CHICAGO MARIST TRACK AND FIELD

 On Friday, January 18, 2019, Olympian Brian Dzingai traveled to Marist High School to address the Marist Boys Track and Field TEAM at a Pasta Party with athletes and parents, the night before the RedHawks 400m Time Trial and Long Jump Competition at history Henry Crown Field house at the University of Chicago.

 Brian Dzingai is a Zimbawean Olympic sprinter who specialized in the 200 meters dash. He ran a personal best time of 20.12 seconds in Austin Texas, and has 100 meters personal best time of 10.19.

 Brian Dzingai, attended St. George's College in Harare, Zimbabwe, and then transfered to Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, and then transferred to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Shortly after completing his undergraduate degree at Florida State Univeristy, Brian earned a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Florida State Univeristy.

 Brian Dzingai led Florida State University to an NCAA Division I National Championship in Track and Field, and finished fourth in the Olympics in the 200m dash to Usain Bolt!

 At 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Brian Dzingai was also selcted as the flag-bearer for Zimbabwe.

 Olympian Brian Dzingai gave an incredible motivational speech to the Marist Track and Field TEAM, Parents, and guests on the eve of the commencement of the 2019 Track and Field Season.

 Brian Dzingai shared his Olympic experience with Marist, and talked about TEAM culture, the process, rest, diet, and his high school, collegiate, and Olympic training.

 Athletes and Parents stayed hours after his presentation swapping stories, and taking photos with Olympian Brian Dzingai.

 Marist Head Coach Jon Gordon presented Brian Dzingai with a Thank You gift from the TEAM, which included Gift Cards to Best Buy, Amazon, and a commeorative Mug. Brian Dzingai provided all of the Marist Track and Field Athletes, Parents, and guests with a special experience to start the 2019 Track and Field season.