Athlete of the Week: Dasia Cole, Troy High School

Grade: 2017 graduate

Age: 18

Sports: Track and field

Claim to fame/honors: Three-year varsity performer; GWOC North high jump champion as sophomore and runner-up this year; posted straight A’s and named senior of the year at Upper Valley Career Center; will attend Sinclair Community College.

Bet you didn’t know … I was a gymnast for 10 years

Words you live by: It’s just the season, not your plan

Toughest opponent: Ashley Ho from Piqua

Biggest influence: My grandpa; he was my coach for a long time and he used to travel with me to my summer track meets.

Meet-day rituals: I always listen to gospel music, headphones turned all the way up

What’s on your bedroom walls: Lots of track medals

When I’m bored I like to … watch Netflix or read a book

Favorite movie: A Walk to Remember

Person who would play you in a movie: Kerry Washington

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

Favorite musical artist: Beyonce

I can’t live without: Watermelon

I can live without: Chocolate

Event you’d like to attend: Olympics for any event

Favorite home-cooked meal: Steak and potatoes

Favorite restaurant: Bob Evans

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite cereal: Reese’s Puffs

Store where you’d like a shopping spree: Forever 21

Vegetable you won’t eat: Brussels sprouts

I’d love to trade places for a day with … just about anyone famous

Whose mind would you like to read? The President

Place where you’d love to travel? Fiji

Talent you’d like to have? Singing

Favorite school subject: English

Favorite athlete: Allyson Felix

Favorite team: The Cavs

Favorite Olympic sport: Definitely track

Something in the world I’d like to change: Less homeless people on the streets

Favorite sports moment: Sophomore year I was extremely sick for GWOC and still won; I never jumped that well in my life

Favorite junk food: I have a serious problem with salt and vineger chips

Best thing about track: So many different options you have; I like how each individual can contribute to the team.

In 10 years, I hope to be … a moderate to severe special needs teacher

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