Lehigh University Athletics
2016-2017 Men's Track and Field Roster
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Kevin Sheldon
- Position:
- Throws
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- New City, N.Y.
- Major:
- Mechanical Engineering
PERSONAL RECORDS
2017 OUTDOORS: Placed ninth and set a personal record in the discus throw (40.79m) at the Lehigh Games…Finished fourth in the javelin at the Lafayette 7-Way Invitational with a throw of 43.87m…Placed 11th in the javelin (42.70m) at the Muhlenberg Invitational.
2017 INDOORS: Participated in the heptathlon at the Patriot League Championships…Set a personal-best in the 1000m (3:02.38) at the Patriot League Championships…Set a personal-best in the weigh throw at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet with a throw of 10.98m.
2016 OUTDOORS: Had a season-best shot put of 11.67m at the Lehigh Games…Took third place in the discus (36.08m) at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet…Finished fourth in the javelin (45.83m) and fifth in the hammer throw (21.13m) at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual.
2016 INDOORS: Turned in a season-best shot put of 11.65 meters at the Covert Classic…Finished fifth in the weight throw with a toss of 7.85 meters at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet.
2014 OUTDOORS: Saw action in six meets throughout the season.
2014 INDOORS: Participated in the heptathlon at Fast Times Before Finals.
GETTING TO KNOW KEVIN
Why did you choose Lehigh?: “It’s a great engineering school with a great atmosphere, and I thought I could do track here.”
Favorite thing about Lehigh: “The people are amazing, and the work hard play hard mentality is great.”
Major: Engineering- I love problem solving and building things.
Favorite place on campus: Varsity House
Favorite food: Peanut butter
Favorite musical artist: The Fray
Favorite TV show: Top Gear
Favorite website: YouTube
Favorite sports broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith
Favorite pro team: Denver Nuggets
Favorite athlete in another sport: Kenneth Faried
Hobbies: Sports
Place I'd like to visit: Brazil
Talent I'd most like to have: Singing
Dream Job: Found own automotive manufacturer
If I didn't run track, I would play: Basketball
If I had $1 Billion, I would: Start my own car company and build supercars.
2017 OUTDOORS: Placed ninth and set a personal record in the discus throw (40.79m) at the Lehigh Games…Finished fourth in the javelin at the Lafayette 7-Way Invitational with a throw of 43.87m…Placed 11th in the javelin (42.70m) at the Muhlenberg Invitational.
2017 INDOORS: Participated in the heptathlon at the Patriot League Championships…Set a personal-best in the 1000m (3:02.38) at the Patriot League Championships…Set a personal-best in the weigh throw at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet with a throw of 10.98m.
2016 OUTDOORS: Had a season-best shot put of 11.67m at the Lehigh Games…Took third place in the discus (36.08m) at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet…Finished fourth in the javelin (45.83m) and fifth in the hammer throw (21.13m) at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual.
2016 INDOORS: Turned in a season-best shot put of 11.65 meters at the Covert Classic…Finished fifth in the weight throw with a toss of 7.85 meters at the Lehigh-Lafayette dual meet.
2014 OUTDOORS: Saw action in six meets throughout the season.
2014 INDOORS: Participated in the heptathlon at Fast Times Before Finals.
GETTING TO KNOW KEVIN
Why did you choose Lehigh?: “It’s a great engineering school with a great atmosphere, and I thought I could do track here.”
Favorite thing about Lehigh: “The people are amazing, and the work hard play hard mentality is great.”
Major: Engineering- I love problem solving and building things.
Favorite place on campus: Varsity House
Favorite food: Peanut butter
Favorite musical artist: The Fray
Favorite TV show: Top Gear
Favorite website: YouTube
Favorite sports broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith
Favorite pro team: Denver Nuggets
Favorite athlete in another sport: Kenneth Faried
Hobbies: Sports
Place I'd like to visit: Brazil
Talent I'd most like to have: Singing
Dream Job: Found own automotive manufacturer
If I didn't run track, I would play: Basketball
If I had $1 Billion, I would: Start my own car company and build supercars.
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