By Blake Chadwick
Wichita Southeast sprinter Dejuan Colbert is one of the fastest runners in the state. He will be looking to prove exactly that before graduating in May.
“Dejaun was born to sprint,” head coach John Wright said. “He has been in the GWAL finals the past three years in 100 and 200 meters, as well as the 4×100 meter relay team for Southeast.”
The senior has been a very big part of the Southeast team his whole career.
“He’s very coachable and a silent leader by example,” Wright said. “We call on him to execute drills in front of the team because we know he will do it correctly. D.J. is about family first here at school and community. He’s a kid and enjoying life right now.”
Colbert has really big goals as he enters his senior year running a 10.42 in the 100m, 21.73 in the 200m and 52.45 in the 400m.
“My personal goals are to win the 100m, 200m and the 4×100 relay at the state track meet,” Colbert said. “My team’s goals are to help my younger teammates get faster and hopefully make it to state with me.”
The senior, who started running as a freshman, will be thrust into a leadership role this year as he looks to lead by example more.
“As a leader this year I will help my younger teammates better themselves and teach them everything I know,” Colbert said.
