• Wilson, Long Beach, c/o 2025

• AthleticNET Bio

Get to Know  Q & A

- Your nickname, if any, and how did it come about?

My nickname is Lolo. I was given this nickname while I was competing in gymnastics and it carried over into track.

- How did you get your start in track and field and/or cross country?

I competed in gymnastics starting at the age of three, which got me into competitive sports. However, once I became a freshman in high school I became interested in other sports. Track and Field was a natural fit for me and I’ve been competing ever since.

- Your parents' athletic background. Did they play any sports-where(HS, College, Pro), what position, when, any awards?  Please include names.

My father played Football, Wide Receiver, Basketball, Shooting Guard, and in baseball he was a catcher. My Mom ran Track and Field, 100 and 400.

- Any siblings? Please include names and genders and any accomplishments in or out of sport.

I have two older sisters and one older brother. My brother played high school football and ran track. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi, but did not participate in athletics. My sister Kelly participated in high school track her sophomore year as well as cheerleading throughout high school. She also obtained a culinary degree after high school.

- Outside interests- your hobbies, talents(musical, chess, anything), volunteering- what do you do in your free time?

My outside interests are listening to music, watching movies, going to the beach, making Tik Toks, and meditating.

- At school, do you do any extracurricular activities? i.e. student government, clubs or other sports.

Track and Field is my only extracurricular activity.

- Pre- and post- race rituals. Any superstitions?

I listen to my music and eat gushers before my race.  I don’t have a post-race ritual.

- Movie watcher and/or book reader? What is/are your favorite book and/or movie and why?

I am a movie watcher and my favorite movies are the Princess and the Frog as well as Tinkerbell. 

- How do you deal with setbacks and triumphs?

I take them kind of hard and think about what I can do better next time. When I succeed I’m happy but not overly excited.

- Pet owner? If so, what is your pet's name and type/breed?

I have a wiener dog and her name is Honey.

- Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself graduated from high school, a collegiate division 1 long jump champion, college graduate, as well as preparing to compete in the 2028 Olympics.

- What words would you have for your sixth grade self?

I would tell my sixth grade self there’s more to life than making slime.

- Who is your favorite track and field athlete and why? How about other sports-who is your favorite athlete and why?

My favorite track and field athlete would be Tara Davis and Florence Griffith-Joyner

- Favorite hype song, if any, before your competition

I don’t have a favorite hype song.

- Many athletes are quoted as saying " trust the process". What does that mean to you?

“Trust the Process “ means to continue to work hard and keep the faith in God.

- How do you balance social media with your performance? Does social media impact you positively or negatively?

I manage social media very well, I’m a moderate user of social media.

- Favorite and not favorite high school subject and why?

My favorite high school subject is criminal justice and my least favorite is mathematics.

- Favorite musical artist and why? What is your favorite song by that artist?

My two favorite artists are Summer Walker and Gunna. They both make really great music.

- Favorite pre- and post- meal?

My favorite pre-race meal is a fruit smoothie and post-race meal is shrimp pasta.

- Dire question warning :) If you were unable to continue to compete in track and field, what would you do?

If I was unable to compete in track and field, I would be playing volleyball.

- What do you see your legacy being-in and outside the track world?

I plan on being an Olympian in Long Jump and a successful business woman outside of track.

- What is your vice? What do you binge on that you can't seem to control?

My favorite vice would be mint chip ice cream and hot Cheetos. I binge watch Outerbanks and Stranger Things.

- If you could meet anyone dead or alive, who would it be and why?

I would love to meet my Flo-Jo because I would love to ask for her workouts that made her so fast and any advice that she would give me.