Norris Frederick

My name is Norris Frederick and I started my athletic career as a basketball player in high school, although my coach suggested I join the track team to improve my speed and jumping ability. Then track took off. By the end of my high school career, i had won five state titles, three in the high jump and two in the long jump. I was also invited to the Junior Olympics where I won the gold medal in the men’s high jump. When I left high school I was ranked among the best high school athletes in the country, which helped me to win Washington State Gatorade Athlete of the year. Throughout my high school career I set two national records in the high jump and long jump, and made my very first World Championship team where I placed seventh in the high jump and eleventh in the long jump.

I attended the University of Washington on a full Track & Field scholarship. At the University of Washington I became an 11x NCAA All American, a 5x Conference Champion, and 3x West Region Male Athlete of the Year, and the most decorated athlete in Washington State history. I was able to accomplish all of this while earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics and my Master’s Degree in Marketing.

Upon graduation from the University of Washington in 2008, I became a professional Track & Field athlete, and have been a 3x indoor bronze medalist for Team USA. My outstanding work ethic in and outside my sport has enabled me to consistently be ranked among the best athletes in the world.