The University of Akron Athletics
2005-06 Track and Field

Ryan Jones
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Shaker Heights, Ohio
- High School:
- Lakeland CC/Twinsburg HS
PERSONALRECORDS
High Jump (Indoor) 7-0.25
High Jump (Outdoor) 6-11.00
as a Junior (2007):
2007 MAC Outdoor Champion in the high jump (6-10.75).
Just missed an automatic bid to the NCAA OutdoorChampionships. Placed sixth in the high jump at the NCAA MideastRegional, being one of three competitors to clear 6-11,Jones’ personal record. However, the two others cleared theheight on their second attempt, while Jones accomplished the featon his third, allowing the others to advance.
MAC Indoor runner-up in the high jump (6-11.50).
Won the high jump and four indoor meets and three timesduring the outdoor season.
PR of 7-0.25 in the indoor high jump came at theSykes-Sabock Challenge
as a Sophomore (2006):
Finished third at the MAC Outdoor Championships with a jumpof 6-08.75.
Was an NCAA Regional Qualifier, tying for eighth at the meetwith a mark of 6-09.
Finished third in the high jump at the MAC IndoorChampionships with a seasonal-best clearance of 6-10.75.
Had three top-three finishes during indoors and won hisfirst competition with the Zips, clearing 6-08.75 at the AkronQuad.
at Lakeland Community College:
Competed two seasons in basketball and averaged 5.5 ppg as asophomore.
at Twinsburg High School:
Captured the 2003 state high jump title with a clearance of6-11.
Led his team to an 8-2 record as a senior.
Also played basketball.