Kansas State University Athletics

2023-24 Track & Field Roster

Devon Richardson in the triple jump at the Ward Haylett Invitational on April 26 at R.V. Christian Track
Photo by: © Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports
Devon Richardson in the high jump during the Rock Chalk Classic
Devon Richardson competing in the high jump at Bob Timmons Challenge Dec. 2, 2023 in Lawrence, Kan. at Anschutz Pavilion
Photo by: © Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports
Devon Richardson - 2021 Big 12 Outdoor Championships
Devon Richardson - Wildcat Invite
Devon Richardson - Big 12 Indoor Championships
Devon Richardson - Big 12 Indoor Championships
TF Devon Richardson

Devon Richardson

  • Position:
    Jumps
  • Weight:
    null
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Kansas City, Mo.
  • High School:
    Lee's Summit North
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)

Personal Bests
 High Jump  2.18m/7-1.75 (Bob Timmons Challenge, 12/2/23)
 Triple Jump  15.80m/51-10 (Big 12 Championships, 5/13-15/22)

AS A SENIOR (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
  • At the NCAA West Preliminary (5/22-25/24) he competed in the high jump, clearing a height of 2.04m to tie for 31st place.
  • Competed in two events at the Big 12 Championship (5/9-11/24), finishing 9th in the triple jump with a distance of 15.09m and in the high jump clearing a height of 2.05m, placing 13th.
  • Won the triple jump at the Ward Haylett Invitational (4/26/24) with a distance of 15.50m, wind aide of 2.7.
  • During the Mt SAC Relays (4/17-20/24) he competed in the men's high jump elite, finishing 8th by clearing a height of 2.08m.
  • Won the triple jump at the Shocker Spring Invitational (3/29-30/24) with a jump of 14.35m.
INDOOR
  • Medaled at the Big 12 Championship (2/23-24/24) tying for 6th in the high jump with teammate Aaron Antoine, clearing a height of 2.14m.
  • During the DeLoss Dodds Invitational (2/1-3/24) he finished runner-up in the high jump with a height of 2.15m.
  • Finished runner-up in the high jump at the Texas Tech Corky Classic (1/19-20/24) clearing a height of 2.14m.
  • Won the triple jump at the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular (1/12/24) with a distance of 14.94m.
  • Recorded a new high jump personal best at the Bob Timmons Challenge (12/2/23) with a 2nd place height of 2.18m, tying with teammate Marcus Gelpi.

AS A JUNIOR (2022-23)
OUTDOOR
  • Medaled in the triple jump at the Big 12 Championships (5/12-14/23) with a 7th place jump of 15.07m, also competed in the high jump with a height of 2.01m, finishing 10th.
  • During the Rock Chalk Classic (4/29/23) he finished 4th in the high jump with a height of 2.07m.
  • Competed in the men's high jump elite at the Mt. SAC Relays (4/13-15/23) where he finished 12th with a height of 2.05m.
  • At the Texas Relays (3/29-4/1/23) he competed in the high jump where he tied for 13th at 2.05m.
  • In the first outdoor meet of the season at the UTSA Invitational (3/17-18/23) he finished 2nd in the high jump with a height of 2.05m.
INDOOR
  • Medaled during the Big 12 Championships (2/24-25/23) with a 5th place high jump finish with a height of 2.15m.
  • Competed in the high jump at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic (2/3-4/23) finishing 4th with a height of 2.15m.
  • Finished 6th in the triple jump at the Texas Tech Open & Multis (1/26-28/23) with a distance of 15.25m, out of 21 competitors.
  • During the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular (1/13/23) he finished 2nd in the triple jump with a distance of 14.58m.
  • At the K-State Winter Invitational (12/10/22) he finished 2nd in the high jump at 2.11m.

AS A JUNIOR (2021-22)
OUTDOOR
  • Competed in the NCAA West Preliminary (5/25-28/22) where he competed in both the triple jump, placing 29th at 15.26m, and in the high jump with a height of 2.00m, placing 43rd.
  • Recorded his triple jump personal best at the Big 12 Championships (5/13-15/22) at a height of 15.80m, placing 7th, also in the meet he competed in the high jump at a height of 2.11m, placing 8th.
  • Won consecutive meets, in the Jim Click Shootout (4/8-9/22) with a height ot 2.13m in the high jump and at the John Jacobs Invitational (4/22-23/22) with a distance of 15.72m.
INDOOR
  • During the Big 12 Championship (2/25-26/22) he cleared a height of 2.17m, placing 5th.
  • In the Texas Tech Open (1/28-29/22) he recorded a distance of 15.38m in the triple jump, placing 7th.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2020-21)
OUTDOOR
  • Went to the NCAA West Preliminary (5/26-29/21) competing in the high jump he placed 31st, with a height of 2.06m.
  • At the Big 12 Championships (5/14-16/21) he competed in both the high jump, with a height of 1.96m, placing 10th, and in the triple jump, with a distance of 15.20m, placing 11th.
  • In consecutive meets he took 3rd place, in the Michael Johnson Invitational (4/16-17/21) in the triple jump with a distance of 15.07m, and at the Ward Haylett Invitational (5/7-8/21) in the high jump with a height of 2.10m.
INDOOR
  • Competed in the Big 12 Championships (2/26/21) in both the high jump, placing 6th at 2.12m, and in the triple jump at 15.08m, placing 8th.
  • At the Arkansas Qualifier (2/5/21) he took 2nd in the triple jump with a distance of 15.38m.
  • Won the high jump in consecutive meets, in the Jayhawk Classic (1/22-23/21) at 2.10m and in the DeLoss Dodds Invitational (1/29-30/21) with a height of 2.11m.
  • In his first meet at the K-State Wildcat Invitational (1/9/21) he took 1st in the high jump with a height of 2.06m.

AS A FRESHMAN AT PSU (2019-20)
OUTDOOR

Canceled due to COVID-19.

INDOOR
  • Won the high jump during the MIAA Championships (2/28-3/1/20) with a height of 2.15m.
  • In his first meet at the MSSU Lion Open (2/7-8/20) he won the triple jump with a distance of 14.94m.

PRIOR TO K-STATE
  • Transferred from Pittsburg State
  • 2020 conference champion in high jump
  • Went to Lee Summit North High School
  • Also on the football and basketball team

IN THE CLASSROOM
  • Majoring in Communication Studies

PERSONAL
  • Son of Loyana Dale and Mike Richardson
  • Has three siblings; Donovan, Darian and Kerri
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