Thursday, April 25, 2013
Profile: Norfolk State's James Taylor
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Norfolk State University is known for its outstanding Track and Field program, and James Taylor appears to be the Spartans' next big star.
The young man from Suffolk had to be persuaded by his high school coach to even try the sport, and has since fought through highs and lows to become one of the top sprinters in the nation.
Now a Junior at NSU, James Taylor is a second team all American track athlete.
Monday, Norfolk State named Taylor the male Athlete of the Year, leaving him a bit surprised. A lot of people, including Taylor, thought the award would go to Pendarvis Williams of the NSU Men's basketball team.
Winning the award meant James overcame hurdles both on and off the track.
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