The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2016-17 Women's Track and Field Roster
Frierson, Melany

Melany Frierson
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Christiana, Tenn.
- High School:
- Riverdale High School
Bio
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Riverdale High School ... school record holder in 4 x 200 (anchor leg) ... two time 4 x 200 state champion in 2011 and 2013 (anchor leg) ... four year All-Region, All-District and State Team ... athlete of the year in 2013 and 2014 ... voted team MVP for four years...voted team captain for three years.
PERSONAL
Full name is Melany Joy Frierson ... born Oct. 3, 1995 ... daughter of Kevin and Arlene Frierson ... has five older sisters, Ashley (30), Amber (27), Brittany (25), Lindsay (21) and Ta'mera (18) ... majoring in biology.
Attended Riverdale High School ... school record holder in 4 x 200 (anchor leg) ... two time 4 x 200 state champion in 2011 and 2013 (anchor leg) ... four year All-Region, All-District and State Team ... athlete of the year in 2013 and 2014 ... voted team MVP for four years...voted team captain for three years.
PERSONAL
Full name is Melany Joy Frierson ... born Oct. 3, 1995 ... daughter of Kevin and Arlene Frierson ... has five older sisters, Ashley (30), Amber (27), Brittany (25), Lindsay (21) and Ta'mera (18) ... majoring in biology.
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