2008 Woodie Awards
Dixon, SHU Run All Over NEC
Brian Fitzsimmons Sports Columnist
Issue date: 4/28/05 Section: Sports
- Page 1 of 2 next >
Sacred Heart University's most prized track and field runner is shining as brightly as the nickel sized diamond earrings he wears.
Arman Dixon (Beacon, NY) or Arie as he goes by, is a freshman who has already shattered school records in the outdoor 200-meter dash twice, 400-meter dash, and the long jump. As for the indoor events, he has broken records for the 60-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and the long jump.
Arie is glad that he listened to his track coach's advice as a freshman in high school.
"I was a dedicated basketball player when I was younger, and since I was always the fastest kid on my team, my high school's track coach told me I should concentrate on running instead," said Dixon.
This jaw- dropping success hasn't come rather easy though. As a junior in high school, he struggled quite a bit and found himself playing catch-up in most races.
"I didn't have much discipline in my junior year either," said the lanky freshman, with a sheepish grin. "I learned that in order to do well, I'd have to work hard and take a little more pride in what I was trying to do."
The drive to succeed led Dixon to train very hard in between his junior and senior year in high school, and it paid off quite a bit. With a combination of rigorous weight lifting programs and constant sprints, this diamond in the rough knew he controlled his own destiny.
"I wanted to make a name for myself," said Dixon. "So, I ran indoor track, where the races are a lot shorter, and it helped me develop a quicker first step and I later found myself coming out of the gate with a bang unlike the past."
Those workouts began to show when he was invited to State meets, and eventually to Nationals. After thriving at those prestigious events, he became a coveted name for colleges, and Sacred Heart came knocking at his door.
The Pioneers track team has had a very successful season, and Dixon has contributed a great deal by displaying extraordinary talent in the 100-yard meter dash, 200-yard meter dash, 4x-100 relay, 4x-400 relay, long jump and occasionally the open 400-meter dash.
Arman Dixon (Beacon, NY) or Arie as he goes by, is a freshman who has already shattered school records in the outdoor 200-meter dash twice, 400-meter dash, and the long jump. As for the indoor events, he has broken records for the 60-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and the long jump.
Arie is glad that he listened to his track coach's advice as a freshman in high school.
"I was a dedicated basketball player when I was younger, and since I was always the fastest kid on my team, my high school's track coach told me I should concentrate on running instead," said Dixon.
This jaw- dropping success hasn't come rather easy though. As a junior in high school, he struggled quite a bit and found himself playing catch-up in most races.
"I didn't have much discipline in my junior year either," said the lanky freshman, with a sheepish grin. "I learned that in order to do well, I'd have to work hard and take a little more pride in what I was trying to do."
The drive to succeed led Dixon to train very hard in between his junior and senior year in high school, and it paid off quite a bit. With a combination of rigorous weight lifting programs and constant sprints, this diamond in the rough knew he controlled his own destiny.
"I wanted to make a name for myself," said Dixon. "So, I ran indoor track, where the races are a lot shorter, and it helped me develop a quicker first step and I later found myself coming out of the gate with a bang unlike the past."
Those workouts began to show when he was invited to State meets, and eventually to Nationals. After thriving at those prestigious events, he became a coveted name for colleges, and Sacred Heart came knocking at his door.
The Pioneers track team has had a very successful season, and Dixon has contributed a great deal by displaying extraordinary talent in the 100-yard meter dash, 200-yard meter dash, 4x-100 relay, 4x-400 relay, long jump and occasionally the open 400-meter dash.