University of Minnesota Athletics

2018-19 Men's Track & Field Roster

James Travis

James Travis

  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Position:
    Jumps
  • Hometown:
    Naperville, Ill.
  • High School:
    Waubonsie Valley HS
PRONUNCIATION
Travis's Personal Records

2018-19 SEASON
Indoor Track & Field
  • Competed in the triple jump during the 2019 indoor track & field season. 
  • Posted top-10 performances in all five of his competitions over the course of the campaign including two event titles. 
  • Set a new personal record of 14.48 meters (47-06.25 ft.) in the men's triple jump at the St. Thomas Showcase. 
  • Won the men's triple jump at the Jack Johnson Classic with an attempt of 14.31 meters (46-11.50 ft.). 
  • Won the men's triple jump at the UST Invite with an attempt of 14.20 meters (46-07.25 ft.). 
Outdoor Track & Field 
  • Competed in the triple jump during the 2019 outdoor track & field season. 
  • Posted top-10 performances in all five of his competitions over the course of the campaign including three event titles. 
  • Won the men's triple jump at the Bolstorff Twilight with a new personal record of 14.66 meters (48-01.25 ft.). 
  • Won the men's triple jump at the Tomcat Twilight with an attempt of 14.01 meters (45-11.75 ft.). 
  • Won the men's triple jump at the Meet of the UnSaintly with an attempt of 13.90 meters (45-07.25 ft.). 
  • Academic All-Big Ten.
2017-18 SEASON
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
  • Academic All-Big Ten.
2016-17 SEASON
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
  • Academic All-Big Ten.
2015-16 SEASON
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
  • Academic All-Big Ten. 
2016 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Indoor:
Did not compete. Outdoor: Won the triple jump at the Tom Cat Twilight with a jump of 14.15 meters • at the Tommie Twilight, won the triple jump at 14.19 meters.

2015 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Indoor:
Did not see action. Outdoor: At the 2015 Hamline Invitational competed unattached in the long jump and finished fifth with a mark of 6.52 meters (21-04.75) • unattached at the 2015 Tom Cat Twilight finished fifth in the long jump with a mark of 6.29 meters (20-07.75). 

PERSONAL
Civil Engineering Major • Hometown: Naperville, Illinois • High School: Waubonsie Valley • Son of Jennifer and Jeffrey Travis • Has three younger sisters, Abigail, Elizabeth, and Kathryn • Coached by Mr. Kevin Rafferty • All-State in track and field as a junior • Competed with the DuPage Track Club.
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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