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JJ McDermott
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Bettendorf, Iowa
- High School:
- Bettendorf
Personal
Name: JJ McDermott
High School/Previous College: Bettendorf High School
Home town: Bettendorf, Iowa
Parents/family: Justin and Katie McDermott Brothers: Patrick, Isaac, Andrew
Major: Finance/Economics
Social Media Handles: Instagram- jj_mcdermott2
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I played basketball with the team on my visit
HS/College Athletic Accolades: 7x State Medalist, 2x 3rd place finish in 400h, State Champion DMR, 2026 Elite All State, 11x All-Conference, 2026 Class 4A Team Runner Up
Interesting fact about me: I have watched The Office 10 times
Competition Superstition: No socks with spikes and Welch's Fruit Snacks before meets
Favorite Workout Spot: Drake Stadium
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Forest Gump, Adam Sandler, Anna Hall
When I am not running/training, I am: Golfing
Favorite Movie: Top Gun
Favorite Food: Chicken
Accolades
400h PR 52.59
7x State Medalist
2x 3rd place finisher in 400h
State Champion in DMR 5th all time in Iowa
4x4 5th all time in Iowa
2026 Elite All state
2026 Team runner up in class 4A
11x All Conference
3 Time District Champion in 400h
Academic All State
NHS Member
Valedictorian
4 Time Academic Letter recipient
Name: JJ McDermott
High School/Previous College: Bettendorf High School
Home town: Bettendorf, Iowa
Parents/family: Justin and Katie McDermott Brothers: Patrick, Isaac, Andrew
Major: Finance/Economics
Social Media Handles: Instagram- jj_mcdermott2
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I played basketball with the team on my visit
HS/College Athletic Accolades: 7x State Medalist, 2x 3rd place finish in 400h, State Champion DMR, 2026 Elite All State, 11x All-Conference, 2026 Class 4A Team Runner Up
Interesting fact about me: I have watched The Office 10 times
Competition Superstition: No socks with spikes and Welch's Fruit Snacks before meets
Favorite Workout Spot: Drake Stadium
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Forest Gump, Adam Sandler, Anna Hall
When I am not running/training, I am: Golfing
Favorite Movie: Top Gun
Favorite Food: Chicken
Accolades
400h PR 52.59
7x State Medalist
2x 3rd place finisher in 400h
State Champion in DMR 5th all time in Iowa
4x4 5th all time in Iowa
2026 Elite All state
2026 Team runner up in class 4A
11x All Conference
3 Time District Champion in 400h
Academic All State
NHS Member
Valedictorian
4 Time Academic Letter recipient
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