Jess Johnston

Class:
Freshman
High School:
Loreto Kirribilli
Hometown:
Sydney, Australia

High School:
• Finished as the No. 1 Australian U20 discus thrower in 2025
• Ranked No. 1 among Oceania U20 athletes in the discus in 2025
• Finished the 2025 season ranked No. 22 in the world in the U20 discus
• Placed among the top five discus throwers at the Australian National Championships in 2026
• Competed at the Australian All Schools Championships, NSW All Schools Championships, NSWCCC Championships and CGSSSA Championships
• Represented Australia internationally at the 2024 Oceania Championships in Fiji

Personal:
• Birthdate is May 15
• Parents are Danielle and Dave Johnston
• Majoring in exercise physiology and kinesiology
• Chose UofL because it felt like a second home and gave her a sense of family and belonging while pursuing her athletic and academic goals in the United States

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