Victoria Kadiri is a native of Lynn, Massachusetts, and a rising Junior at Johns Hopkins. Victoria was academically- driven from a young age, diving headfirst into rigorous STEM classes. When it became time to look for high schools, she did not have to look beyond her own state for a match. Andover was a major adjustment for Kadiri, especially operating in such close proximity to so many wealthy students. Her time there was littered with foreshadowing for the career that she would have in college. After establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with in New England through just two years, her Junior campaign saw her contribute to yet another team title and be elected captain for the following season. She would not have an opportunity to lead that team however, or to compete during her first indoor season due to Covid. No problem for Kadiri, as she broke out during the outdoor season with multiple jumps surpassing 5.50 meters. This already set her up to compete on the national level just months into her career. At her first Centennial Conference Championships, she claimed gold in the long jump, the high jump, was runner up in the 100 and scored 5th in the shot put. At her first Division III national championships, she duked out a strong 5th place and All- American honors. Due to her versatility, she was tapped to compete in the pentathlon, where she would go on to claim gold at conference. Balancing all of the events has been a challenge for Kadiri, but she credits her teammates and coaches for lending her a helping hand. At the culmination of her first collegiate Indoor season, she claimed the first national championship in Hopkins history, with a winning jump of 5.91 meters. She holds her own regardless of who is in the competition, regardless of division. Her love for the sport is palpable and genuine, evident in the fact that she began triple jumping shortly after her national title. For the FIRST time ever. While continuing to establish herself as a real contributor in the sprints as well, Kadiri had a season for the ages across the jumps. Leaping out to 12.43 meters in triple and nearly 20 feet at 6.06m in long has been nothing short of remarkable. Her Triple jump victory at nationals secured the horizontal jumps’ sweep, and helped Kadiri become the USTFCCCA D3 National Field athlete of the year. Victoria’s astounding ability is only rivaled by her humility and charisma. The sky is the limit for Victoria, who will chase the all-time Division 3 records over the next two years. Recorded:6.20.22
