Madison Morgan - TFRRS PROFILE
Getting to Know…Madison Morgan
Legal Name: Madison Joi Morgan
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 6/16/2005
Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track, Volleyball, Soccer
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings:
Track and Field Sectional Qualifier of 2022
Track and Field State Qualifier of 2022
Track and Field Sectional Qualifier of 2023
Track and Field State Qualifier of 2023
What is your favorite sports memory? When I qualified for state in both the 300 hurdles and 1600 meter relay. It was my first year doing the 300 hurdles and I qualified for state for the first time!
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My Mother!
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: High Honor Roll
Top 20% High Honor Roll
National Honors Society
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Biology
Family
Daughter of Angela Bolling and John Morgan
Brothers and/or sisters: Three half brothers, one step brother, six step sisters
Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I really am a genuine and kind soul. By being around me some will see that I want the best for everyone.
What is your dream job? Travel/Research OB/GYN
Why did you choose Chicago State? Chicago State offers many scholarship opportunities, especially for incoming freshmen. It is also a D1 school so I looked forward to being on the track team and having quality competition.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Reading, being with family and friends, self care, driving, eating a lot, and napping!
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? That I plan to graduate with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering with minors in Chinese, English, and maybe psychology!
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Simone Biles
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Determined and always trying to be positive and motivated to go out there and do better each time I compete
What is your favorite food? Sea food and soul foods!!
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Sea food boil! Or spaghetti.
What or who motivates you to work hard?
My future self
Giving back to my family
Happiness and prosperity
Giving back to those who can't help themselves
To be proud of myself and my accomplishments
With the ability to do things I want to know how to do a little of everything
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? "Be the change you want to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Jhené Aiko, Kanye West, Marsai Martin
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Here - Alessia Cara
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Ehh 7/10
Do you play musical instrumentals: No sadly
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Traveling the world and helping people with my findings and research. Doing lots of philanthropic work! Married and maybe with a kid or two.
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Went sky diving and scuba diving for my 18th birthday!
How many languages do you speak? English. Some Spanish. Some Chinese. Working on speaking fluently
