2016 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
Big West In 2012, came in 15th in the Hammer with a top mark of 43.72m (143' 5") ... Finished in 12th in the Shot Put with a top distance of 12.26m (40' 2.75") ... Fouled on all three of her attempts in the Discus ... In 2013, finished second in the Discus with a distance of 49m (160' 9")... Placed 10th in the Hammer throw with a distance of 48.58m (159' 4") ... Fouled on all three of her attempts in the Shot Put ... In 2015, finished third in the Discus with a top distance of 50.17m (164' 7") ... Came in fourth in the Hammer with a top mark of 57.31m (188' 0") ... Fouled on all three of her attempts in the Shot Put ...Â
High School Ran track and field and played basketball for John W. North High School ... Awarded with CIF Division II Shot-Put Champion for 2011 ... Named All-League in basketball ... Honored as a Hall of Famer in 2011 ... Honor Roll student all four years of high school ... Scholarship winner ... Participated in Best Buddies program, Black Student Union and AVID ... Volunteered at the YMCA and Yo Mama Soulfood Catering ...
Personal Deja Ann Watkins is the daughter of Pamela and William Watkins ... Her mother broke the Riverside County shot-put record in 1984 and came first in state championships that same year ... Majoring in Media and Cultural Studies ... Hopes of becoming a film producer ... Roots for the Boston Celtics ... Names Ray Allen as her favorite athlete ... Enjoys reading the works of Sista Soulja ... Favorite foods include hamburgers, chicken enchiladas, cheesecake and BBQ ... Watches "Spongebob Squarepants," "Adventure Time" and "The Wayne's Bros" ... Names "Big Daddy," "Tarzan" and "50 First Dates" as her favorite movies ... Listens to Ne-Yo, Kirk Franklin and Musiq Soulchild ... Enjoys singing, dancing, listening to music, Facebooking and texting ... Most memorable sports achievement has been being a nominee of the Hall of Fame ... Her mother has been the biggest influence on her as an athlete because they do the same events and she went far ... Deja chose UCR because she received a scholarship and she wanted to stay close to home ... Her goals at UCR as an athlete are to set records and to go to the Olympics ...
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| 2016 Outdoor Top Marks |
| Discus |
48.56m (159' 4") |
March 5 |
RCC 4 Way Inv |
| Hammer |
54.31m (178' 2") |
March 12 |
UCR Double Dual |
| 2015 Outdoor Top Marks |
| Â Â Shot Put |
14.55m (47' 9.00") (BWQ) |
April 18 |
Beach Invitational |
| Â Â Discus |
55.59m (175' 10") (BWQ) |
April 24 |
UC San Diego Truton Invitational |
| Â Â Hammer |
57.31m (188' 0") (BWQ) |
May 16 |
Big West Championship |
| 2013 Outdoor Top Marks |
| Â Â Shot Put |
14.15m (46' 5.25") (BWQ) |
April 28 |
UC Irvine Steve Scott Invitational |
| Â Â Discus |
48.23m (158' 3") (BWQ) |
April 28 |
UC Irvine Steve Scott Invitational |
| Â Â Hammer |
51.44m (168' 9") (BWQ) |
March 2 |
All Cal Challenge Cup |
| 2012 Outdoor Top Marks |
| Â Â Shot Put |
13.42m (44' 00.50") (BWQ) |
April 29 |
UC Irvine Steve Scott Invitational |
| Â Â Discus |
50.39m (165' 04") (BWQ) |
April 27 |
UCSD Triton Invitational |
| Â Â Hammer |
46.85m (153' 08") (BWQ) |
March 31 |
Cal/Nevada Championship |
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| 2016 Indoor Top Marks |
| Â Â Weight Throw |
18.81m (61' 8.50") |
January 31 |
New Mexico Don Kirby Invitational |
| 2015 Indoor Top Marks |
| Â Â Shot Put |
13.69m (44' 1.00") |
January 30 |
Northern Arizona Mountain T's Invitational |
| Â Â Weight Throw |
17.84m (58' 6.50") |
January 31 |
Northern Arizona Mountain T's Invitational |
| 2013 Indoor Top Marks |
| Â Â Shot Put |
13.45m (44' 1.50") |
January 26 |
University of Washington Invitational |
| Â Â Weight Throw |
17.31m (56' 2.50") |
February 2 |
Northern Arizona Mountain T's Invitational |
| 2012 Indoor Top Marks |
| Â Â Shot Put |
11.70m (38' 4.75") |
February 11 |
University of Washington Husky Classic |
| Â Â Weight Throw |
14.83m (48' 08") |
February 11 |
University of Washington Husky Classic |
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Historical Player Information
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2012Freshman
Throws
6'0"
210 lbs
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2013Sophomore
Throws
6'0"
210 lbs
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2014Junior
Throws
6'0"
210 lbs
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2015Junior
Throws
6'0"
210 lbs
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2016Senior
Throws
6'0"
210 lbs
