Historic Milestones
First African - American to compete in the sport of competitive stair climbing at
the highest level(s)
I'm very proud to be the first African-American to compete in the sport at the highest level(s). I've spent the past 12 years traveling the world racing up the stairs of the shortest and tallest buildings. During that time I have been very fortunate to have I've achieved some really AMAZING things and I have no plans of slowing down.
Key to the City Recipient
On April 15, 2016 I traveled to Niagara Falls, Canada to participate in the Stair Climb for Children's Cancer. I heard about the 32 year old course record set by Canadian Olympic Cyclist Gord Singleton prior to the event. Considering how I like to push my limits, I decided to do what I always do; which is to give my very best and push my limits. In doing so I set a new course record in a time of 3 minutes 21 seconds (3:21). A year later on April 22, 2017 I returned to Niagara Falls, Canada and reset the course record I set the previous year from 3 minutes 21 seconds (3:21) down to 3 minutes 2 seconds (3:02). For achieving such a feat of breaking this 32 year old course record I was awarded the "Key to the City" in Niagara Falls, Canada (pictured below).
The Florida climbs have been the staple in my stair climbing career.
After my first competition at the 2009 Orlando Fight for Air Climb
the rest has become history. Below are a few facts about my
participation in the Florida Fight for Air Climbs over the years.
There was a total of 19 Stair Races in Florida at one time,
I have currently set 18/19 of those records (ALA, T2T, CF).
I currently have all American Lung Association
and Cystic Fibrosis course records.
I’ve won every stair climb event in Florida
a minimum of 3 times each (some more).
Ft. Lauderdale Fight for Air Climb
Where I competed in my second competitive stair climb,
won my first race and set my first course record.
Ft. Lauderdale Fight for Air Climb
Ft. Myers Fight for Air Climb
Ft. Myers Fight for Air Climb
Miami Fight for Air Climb
Miami Fight for Air Climb
Tampa Fight for Air Climb
Tampa Fight for Air Climb
Orlando Fight for Air Climb
Where I competed in my FIRST competitive stair climb!
I actually ended up finishing second overall in a time of 3:05...it was a VERY
painful/exhausting experience for me. But, oddly I wanted more...and 13 years later here I am.
Orlando Fight for Air Climb
Jacksonville Fight for Air Climb
With me being a Jacksonville, Florida native this climb has become my home climb.
Jacksonville Fight for Air Climb
