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- Hometown:
- Somerset, Ky.
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- Year:
- So.
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- High School:
- Southwestern High School
Bio
Major: Business
Minor: Finance
Valor Pennington enjoys the people at Union Commonwealth University, appreciating the variety of personalities and the connections he can make. Known as a good teammate, he brings a positive presence to his team both on and off the track.
Outside of track and field, Valor enjoys playing guitar and has a fondness for turtles. His favorite meal is steak and potatoes, and he likes to snack on Skittles with orange juice as his drink of choice during road trips. Valor’s favorite subject in high school was math, and he looks up to Gianmarco Tamberi as his sport icon. He also enjoys playing chess as his second-best sport and credits an old friend for making a positive impact on his life.
News Mentions
Blann’s Runner-Up Finish Marks Fifth Podium of the Season as Bulldogs Close Indoor Campaign
The Union Commonwealth University men’s track and field team competed last week at the AAC Indoor Track & Field Championships at the JDL...
February 23, 2026
Union Men’s Track Concludes Centre Invite
The Union Commonwealth University men’s track and field team competed in the Centre Invite at the Lisa H. Owens Fieldhouse over the weekend.
February 16, 2026
Union Men’s Track Shines in Second-place Finish at Anderson Invitational
The Union Commonwealth University men's track and field team competed at the Anderson Invitational on Saturday, securing a second-place finish out...
February 9, 2026
Bulldogs Land Podium Placements at Season Opener
The Union Commonwealth University men's track and field team opened its season at the Centre First Chance meet on Saturday.
December 8, 2025
2025–26 Union Indoor Track and Field Season Preview
Union Commonwealth University’s men’s and women’s track and field teams enter the 2025–26 season with renewed depth,...
December 5, 2025