John Jessup Career Stats
College Bests:
800M | 1:52.5
1000M | 2:31.2
1500M | 3:48.3
MILE | 4:09.62
5K (XC) | 16:07.7
4 MILE (XC) | 20:29.5
8K (XC) | 26:00.2
2025 Cross Country:
- Set his personal best in the 8k event at the Southern Showcase (26:00.2)
- Set a PR in the four-mile race (20:29.5) to finish 15th at the Stan Sims Invite
2024 Cross Country (UGA):
- Placed 33rd with a time of 20:41.02 in the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener 4-mile race
- Placed 72nd at the Crimson Classic with an 8k time of 25:11.0.
2023 Cross Country (UGA):
- Made his collegiate debut at the 5k Stan Sims Cross Country opener, posting a time of 16:07.65.
High School:
- Gainesville XC/Track
- eight varsity letters, four complete seasons
- team captain in final three seasons
- 2022 Hall County XC Champion
- 2023 Region 8-6A 800m Region Champ
- 2022 GHSA 7A 800m State Runner-Up
- 2023 GHSA 6A 1600m State Runner-Up
Personal:
- Birthdate: Dec. 18, 2004
- Chose to attend Tech because of the love and support from the coaches and team
- Would like to become an athletic director
- Began running in the sixth grade just to be involved in something outside of the classroom and stuck with it ever since
- Most memorable accomplishments include becoming a Division I athlete and becoming an Eagle Scout
- Involved with Student-Athlete Advisory Board at Georgia Tech
- Enjoys spending time hanging out with friends, playing video games, and cooking
Family:
- Son of Amy and Randy Jessup
- Brother of Ben (22) and Elizabeth (18) Jessup