Lehigh University Athletics
2017-2018 Men's Track and Field Roster
Jarrett Taneyhill
- Position:
- Throws
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Bellwood, Pa.
- High School:
- Bellwood-Antis
- Major:
- Arts and Engineering
TRACK PERSONAL RECORDS
2018 OUTDOORS: Finished second at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet with a season best in the javelin (50.04m)…Threw a season best discus (35.39m) at the Lehigh Games.
2018 INDOORS: Did not compete.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Track and Field- Placed 14th at the PIAA state track meet…Finished second at the PIAA District 6 Meet…Part of the ICC Championship Team…Graduated with honors and was top 20 in his class.
Football: All-time passing leader at Bellwood-Antis…All-State selection as a quarterback…Two-time Altoona Mirror All-Star…Lezzer Lumber All-Star Game participant…Blanket Award for football team (MVP).
Basketball- Part of a PIAA District 6 Championship team in 2015-2016…Three-time Altoona Mirror All-Star…Played in the Altoona Mirror All-Star basketball game…Earned team MVP honors.
PERSONAL: Son of Dwayne and Ronie Taneyhill…Has three siblings, Dwayne, Meagan and Emma.
GETTING TO KNOW JARRETT
Nickname: J.T.
Why did you choose Lehigh?: Lehigh was the perfect school for me. I wanted to go to a school with a great history of academic and athletic success. Lehigh provides both of these. After I visited and met all of the amazing people on campus, it was a no brainer.
What's your favorite thing about Lehigh?: The perfect mix of athletics and academics
Thoughts on Coaches: All of the coaches have been very supportive and I couldn't ask for better people to help me over the next four years. I am very excited to work with Coach Ryan and see how he can help me improve as a thrower.
Major and Why: Engineering- I want to be able to work on and create things that will help people in their everyday life.
Favorite Color: Blue
Musical Artist: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Movie: Back to the Future
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Pro Team: Dallas Cowboys
Biggest Sports Accomplishment: All-time leading passer at Bellwood-Antis
Talent I'd like to have: Singing Ability
One unique thing no one knows about me: I am very good at pogo sticking
2018 OUTDOORS: Finished second at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet with a season best in the javelin (50.04m)…Threw a season best discus (35.39m) at the Lehigh Games.
2018 INDOORS: Did not compete.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Track and Field- Placed 14th at the PIAA state track meet…Finished second at the PIAA District 6 Meet…Part of the ICC Championship Team…Graduated with honors and was top 20 in his class.
Football: All-time passing leader at Bellwood-Antis…All-State selection as a quarterback…Two-time Altoona Mirror All-Star…Lezzer Lumber All-Star Game participant…Blanket Award for football team (MVP).
Basketball- Part of a PIAA District 6 Championship team in 2015-2016…Three-time Altoona Mirror All-Star…Played in the Altoona Mirror All-Star basketball game…Earned team MVP honors.
PERSONAL: Son of Dwayne and Ronie Taneyhill…Has three siblings, Dwayne, Meagan and Emma.
GETTING TO KNOW JARRETT
Nickname: J.T.
Why did you choose Lehigh?: Lehigh was the perfect school for me. I wanted to go to a school with a great history of academic and athletic success. Lehigh provides both of these. After I visited and met all of the amazing people on campus, it was a no brainer.
What's your favorite thing about Lehigh?: The perfect mix of athletics and academics
Thoughts on Coaches: All of the coaches have been very supportive and I couldn't ask for better people to help me over the next four years. I am very excited to work with Coach Ryan and see how he can help me improve as a thrower.
Major and Why: Engineering- I want to be able to work on and create things that will help people in their everyday life.
Favorite Color: Blue
Musical Artist: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Movie: Back to the Future
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Pro Team: Dallas Cowboys
Biggest Sports Accomplishment: All-time leading passer at Bellwood-Antis
Talent I'd like to have: Singing Ability
One unique thing no one knows about me: I am very good at pogo sticking
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