Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First year player....An all-around athlete.....True team player.....As a multiple sport athlete, she hasn’t had a chance to train year-round, and even with that, still has ran some impressive times.....Has poise and shows considerable maturity.....That maturity has her poised to be successful at the next level....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2021....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (fall), 2021 (spring), 2022 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born Blakely Elizabeth Owens in Charleston, SC
• A graduate of Williamsburg Academy
• Scholar Athlete Award (2016-2020)
• Qualified for cross country state meet: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
• 2-time Cross Country MVP (2016-2017) and (2017-2018)
• Awarded the Varsity Track Most Improved (2013-2014), Most Dedicated (2015-2016), Coaches Award (2016-2017 and 2017-2018), Most Valuable Runner (2018-2019)
• Qualified for state track meet: 2017, 2018, 2019
• In 2019, was 6th in State for 800-meters and 7th for 1600-meters
• In 2018, was 3rd in the Region for Track and 4th in the State
• Nickname is BOE

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  An attorney to help those who had a family and needed help with the situation they were in even if they were being accused for something they may or may not have committed
• How you got your nickname: We had two Blakely Elizabeth’s in my graduating class and when the HEYBO brand came out, the name BOE stuck with my initials
• Favorite Superhero: The Flash 
• Favorite Athlete:  Serena Williams 
• Favorite Sports Team:  South Carolina Gamecocks
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: The 100 and The Flash 
• Favorite Food: Chef Salad with ranch and Sushi 
• Favorite Vacation Spots: Boone, NC or Washington, DC
• Twitter Handle: @blakely1176
• Instagram Account: @blakely1176
• Your Motivation Music: Anything with upbeat vibes and meaningful lyrics
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  It’s close to home, small classes, and reminds me of my high school; family
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  Binge watching Netflix
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  I hope to push myself harder than I ever have before, and to be able to beat my PR
• Why you chose your sport: My first year running was the first year my school started the team, and I wanted to be the fastest there was since I’m extremely competitive
• The biggest mental challenge to improving faster in your sport: My dad has always pushed me to want to be the best and do my best, so I want to improve my mental thoughts to block out having a “breaking point"
• Interesting Notes: I was born with two teeth
• Brush With Greatness: First person to go run in college from Williamsburg Academy; Have the most school records for running