2014 Track and Field

Maya Weeks

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  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Charleston, S.C.

Biography

2013-14 Indoor:  Had three top-15 finishes in the long jump, 55-meter dash and 200-meter dash…Turned in two 15th place finishes at the Appalachian Invitational in the long jump (4.52-meters) and 55-meter dash…Recorded a 12th place finish in the 200-meter dash (28.56) at the Mountaineer Open…Also ran a 7.59 n the 55-meter dash during the Mountaineer Open…Posted a time of 8.49 in the 60-meter dash at the Niswonger Invitational.

High School: 
Attended the Charleston Charter School for Math and Science…Ran for head coach Christopher Draewell…Earned varsity letters in track and field and cheerleading…Received the Coaches Award for both track and field and cheerleading, team MVP and All-Region accolades…Had personal-bests of 12.64 in the 100-meter dash, 27.00 in the 200-meter dash, 15-6 in the long jump and 33-1 in the triple jump…Was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: 
Born June 2, 1995 in Charleston, S.C…Parents are Kevin and Sylvia Weeks…Has two brothers, Jared (23) and Joshua (11)…Is majoring in chemistry with a minor in criminal justice…Hobbies include singing and dancing…Favorite food is seafood…Says her favorite TV show is Catfish…Lists Gabrielle Union as her favorite actress and Priscilla Renea her favorite singer…Favorite season is summer…Claims In Case by Demi Lovato is her favorite song…Her favorite book is The Dirty Game…Allyson Felix is her favorite sports figure…The person she admires the most is her mother…Her dream job is to become a singer...Favorite quote is the Bible verse Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”