The University of Mississippi Athletics

2016 Track and Field Roster

Sakisha Dovey

Sakisha Dovey

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    All Saints Anglican
  • Hometown:
    Currumbin, Australia

BEFORE OLE MISS: Ran track and cross country at All Saints Anglican School in Merrimac, Gold Coast, Australia … produced high school personal bests of 5.88m/19-3.5 in the long jump, 1:01.34 in the 400-meter hurdles and 12.07 at 100 meters … earned fifth place in the 400 hurdles at the 2014 Australian Junior Championships … placed first in the 400 hurdles and third in the long jump in the U-18 division at the 2013 Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships … also competed in swimming and touch football.

PERSONAL: Born April 7, 1997 … daughter of Greg and Christine Dovey … first person in her family to come to the United States … would like to pursue a career in economics … enjoys surf lifesaving in her spare time.

The Season: New Heights (2025)
Friday, August 01
From Walk-On to National Champ: Arvesta Troupe (T&F)
Monday, June 23
HIGHLIGHTS: Arvesta Troupe Makes History as NCAA High Jump Champ
Friday, June 13
PRESSER: Arvesta Troupe Talks Historic NCAA High Jump Win
Friday, June 13