.47 m (60 ft 7 in).[1]

Ross competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she placed 4th in shot put with a throw of 19.28 m (63 ft 3 in).[1]

Personal life

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Ross is currently at work on a master's degree in prevention science at University of Oregon; she hopes to follow in her mother's steps to work in a helping profession in the future.[16]

Growing up, Ross looked up to Olympic gold medal shot putter Michelle Carter, saying, "I love what she does for the throws world, I love what she does for the Black community."[17] Ross got to compete alongside Carter at the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Ross' first championships and Carter's last before retiring from competition.[17]

Competition history

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All results are taken from Ross' World Athletics profile.

International competitions

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Representing the  United States
Year Competition Venue Position Event Result Notes
2023 NACAC U23 Championships San Jose, Costa Rica 1st Shot put 18.35 m (60 ft 2+1⁄4 in) —
2024 Olympic Games Paris, France 4th Shot put 19.28 m (63 ft 3 in) —

National competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Result Notes
2022 USA Championships Eugene, Oregon 11th Shot put 17.31 m (56 ft 9+1⁄4 in) —
2023 USA Championships Eugene, Oregon 6th Shot put 17.82 m (58 ft 5+1⁄2 in) —
2024 United States Olympic Trials Eugene, Oregon 3rd Shot put 19.60 m (64 ft 3+1⁄2 in) —

NCAA competitions

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Representing Oregon Ducks and University of Oregon
Year Competition Venue Position Event Result Notes
2022 Division I Championships Eugene, Oregon 5th Shot put 17.83 m (58 ft 5+3⁄4 in) SB
9th Discus 53.84 m (176 ft 7+1⁄2 in) —
2023 Division I Indoor Championships Albuquerque, New Mexico 8th Shot put 17.56 m (57 ft 7+1⁄4 in) —
Division I Championships Austin, Texas 5th Shot put 18.11 m (59 ft 4+3⁄4 in) —
2024 Division I Indoor Championships Boston, Massachusetts 2nd Shot put 18.47 m (60 ft 7 in) —
Division I Championships Eugene, Oregon 1st Shot put 19.57 m (64 ft 2+1⁄4 in) —
14th Discus 54.99 m (180 ft 4+3⁄4 in) —

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Jaida Ross". World Athletics. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Catching Up With Shot Put Collegiate Record Holder Jaida Ross". CITIUS MAG. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  3. ^ TNS, The Oregonian/oregonlive com via (May 24, 2024). "Medford's Ross breaks own NCAA record". Rogue Valley Times. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Storm, Emily (August 5, 2024). "Mom invites community to cheer on Jaida Ross". KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  5. ^ TNS, RYAN CLARKE The Oregonian/oregonlive com via (June 25, 2024). "Seeking first Olympics bid, Ross finds her center". Rogue Valley Times. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "Girls track: For UO-bound Ross, season was filled with promise". osaa.org. March 1, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  7. ^ Denney, Jarrid (June 9, 2022). "Oregon's Jaida Ross becomes All-American, places fifth in shot put at NCAA Championships". on3.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  8. ^ Ulmer, Jerry. "OSAAtoday | Girls track: For UO-bound Ross, season was filled with promise". OSAAtoday :: News / Coaches Polls / Stories. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  9. ^ Clarke, Ryan (May 24, 2024). "Oregon Ducks thrower Jaida Ross breaks own NCAA record in shot put, surpassing 20 meters". Oregon Live. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "Oregon's Jaida Ross, Kemba Nelson shine at NCAA Track & Field Championship". Register Guard. June 5, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "CAVANAUGH'S DOUBLE, BRAHE-PEDERSEN'S RECORD, 5,000 AND SHOT PUT SWEEPS PART OF 11 U.S. GOLDS TO OPEN NACAC U23 CHAMPIONSHIPS". Runnerspace. July 22, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Hansen, Chris (April 7, 2024). "Oregon Duck Jaida Ross becomes women's collegiate record holder in the shot put". AOL. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  13. ^ Hansen, Chris (May 2, 2024). "Oregon shot putter Jaida Ross rises to throw farther than anyone in collegiate history". Registerguard.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  14. ^ Rodriguez, Kylie (May 24, 2024). "Jaida Ross Breaks NCAA Shot Put Record At West Regionals". Flo Track. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  15. ^ "JAIDA ROSS 1ST PLACE WOMEN'S SHOT PUT - COLLEGIATE RECORD 65-7.75 (20.01M) - NCAA D1 WEST OUTDOOR PRELIMINARY ROUND 2024". Dyestat. May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Shontz, Lori (June 24, 2024). "Oregon's Jaida Ross in Position to 'Shake Things Up' in Women's Shot Put". DyeStat.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Hansen, Chris. "U.S. Olympic Trials Day 8: Oregon star Jaida Ross takes center stage in women's shot put". The Register-Guard. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
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