Colorado University Athletics
2025-26 Track and Field Roster
Joran Ball
- Position:
- Sprints
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Milwaukee, Wis.
- High School:
- St. Francis HS
- Major:
- Civil Engineering
Joran Ball TFRRS Profile
2025-26
Outdoor: Competed in five meets for the Buffs...
Indoor: Competed in five meets for the Buffs...
HIGH SCHOOL
2025-26
Outdoor: Competed in five meets for the Buffs...
- Clocked a personal best of 48.53 (400m) at the Dr. Dan Caprioglio Early Bird Invitational
- Ran a personal-best 22.42 in the 200m at the Jack Christiansen Invitational
Indoor: Competed in five meets for the Buffs...
- Ran a personal best of 48.72 (400m) at the Colorado Classic
HIGH SCHOOL
- Graduated from St. Francis High School in 2025
- Coached by Kevin Martins
- Competed in track & field
- 2025 Wisconsin State Champion in the 400 meters
- Nike Indoor Nationals Qualifier
- Junior Olympic All-American
- School record holder in the 400 meters and 4x200-meter relay
- Intends to major in Civil Engineering
- Interested in construction-related design and infrastructure
- Goal: Become a project manager for a global construction firm
- Full name: Joran Ball
- Born in Milwaukee, Wis.
- Son of Sandra Smith and William Smith (both retired)
- Has one younger brother, Tyrann Niell (10)
- Hobbies include hiking, traveling, and learning Spanish through music
- Volunteer experience includes directing cross country meets, working in community centers, and mentoring youth at local Milwaukee parks
- Chose Colorado for the mountains, scenery, strong academic programs, and welcoming track & field environment
- Also received scholarship offers from Parkside, Stevens Point, and UWM
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