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Meredith College

2019-20 Women's Track and Field

Essence Thomas

  • Height 5-4
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown High Point, N.C.
  • High School High Point Central

Biography

2018-19: Set MC all-time record in 100m - 12.49s. Led team in all sprint events: 60m - 8.32, 200m - 26.10, 400m - 1:01.09. Earned USA South All-Academic honors. Selected as team's Most Improved Athlete.

2017-18: Set MC all-time record in 60m with 8.15s. Led team in all sprint events: 100m - 12.82, 200m - 26.42, 400m - 1:00.87.

2016-17: Earned team Most Valuable Athlete - Running Events. Led MCTF in all sprint events: 60m - 8.28, 100m - 12.66, 200m - 26.31, 400m - 1:00.22 (MC All-time record). Anchored 4x400m relay - 4:55.06.

Prep: Competed in track & field and basketball four years at High Point Central. Three-time state championship qualifier in track & field.

Interesting bit: Loves music

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

    5'4"
  • 2017-18Sophomore

    5'4"
  • 2018-19Junior

    5'4"
  • 2019-20Senior

    5'4"