Arnita Epps- Wood

Arnita Champion was born on June 6, in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, Arnita is the youngest daughter born to mother Barbara Epps an apartment manager and James Champion a former carpenter. Arnita has three older sisters named Barbara, Christina, and Lisa. Arnita first came into the spotlight at the early age of 6 where she graced the track with her gazelle like speed. She continued on throughout high school breaking and setting records that remains to be unbroken in the 100 meters, 100 meter hurdlers and the long jump. She continued her athletic journey throughout college where she was awarded a full athletic scholarship at Texas Southern University. Arnita hold titles of being an "All American Hurdler" "All Time Individual Champion", United States Track and Field (USTAF) Elite Athlete, National Pan American Champion and a member of the World Championship team and the top 8 finalist in the 84, 88, and 92 Olympic Trials.