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2026 Track and Field Roster

Federico Bovo (center), Michael Frazier III (left) and Kobe Mendez (right) post three of the top-6 times in the men's 110-meter hurdles at the Louisiana Classics on Saturday
Photo by: Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin Cajuns Athletics
Kobe Mendez at Louisiana Classics
LAFAYETTE, LA - JANUARY 13: Kobe Mendez poses for a headshot at the Louisiana Creative Studio on January 13, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)

Kobe Mendez

  • Position:
    Hurdles
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Bradenton, Fla.
  • High School:
    IMG Academy
TFRRS Profile

Personal Bests

200 - 22.35
60H - 7.94
110H - 13.88
400H - 57.12
 
Career Accomplishments
2025 - NCAA East Regional Qualifier (110H)
 
2024-25
Outdoor: Was second in the 110H (14.24) and third in the 400H (57.12) at the McNeese Cowboy Relays … Finished third in the 110H (14.40) at the Louisiana Classics … Ran a personal best 22.35 in the 200 at the Crimson Tide Invitational … Ran a personal best 13.88 in the 110H at the Sun Belt Conference Championships.
 
Indoor: Finished fifth in the 60H (8.18) at the LSU Purple Tiger … Ran a personal best in the 60H (7.94) at the Music City Challenge.
 
Michael Desormeaux Media Availability (April 15, 2026)
Wednesday, April 15
Inside Louisiana Athletics Recap for Apr 7, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 14
Matt Deggs Media Availability (Apr 13, 2026)
Monday, April 13
Alyson Habetz Media Availability (Apr 13, 2026)
Monday, April 13