Kansas State University Athletics
2023-24 Track & Field Roster
Richardson, Devon

Devon Richardson
- Position:
- Jumps
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Kansas City, Mo.
- High School:
- Lee's Summit North
Bio
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)
Personal Bests
AS A SENIOR (2023-24)
OUTDOOR
AS A JUNIOR (2022-23)
OUTDOOR
AS A JUNIOR (2021-22)
OUTDOOR
AS A SOPHOMORE (2020-21)
OUTDOOR
AS A FRESHMAN AT PSU (2019-20)
OUTDOOR
Canceled due to COVID-19.
INDOOR
PRIOR TO K-STATE
IN THE CLASSROOM
PERSONAL
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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