Zharia Taylor
Zharia Taylor
Height: 5-7
Year: Soph
High School: Long Beach Poly HS / Long Beach (CA)
Major: Liberal Arts
Events: Jumps, Heptathlon

University of Southern Mississippi Women’s Track & Field (2023): Specialized in the high jump (1.75 meters) and long jump (5.27 meters) during the season… Came in 12th place in the high jump at the Sun Belt Track and Field Championships…..

Long Beach Poly HS: Placed second in the high jump (5’ 9”) at the Moore League finals as a senior after winning with league championship as a junior… Also competed in the long jump (18’ 4”) and triple jump (37’ 4”)… Team won the CIF Championship and league championship as a junior, while she also came in second place in the long jump… Spent two seasons on the track and field team…..

Personal: Is working on a double major with Social and Behavior Sciences… Most memorable moment was when she posted her personal best high jump at the Redondo Nike Invitational… Would like to transfer to the University of Texas… Is training for the 2024 US Trials and 2028 Olympics… Hobbies include drawing…..

Favorite Athlete: Vashti Cunningham                  Favorite Food: Pasta                                        
Favorite Book: “Survive & Advance”