Jaden Laster - TFRRS PROFILE
Getting to know...Jaden Laster
Please list your preferred pronouns: He Him Hs
Date of Birth: 1/18/2006
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan
Social Media
Instagram: Jadenlaster_
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track & Field Swim & Dive Tennis
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Scholar Athlete (2020-2024), Junior Olympic Qualifier in the 400H & 4x100 Relay (2022),Junior Olympic Qualifier in the 4x800 Relay (2024), MAC Red Division 300H Champion (2023), All MAC Red Conference 300H (2022, 2023, 2024), 3rd at Regionals in the 300H (2024), 2nd at Regionals in the 4x800 Relay (2024), 4x800 Relay state qualifier (2024)
Favorite sports memory? My favorite sports memory is when I qualified for the 2022 Junior Olympic Games my first time running 400 Hurdles.
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My family and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Any other personal athletic highlights you'd like to share? Track Team Captain (2023-2024), Most improved swimming Award (2022)
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor Roll, Provost’s List- 3.8 Fall Semester GPA at Chicago State University (2024- 2025) - Pre- Physical Therapy Certificate of Merit Award at Chicago State University (2025) - Graduated HS with Honors (2024)
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Pre- Physical Therapy
Family
Son of Daqwan Sistrunk and Charita Laster
Brothers and/or sisters: Ariel Laster, Jada Laster, Kimora Laster-Walker, Kamar Laster-Walker, Karis Laster-Walker, Kelsi Laster-Walker
Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? Played Tennis all 4 years in high school.
What is your dream job? Sports Medicine Physician
Why did you choose Chicago State? Great opportunity to continue my track career, while expanding and growing my knowledge in my future career field.
Do you have a sports hero- who and why? Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Being around family and friends and shopping.
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My academic success and work ethic on and off the track.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Masai Russell
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Level-headed
What is your favorite food? Mexican or Seafood
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Shrimp tacos
What or who motivates you to work hard? God and my family
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Delayed but never denied”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Rod Wave, Lil Baby
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Working out of my own private practice as a Sports Medicine Physician
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Hurdles
How many languages do you speak? English and a little spanish
