Alumni Spotlight: Jarret Eaton '12
6/4/2026 12:00:00 PM | Block S Club
Jarret Eaton
Class of 2012
Track and Field
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When you think of speed, precision, and perseverance, you think of Jarret Eaton. A two-time USATF Indoor Champion in 60-meter hurdles, three-time global medalist with Silver and Bronze at the World Indoor Championships in 60m hurdles, and a Bronze medalist at the Pan American games in the 4x100 - Jarret Eaton is nothing short of an all-star competitor. Before he was winning on the global and professional stage, Jarret was a rising star at Syracuse University. Â Â
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Growing up in Abington, Pennsylvania, Jarret began his career at West Chester University, where he quickly proved himself as an elite runner. At West Chester, he became an All-American in the 60-meter hurdles and 110-meter-high hurdles. He then transferred to Syracuse University, where he continued his success by becoming the first individual NCAA champion for Syracuse Track and Field. That same year, Jarret went on to win the 60-meter hurdles at the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships, so it came as no surprise that Jarret was later honored as the Syracuse Male Athlete of the Year, Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year, and Male Performance of the Year at the 'Cuse Awards.
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During his time at Syracuse, Jarret set school records in the indoor 60-meter hurdles (7.49 seconds) and outdoor 110-meter hurdles (13.44 seconds), with his indoor 60-meter hurdles time still holding the all-time record at SU. He was a USTFCCCA First Team All-American and dominated Big East competition, winning conference titles and consistently performing at the highest level nationally.
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Jarret's path to the professional world of track seems like it should have been easy route. After breaking school records and being honored as an All-American, you'd think the path to the Olympics would have straight and narrow, but it was anything but that. After graduating from Syracuse with a degree in Public Health, Jarret continued to train with Syracuse for a year and a half to prepare to race professionally. College athletics provides student-athletes with countless resources and support, and after graduation, reality hit. Jarret was left without a sponsor, a coach, and without a job. At times, track began to feel more laboring and stressful instead of enjoyable like it once was. From training with without a sponsor or coach to finishing last place in the 2014 U.S. Track and Field Indoor Championships, there were moments in his career that felt like he was taking a step forward and then being pushed two steps back. However, those low moments did not define him. They were setting the foundation to lift him up higher.
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Along the way, Jarret reconnected with Lawrence Terry, a track coach who previously recruited Jarret for school. Lawrence took on the responsibility of being Jarret's new coach, helping him improve on a few technicalities that improved his speed and confidence. These new skills led to him being favored to win the 2014 U.S. Track and Field Indoor Championship for the 60-meter hurdles. Although Jarret had a fall during this race which put him in last place, Jarret turned around and won the event two years later with a time of 7.52 seconds, which qualified him for the IAFF World Indoor Championships. He later earned gold, silver, and bronze medals in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2022 USATF Indoor Championships. He also raced in the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2016 and 2021; an accomplishment that is considered one of the hardest all-around team selections in sport.
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Jarret's story shows the importance of believing in yourself even if the circumstances around you are not in your favor. Training without a coach or sponsor while working on a limited income would make the average person give up. But average people don't compete at the Olympic level. With the support of his family and belief in himself, Jarret continued to establish himself in the world of track and field. Today, Jarret is living in Phoenix, Arizona and working as the head coach at Xavier College Prep helping the youth reach their dreams of competing at the highest levels like he once did. He also owns his own track club called the Phoenix Youth Track Club. Jarret's impact on Syracuse is still evident today and we are happy to call him one of our own Orange alumni.
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Stay connected with Jarret on Instagram: @jeaton22
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Class of 2012
Track and Field
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When you think of speed, precision, and perseverance, you think of Jarret Eaton. A two-time USATF Indoor Champion in 60-meter hurdles, three-time global medalist with Silver and Bronze at the World Indoor Championships in 60m hurdles, and a Bronze medalist at the Pan American games in the 4x100 - Jarret Eaton is nothing short of an all-star competitor. Before he was winning on the global and professional stage, Jarret was a rising star at Syracuse University. Â Â
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Growing up in Abington, Pennsylvania, Jarret began his career at West Chester University, where he quickly proved himself as an elite runner. At West Chester, he became an All-American in the 60-meter hurdles and 110-meter-high hurdles. He then transferred to Syracuse University, where he continued his success by becoming the first individual NCAA champion for Syracuse Track and Field. That same year, Jarret went on to win the 60-meter hurdles at the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships, so it came as no surprise that Jarret was later honored as the Syracuse Male Athlete of the Year, Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year, and Male Performance of the Year at the 'Cuse Awards.
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During his time at Syracuse, Jarret set school records in the indoor 60-meter hurdles (7.49 seconds) and outdoor 110-meter hurdles (13.44 seconds), with his indoor 60-meter hurdles time still holding the all-time record at SU. He was a USTFCCCA First Team All-American and dominated Big East competition, winning conference titles and consistently performing at the highest level nationally.
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Jarret's path to the professional world of track seems like it should have been easy route. After breaking school records and being honored as an All-American, you'd think the path to the Olympics would have straight and narrow, but it was anything but that. After graduating from Syracuse with a degree in Public Health, Jarret continued to train with Syracuse for a year and a half to prepare to race professionally. College athletics provides student-athletes with countless resources and support, and after graduation, reality hit. Jarret was left without a sponsor, a coach, and without a job. At times, track began to feel more laboring and stressful instead of enjoyable like it once was. From training with without a sponsor or coach to finishing last place in the 2014 U.S. Track and Field Indoor Championships, there were moments in his career that felt like he was taking a step forward and then being pushed two steps back. However, those low moments did not define him. They were setting the foundation to lift him up higher.
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Along the way, Jarret reconnected with Lawrence Terry, a track coach who previously recruited Jarret for school. Lawrence took on the responsibility of being Jarret's new coach, helping him improve on a few technicalities that improved his speed and confidence. These new skills led to him being favored to win the 2014 U.S. Track and Field Indoor Championship for the 60-meter hurdles. Although Jarret had a fall during this race which put him in last place, Jarret turned around and won the event two years later with a time of 7.52 seconds, which qualified him for the IAFF World Indoor Championships. He later earned gold, silver, and bronze medals in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2022 USATF Indoor Championships. He also raced in the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2016 and 2021; an accomplishment that is considered one of the hardest all-around team selections in sport.
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Jarret's story shows the importance of believing in yourself even if the circumstances around you are not in your favor. Training without a coach or sponsor while working on a limited income would make the average person give up. But average people don't compete at the Olympic level. With the support of his family and belief in himself, Jarret continued to establish himself in the world of track and field. Today, Jarret is living in Phoenix, Arizona and working as the head coach at Xavier College Prep helping the youth reach their dreams of competing at the highest levels like he once did. He also owns his own track club called the Phoenix Youth Track Club. Jarret's impact on Syracuse is still evident today and we are happy to call him one of our own Orange alumni.
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Stay connected with Jarret on Instagram: @jeaton22
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