Jason Witt Athlete Profile

Jason Witt

Class: Junior Roster Years: 2012-2013 Hometown: Midlothian, VA Last School: Midlothian High School

Personal

  • Born in Richmond, V.A.
  • Parents names are Glen and Patty
  • Is the fifth of six children - four older siblings have attended BYU
  • Brother Ryan competed on BYU's team in 2004, sister Amy runs track and cross country for BYU
  • Enjoys playing all sports and playing cards
  • Majoring in statistics
  • Served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe

Before BYU

  • Prepped at Midlothian High School
  • Placed 16th at the Footlocker Nationals (4th in the Footlocker South Region)
  • Was the Virginia State Cross Country champion as a senior and was Virginia Gatorade cross country runner of the year
  • Won the indoor 3,200m as a junior and won the outdoor 3,200m as a senior - both at the state meet
  • His team won state cross country as a junior and placed 14th the Nike Team Nationals and seventh individually