Giovana Meade

Giovana Meade
Giovana Meade
  • Hometown:
    Oviedo, FL /
  • Year:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    Oviedo High
Bio

A 2022 graduate of Oviedo High School, Giovana decided to try track and field her senior year of high school. She fell in love with the sport and excelled in the 400 meters.  She caught Coach Wilson's eye and her college running journey has begun.  A strong student, Giovana graduated with over a 3.8 gpa.   

Academic Interest: Biochemistry

College Personal Records: 

College Academic Honors: 

  • Dean's List
  • Florida College System Activities Association 

High School Coaches:  Coaches Dave and Michelle Tibbetts

High School Personal Records : 

  • 200 meters:  28.70 
  • 400 meters:  1:02.66   
High School Honors:   Lions Pride Award, Academic Excellence Award

Why did you choose Daytona State College:  "I chose DSC because if was very welcoming and I feel that I will grow as runner."

Coach's Comments:  Having only run the 400 in track for her senior year of high school, Meade grabbed the last All-Region spot at regionals last year and then dabbled in the 800 on the track, posting a personal best of 2:18 and has primed herself for her second cross country season with a good summer of training.

News mentions
Meade and Jones Lead Falcons to Sixth Place Finish at Nationals
Meade and Jones Lead Falcons to Sixth Place Finish at Nationals

The Daytona State Women's Cross Country team finished sixth out of 38 teams at the NJCAA National Division II Championships in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday.

Falcons Take on the Nation
Falcons Take on the Nation

The Daytona State Cross Country team heads to Huntsville, Alabama for the NJCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships to be held Saturday at John Hunt Cross Country Park.

Falcons Win Region 8
Falcons Win Region 8

The Daytona State women's cross country team took home the team and individual titles at the Region 8 Championships on Tuesday.

Women's Cross Country Team Heads To Region 8 Championships
Women's Cross Country Team Heads To Region 8 Championships

Daytona State Women's Cross Country will take on Region 8 teams this Tuesday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee.

Meade Earns Region 8 Honors
Meade Earns Region 8 Honors

Sophomore Giovana Meade was honored with Runner of the Week from FCSAA Region 8 for her performance at the Florida State Invitational on September 29th at Apalachee Regional Park. 

Meade leads Falcons at FSU Invitational
Meade leads Falcons at FSU Invitational

Sophomore Giovana Meade led the Falcons to a top 20 team finish at the FSU Invitational this past weekend.

#4 Falcons Head to FSU Invitational
#4 Falcons Head to FSU Invitational

The Daytona State Falcons, ranked #4 nationally, will head to Tallahassee on Friday for the Florida State Invitational.

Falcons Achieve Highest National Ranking in Program History
Falcons Achieve Highest National Ranking in Program History

The Daytona State women’s cross country team is making history this season and it is not going unnoticed.

Women's Cross Country Lead Junior Colleges at Southern Showcase
Women's Cross Country Lead Junior Colleges at Southern Showcase

The Daytona State women's cross country team rose to the occasion Friday in Huntsville on Friday at the John Hunt Cross Country course, site of the 2023 NJCAA National Championships.

Women's Cross Country Heads to Huntsville
Women's Cross Country Heads to Huntsville

The women's cross country team will compete in the Southern Showcase Friday, hosted by Jacksonville State University.

Cross Country Team Earn #5 in the NJCAA Preseason Poll
Cross Country Team Earn #5 in the NJCAA Preseason Poll

The men's and women's cross country teams experienced a historic moment for their programs this week.

Women's Cross Country places top ten at FAU Invitational
Women's Cross Country places top ten at FAU Invitational

The women's cross-country team finished 9th at the FAU Invitational on Friday evening in Boca Raton.

Falcons to compete in FAU Invite
Falcons to compete in FAU Invite

The women's cross country team takes on multiple teams from around the state on Friday at the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton.

Falcons Excel in Run the Beach Relay
Falcons Excel in Run the Beach Relay

Women's Cross Country had its first outing of the season on the beach on Thursday evening.

Daytona State Women's Cross Country Season Preview
Daytona State Women's Cross Country Season Preview

Starting their 6th season, Daytona State Cross Country runners are gearing up for the 2023 campaign.