Bio

Name: Alijah “AJ” Bowens

Height: 5’ 5”

Hometown: Chicago, IL

High School: Desert Vista High School

Track & Field Background: I threw Shot and Discus for three years starting my freshman year excluding my sophomore year.

PR’s: Discus:124’ 3” and Shot Put: 38’ 5”

Track & Field Accomplishments:

2018 Tempe City Meet Discus 2nd.

2019 Aztec Inv. Discus 2nd & Shot Put 3rd.

2019 Arcadia Meet Discus 7th (Open)

2019 Tempe City Meet Discus 2nd & Shot Put 2nd.

2019 Desert Vista Varsity Banquet Awarded Unsung Hero

2019 Meet of Champions Shot Put 3rd.

Parents: LaNái S Bowens

High School Coach: Troy Hickel & Dylan Rudolph

Major/Program of Study: Forensic Psychology

Career Goal: Forensic Psychologist / Professional Athlete

Favorite Food: Shrimp Alfredo

Favorite Music: Everything except country

Favorite Quote: “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice”. - Bob Marley

Motto you live by: Nunca Dejes De Soñar/Never Stop Dreaming

Why I Compete: To keep it simple, I love throwing!