The University of Akron Athletics
2022-23 Akron Track & Field Roster
Edwards, Grace

Grace Edwards
- Position:
- Throws
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Garfield
- Hometown:
- Garrettsville, Ohio
Bio
2024 OUTDOOR: Competed in nine meets for Akron...recorded a season-best mark of 136-7 (41.63m) in the discus at the MAC Championships (May 11) in the discus.
2024 OUTDOOR ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC honoree.
2024 INDOOR: Competed in three meets for Akron...recorded a season-best mark of 37-5 (11.42m) in the weight throw at the Al Campbell Invitational (Feb. 16)...posted a season-best throw of 37-0.25 (11.28m) in the shot put at the Akron-Kent State Dual (Jan. 19).
2024 INDOOR ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC honoree.
2022 OUTDOOR: Competed in a pair of meets for the Zips...posted a season-best mark of 120-2 (36.62m) at the West Virginia Last Chance Meet (May 7)...recorded mark of 87-1 (26.56m) in discus at Northeast Ohio Tri-Meet (April 2).
2022 INDOOR: Appeared in five meets for the Zips...recorded a season-best mark of 35-4 (10.79m) in the weight throw at the Akron Quad (Jan. 14) and Akron Invitational (Feb. 5).
PERSONAL: Majoring in political science...daughter of Jason and Jessica Edwards.
2024 OUTDOOR ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC honoree.
2024 INDOOR: Competed in three meets for Akron...recorded a season-best mark of 37-5 (11.42m) in the weight throw at the Al Campbell Invitational (Feb. 16)...posted a season-best throw of 37-0.25 (11.28m) in the shot put at the Akron-Kent State Dual (Jan. 19).
2024 INDOOR ACCOLADES: Academic All-MAC honoree.
2022 OUTDOOR: Competed in a pair of meets for the Zips...posted a season-best mark of 120-2 (36.62m) at the West Virginia Last Chance Meet (May 7)...recorded mark of 87-1 (26.56m) in discus at Northeast Ohio Tri-Meet (April 2).
2022 INDOOR: Appeared in five meets for the Zips...recorded a season-best mark of 35-4 (10.79m) in the weight throw at the Akron Quad (Jan. 14) and Akron Invitational (Feb. 5).
PERSONAL: Majoring in political science...daughter of Jason and Jessica Edwards.
Akron Indoor Track & Field - Al Campbell Invitational
Friday, February 17
Akron Indoor Track & Field Dual vs. Kent State
Friday, January 20
2022 Akron Zips Athletics - Logo Reveal - 5/9/22
Monday, May 09
2021-22 Akron Zips This Week in Akron Athletics - 4/26/22
Tuesday, April 26