I feel great being number one in South Carolina and number four in the U.S. as a freshman. I know it is early and there are still a lot of good throwers that haven't thrown yet, and I have more work to do.
What's your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is the javelin because I have been throwing since I was seven years old and I've made so many friends throughout the country through throwing.
"My motivation is my competitive drive because I love competing so much and I also love bringing more attention to the sport that very few know about, but is one that I love!" - Brett Jones
What goals do you have for the season?
My goals for the season are to help my team win a state championship by achieving my personal goals of two state championships in the javelin and discus, and breaking the school record in the discus. I would love to end the season with 2 school records.
How would you rate your season so far?
I would rate my season an 8 out of 10 because I am pleased with how it has been going so far, but I know there's still a lot of room for improvement.
See South Carolina javelin rankings
How did you get involved in the sport?
I have been throwing since I was seven and I've been in the environment of Track since I could remember, but I really got into it because both of my parents threw in college.
What's your motivation?
My motivation is my competitive drive because I love competing so much and I also love bringing more attention to the sport that very few know about, but is one that I love!
Where does Brett Jones rank?
| SC | National | ||
| J | 137-11 | 1st | 5th |
| D | 107-6 | 10th | 488th |
| S | 31-8 | 40th | 1,550th |
What future goals do you have?
In the future, I hope to keep improving my throwing and go to college for throwing and compete at even higher levels.
What challenges do you have in the sport?
Some challenges I face in the sport is finding places to train. When I do practice, I'm throwing in the stadium field where a lot of people are having their games or practices. Oftentimes this limits my ability to practice events like javelin and discus.
