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University of Illinois Athletics

2018-19 Men's Track & Field Roster

David Oluyadi

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Position Jumps
  • Hometown Chicago, Ill.
  • High School Chicago Lane Tech

Biography

2018

Outdoor

  • Competed in the five meets in the triple jump 
  • Registered his best jump of the season at the Illinois Twilight, marking 46'3.5" (14.11m)

Indoor

  • Debuted at Big Ten Championships, contesting the triple jump 
  • Made his Illini debut in the triple jump, marking 44'5.5" (13.55m) at the Illinois Open

High School

  • Finished 10th in the triple jump at 2017 IHSA Class 3A State Championships
  • Placed 21st at 2017 Junior Olympics 
  • IHSA Class 3A St. Ignatius Sectional Champion
  • 2017 Illinois Top Times Triple Jump Runner-Up
  • Coached by D.J. Vazquez

Personal

  • Born November 17, 1998
  • Son of Justus and Florence Oluyadi
  • Has five siblings, Michael, Gloria, Hannah, Ezekiel and Solomon
  • Enjoys producing and writing music 
  • Favorite athlete is Carmelo Anthony
  • Chicago Lane Tech Summa Cum Laude 
  • Majoring in agriculture and consumer economics with plans to attend law school following graduation 

Career-Best

Triple Jump: 46'7.75" (14.21m)
Long Jump: 20'8" (6.29m)

Updated February 2018

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

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  • 2018-19Sophomore

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