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In this week's Milesplit Mississippi Senior Sendoff, we highlight Tavon Davis, a phenomenal middle-distance runner from Raymond High School. Davis will be embarking on his academic and athletic journey at Hinds Community College starting in the Fall of 2023.
Davis's senior season in outdoor track and field was nothing short of exceptional. He displayed his prowess as a middle-distance ace by remaining undefeated in both the 800m and 1600m events. Along the way, he achieved lifetime bests of 1:56 in the 800m and 4:33 in the 1600m, solidifying his status as an outstanding athlete. Davis culminated his senior season with well-deserved MHSAA 4A titles in both the 800m and 1600m at the 2023 MHSAA 4A Track and Field Championships.
At Hinds Community College, Davis will continue to compete in his preferred events, the 800m and 1600m, as well as contribute to the 4x400m and 4x800m relays. Additionally, he will pursue a degree in Kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study of human movement and physical activity. It encompasses various areas such as exercise science, sports medicine, biomechanics, and physical education. Graduates in Kinesiology often pursue careers in fitness and wellness, athletic training, physical therapy, coaching, and sports management.
With his remarkable talent and dedication, Hinds Community College has gained an exceptional athlete in Tavon Davis. His future holds incredible promise, and we look forward to witnessing his continued success on the track and in his academic pursuits.
Congratulations to Tavon Davis on his stellar high school career, and we wish him the very best as he embarks on this new chapter at Hinds Community College. The future is certainly bright for this outstanding middle-distance runner!
**Interview Below**
Q: Explain your 'track and field journey'... (How did you get into running, how did your senior season go, and how did you get connected with the college that you are going to?)
A: I started running in 7th Grade, and I'm not gonna lie, I hated track that year LOL. But the more I kept doing track, more I started falling in love with track. My senior season was phenomenal, I went went undefeated in the 1600m and 800m the whole season and I was finally able to achieve my goal and become the new 2023 4A 1600m and 800m state champion.
Q: What is your most memorable meet/race and why?
A: I would say most memorable race was 1600 and 800m at state, me racing against Lukas Dykes was the biggest challenge I've ever faced, and 800m was the race that I knew I wasn't gonna be runner up again, I wanted to become a state champion and that finally happened.
Q: Out of all your high school achievements, which one means the most to you and why?
A: Me breaking the 800m school and 4A class record, that moment was the best I've ever accomplished
Q: Who is somebody that you look up to/someone that helped you along your journey to get you where you are today?
A: Coach Lee and Coach Red, those two men helped me get to where I am today and for that I am grateful to have them as my coaches, Lukas, Ben, And Miguel also helped me along the way too so thank y'all boys.
Q: What will you miss the most?
A: The things I will miss the most will be hanging out with the team, racing against my favorite opponents, and just having fun
Q: What piece of advice would you give to the younger athletes that are just getting started on their journey?
A: Be Consistent and Don't Expect Results to Come Immediately
