Track Offers Place To Excel & Escape For Union Standout Kayveonna Jackson

Big things are happening on the track for Union's Kayveonna Jackson, but for her, it's more than just running.

Monday, August 2nd 2021, 10:33 pm

By: Daniel Hawk

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TULSA, Oklahoma -

Union’s Kayveonna Jackson constantly has her mind on the track.

She’s been to two junior Olympics, but that’s not all. Running, for Jackson, is a form of escape.

It’s something Jackson has used to cope after her mother was murdered when she was just five years old.

“I’m running for her,” Jackson said. “I feel like it would make her happy to see me out here doing well at something and succeeding at something.”

And big things are happening on the track for Jackson.

News On 6’s Dan Hawk has her story.

Daniel Hawk

Dan Hawk was born in Lewiston, Idaho, where from a young age he developed a love of sports and a fascination in the way television connected sports with everyone. He left Idaho to play junior college baseball in El Paso, Texas. He earned an Associate of A