Jaden Laster - TFRRS PROFILE
Getting to Know…Jaden Laster
Legal Name: Jaden Daqwan Laster
Preferred pronouns: He/Him/His
Date of Birth: 1/13/2006
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan
Social Media
Instagram: Jadenlaster_
Sports Information
Sports played in high school (list all): Track, Swim, Tennis
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Scholar Athlete every year in every sport
-Junior Olympic qualifier in the 400 Hurdles and 4x100 Relay in 2022
-Junior Olympic qualifier in the 4x800 Relay in 2024
-MAC Red Division Champion in the 300 Hurdles in 2023
-All MAC Red Conference 2022, 2023, 2024 in 300 Hurdles
-3rd at Regionals in 2024 in the 300 Hurdles
-2nd at Regionals in 2024 in the 4x800 Relay
-4x800 Relay state qualifier in 2024
What is your favorite sports memory? My favorite sports memory was when I qualified for the 2022 Junior Olympics Games my first year running track in the 400 hurdles and I’ve only ran that event once prior to qualifying.
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My family. Sports wise, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Other personal athletic highlights: Team captain for two years in Track, Most improved in Swimming Award in 2022
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Graduated high school with honors
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
Family
Son of Charita Laster and Daqwan Sistrunk
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? I 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 acknowledge in areas that I find interest in studying.
Do you have a sports hero? Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. She's my sports hero because I admire how she openly speak about her love for God and her passion for the speak is truly inspiring.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? I love to be around family and friends, listen to music, and workout
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? "Calm before the storm"
What is your favorite food? Seafood
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chipotle
What or who motivates you to work hard? God and my family. I literally could not do what I do without God and my family.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? "It's going to hurt whether you run slow or fast. So give it all you got"
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Masai Russell and Rod Wave
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Anything Rod Wave
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Competing professionally and eventually working my dream job.
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Choosing to run hurdles lol.
How many languages do you speak? English, and I know a little Spanish. I took 4 years of Spanish in high school.
