Anya Akili

Anya Akili
Anya Akili
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Hometown:
    Mason Hall, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Year:
    So.
  • Previous School:
    Bishop's HS
Bio

2020 Outdoor (Redshirt Freshman): Season canceled.

2020 Indoor (Redshirt Freshman): Competed in four meets for the Golden Eagles… opened the season with a season-best 1:23.56 in the 500m at the UAB Blazer Invitational (Jan. 10)… rounded out the season with a personal-best time of 58.74 seconds in the 400m at the OVC Championships (Feb. 27).

2019 Outdoor (Freshman): Redshirted.

2019 Indoor (Freshman): Redshirted.

Personal: Native of Mason Hall, Trinidad.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2020 President's Award
  • 2018-19 OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll
  • Athletic Director's Honor Roll (fall 2018, spring 2019, fall 2019, spring 2020)
News mentions
Golden Eagles produce strong finish to 2021 season at OVC Championships
Golden Eagles produce strong finish to 2021 season at OVC Championships

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was a senior-led, strong finish to the Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Championships for the Tennessee Tech track & field team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the third and final day of action at O’Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois.

Tech continues work at OVC Outdoor Championships with conclusion of day two
Tech continues work at OVC Outdoor Championships with conclusion of day two

CHARLESTON, Ill. – More personal records and a phenomenal preliminary performance were among the highlights for the Tennessee Tech track & field team on day two of the Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Championships Friday at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois.

Golden Eagles off to strong start after day one of OVC Outdoor Championships
Golden Eagles off to strong start after day one of OVC Outdoor Championships

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was a strong start for the Tennessee Tech track & field team Thursday, as the Golden Eagles completed day one of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at O'Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. 

Numerous PRs fall for Tech track & field team at Tennessee Challenge
Numerous PRs fall for Tech track & field team at Tennessee Challenge

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech track & field team produced a strong finish to the 2021 regular season Saturday, gathering a number of personal records among the ranks of the Golden Eagles in competition at the Tennessee Challenge.

Tech track & field heads to Knoxville for Saturday's Tennessee Challenge
Tech track & field heads to Knoxville for Saturday's Tennessee Challenge

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech track and field program will close out the 2021 regular season Saturday, making the quick trip up I-40 to Knoxville for the Tennessee Challenge hosted by the University of Tennessee.

Seniors lead Golden Eagles on final day of Black and Gold Invitational
Seniors lead Golden Eagles on final day of Black and Gold Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A multitude of Golden Eagles had impressive showings on the final day of the Black and Gold Invitational Saturday, with competition concluding at the Vanderbilt Track & Field Complex.

Golden Eagles finish day one of Black and Gold Invitational
Golden Eagles finish day one of Black and Gold Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Only a few members of the Tennessee Tech track & field team competed on the first day of the Black and Gold Invitational hosted by Vanderbilt Friday evening, but the Golden Eagles that were in action turned in a solid showing.

Tech track & field team finishes strong at Hilltopper Relays
Tech track & field team finishes strong at Hilltopper Relays

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It was another round of strong performances for the Tennessee Tech track & field team, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the second and final day of action at the Hilltopper Relays hosted by Western Kentucky at the Charles M. Ruter Track & Field Complex.

Golden Eagles post strong start to Hilltopper Relays
Golden Eagles post strong start to Hilltopper Relays

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A couple of strong performances gave the Tennessee Tech track & field team a good start to the Hilltopper Relays Friday, competing at Charles M. Ruter Track & Field Complex in the two-day event hosted by Western Kentucky.

Tech track & field team set to compete in Hilltopper Relays Friday and Saturday
Tech track & field team set to compete in Hilltopper Relays Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech track and field program returns to action this weekend for the two-day, Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays in Starkville, Miss. hosted by Mississippi State. Action is slated for both Friday and Saturday at Mike Sanders Track and Field Complex.

Tech building in right direction after final day of Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays
Tech building in right direction after final day of Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays

STARKVILLE, Miss. – It was another solid showing for the Tennessee Tech track & field program Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up competition at the Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays at the Mike Sanders Track & Field Complex in Starkville, Miss.

Golden Eagles off to solid start after day one of Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays
Golden Eagles off to solid start after day one of Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays

STARKVILLE, Miss. – A handful of Tennessee Tech track & field athletes got the action started for the Golden Eagles at the Al Schmidt Bulldog Relays Friday at the Mike Sanders Track & Field Complex in Starkville, Miss.

Tech to open 2021 outdoor track & field campaign at USA Invitational Friday
Tech to open 2021 outdoor track & field campaign at USA Invitational Friday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech track and field program opens its 2021 outdoor campaign Friday, Mar. 12, making a trip south to Mobile, Ala. for the USA Invitational hosted by South Alabama at Jaguar Track.