Richard Jones (Benicia; LSU)

Richard Jones
POSITION: Middle Distance
HEIGHT: 5-11
CLASS: Junior
EXPERIENCE: 1L
HIGH SCHOOL: Benicia HS
HOMETOWN: Benicia, Calif.
BIRTHDAY: July 15 Updated 02/17/2009


PRIOR TO LSU
Joined the LSU program following an outstanding two-year career at Central Arizona Junior College ... Set a personal best of 1:48.82 in the 800 meters to win the event title at the Willie Williams Classic in Tuscon, Ariz., during the 2008 outdoor season ... Earned NJCAA All-America honors with a third-place finish in the 800 meters at the 2008 NJCAA Outdoor Championships ... Clocked a time of 1:49.64 in the national final in 2008 ... Also earned NJCAA All-America honors as a freshman in 2007 after finishing as the national runner-up at 800 meters with a time of 1:51.18 in the national final.

PERSONAL
Full name is Richard Justin Jones ... Born on July 15, 1988 ... Parents are Richard and Janice Jones ... Has two sisters, Janice and Joelle ... Majoring in political science.

Courtesy LSU