UC San Diego

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2014
Recorded a seasonal best mark of 43'6.5" in the shot put and 128'6" in the discus at the Triton Invitational ...  Also recorded a seasonal best mark of 114'6" in the hammer throw at the Soka Peace Invitational. 

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2013 graduate of Damien High School in La Verne … Competed for the Spartans in the Sierra League … Made the first-team All-League in track and field twice during high school … Was a four-time Sierra League track and field champion … Also competed on the football and basketball teams during his high school years.

PERSONAL
Born on May 27, 1995 in Whittier … Parents are Miguel and Stephanie Padilla … Has a younger brother named Cole and a younger sister named Alyssa … Is a cell biology major at Revelle College … Winning league championships in shot-put and discus his senior year in high school are his most memorable moments thus far in the sport … Plans on attending medical school upon graduation from UCSD to pursue a career as a physician … Building mechanical robots, zumba classes and kayaking are among his favorite hobbies … Roots for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Oakland Raiders … Kobe Bryant is his favorite athlete … Superbad is his top movie of all time … Enjoys listening to techno music … Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal is one of his favorite foods … Tributes his grandfather as his greatest inspiration.