Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame
The America East triple jump champion and New England long and triple jump champion in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009, Tahari James Castilla is one of the most decorated jumpers in BU history. She holds school records in both indoor and outdoor long jump (20’ 8”) and triple jump (44’ 10.75”) at the time of her induction. She is also a member of BU’s record-holding outdoor 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams.
A two-time America East Field Performer of the Year, she earned All-America distinction in the triple jump three times. She also competed in the triple jump at the U.S. Olympic Trials and finished 14th overall.
Castilla captured 12 America East individual championships during her career and participated in four NCAA championships, finishing ninth in the triple jump as a senior. She was also a member of four America East indoor championship squads. In 2007, Castilla was awarded the University’s Mildred Barnes Award, presented annually to Boston University’s top female athlete.
