University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Meet the Panthers: Daveon Finley
11/7/2017 1:42:00 PM | Track & Field
Get to Know the 2017-18 Pitt Track & Field Newcomers
Name: Daveon Finley
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Portage, Ind.
Previous School: Portage HS
Event(s): Hurdles
Describe yourself using three emojis.
What songs have you completely memorized?
At the Light
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
I'd like to live in the Spiderman universe.
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
Texas is the farthest.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
I use Twitter the most.
Why did you choose Pitt?
I chose Pitt because I love the city and the atmosphere here and also the coaches.
What are you studying?
I'm studying in the business school, majoring in global management.
Who introduced you to track & field/specifically your event?
Brandon Welbourne and Nick Haas introduced me to it.
Who is your favorite professional athlete of all time?
Muhammad Ali is my favorite.
Do you have any pre-meet rituals you have to do?
I pray before every meet.
#H2P | Twitter | Instagram
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Portage, Ind.
Previous School: Portage HS
Event(s): Hurdles
Describe yourself using three emojis.
What songs have you completely memorized?
At the Light
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
I'd like to live in the Spiderman universe.
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
Texas is the farthest.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
I use Twitter the most.
Why did you choose Pitt?
I chose Pitt because I love the city and the atmosphere here and also the coaches.
What are you studying?
I'm studying in the business school, majoring in global management.
Who introduced you to track & field/specifically your event?
Brandon Welbourne and Nick Haas introduced me to it.
Who is your favorite professional athlete of all time?
Muhammad Ali is my favorite.
Do you have any pre-meet rituals you have to do?
I pray before every meet.
#H2P | Twitter | Instagram
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