JSU sophomore track athlete to make 2012 Olympic debut

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Anaso Jobodwana

Jackson State sophomore track and field star Anaso Jobodwana is set to take the world stage in the 2012 Olympics. Jobodwana, who will be a sophomore at Jackson State during the 2012-13 academic year, will make his Olympic debut Tuesday, August 7, in the 200 meter dash.

The South African native had a stellar freshman campaign claiming All-America honors during indoor season, as he set a SWAC indoor record in the 200 meter dash with a time of 21.15. He also won SWAC titles in the  100 and 200 meter dashes during outdoor season.

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Wesley Peterson
wesley.l.peterson@jsums.edu