University of Minnesota Athletics

2019-20 Men's Track & Field Roster

Kevin Nedrick
Photo by: Christopher Mitchell
Kevin Nedrick

Kevin Nedrick

  • Class:
    Junior
  • Position:
    Throws
  • Hometown:
    Westmoreland, Jamaica
  • High School:
    Petersfield HS

2021 Indoor Track & Field • Senior Season: Did not compete.

2020 Indoor Track & Field • Junior Season: Earned first letter in track & field • competed in shot put at eight meets • finished seventh in shot put at the Big Ten Indoor Championships • recorded a career-best throw of 19.05 meters (62-06 ft.) to place fourth in shot put at the Meyo Invite • indoor season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.

2020 Outdoor Track & Field • Junior Season: The 2020 outdoor track & field season was canceled on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns.

2019 Indoor Track & Field • Sophomore Season: Competed for Barton Community College at six meets • won NJCAA national title in shot put with a throw of 18.14 meters (59-06.25) and placed 16th in weight throw at the NJCAA Indoor Championships • won NJCAA Region VI title in shot put and finished sixth in weight throw with a career-best throw of 15.39 meters (50-06 ft.).

2019 Outdoor Track & Field • Sophomore Season: Competed for Barton Community College at seven meets with appearances in shot put, discus, and javelin • won NJCAA national title in discus with a throw of 56.97 meters (186-11 ft.) and finished as national runner-up in both shot put (17.64 meters, 57-10.50 ft.) and javelin (career-best 60.04 meters, 197-00 ft.) at the NJCAA Outdoor Championships • won shot put and discus titles and finished as javelin runner-up at the NJCAA Region VI Outdoor Championships • recorded a career-best throw of 57.18 meters (187-07 ft.) to place third in discus at the Michael Johnson Invite.

2018 Indoor Track & Field • Freshman Season: Began collegiate career at Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kan. • competed in shot put at six meets and weight throw at one meet • finished as NJCAA runner-up in shot put with a throw of 17.90 meters (58-08.75) at the NJCAA Indoor Championships • advanced to the national championship with a third-place finish in shot put at the NJCAA Region VI Indoor Championships.

2018 Outdoor Track & Field • Freshman Season: Competed for Barton Community College at six meets with appearances in discus, shot put, and javelin • earned three top-five finishes at the NJCAA Outdoor Championships, placing third in shot put, third in discus, and fourth in javelin.

High School: A graduate of Petersfield High School.

Personal: A native of Westmoreland, Jamaica • intends to major in Journalism.

Nedrick's Indoor Career Bests (2020-21 Final)
Event Mark (All-Time Rank) Meet (Date)
Shot Put 19.05m, 62-06 (AT-6th) Meyo Invitational (2/7/20)
Weight Throw 15.39m, 50-06 (UA) Before Minnesota (2019)
Nedrick's Outdoor Career Bests (2019-20 Final)
Event Mark Meet (Date)
Shot Put 18.66m, 61-02.75 Before Minnesota (2019)
Discus 57.18m, 187-07 Before Minnesota (2019)
Javelin 60.04m, 197-00 Before Minnesota (2019)
CHS Home Grown Gophers: Emmett Gerres
Friday, September 05
The Greek Freak of Minnesota
Friday, July 18
Gophers Finish 1-2 in Hammer Throw
Monday, June 16
Mantzouranis Earns NCAA Silver Medal
Thursday, June 12