Meet the Bishops: Get to know a little about Jaliyah Atkinson of the Ohio Wesleyan women's track & field team.
Class Year: 2020
Major: Exercise science
Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
Because of the opportunity to run track.
Why did you choose your major?
I'm very interested in the human body, how it works, and also working with other people.
Why did you choose to compete in sports at Ohio Wesleyan?
The head coach, Kris Boey, was very consistent when recruiting me. He checked on me every week just to see how I was doing, whether it was track-related or just how my week was going. He made me feel comfortable with him and he showed that he cared without really even knowing me.
What are your strengths as an athlete?
I try my hardest at everything I do and I really don't get stressed. I just go with the flow and enjoy myself at every moment.
What event/sport other than your own would you like to try?
Long jump and rugby.
If you could visit another time, when would it be and why?
It would be the late '80s-early '90s because I love Lisa Bonet of The Cosby Show and A Different World. I would love to just live how she lived. Everything just seemed so easy and fun. I also loved the way she dressed!
by Alexis Roberts '19
