Amherst College Athletics

- "I chose Virginia Wesleyan because of the area as well as the fact that I could be part of the pre-engineering program."
- Selected VWU over James Madison, George Mason, Virginia Tech, and Bridgewater

Before VWU: Ran track at Central High School… Won the 100m dash while finishing second in the 4x100m relay and the 200m dash… Advanced to regionals for the 100m and the 4x100m relay… Honor roll… Perfect attendance.

Personal: The son of Karen Williams… Has two siblings, Ajani and Marcus.

Get to Know Tyler

- Enjoys listening to music, lifting weights, and walking around outside
- Fan of Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons
- Favorites includes the TV series "Gotham," "The 100," "The Flash," "The Last Ship," and "Supergirl"

• Self-description in 10 words or less:  "outgoing, determined"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "the ability to meet new people who share the passion for track and field"
• If you could spend one day with a famous person from any time period, who would it be and why?: "Martin Luther King, Jr., because he was a proud African American and it would be an honor to have some of his wisdom bestowed upon me"
• People might be surprised to know: "I love to walk outside and admire nature"
• It's the year 2030 and I am doing this...: "nuclear engineering"