Bio

As a sophomore: Competed in the throws for the Bulldogs in 2016-17.

Indoor - Posted top throws of 9.23m in the shot and 10.54m in the weight.

Outdoor - Posted top throws of 10.10m in the shot, 28.51m in the discus and 35.17m in the hammer.

As a freshman: Put together a strong first season for the Bulldogs in 2015-16. 

Indoor - Competed in the shot and weight throw ... Posted season-best throws of 8.86m in the shot and 9.75m in the weight.

Outdoor - Posted season-best throws of 9.52m in the shot, 29.47m in the discus and 33.32m in the hammer.

Before Bryant: Earned four varsity letters in track and field ... Set school records in the discus in each of her four years ... All-league honorable mention in 2013 ... Second Team All-League honors in 2014 ... Claimed the league title and was named First Team All-League as a senior ... Also earned varsity letters in soccer, field hockey and basketball ... Earned most improved player award in field hockey in 2013 ... Earned Hartford Courant All-Area honorable mention in field hockey as a senior ... First Team All-League honoree in field hockey as a senior.

Personal: The daughter of Karen and David Amendola, Brooke Amendola was born on March 18, 1997 ... Has one brother, David, and one sister, Taylor ... Father played football at Connecticut from 1983-1986 ... Sister plays tennis at Salve Regina ... Grandfather played football at Connecticut.