Riley LaPorte - Men's Track & Field - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Photo by: Elliot Wall

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Photo by: Elliot Wall

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Photo by: David Dermer

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Riley LaPorte

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Garrettsville, Ohio
High School:
James A. Garfield

2025 Season

Placed eighth in weight throw (50'-0.5") at MAC Indoor Championships

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Two-time state runner-up in shot put
Two-time First Team All-State in football
Senior class president

PERSONAL

Son of Erin and Dave LaPorte
Has two siblings, Alexis and Maddison
Majoring in Sport Administration

Tuesday, June 02

Tuesday, May 12

Monday, April 06

Friday, July 18

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Bath to Represent Team USA at 2026 FISU America Games

Wednesday, July 15

33 Kent State Student-Athletes Named to Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-MAC Teams

Tuesday, June 30

Twelve Golden Flashes Earns CSC Track and Field Academic All-District® Honors

Tuesday, June 23

Kent State track and field athlete Miranna Atanmo bursts out of the starting blocks, leaning forward in full acceleration with arms driving and braided hair flowing behind her. Hurdles are visible in the background.

Kent State Track and Field Opens Postseason at NCAA East First Round on Wednesday

Tuesday, May 26