University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2022 Track and Field Roster
Kaiden Burgess
- Position:
- Javelin
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- New Iberia, La.
- High School:
- Catholic
2019-20: Did not compete.Â
High School: School-record holder in the javelin (189-1) at New Iberia's Catholic High School ... named to the Louisiana Class 2A All-State team as a senior ... finished as the runner-up in the javelin (173-0) at the 2019 Class 2A State Outdoor Track and Field Championships ... helped CHSNI to a state runner-up finish ... placed third in the javelin at the 2018 state meet ... a two-time District 7-2A champion ... placed 10th overall in the javelin at the 2018 USATF Junior Olympics ... a second-team all-district selection in basketball for the Panthers.
Personal: Born May 14, 2001 in New Iberia ... the son of Kenzie Freeman and Damien Burgess ... has one brother ... majoring in kinesiology.
High School: School-record holder in the javelin (189-1) at New Iberia's Catholic High School ... named to the Louisiana Class 2A All-State team as a senior ... finished as the runner-up in the javelin (173-0) at the 2019 Class 2A State Outdoor Track and Field Championships ... helped CHSNI to a state runner-up finish ... placed third in the javelin at the 2018 state meet ... a two-time District 7-2A champion ... placed 10th overall in the javelin at the 2018 USATF Junior Olympics ... a second-team all-district selection in basketball for the Panthers.
Personal: Born May 14, 2001 in New Iberia ... the son of Kenzie Freeman and Damien Burgess ... has one brother ... majoring in kinesiology.
Michael Desormeaux Media Availability (April 1, 2026)
Wednesday, April 01
Inside Louisiana Athletics Recap for Mar 24, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday, March 31
Dr. Bryan Maggard Media Availability (Mar 31, 2026)
Tuesday, March 31
Matt Deggs Media Availability (Mar 30, 2026)
Monday, March 30
