Tooni Ogunyeye '24 Recruiting Profile

Track and Field has been one of my favorite sports since I was a child. My family also has a history with the sport as my grandmother did track while she was in high school, in addition, my grandfather was a sports medicine specialist who helped athletes to perform at their peak. These factors set the foundation and tone for my interest in the sport.

Growing up, my parents always encouraged me to participate in track and field meets, to explore, to push myself; they have been a great support system over the years and continue to be. This has led to me developing a heightened interest in the sport and I am constantly inspired to take my athletic performance to higher levels. 

I work hard as a student-athlete - in the classroom, I maintain good grades and consistently work at successfully balancing my academic and athletic aspirations – in my last completed school year, this led me to being named on the Grade 10 Honors Roll and winning the Grade 10 Athlete of the Year award. In my spare time, I also support younger students to master and hone their Math and Reading skills to give them the best foundation for learning.

I have a growth mindset and I see challenges as opportunities to become better, both as a person and as an athlete. I am convinced that, working with my coaches, I will continue to improve and compete at a higher level to become the best athlete I can be. My passion for personal growth pushes me to work as hard as I can. I would like to find the right college to help me achieve my goals as both a student and an athlete.