Jonathan Backus
Jonathan Backus
  • Year:
    SR
  • Hometown:
    Perry, Ohio
  • High School:
    Masillon-Perry
  • Events:
    Mid-Distance & Distance
  • Major:
    Math

Bio

High School Accolades

4x Honor Roll, Summa Cum Laude

3-year letter winner in track, 2-year letter winner in football

 

Collegiate Honors

2021: Dean's List, Honors Program

2022: Daktronics Scholar-Athlete, Academic All-Crossroads League

2023: Daktronics Scholar-Athlete, Academic All-Crossroads League

2024: 4x800m Indoor School Record - 7:45.62, 4x800 Indoor All-Conference, 4x800 NAIA Indoor National Qualifier

 

Personal

Favorite Team: Ohio State Buckeyes

Favorite Athlete: Justin Fields

Favorite Movie: The Lion King

News Mentions

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Men’s Track & Field Continues Outdoor Season at OSU and Kenyon

COLUMBUS, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s track & field team competed in the Jesse Owens Classic, hosted by...

April 20, 2024

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Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Proves Strong at George Glass Invite

UPLAND, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s outdoor track & field team competed in the George Glass Invitational,...

April 6, 2024