2020-21 Track and Field Roster
Roster
Shapiro, Kelsey

Kelsey Shapiro
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Combined Events
- Hometown:
- Coram, N.Y.
- High School:
- Longwood
- Major:
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
Bio
College Career Best:
Pentathlon: 3446, Long Jump 17'10.75", High Jump 5'4.25, Heptathlon: 4483
College Highlights:
2018 – 2019: competed at the MAC indoor Championships pentathlon placing 15th. Placed 14th at the MAC Outdoor Hepathlon Championships.
2019 – 2020: Set personal best in the Pentathlon of 3271, 17’10.75”/Long jump, and 5’3.25”/High Jump. Placed 13th at the MAC indoor pentathlon championships.
2020 – 2021: Placed 4th at the MAC indoor Penthatlon Championships in a PR of 3446, #10 UB All-Time. Represented Team USA at the 2022 Summer Macchabiah Games.
2022 - 2023: Ranks 10th All-Time for UB in Heptathlon with a score of 4483 earned at the Bison Outdoor Classic.
Before coming to UB:
High School Best
Pentathlon: 2814, High Jump: 5'5", Long Jump: 17'8"
High School Highlights
Set High school high jump record (5'5), Section XI county champion, First team All-Long island, four-time NYS meet qualifier, one-time All-State team, one-time All-Federation team
Personal…..
Parents Nancy O'Brien, James Shapiro; two siblings Mikaela (24) and Jake (19). I chose to come to UB because the team felt like a family. The University offered me the opportunity to pursue my degree and also compete at the Division 1
She’s inspired by family and teammates. Favorite athlete is Vashti Cunningham because of her success at a young age, and her ambition and drive to be a better athlete. Pastimes include shopping and traveling. Favorite TV show is the Bachelor/Bachelorette. And, Kelsey can’t live without Mac & Cheese.
A random Fun Fact: Was a competitive dancer on the national team for her dance studio for 15 years. Why Kelsey chose UB: Why UB? The team felt like a family. The University offered me the opportunity to pursue my degree and also compete at the Division 1 level.
Pentathlon: 3446, Long Jump 17'10.75", High Jump 5'4.25, Heptathlon: 4483
College Highlights:
2018 – 2019: competed at the MAC indoor Championships pentathlon placing 15th. Placed 14th at the MAC Outdoor Hepathlon Championships.
2019 – 2020: Set personal best in the Pentathlon of 3271, 17’10.75”/Long jump, and 5’3.25”/High Jump. Placed 13th at the MAC indoor pentathlon championships.
2020 – 2021: Placed 4th at the MAC indoor Penthatlon Championships in a PR of 3446, #10 UB All-Time. Represented Team USA at the 2022 Summer Macchabiah Games.
2022 - 2023: Ranks 10th All-Time for UB in Heptathlon with a score of 4483 earned at the Bison Outdoor Classic.
Before coming to UB:
High School Best
Pentathlon: 2814, High Jump: 5'5", Long Jump: 17'8"
High School Highlights
Set High school high jump record (5'5), Section XI county champion, First team All-Long island, four-time NYS meet qualifier, one-time All-State team, one-time All-Federation team
Personal…..
Parents Nancy O'Brien, James Shapiro; two siblings Mikaela (24) and Jake (19). I chose to come to UB because the team felt like a family. The University offered me the opportunity to pursue my degree and also compete at the Division 1
She’s inspired by family and teammates. Favorite athlete is Vashti Cunningham because of her success at a young age, and her ambition and drive to be a better athlete. Pastimes include shopping and traveling. Favorite TV show is the Bachelor/Bachelorette. And, Kelsey can’t live without Mac & Cheese.
A random Fun Fact: Was a competitive dancer on the national team for her dance studio for 15 years. Why Kelsey chose UB: Why UB? The team felt like a family. The University offered me the opportunity to pursue my degree and also compete at the Division 1 level.
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Friday, June 14
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