The University of Akron Athletics
2024-25 Akron Track & Field Roster
Edwards, La'Kasja
La'Kasja Edwards
- Position:
- Throws
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Alliance
- Hometown:
- Alliance, Ohio
Bio
2024 OUTDOOR: Competed in eight meets for Akron...placed eighth in the discus with a season-best mark of 142-1 (43.31m) at the MAC Championships (May 11)...posted a season-best performance of 121-8 (37.08m) in the hammer at the Walsh Tune-Up (April 24)...recorded season-best mark of 31-1.75 (9.49m) in the shot put at the Bob Davidson Team Challenge (March 23).
2024 INDOOR: Competed in five meets for Akron...posted a season-best throw of 47-4 (14.43m) in the weight throw at the Akron Invitational (Feb. 2)...recorded a season-best performance in the shot put of 36-5.75 (11.12m) at the Haynes-Lancaster Open (Dec. 1).
PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science...daughter of Greg and Gloria Sampson and LaTessa Sampson.
2024 INDOOR: Competed in five meets for Akron...posted a season-best throw of 47-4 (14.43m) in the weight throw at the Akron Invitational (Feb. 2)...recorded a season-best performance in the shot put of 36-5.75 (11.12m) at the Haynes-Lancaster Open (Dec. 1).
PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science...daughter of Greg and Gloria Sampson and LaTessa Sampson.
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
