UC San Diego

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2016
Finished fourth in the 400 (49.43) at the CCAA Championships ... Helped the 4x400 relay take second place at the CCAA Championships ... Placed second in 400 at the All-UC Championships (49.67). 

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015
Represented UCSD in the 400 at the CCAA Champioships, finishing eighth with a time of 49.98 ... Was member of 4x400 relay team that ran 3:15.18 at the CCAA Championships, the fourth fastest time in school history.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2014 graduate of Skyline High School in Oakland ... A two-time First Team All-Oakland Athletic League honoree ... A three-time Oakland Athletic League champion in the 400 meters ... Ran personal bests of 11.6 in the 100 meters, 22.64 in the 200 meters, 49.52 in the 800 meters, 2:03 in the 800 meters ... Also played football for the Titans.

PERSONAL
Born Nov. 17, 1995 in Boston, Mass. ... Parents are Thaxton King and Samantha Towne ... Economics major at Muir College ... Roots for the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics ... Favorite athlete is Marshawn Lynch ... Listens to Mac Dre, Trill Youngin's, Meek Mill and Big Sean ... Favorite movie is Lilo and Stitch ... Loves pizza ... Lists his uncle, cousin and grandfather as his greatest influences ... Video editing is one of his hobbies ... Claims to have an endless sock collection.