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With the NCAA outdoor championships on the horizon, senior hurdler Denzel Villaman has the same goals as any other athlete on coach Mike Holloway’s Gators Track and Field Team: always keep improving and compete for an NCAA Championship.
Even though his collegiate career is coming to an end, Villaman’s life and aspirations extend far beyond the track as he hopes to represent his country on the national stage and to inspire others through motivational speaking and the sharing of his faith.
Background
Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Villaman moved to the United States in 2011. He described his life in the D.R. as a humbling experience, as he didn’t have access to many of the opportunities that he has experienced in the states.