Paige Laffoon: The Ascent of a Multidisciplinary Star in Collegiate Track and Field

Paige Laffoon, a dynamic heptathlete and pentathlete for Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy), has emerged as one of the Horizon League’s most versatile track and field athletes. From her roots in Attica, Indiana, to rewriting program records, Laffoon’s journey embodies resilience, technical versatility, and academic dedication. This biography chronicles her evolution from a multisport high school standout to a record-breaking collegiate athlete, highlighting her event mastery, academic pursuits, and personal ethos.

Early Life and High School Foundations

Multisport Beginnings in Attica

Born and raised in Attica, Indiana, Paige Laffoon attended Seeger High School, where she earned 11 varsity letters across volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Her athletic lineage and early exposure to diverse sports cultivated the foundational skills critical for combined events. By her senior year, she became a three-time track and field Team MVP, specializing in sprints, jumps, and hurdles59.

High School Accolades

Laffoon’s high school career was marked by consistent excellence:

• Sprints: Clocked 12.77 seconds in the 100m and 27.58 seconds in the 200m at the 2023 Covington Invitational6.

• Jumps: Achieved personal bests of 1.62m (5’4″) in the high jump and 5.39m (17’8.5″) in the long jump, the latter ranking among Indiana’s top 50 performances in 2023610.

• Leadership: Anchored Seeger’s 4x400m relay team to a 4:26.10 finish at sectionals, demonstrating her versatility and clutch performance under pressure6.

These achievements laid the groundwork for her transition to collegiate multisport competition.

Go Paige!