GETTING TO KNOW......Kamyren Garrett

Kamyren Garrett is a senior at Lawrence Central High School and currently has the #1 high jump performance (7-3) in the country.   That clearance on April 17 at the Lawrence Central Invitational lands him #3 all-time on the Indiana high school list; just one inch off the state record set by Nate Patterson in 2018.

While the rankings are just that - a ranking; Garrett has goals that far exceed being just the best high school high jumper this season.  We recently caught up with Garrett and learned more about his goals for the rest of the season and what led to his decision to matriculate to Kansas State University in the fall.
 

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How did you get your start in track & field?

7th grade I did all the events my older brother did 

Growing up did you do any other sports?

I played basketball until my freshman year and football up until 8th grade

You have been very successful in your first 3 1/2 years of high school, what would you consider the two most memorable highlights so far?

Winning the national title in Virginia Beach last month.

Favorite subject in school?

Art

Something unique about you that we might not know about you?

I love to draw 

Favorite Workout?

Bounds and block starts 

Favorite Food?

Fruit

Favorite music?

Old school or R&B

Favorite TV Shows?

Snow fall

Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter? 

Instagram @Ayo.Kamm31

If you could have lunch with one person who would it be? 

Cam Newton

How about the person you would like to have dinner with? 

I AM ATHLETE cast

Goals for 2021?

Break Indiana state record in high jump, compete in Olympic trails 

You recently announced you would be attending Kansas State University in the fall.  What other schools did you consider?

University of Texas, Arizona State, Oregon, Texas Tech

When it came time to make a choice what were the factors for choosing KSU?

Coach Ravelto success with the high jump, the connection I built with the team, and it being far from home 

Do you know what you want to study in college yet?

Graphic Design

What do you see yourself doing in 5 years? 10 years?

Hopefully continue my athletic career in high jump.

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