Senior Spotlight: Roman Yeterian is going to Western!

Roman Yeterian has steadily built a strong track and field career, highlighted by top finishes in shot put and discus at the BC High School Provincials, U18 Legion Nationals and Bell Canadian U20 Nationals. With a commitment to Western University, he's ready to continue his athletic journey. Here, Yeterian talks about his experiences, the lessons he's learned, and his goals for the next phase of his career.


For those who don't know, Western University, located in London, Ontario, is home to one of the most successful track and field programs in Canada. In the 2025 season, the Mustangs made program history by winning both the Men's & Women's U SPORTS Championships in record fashion. The Men's team finished with 139 points, 54 points ahead of second-place Guelph, while the Women's team finished with 119 points, 34 points ahead of the Gryphons. With its prestigious athletic program and supportive coaching staff, Western offers the ideal environment for athletes like Yeterian to thrive.


Personal Bests

Shot Put: 16.55m

Discus: 51.82m

100m: 11.47s

60m: 7.33s

Career Accolades

Two-time BC High School Shot Put Provincial Champion

BC High School Discus Provincial Champion

5th Place, BC High School Hammer Throw

Two-time Discus Champion, BC Athletics Club Jamboree

Shot Put Champion, BC Athletics Club Jamboree

U18 4x100m Champion, BC Athletics Club Jamboree

Silver Medal, Royal Canadian Legion Youth Nationals (Discus)

4th Place,  Royal Canadian Legion Youth Nationals (Shot Put)

Team BC, Royal Canadian Legion Youth Nationals (4x100m/4x400m)

4th Place, Bell Canadian U20 Track & Field Nationals (Discus)

8th Place, Bell Canadian U20 Track & Field Nationals (Shot Put)

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Yeterian's introduction to track and field came in Grade 4. "I had my first-ever track and field practice. My elementary school coach always told me I was a fast runner, especially because I had done almost every sport when I was younger," he recalls. "Once I was registered for my first-ever track meet, that was the day I fell in love with the sport." He vividly remembers the moment, lining up for a 60m sprint in a jersey that was too big for him. "Once that cap gun went off, the feeling of adrenaline surged through my body, and that's when I realized this sport was for me." From that point, Yeterian explored different events, eventually finding his true passion in the throws.