Lena Cleveland - TFRRS PROFILE

Getting to Know…Lena Cleveland
Legal Name: Lena Cleveland
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 1/19/2006
Birth Location: Southfield, Michigan

Social Media
Instagram: lena_cleveland_

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track and field, sideline cheerleading, competitive cheerleading
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Two-time state champ, All American, all state, all-district, all-region
What is your favorite sports memory? Winning state twice 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My parents
Other personal athletic highlights: 2024 long jump state champ indoor + outdoor, long jump league champ, team conference champs, 2023 all-state long jumper (4th place), 2023 all american long jumper (2nd place), 2024 michigan #1 long jumper, high school record holder, MI #4 all time

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: All A’s 10th-12th grade, scholar of distinction
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Criminal justice

Family
Daughter of Sandra and Cephus Cleveland
Brothers and/or sisters: Lavalle Cleveland (brother)

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I love to roller skate 
What is your dream job? Detective/ crime scene investigator
Why did you choose Chicago State? It felt like a big family here and i love the coaches 
Do you have a sports hero? Simone Biles, because she represents her sport in a positive and impactful way
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Rollerskating and painting
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My academics
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Simone biles
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Very competitive, focused
What is your favorite food? Mac and cheese
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Mac and cheese
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family and my drive 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? It’s all in Gods timing, let it play out
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kevin Hart, The Rock, Chris Brown
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Took her to the o- king von
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Absolutely not
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? A professional athlete
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Walked on the grand canyon 
How many languages do you speak? English