Jorge Puga
Jorge Puga
Height: 5-8
Weight: 140
Year: Frosh
High School: Downey
Major: Undecided
Bats/Throws: 800
Events: 800

Downey HS: Reached the CIF Prelims as a member of the 1600-meter relay team his senior year after qualifying in the 800 meters (1:58.0) as a junior… Qualified for the San Gabriel Valley League finals in the 800 meters as a sophomore and freshman… Also competed in the 1600 meters (4:33.0) and 3200 meters (10:37.0)… Was a member of the cross country team for four years and the soccer team for one season…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted his two best times in the 800 meters… His father played soccer in high school and his mom was on the volleyball team… Hobbies include playing soccer… Has three sisters – Elvira (20), Stephanie (15) and Paola (6)… Born on January 13, 1996…..

Favorite Athlete: David Rudisha                Favorite Movie:  “The Book Thief”
Favorite Food: Carne Asada                       Favorite Book:  “Gone Girl”