Bio

Name: Jorgen Andersen

Height: 6’ 1”

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

High School: Mesquite High School

Track & Field Background: 6 years

PRs: 110m hurdles 15.75, 300m Hurdles 41.91

Track & Field Accomplishments: 4 years of varsity.

Parents: Mark and Julie Andersen

High School Coach: Kevin Carter, Dean Sale, Eldon Hastings, Jim Jones

Major/Program of Study: Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics)

Career Goal: Build Airplanes for Boeing

Favorite Food: Mexican Food

Favorite Music: Alternative Rock/ 2000’s Punk Rock

Favorite Quote: Matthew 11:28-30 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I

will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:

and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Motto you live by and/or like: “Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone”

Why I Compete: Competing in track is really a stress reliever for me. I enjoy seeing myself and

my teammates improve and watching the hard work pay off.