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I think that a lot of times we lean towards the things that we’re good at. And I remember seeing a high jumper named Tisha Waller on TV and people like Flo-Jo (Florence Griffith Joyner).

— 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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