Journie Franklin, a speed pioneer on the track, has left an indelible mark with personal records like 11.78 in the 100m and 24.78 in the 200m. Her journey includes being the first girl to run sub-12 at the Texas Relays and earning a Junior Olympic Qualifier 9th place overall.
Setting ambitious goals, Journie aims for a 2024 sub-7.7 in the 60m and dreams of being a sports medicine professional, leveraging her athletic background. Beyond the track, she leads the choir and African Student Association, embodying leadership as the social media head for ASA.
Journey's proudest moments include being the Longhorn of the Year as a freshman and achieving her first sub-12 100m race.
Journey finds inspiration in athletes like Masai Russell, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kaila Jackson, and Camryn Dickson, appreciating their passion, dedication, and the acknowledgment of hard work.
