Chantia Justice Bio

Track & Field

Courtesy: UCSD Release: 02/15/12

Chantia Justice

Position:	Jumps
Year:	Sophomore
City/State:	La Quinta, CA
High School:	La Quinta HS
College:	Roosevelt
Major:	Psychology
Experience:	1 Letter

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2012
Competed in a pair of events for UC San Diego at the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships ... Tied for 13th overall and tied for fourth in her heat of the women's high jump, in which she reached a top height of 4'11" ... Also faced competition in the triple jump, in which she leaped to a distance of 36'0.25" ... Earned a personal-best mark of 36'10.25" in the triple jump at the Rossi Relays, where she took sixth place ... Recorded a season-best mark of 5'1" in the women's high jump at the All-Cal Challenge, in which she placed fourth overall.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2011 graduate of La Quinta High School in La Quinta ... Placed first in the Desert Valley League for triple jump all four years with the Blackhawks ... Also placed first in high jump her freshman and junior years, earning her the "Most Valuable Jumper" Award twice ... Recorded statistical bests of 36'6'' in the triple jump, 5'2'' in the high jump ... Played volleyball as a freshman and sophomore.

PERSONAL
Born Dec. 12, 1992 in Los Angeles ... Daughter of Rodney and Tammy Justice ... Has one older brother named Jeron ... Majoring in psychology at Roosevelt College ... Favorite athlete is Lolo Jones ... "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" is her favorite flick ... "Hometown Glory" by Adele is her favorite song ... Loves to sing and enjoys photography ... Notes bacon cheeseburgers as the one food she could not live without ... Getting personal record in the triple jump at the 2012 Rossi Relays is her most memorable track and field moment ... Favorite UCSD moment was meeting her roommate, Hollie, who is now one of her best friends ... Jesus Christ, her brother and her parents are her greatest influences ... Has plans to become a psychologist after graduating from UCSD.