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University of California, Santa Barbara

2015 Men's Track and Field

Afolabi Olabode

  • Year Freshman
  • Hometown Merced, CA
  • High School Golden Valley HS
  • Position Throws

Biography

Prep
 Olabode was a CIF State qualifier as a junior and senior in the shot put. As a senior he won 14 out of 17 competitions in the shot put and placed 5th at the CIF State Champs with a best throw of 60'6.25. He placed third at the California Indoor State Championships in February with a mark of 60'4.5. He had the 43rd best mark in the nation amongst graduating seniors in 2014.  He finished 10th at the CIF State Meet as a junior in the shot put. On top of being a two-time CCC shot put champion, Olabode earned CCC academic honors. 

Personal 
Parents are Julius & Julianah Olabode...Has two siblings, Richard and Segun...Majoring in Biology...Most memorable athletic achievement was winning the Sac-Joaquin Division 1 Championship in the shot put...Favorite aspect of collegiate track is "progression." 

 

Prep Bests 
 Shot Put- 60'6.25