2022 Track and Field Roster

Yajaira Calderon Headshot

Yajaira Calderon

  • Position:
    Distance
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Major:
    Criminal Justice
  • Hometown:
    Van Nuys, Calif.
  • High School:
    Paramount HS
  • Prev School:
    Paramount HS
Yajaira Calderon - Season and Career Statistics
2023 (Sophomore): Did not compete.

2022 (Freshman)
Outdoor:
Competed in four meets … Ran a career-best 11:20.12 in the 3000m at the Beach Opener … Ran a career-best 19:18.60 in the 5000m at the Steve Scott Invitational.

Indoor: Did not compete.

High School: Named the 2018 and 2020 Paramount High School Cross Country Performer of the Year … Won the league championship in the three-mile, 1600m, 3200m, and 800m in 2019 … Was named the Cross Country Runner of the Year in 2018 … Was awarded Most Valuable Player honors in both track and field and cross country in both 2018 and 2019.

Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice.
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