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2013-14 Track & Field Roster

Nikija Pujate

  • Position Horizontal Jumps
  • Height 5-11
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Riga, Latvia,
  • Highschool Riga Secondary School #45

Biography

Indoor Track & Field –

 

2013 – Competed in long jump and triple jump … jumped a distance of 16’-10.5” (5.14m) in long jump at Edmonds Cup … posted an indoor collegiate best distance in triple jump of 37’-5.75” (11.42m) at EIU Friday Night Special.

 

Outdoor Track & Field –

 

2013 – Posted collegiate best leap of 38’-4” (11.68 meters) in triple jump at Saluki Invitational.

 

Before ISU –

 

Competed in track & field for five years at youth organization BJC "IK Auseklis" and one year at athletic club "ARKADIJA". 2010 Baltic U18 athletics match champion in the triple jump with a distance of 12.03 meters. 2010 Lativian athletics championships second-place winner in long jump with 5.72 meters.

 

Personal –

 

Nikija Pujate was born on Jan. 15, 1993, in Riga, Latvia, the daughter of Laimons and Linda Pujate … majoring in Aviation Management at Indiana State … interests include beach volleyball, roller blading and ice skating, mountain climbing and outdoor rock climbing. Played Piano for 13 years. Loves to travel and explore different cultures. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2012-13Freshman

    5'11"

  • 2013-14Sophomore

    Horizontal Jumps
    5'11"