A 7-year-old African American girl named Dakota White, hailing from Dallas, Texas, is breaking records as the fastest kid in the nation. Dakota recently established a new national record for the Junior Olympics, making history with her teammates from Xpress Track Club in Fort Worth.
In the girls’ 8 and under 100-meter relay at the AAU Junior Olympics, Dakota and her team set a new record earlier this month, with Dakota finishing her leg in 59.08 seconds, also setting a new national record. Dakota caught national attention last year when her Tiktok videos of her competing in track events went viral.
Her father Cam White, who was a former TCU wide receiver, has been coaching her since she was 3 years old. He mentioned that she had a natural talent for form even at a young age, which led them to engage different trainers as she progressed. Dakota has won all the competitions she participated in since last year, and she never skips a day of training even in the scorching summer heat.
White added that Dakota is careful about staying hydrated and maintaining a balanced diet, as she limits junk food consumption. She is enthusiastic about her accomplishments, including her latest gold medal from the Junior Olympics, and hopes to continue training hard.
Dakota’s success is inspiring, particularly for young Black girls who face many challenges in the field of athletics. Her accomplishments demonstrate that with dedication, hard work, and proper training, anything is possible, regardless of age or background.
Lamyrical Harris, a student at Trezevant High School in Tennessee, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the school’s first-ever student to win a $1 million scholarship to college. Despite facing the challenges of being a teen mother, Harris emerged as the school’s valedictorian, demonstrating her exceptional academic performance and work ethic.
The 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of her son was a turning point for Harris, as it motivated her to work even harder in school. “I was scared. It just made me go 10 times harder,” she said in an interview with a news station. Her determination paid off as she earned $200,000 in scholarships by the end of her first year back in junior class.
Over the course of her high school years, Harris secured over $1.2 million in scholarship awards from more than 24 universities across the United States. This incredible achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication.
