Long practice days of heat, sweat and dedication all paid off for former Houston track star Mario Burke.
Burke now makes his wildest dreams come to life by being a professional track athlete.
“I just kept winning and winning and got a scholarship,” Burke said. “And now I’m in the pros, and it’s a good feeling.”
Burke is a 22-year-old alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Being able to manage school work and track practice paid off for Burke as he recently signed to be a professional Nike and Red Bull athlete.
Burke’s childhood days were filled with family, fun and friends in Barbados, his home country.