Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2017-18 Track and Field Roster
Nkabila Mwakyoma
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Oak Park, Ill.
- High School:
- Oak Park-River Forest HS
2016-17 (Redshirted)
Outdoor: Finished eighth in 400m hurdles and 11th in the 110m hurdles at the Bill Cornell Spring Classic (3/25)…Competed unattached at SIU’s one home meet.
Indoor: Finished second in the 60m hurdles at the Saluki Fast Start (12/10) with a time of 8.94…Competed unattached at SIU’s two home meets.
High School
Two-time state qualifier in the 110m hurdles and qualified for state meet in 300m hurdles as a senior...Part of 2015 Oak Park team that won conference and sectionals...Played one season of football...Recipient of Oak Park’s 2016 Human Relations Award, given to the student who promotes positive school culture and showcases strong leadership skills.
Personal
Born on May 8, 1997...Son of BJ Mwakyoma and Rose Mabwa...Father, BJ, is the founder and owner of Heritage Books and Music in Chicago, Ill. while mother, Rose, is the Director of Community Life at The Community Builders...Has one sibling...Majoring in automotive technologies.
