Jordin Andrade

Jordin Jae Andrade (born May 5, 1992) is a track and field hurdler representing Cape Verde at the Olympics in 2016 and 2020 and World Championships in 2017. He specializes in the 400-meter hurdles. He was a silver medalist in the event at 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Jordin Andrade
Personal information
NationalityCapeverdian - American
Born (1992-05-05) May 5, 1992
Federal Way, Washington, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Sport
Country Cape Verde
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400 metres hurdles, 400 meters
College teamBoise State Broncos
ClubPortugal athletics club (2017)

400 m: 47.03

400 m hurdles: 49.24
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Pan American Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place2011 Miramar400 m hurdles
Representing  Cape Verde
Jeux de la Francophonie
Gold medal – first place2017 Abidjan400 m hurdles

High school career

Andrade finished third in the 2010 Washington State High School Track and Field Championships in 1600 meter relay and fifth in 300 m hurdles in 39.02 s. He attended Bonney Lake High School in Bonney Lake, Washington.[1][2]

College career

Andrade finished first in the 2011 Southern California Community College Championships in 400 meter hurdles in 51.98 s.[3] He was 2011 400H champion USATF Junior Outdoor Championships in 51.61.[4] Following this feat he then went on to place 2nd at the Junior Pan-Am games representing USA in Miramar, Florida.

Andrade finished first in the 2012 California Community College Championships in 400 meter hurdles in 50.94 s.[5] He attended Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California.[6][7] Following Mt. SAC, he continued his education at Boise State University.

Andrade finished first in the 400 meters at the 2013 Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships. He finished first in the 400 meters hurdles at the 2013 Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships and was champion 4x400m relay (3:12.44) at the 2013 Mountain West Conference Outdoor Championships.

Andrade finished second in the 400 meter hurdles at 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 49.24.[8]

YearMountain West IndoorNCAA IndoorMountain West OutdoorNCAA Outdoor
2012-13200 10th-4x100 3rd
2012-13400 1st-400 hurdles 1st400 hurdles 26th
2012-134x400 1st-4x400 1st4x400 36th
2013-144x400 6th---
2013-14400 5th---
2014-154x400 3rd-4x400 2nd
2014-15400 2nd-400 hurdles 1st400 hurdles 2nd

Andrade won his final Mountain West Conference titles in May 2015.[9] He graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies in 2015.

Professional

Andrade won gold in 400 hurdles at 2017 Jeux de la Francophonie and placed 26th in 50.32 at World Championships. He placed second in 49.91 at the 2017 So Cal Jim Bush Championships USATF West Region Track & Field Championships at Pomona Pitzer on June 3. Andrade placed 5th in 50.06 at the 2017 Jamaica Invitational 400 meters hurdles final in May. On May 3 at the Track Town, U.S.A. Oregon Twilight Invitational Meet record was set in Men's 400m Hurdle by Andrade in 50.88, breaking the old mark of 50.89 set in 1989 by B. Wright. Andrade placed 5th in 51.29 in 2017 Mt. SAC Relays 400 meters hurdles Invitational final in April.

Andrade was selected to represent Cape Verde at the 2016 Olympics. He qualified into the semi-final round, where he placed 16th in 49.32. Andrade placed third in 400 hurdles at 2016 Mt SAC Relays.[10][11] Andrade is 51st in the world rankings in the 400 hurdles.[12]

Jordin's uncle Henry Andrade, was elected to run for the Cape Verde Islands in the 1996 Olympics.[13]

Andrade placed 16th in the 400 hurdles at 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.[14] He met the 400 hurdles Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Qualification at 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Andrade placed 17th in the 400 hurdles at 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.[15]

World Express Sports Management represents Jordin with agent Mark Pryor.

References
  1. "broncosports.com Jordin Andrade profile". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  2. "athletic.net Jordin Andrade profile". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  3. "youtube.com Jordin Andrade 2011 Southern California Community College Track and Field Championships in 400 meter hurdles". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  4. "usatf.org Thrilling finishes to USA Junior Champs". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  5. "Jordin Andrade win 400 hurdles at 400 Hurdles 2012 California Community College State Championships". YouTube. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  6. "broncosports.com Jordin Andrade profile". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  7. "athletic.net Jordin Andrade profile". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  8. "Jordin Andrade Boise State University track and field results". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  9. Boise State University bronco Jordin Andrade results
  10. "Jordin Andrade track and field results in USA". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  11. "Jordin Andrade 2016 Mt SAC Relays track and field results". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  12. "Jordin Andrade all athletic profile". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  13. "'On the Run 2 Rio' Fundraiser Held for Cape Verdean Olympic Contender Jordin Andrade". 14 April 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  14. "Jordin Andrade 2015 USA track and field results". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  15. "Jordin Andrade 2013 USA track and field results". Retrieved 28 May 2016.
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