Lucas Polkinghorn - TFRRS Profile
Getting to know... Lucas Polkinghorn
Please list your preferred pronouns: He Him
Date of Birth: 12/14/2006
Birth Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Social Media
Instagram: lucaspolkinghorn06
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track & Field, Cross Country, Basketball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: IHSA All State Track & Field
High jump- OH #9,(outdoor) 4x all conference, 2x district placer, 2x regional placer, 2x state placer. (Indoor) 2x state placer Long Jump- OH #1,(outdoor) 3x all conference 2x district placer, 2x regional placer, 2x state placer.(indoor) 1x state placer, 1x state champion Triple jump- OH #5 (indoor) 2x state placer 300mh- OH #17 1x district placer,1x regional placer
What is your favorite sports memory? Becoming a state champion after barely making it to the state finals.
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My HJ and Hurdles Coach
Any other personal athletic highlights you'd like to share: USATF High Jump 3rd place & All American Adidas Indoor Nationals Champion League winner + All American
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Multiple Honors Roles
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Business Management
Family
Son of Gretchen Fayerweather & John Polkinghorn
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? My Dad, John Polkinghorn, Football for University of Toledo,
Sport Participation/Enrollment History
Academic Year: Freshman
Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I love to go fishing
What is your dream job? A coach and Athletic Director
Why did you choose Chicago State? The coaches and the way everyone had good communication and energy
Do you have a sports hero- who and why? Mutaz Barshim who is a Olympic Champion in high jump just because of how confident and consistent he is.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Fishing
What is something you can brag about besides your athletic accomplishments? I am proud of who I am
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? New England Patriots
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? A giggly person
What is your favorite food? Lasagna
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Any type of pasta
What or who motivates you to work hard? To try and be the best I physically can
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Don’t worry about other people’s marks, just yours.
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner. NBA YoungBoy, Adam Sandler, Shaq
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Have my own house and plan on starting a family.
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Climb a bridge like monkey bars
How many languages do you speak? English
