We change gears this week as we have University of Texas track and field runner Willington Wright joining me on the show! Willington, born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, was destined to become an athlete at an early age. Growing up, Willington played soccer and also played AAU. It wasn't until his junior year of high school, though, that he began running track. His brother, Weldon, ran track at the University of Tennessee, but Willington decided to paint his own legacy. When the time came for Willington to make his decision, he chose Middle Tennessee University. It came as a sort of shock that he got a full ride to MTU because he was one of few Americans on the track team. Balancing the lifestyle of track and field and his love for music production, Willington made the best of his college experience. After two years at Middle Tennessee University, he felt he needed a change, to truly improve himself to get to the next level. With so many options, the University of Texas came calling. Although Texas didn't offer a full-ride like other universities, he felt that the coaching staff and resources in Austin gave him the best chance to become better and eventually reach his goal of making the Olympics. Over time Willington has become a natural leader, as he doesn't just want to talk about leaving a positive legacy, but actually do it.
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