Judeka Adams Class: Junior Hometown: Bellwood, Ill. High School: Proviso West Event: Jumps Birthdate: 06/30/1988

Updated Nov. 7, 2008

At SIU: Earned all-conference (outdoor) and MVC Scholar-Athlete honors in 2008...Competed in seven indoor meets and five outdoor meets during the 2007-08 season...Best finishes in the triple jump were fourth (indoor) and third (outdoor)...Set a career-best 40-04.75 in the triple jump at the 2008 MVC Outdoor Championships...Competed mainly in the long and triple jump in 2006-07...Finished eighth (triple) and nine (long) at the 2007 MVC Outdoor Championships.

Pre-SIU: Attended Proviso West High School, where she placed seventh in the triple jump at the 2005 state meet.

Personal: Full name is Judeka Jyree Adams...Majors in Social Work...Born June 30, 1988...Daughter of Marvin Parks and Myra Adams.