Emily Godwin Biography

Buckhannon-Upshur (Class of 2013) / University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

USATF JUNIOR NATIONAL OLYMPICS CHAMPION • 2-TIME USA JUNIOR NATIONAL COMPETITOR • NCAA FIRST ROUND QUALIFIER • ALL-ACC HONOREE

Prep:

At Buckhannon-Upshur High (2010-2013):

Was the 2012 USATF National Junior Olympics champion in the high jump and was the fourth-place finisher in the heptathlon at the same championship • Owns 13 state titles in her high school career in five events, including the high jump, long jump, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and shuttle hurdle relay • Placed fourth in the heptathlon at the 2012 Junior National Championships and reached the competition on a qualifying mark of 4,874 points • Has been named the Conference Runner of the Year twice as a junior and sophomore • Owns state records in the high jump at 5-10 (1.78 meters), 300 hurdles at 43.96, and the shuttle hurdle relay at 1:04.07 • Was the 2011 and 2012 Gatorade West Virginia Girl Track and Field Athlete of the Year • Served as senior class vice president, was voted Homecoming Queen in 2012, was a member of the National Honor Society, was president the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and contributed much of her time to her church and other charitable causes • Played four years of varsity soccer winning multiple all-state and all-conference honors, including two-time honors as the AAA Midfield of the Year in 2011 and 2012 and National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America. • Signed with the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.

Prep Personal Bests:

· 55 Meter Hurdles (Indoor) - 9.11

· 60 Meter Hurdles (Indoor) - 9.66

· 100 Meter Hurdles (Outdoor) - 14.60

· 100 Meter Dash (Outdoor) - 12.30

· 200 Meter Dash (Outdoor) - 26.18

· 300 Meter Hurdles (Outdoor) - 43.96

· 400 Meter Dash (Outdoor) - 58.63

· 800 Meter Run (Outdoor) - 2:20.89

· Discus (Outdoor) – 95’-6”

· Shot Put (Outdoor) – 33’-2.75”

· High Jump (Outdoor) – 5’-10”

· Long Jump (Outdoor) - 18’-4”

· Javelin (Outdoor) – 87’-9.5”

· Heptathlon (Outdoor) – 4716 points

College:

At University of North Carolina (2014-2015):

Earned All-ACC Honors for finishing third in the pentathlon at the ACC Indoor Championships • Finished fifth in the heptathlon at the ACC Outdoor Championships while setting a new personal record • Set a new personal record in the heptathlon at the USA Junior Trials • Competed at the NCAA East Preliminary Round in the high jump, clearing 5-9 ¾ (1.77 meters) • Named to the All-ACC Academic Indoor and Outdoor Team • A USTFCCCA All-Academic team member • Named to the ACC Honor Roll.

College Personal Records:

· 100 Meter Hurdles (Outdoor) - 14.47

· 200 Meter Dash (Outdoor) - 25.78

· 60 Meter Hurdles (Indoor) - 8.97

· 800 Meter Run (Outdoor) - 2:15.64

· High Jump (Outdoor) – 5’-10”

· Long Jump (Outdoor) – 18’-10.75”

· Triple Jump (Indoor) – 18’-4.5”

· Shot Put (Indoor) – 38’-6.25”

· Javelin (Outdoor) – 112’-1”

· Pentathlon (Indoor) - 3,898

· Heptathlon (Outdoor) - 5,367

Personal:

· Emily Ruth Godwin is the daughter of Jeff and Diane Godwin and has an older sister, Susie.

· Born April 16th, 1995.

· Hometown – Radford, Virginia

· Current city - Buckhannon, West Virginia

· Her mother played tennis at West Virginia Wesleyan College and her father played football and track and field at William & Mary.

· Studies Business Administration at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

· Religious Views - Christian