Colby Neron

Height:
6-0
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Medford, OR
High School:
North Medford HS

TFRRS Profile

Umpqua Community College (2021-23)
While attending Umpqua Community College (Roseburg, Ore.) for two years, was a two-time Junior College All-American in the men's javelin ... No. 2 junior college javelin thrower in the country in 2023 ... won the 2023 Northwest Athletic Conference title in the javelin with a personal-best throw of 219 feet, 9 inches, one of the top marks in junior college that season ... mark was also second best in school history ... during sophomore season in 2023, took first in javelin at eight meets ... placed second at the 2022 NWAC Championships.

Prep
While competing for North Medford High (Medford, Ore.), qualified for the 2019 OSAA 6A State Championships as a sophomore, placing 12th in the javelin ... recorded a high school best of 182-6 in the javelin as a senior in 2021 ... also played football, earning First Team All-Conference honors once and Second Team praise twice ... participated in student government.

Personal
Born in Medford, Ore. ... son of Mike and Molly Neron ... has one brother, Teagan ... majoring in interdisciplinary studies ... interested in being an entrepreneur ... enjoys fishing, snowboarding, hiking ... wasn't recruited by any schools coming out of high school ... "my high school quarterback coach Tyler Baird had the biggest impact on my work ethic. Coach Renate and coach King helped make my dream of competing collegiately come true."