2025-26 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
High School: Competed all four years in discus throw and shot put at Independence High School ... Earned All-America honors in indoor shot put ... Helped the Tigers win four state championships, four regional championships and two district championships ... Two-time individual state champion ... Three-time state runner-up ... Three-time regional champion ... Two-time district champion ... Two-time district runner-up ... Holds the school record of 41.73 meters (136-11) in discus throw, 13.00 meters (42-8) in indoor shot put and 12.80 meters (41-11 3/4) in outdoor shot put ... Four-time field MVP for the Tigers ... Also played basketball in high school.
Personal: Full Name: Ava Marie Jayaraman ... Born in Lawrence, Kan. ... Daughter of Prasad and Cayce Jayaraman ... Majoring in exercise science ... Has an older brother, Matt, and a younger brother, Asher.Â
