Jordynn West also known as Jordy was born in Southern California but raised in Chicago until 2018. As a 13 year old, now lives in Dallas, TX area. She started running track at 9 years old with the University of Chicago Youth Track Club. Starting off with sprinting events and by her 2nd year she was running mid distance races and hasn’t looked back. 

In her first 4 years of running track, she has racked up 30 plus All American finishes and 13 National Championships across indoor and outdoor track. Also received a Proclamation of Achievement from the City of Glenn Heights for her academic and athletic achievement in 2019.

Outside of track, Jordynn writes a blog for Youth Runner Magazine where she would details her training week and competition. In school she’s an honor roll student with her favorite subject being Science and English. 

With the 2020 season postponed/cancelled, Jordynn continued to train but will be shutting down soon to prepare for her freshmen year of high school.