‘Always believe that you can achieve and be the best that you can
be’
Sport
Athlete – 200m/400m runner
Favourite quote
‘Always believe that you can achieve and be the best that you
can be’
Biography
Sports have played an enormous role and impact in both my
personal and intellectual development as a track athlete. Since my
childhood days I recall always being ‘on the run’ and when my
family and teachers took notice when I was 10 years old that I had
a special ‘gift’ to run fast, I knew that I was born to run and
that running was a sport I was destined to pursue to fulfill my
ambition of being a world class and Olympic athlete.
With the support of my family I joined the local athletics club
(Windsor, Slough and Eton) and my journey as a young athlete
commenced. I initially trained two days a week and as I grew and
developed the training days and workload increased. I started to
compete in numerous competitions and was very fortunate to receive
my first junior international when I was just 13 for England and it
was an incredible experience representing my nation for the first
time. I continued to make progress in the sprints and pushed and
challenged myself always setting new goals and standards.
In 1997 I accepted an athletic scholarship to The University of
Nebraska, USA and my entrance to intercollegiate (NCAA) began. I
proudly represented the Nebraska Cornhuskers for five years and the
highlight of my career was winning the Big 12 Championship
200m/400m, a silver medal at the National Championships and running
the second fastest time in history for the 600 yards in 2001.
It has been through maintaining a strong work ethic, self
motivation, drive, ambition, determination, dedication, discipline
and my desire and hunger to achieve excellence on and off the
track, that has enabled me to progress in athletics and stay
focused.
My involvement in athletics has given me the opportunity to be a
positive leader and role model to others; while my sporting journey
has enabled me to meet many wonderful people and children who have
impacted my life and continue to inspire me to always strive for
excellence.
Who was your biggest influence?
My family plays a tremendous influence in my life and have
always supported and encouraged me to work hard to pursue my goals
and dreams. My brother Lloyd, who is also a successful football
player has always encouraged and supported me; as well as both my
parents who have always pushed me to work hard on the track to
follow my dreams.
What are your proudest moments?
The fact that I have been involved in athletics for twenty years
as an athlete and supporter and I’m excited and determined now more
than ever to train hard and test my limits every day and compete
for my club and country.
Meeting the Queen and former PM Tony Blair at the 2002
Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
What is your tip for young people wanting to take part in
sport?
Always strive to be the best individual that you can be.
Utilise and be productive with your time and value every second,
minute and hour of every day .
What is your favourite food?
Italian/Ghanaian/Chinese.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Always have fun on the track and remember why you have chosen to
participate. Live life to the fullest enjoying the activities that
make you happy as life is very precious.
There is no ‘I’ in team. Everyone is a team player and needs
support to be a winner and a true champion in sports.
Competitive results
- Three time English Schools Champion.
- Youth Olympic silver medalist.
- Three Time British junior champion.
- British National senior Champion.
- Big 12 champion.
- NCAA 400 silver medalist.
- World university finalist (5th).