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2019-20 Track and Field Roster

Chidi Nwankpa

  • Pos. Sprints
  • Yr. Sophomore
  • Hometown New York, N.Y.
  • High School Horace Mann
  • Major English

Biography

Events Best Times
55M 6.91
60M 7.37
100M 11.2
200M 23.40

2019-20: Finished sixth in the 60M at the Lafayette-Lehigh indoor dual meet...took 16th in the 60M at the Moravian College indoor meet...outdoor season was cut short due to COVID-19.
2018-19: Finished fourth in the 60M and fifth in the 200M at the Lafayette-Lehigh indoor dual meet...took 16th in the 55M at the DeSchriver Invitational...finished 11th in the 200 at the Carol and John Covert Classic.

At Horace Mann: Won the 100M title at the 2017 Ivy Preparatory School League Outdoor Championships...earned four varsity letters in indoor and outdoor track...member of The Manuscript, Horace Mann’s premier poetry publication for four years.

Personal: Son of Lewis and Ebere ...has an older sister, Ezinne...born May 18, 2000.

What are you involved in outside of track and field? 

Outside of track and field, I am involved in Greek Life and Orientation Leaders.

What advice would you give someone looking to apply to Lafayette? 
Advice I would give someone would be to know what you’re looking for and don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. 

What are your favorite things about Lafayette? 
My favorite things about Lafayette are sitting with friends on the quad during the fall, and enjoying the good weather. 

What is your favorite event in track and field? Why? 
My favorite event is the 200M because of the intricate combination of aggression and tactics while completing the race.