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| Anita Winters-Dixon |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Chino, Calif.
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| High School:
Chino
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| Last College:
Mt. San Antonio College
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| Event:
Sprints/Jumps
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Prior to U of L: Competed for two seasons at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. ... Was a member of the Dean's List in 2002 at Mt. SAC ... Was a member of two state championship teams (2001,2002) at Mt. SAC and finished second in the state in the 400-meter dash in 2002.
High School: Lettered four years in track and field at Chino High School ... Prep league champion in the 400-meter dash three times at CHS ... Also competed in the 200-meter dash, long jump and on the 4x100- and 4x400-meter relay teams.
Personal: Born Anita Louise Winters-Dixon on June 25, 1982 in Pasadena, Calif. ... Parents are Craig and Anita ... Has one brother Craig III (24) and one sister Emily (13) ... Majoring in communications with a minor in sports marketing ... The biggest influence on her athletic career came from her father and God ... Biggest thrill in sports is achieving a scholarship ... Athlete she most admires is Florence Griffith Joyner ... Most prized possession is her family ... Hobbies and outside interests include crafts, jet skiing, scrapebooking, baking and being with family and friends ... Her advice to youngsters is to "never give up on your dreams and trust God" ... Person she'd most like to meet is Bill Clinton ... Most impressive person she's ever met is her grandmother ... Favorite movie is Little Mermaid ... Favorite TV show is Wheel of Fortune ... Favorite musical artist is Donnell Jones ... Favorite type of food is mexican.
