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Paula Salazar
Paula Salazar
  • Height:
    5'2
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Cumberland, R.I.
  • High School:
    Laselle Academy
  • Position:
    Sprints/Jumps
  • Events:
    Sprints/Jumps

Bio

PERSONAL BESTS (INDOOR)

Event Time/Distance Date Meet
60 Meters 9.41 Jan. 21, 2023 Branwen Smith-King Invitational
200 Meter 31.71 Dec. 10, 2022 Beacons Invitational  
400 Meters  1:16.45  Dec. 3, 2022  Suffolk Indoor Invite 
Long Jump  3.80m (12' 5.75")  Dec. 10, 2023 UMass Boston Beacons Invitational 
Pole Vault 2.55m (8' 4.25") Jan. 21, 2023 Branwen Smith-King Invitational  
Shotput 6.58m (21' 7.25") Jan. 13, 2024 Reggie Poyau Memorial

AS A FIRST-YEAR...

  • Won first place in the pole vault at the GNAC Indoor Championships, clearing the bar at 2.45m

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

  • Two-sport athlete at Laselle Academy, earning varsity letter in Track & Field and Gymnastics
  • Led the Rams to a Rhode Island state championship
  • Recipient of the Megan Soltys Award and the Dedicated and Committed Gymnast Award
  • Earned 1st honors in 11th and 12th grade

PLAYER PROFILE

  • Major: Psychology
  • Career Aspirations: Undecided
  • Favorite Movie: Notebook
  • Favorite Book or Podcast: The Fault in Our Stars
  • Favorite Pre-game Meal: Salad
  • Favorite Late Night Snack: Cape Cod Chips
  • Favorite Spot on the EC campus: Library
  • Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Winning the Rhode Island state championship
  • Most Respected Professional Athlete: Simone Biles