Janiya Lucas - TFRRS PROFILE

Getting to Know…Janiya Lucas
Legal Name: Janiya elane Lucas
Preferred Name? Jay
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 10/7/2005
Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: 100, 200, 400, 4by1, 4by2, 4by4
What is your favorite sports memory? My team always cheering for me when i'm on the track 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My mom and dad

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor roll
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Early childhood development

Family 
Daughter of Crystal Madison and Jackson Lucas
Brothers and/or sisters: Cyron and Jamirah

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I have 17 siblings
What is your dream job? Firefighter
Why did you choose Chicago State? Loved the coaches
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Skating
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Shakari Richardson
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? A beast
What is your favorite food? Seafood
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Seafood
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Just keep going.
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Rod Wave, Durk and Anne Marie
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Love
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Lil bit
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Firefighter
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Jumped off a bridge
How many languages do you speak? English