Juliet Tonkin Details Battle Back From Concussions


Juliet Tonkin joined the 'Buckeye State Breakdown' to share her inspiring story about the comeback trail from sustaining a serious injury to achieving her dream of signing to compete in college. 

The Shaker Heights senior, and soon-to-be Stetson University representative, provides insight on her welcoming coaching staff, her supportive teammates, as well as her excitement to mix it up against NCAA Division 1 competition. 

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Time Stamps ~ 

1:00 -- College Commitment Update 

2:15 -- Running track at the college level 

3:15 -- Adapting to the warmer weather in Florida 

4:30 -- Dealing with superior competition in college 

5:30 -- Detailing injuries sustained during middle school 

7:20 -- Follow-up injuries that occurred 

9:00 -- Describing the road to recovery 

10:20 -- Getting started in the sport 

11:45 -- Welcoming atmosphere at Shaker Heights 

13:30 -- Bonding with Shaker Heights teammates 

14:50 -- Improving as a runner 

16:25 -- High School career highlights 

17:10 -- Potential for a 2020 outdoor season 

18:15 -- Goals to accomplish if the track season resumes 

19:05 -- Preventative measures to help avoid further concussions 

19:45 -- Goals to accomplish at Stetson University 

20:45 -- Advice to others who are battling injuries or other adversity