2023-24 Track and Field Roster
Riley Ward
- Position:
- Jumps
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Flower Mound, Texas
- High School:
- Flower Mound HS
- Major:
- Aerospace Engineering
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2024-25 (Indoor):
Opened the season with a runner-up finish at the Mines Alumni Classic (1.75m/5-8.75). Placed second at the UCCS Invitational and Multi (1.73m/5-8) and cleared a season-best 1.76m (5-9.25) to win the CU Invitational. Competed in six total meets, including the Big 12 Championships, where she finished 16th.
2025 (Outdoor):
Won the high jump at the Kit Mayer Classic with a season-best clearance of 1.81m (5-11.25), one of the top marks of her collegiate career. Also placed first at the Mines Midweek Meet and second at the Jack Christiansen Invite.
2024 (Outdoor):
Qualified for the NCAA West First Round, where she cleared 1.66m (5-5.25). Placed 10th at the Pac-12 Championships. Cleared 1.75m (5-8.75) at the Desert Heat Classic, tying her season best and placing eighth.
- Attended Flower Mound High School in Texas
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Majoring in aerospace engineering
PERSONAL
- Born on Oct. 12, 2004
- Daughter of Shy and Deb Ward
- Enjoys drawing and video games
