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Monay James

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown North Prince George, VA
  • Prev School College of William and Mary

Biography

CAREER BESTS
  • In her junior year in 2022-23, she took home third in the heptathlon, earning six points for her team and 4,482 points for herself at the Big South Outdoor Championships
  • This earned her all-conference honors for the first time
  • She is the first Eagle to finish in the top three in the heptathlon at the conference outdoor championships since Taryn Deleon did it in 2017 with 4,745 points
  • She is only the third Winthrop athlete to finish in the top three in this category
  • In her senior year of 2023-24, she claimed All Big-South Honors on the first day of the conference indoor championships with her 2nd place finish in the women's pentathlon. Her point total of 3,338 points moves her to #2 all-time in school history
  • This was Winthrop's first all-conference placement in this event since Taryn DeLeon placed 2nd with 3,307 points in 2017
  • 2024 Big South Indoor Track And Field All-Academic Team
  • On the second day of the 2024 Big South Outdoor Championship, she became Winthrop's first ever women's heptathlon champion with a school record of 4966, garnering her an all-conference honor. The point total eclipses the old record Taryn Deleon 4877 set in 2017
Personal
  • Born on January 19, 2000 in North Price George, Va.
  • Is the daughter of Derrick and Tanisha James
  • Is seeking a degree in computer science
  • Previously attended William and Mary and Thomas Dale H.S.

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

  • 2023-24Senior