Grade: Sophomore
Age: 16
Sport: Track and field
Claim to fame/honors: Competes in 100, 200, 4x100 relay and 4x400; state qualifier in 4x100 relay; runs summer track with Dayton Wolverines
Bet you didn’t know … I’m a twin
Words you live by: Never be afraid to try something new
Toughest opponent: Myself because I try to make myself better
Biggest influence: Allyson Felix
Meet-day rituals: I try to eat oatmeal and bananas in the morning, listen to music
What’s on your bedroom walls? Running medals, Bible verses, track record times, a picture I drew in art class
When I’m bored I like to … sleep
Favorite movie: Love & Basketball
Person who would play you in a movie: Gabrielle Union
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite musical artist: Saz
I can’t live without: Food
I can live without: Phone
Event you’d like to attend: Track events at the Olympics
Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite home-cooked meal: Mexican lasagna
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite smell: New pair of shoes
Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Store where you’d like a shopping spree: H&M
Vegetable you won’t eat: Carrots
I’d love to trade places for a day with … Allyson Felix
Whose mind would you like to read? Usain Bolt
Place where you’d love to travel? Bahamas
Talent you’d like to have? Singing
Favorite school subject: Science
Favorite athlete: Allyson Felix
Favorite team: U.S. track
Favorite Olympic sport: Track
Something in the world I’d like to change: Violence
Favorite sports moment: Qualifying for state in the relay
Favorite junk food: Ice cream
Best thing about track: The adrenaline it gives you when the gun goes off
In 10 years, I hope to be … still in medical school
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