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2006-07 Men's Track and Field

Richard Higham-Kessler

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Norfolk, VA
  • Highschool Norfolk Academy

Biography

Sophomore (2006-07):

Placed third in the 400-meter dash (49.74) at the USC GamecockIndoor Invitational, not only a career-best time but also thetop-Emory time for the season and the fourth-best time in schoolhistory...Recorded the tenth-best Emory distance, and apersonal-best, in the long jump (5.55 meters) at the Sewanee TigerInvitational.

Freshman (2005-06):

During the outdoor season recorded a top-20 Emory time in the400-meter dash (54.92) at the Emory Track Classic...Ran a 1:00.88in the 400 meter hurdles at the University Athletic AssociationChampionships, a top-10 Emory time for the event during the season.

Career Best Marks (Indoor):

24.75200mDash1/20/2006Niswonger Invitational
8.6955mHurdles2/17/2006Tennessee Indoor Track Classic
9.3760mHurdles1/20/2006Niswonger Invitational
5.55m Long Jump2/3/2007Sewanee Tiger Invitational

Prior to Emory:

As a high school high athlete, he competed for the NorfolkAcademy ... Was coached by Ken Lampert ... His best time in the 400meters was 52.9 seconds in 2005 ...Took home first-place honors inthe 55 meter hurdles in the Virginia Prep League ... Helped hisprogram to team championships in the Tidewater Conference ofIndependent schools ... Served as team captain his senior year.

Personal:

Born October 28, 1986

Quote:

"Emory offered me the opportunity to compete in track and fieldwhile attending an incredible school."

Historical Player Information

  • 2005-06Freshman

    Hurdles
  • 2006-07Sophomore

    Hurdles
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