Lessons in the classroom are changing the way Tyrell Davis runs
Tyrell Davis, a third-year Bisons sprinter, says the work happening in the classroom is changing the way he runs. Davis says throughout his time in the class and on the track, he’s finding the connective tissue between both that’s allowing him to run faster and embrace his education.
“I knew coming in to the faculty there would be things I’d learn that might impact my running, but it’s been so much more than I thought,” says Tyrell Davis, a third year Bisons track and field athlete.
Davis, in his second year of the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, says it isn’t uncommon for him to think of a question during practice, like why he was cramping so much, only to find the answer in a class or chapter.
He says finding these tangible connections between his passion and schoolwork is helping him find more joy in the classroom.
“Because I’ve found how I can relate to the content, I think these last two years have been my best years academic-wise,” says Davis.
The year might also be one of Davis’ best on the track. Going into the Canada West championship this weekend, Davis is the number two ranked 60-metre athlete in U SPORTS with a time of 6.71 seconds.
Davis says the whole team is hungry to do well not only at Canada West but also at the national championships in early March.
“My focus right now is to just be healthy going into Canada West,” says Davis. “Sharpen everything up so that I can put a full race together.”
Tyrell celebrates a performance with a hug from a teammate. Fellow Bisons sprinter, Jordan Soufi, looks on.
Davis is currently ranked number one in the Canada West conference, right beside fellow Bison Jordan Soufi, who is ranked number two. Davis says the team is hungry to do well not only at Canada West but also at the national championships in early March.
“I think everyone’s working towards that goal of a national championship,” says Davis. The men’s team finished second during the 2023-24 season. He says the team feels this season might be their “best shot to get the job done.”
The track and field team are one of several Bisons teams heading into the post-season championships with goals of bringing home some hardware. The women’s volleyball team, currently ranked first in U SPORTS, is set to host the U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball National Championship on their homecourt and is looking to go higher than their silver medal finish last year.
“It definitely motivates everyone else to rise to the challenge of the other teams,” says Davis. “Iron sharpens iron.”
While Davis’ attention is on the upcoming Canada West Championship, taking place Feb. 21-22 in Regina, Saskatchewan, he is looking forward to continuing his work in the classroom and see what new paths open up for the future.