CCU

Otessa Velasquez
Otessa Velasquez

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Griswold, Conn.
High School:
Griswold HS
Height:
5-3
Position:
Javelin

2012 Outdoor: Competed in the javelin at four meets, notching top-10 finishes in each one ... Placed sixth at the Big South Championship with a season-best throw of 119'9" ... Finished ninth at the Tiger Track Classic in Auburn, Ala., and 10th at the Coastal Carolina Invitational and Weems Baskin Relays.

2012 Indoor: Did not compete.

At Griswold HS: Competed in the 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, javelin and the 100 meter hurdles... Recorded a career best time of 67.04 in the 400 meters and a 2:50.77 in the 800 meters during her freshman season... Posted a 30.84 in the 200 meters during her sophomore season... During senior season recorded a 126'4" in the javelin.

Personal: Full Name: Otessa Lee Velasquez... Daughter of Kathleen Crawford... Majoring in political science.