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Jai Dawson
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Dana Hills
- Hometown:
- Dana Point, Calif.
Bio
2024 (Track & Field)
Did not compete for the Bruins during the indoor season… Made his only appearance of the 2024 outdoor campaign in the 800m at the Pac-12 Championships… Finished 27th in the Conference.
2023 (Cross Country)
Toed the line in four races as a sophomore … Was a scorer in three of those races … Placed 16th at the LMU South Bay Twilight, helping lead the team to a second-place finish … Also scored for the Bruins at the Pac-12 Championships, placing 71st with a 8k time of 25:36.9 …
2023 (Track & Field)
Ran three indoor races for the Bruins in 2023…Placed third in the 800m event at the Dr. Sander Invite… His season-best in the indoor mile (4:02.55) ranks ninth all-time for UCLA in indoor competition… Ran five races during the outdoor season… Won the 800m event at the USC Dual Meet, helping secure points in the 88-70 win over the Trojans… Placed fourth at the Pac-12 Championships, running a 1:49.70 in the finals.
2022 (Cross Country)
Appeared in three races during his true freshman campaign… Scored for the Bruins at the 2022 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships… Ran a season-best 24:30.2 at the Conference meet, placing 45th in the race.
High School
Dana Hills High school (4years) … Track & Field and Cross Country (all 4 years for both sports) … Most Valuable Athlete - Dana Hills Varsity Track 2021, 2020, Frosh/Soph Track 2019, Most Valuable Athlete - Dana Hills Varsity Cross Country 2020/2021, 2019, Finalist for USA Today Los Angeles Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year 2019, Finalist for Sportsman of the Year, Northland Secondary Schools Sports Assn, New Zealand 2018, Nike Nationals 2022 Outdoor Track & Field 800m All American, 800m New Zealand Secondary Schools NATIONAL CHAMPION 2017 (Under 16 boys), 800m New Zealand Secondary Schools NATIONAL CHAMPION 2018(Under 16 boys), undefeated season, South Coast League Champion 2020/2021, South Coast League Champion - USA #1 for Class of 2022, USA #7 all grades, CIF State Championships (6th) 2019 … Club: Run Heat … 800m Nike Outdoor nationals 2022 All American … Brooks, Nike Outdoor Nationals 2022, New Balance Nationals 2019.
Personal
Born in New Zealand to parents Ann and Bill... Has an older brother, Jake... Chose to attend UCLA because “this school can give me a great degree that has a lot of weight behind it, while also having the opportunity to win NCAA titles. When I stepped foot on campus I really did feel like this was the place where champions are made. It was also close to the beach and in Westwood which are bonuses. If I didn’t believe I could be a winner here I wouldn’t have come.”... Lists his biggest athletic thrill as “winning”... Admires Kelly Slater, Aaron Donald and John Daly... Enjoys surfing, relaxing with friends, watching movies, and walking his dog... Majoring in Political Science with the career objective of becoming a lawyer.
Did not compete for the Bruins during the indoor season… Made his only appearance of the 2024 outdoor campaign in the 800m at the Pac-12 Championships… Finished 27th in the Conference.
2023 (Cross Country)
Toed the line in four races as a sophomore … Was a scorer in three of those races … Placed 16th at the LMU South Bay Twilight, helping lead the team to a second-place finish … Also scored for the Bruins at the Pac-12 Championships, placing 71st with a 8k time of 25:36.9 …
2023 (Track & Field)
Ran three indoor races for the Bruins in 2023…Placed third in the 800m event at the Dr. Sander Invite… His season-best in the indoor mile (4:02.55) ranks ninth all-time for UCLA in indoor competition… Ran five races during the outdoor season… Won the 800m event at the USC Dual Meet, helping secure points in the 88-70 win over the Trojans… Placed fourth at the Pac-12 Championships, running a 1:49.70 in the finals.
2022 (Cross Country)
Appeared in three races during his true freshman campaign… Scored for the Bruins at the 2022 Pac-12 Cross Country Championships… Ran a season-best 24:30.2 at the Conference meet, placing 45th in the race.
High School
Dana Hills High school (4years) … Track & Field and Cross Country (all 4 years for both sports) … Most Valuable Athlete - Dana Hills Varsity Track 2021, 2020, Frosh/Soph Track 2019, Most Valuable Athlete - Dana Hills Varsity Cross Country 2020/2021, 2019, Finalist for USA Today Los Angeles Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year 2019, Finalist for Sportsman of the Year, Northland Secondary Schools Sports Assn, New Zealand 2018, Nike Nationals 2022 Outdoor Track & Field 800m All American, 800m New Zealand Secondary Schools NATIONAL CHAMPION 2017 (Under 16 boys), 800m New Zealand Secondary Schools NATIONAL CHAMPION 2018(Under 16 boys), undefeated season, South Coast League Champion 2020/2021, South Coast League Champion - USA #1 for Class of 2022, USA #7 all grades, CIF State Championships (6th) 2019 … Club: Run Heat … 800m Nike Outdoor nationals 2022 All American … Brooks, Nike Outdoor Nationals 2022, New Balance Nationals 2019.
Personal
Born in New Zealand to parents Ann and Bill... Has an older brother, Jake... Chose to attend UCLA because “this school can give me a great degree that has a lot of weight behind it, while also having the opportunity to win NCAA titles. When I stepped foot on campus I really did feel like this was the place where champions are made. It was also close to the beach and in Westwood which are bonuses. If I didn’t believe I could be a winner here I wouldn’t have come.”... Lists his biggest athletic thrill as “winning”... Admires Kelly Slater, Aaron Donald and John Daly... Enjoys surfing, relaxing with friends, watching movies, and walking his dog... Majoring in Political Science with the career objective of becoming a lawyer.
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