Tyriete Dixon - Robert M. Shoemaker HS in Killeen TX
Signed my NLI to run track at University of Texas at Arlington
What was your most memorable race/moment?
-My 100 meter dash at district my senior year.
Who would you consider your biggest competition over your four years?
-I would consider myself my biggest competition.
What was your greatest accomplishment?
-My greatest accomplishment was when I finally broke 12 seconds in the 100 meter dash.
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
-I would change my work ethic and work/practice a lot harder then I did.
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
-Stepping up as a leader because most of the team was either injured or not Eligible to run
What will you miss the most?
-Going to track meets and knowing a lot of people from different schools and interacting with them.
What advice you would give to younger athletes?
-Don’t expect to get anything, work for what you want.
What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?
-He encourages me to follow my heart and do what I want to do and nobody else. He always leads me in the right direction.
What are your college plans?
-I will be attending UTA running track as a sprinter and majoring in sports management.
Who would you like to say thank you to?
-My high school coaches Kendrick Pope and Kevin Ellison. Also my summer track coach Kerry Sloan.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
-Track has really changed my life. I never thought I would enjoy running as much as I do now.
What was the funniest thing that happened during your running career?
-My junior year at area I was doing a run through and fell face first into the sand. I had sand EVERYWHERE !!
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- Tyriete Dixon's Athlete Profile
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