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I believe in the true student-athlete, which I think we have here. And I’m looking forward to what looks like a really good collaboration throughout the whole university. Rice is amazing already, but I can see the elevation of Rice Athletics, and I want to be a part of it too.

— Funmi Jimoh

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I think that’s important for people to know.

Rice has a really special place in my heart.

In addition to that, Rice is a pretty tough place to be at because of the requirements and expectations academically, and my resiliency was battle-tested.

I had that vision that I can reach a high level because that’s the culture that was instilled in me.

The best thing was being able to be there with some of my favorite people, to be honest. Jim Bevan, who’s the track coach here at Rice — he was there with me.

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