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Georgia Southern University Athletics

2025-26 Track & Field/XC Roster

Amara Thomas

  • Position Jumps
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Moreno Valley, Calif.
  • High School Valley View HS

Biography

PRONUNCIATION

AWARDS AND HONORS

GS Honor Roll Spring 2025

Freshman (2024-25) - Indoor: Competed in all four meets • Set three personal bests • Best finish was second in the high jump with a mark of 1.65 at the Jimmy Carnes Invite. Outdoor: Competed in five events in the high jump • Placed eighth at the SBC Outdoor Championships with a 1.68m jump, fourth-best in school history.

Prep: Four-year letter winner at Valley View HS under head coach Harold Singer •  Named the 2022 California Winter State High Jump Champion • 2023-2024 California Relays HIgh Jump Champion • Owns school records in the 100m, 200m, HIgh Jump, and 4x200m. 

Personal: Born Amara Joi Thomas on December 7, 2006 in Fontana, Calif. • Daughter of Traci Burnett and Ryan Thomas • Has one brother, Kyan and a sister, Jordynn. 

Major: Psychology

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

    Jumps
  • 2025-26Sophomore

    Jumps