...the first day I set foot (on campus) I felt I belonged and everything was just how I imagined my college experience to be.
Name: Joel Adade
Class year: 2027
Majors: Computer science
Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
I chose Ohio Wesleyan because of class (size), and the first day I set foot (on campus) I felt I belonged and everything was just how I imagined my college experience to be.
Why did you choose your major?
(It's) always been a dream of mine to work with computers.
Why did you choose to compete in sports at Ohio Wesleyan?
Great teammates and coaches. I absolutely love it here.
Which is your favorite event?
200-meter dash
Do you have any pre-event rituals or superstitions?
Music and gum -- can't go wrong with them -- always take my mind off nervousness.
Why do you like your event?
Fast and done but yet harder to run
What event other than your own would you like to try?
The 400-meter dash. I used to run it and I would like to get back into it.
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Super speed
Which three people, living or dead, would you like to share a meal with?
My high school coach's mom, she was truly an amazing person and supportive; my grandmother; and Noah Lyles.
What is your ideal travel destination?
Paris
What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a student-athlete?
Keep grinding, learn from mistakes, and always be positive in whatever you do.
