Raquel Smiddy

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Position:
Throws
Hometown:
Chardon, Ohio
Prev School:
Chardon
High School:
Chardon

2013- FRESHMAN YEAR

INDOOR

Had a seasonal best throw of 46' 10" in the the Weight Throw at the Akron vs. Kent State Dual

OUTDOOR

Had a seasonal best throw of 143' 6" in Discus at the Akron Campbell Wright Open

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

• Four-year varsity letter winner, also four-year track and field Academic Athletic Award
• Three-time First-team all-PAC in the discus
• Three-year Regional qualifier
• Two-time track team MVP
• Turned in a sixth place finish in the discus at 2011 New Balance Outdoor Nationals
• Career best in the discus of 133'3"
• Prep coach was Eric Bartley
• Also lettered in volleyball
• Academically, was a National Honor Society member and four-year Honor Roll recipient

PERSONAL
• Daughter of David and Darlene Smiddy
• Has a younger brother, Ryan
• Majoring in accounting