Michael Walton
Athlete. Personality. Activist.
Defining a modern image of the Renaissance man, Michael Walton shines as this generation’s illustration of what talent, heart, and determination can accomplish. Walton flourishes as a triple threat exhibiting athletic prowess and media savvy, while carrying a sincere passion for the future of our youth.
Michael began early as an athletic force to be reckoned with; competing in
Track & Field by age 14. Since high school Walton has been proving that winning was a part of his design – remaining undefeated in the well-respected
Kanto Plains League Championships in Japan for two consecutive years. Soon after returning to American soil, Michael attracted the attention of
NCAA Division 1 Coaches nationwide. Walton accepted a full athletic scholarship to the
University of Southern California where he was recruited as a
200 and 400 Meter Runner. Running swiftly past the competition, Michael received
All PAC 10 and All American Honors twice -- bringing a triumphant close to his college years, and establishing his career as a World Class Athlete.
Continuing to excel as one of the nation’s top sprinter, Michael’s next goal is to secure two Gold Medals. As he competes throughout the year, Walton simultaneously trains for the
2008 Olympics. Training under the direction of
Al Joyner, legendary track & field coach who coached
Florence Griffith Joyner to world records and gold medals, Michael is promised to deliver the goods. Advancing daily with great strides, to date, his personal best has been
20.03 for the 200 Meter and 44.97 for the
400 Meter.
With a background in Communications, classic good looks and charm to match – Michael expanded his career into the entertainment arena. Building on the celebrity his athletic reputation has afforded, Walton employs his talents to host notable events and make special appearances. In a natural professional move, Michael maximizes his gifts as a promising model and actor. He has already been featured in
BET commercials, Upscale Magazine (“Sexy Athletes that Women Crave”), Flossin Magazine and Fitness Runner Magazine. America voted him as Washington D.C.’s Hottest Bachelor on celebrity news show
‘Inside Edition’. Walton has been making noted appearances as celebrity guests and host for major events to include
Big Tigger’s Celebrity Weekend, the Miss Black USA
Pageant, NABFEME’s Women Who Jam and more. With media appearances on
NBC, CNN, ABC, Fox and
CBS, in addition to being featured on the nationally syndicated
Steve Harvey Morning Show, Mike continuously evolves as one of the hottest personalities and fresh faces across multiple mediums. He host a weekly fitness segment of the
WTTG Fox 5 affiliate website www.myvoicedc.com
and Vitamin Water/Glaceau products is the latest company to put their product name behind his rising celebrity. In 2007 Michael released his first Wall Calendar with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Michael Walton Foundation. He is currently slated to release his 2008 Wall Calendar featuring exclusive photos from celebrity photographer Heather Drake in the fall of this year.
Capturing the opportunity to touch the lives of children in urban communities, Michael created the
Michael Walton Foundation. His non-profit provides creative outlets to inner city youth through a variety of programs involving computer science, career development, sports and more. The Foundation carries out its mission by providing camps, courses, and workshops meant to provide positive alternatives to the negative options presented to today’s kids. Also serving as a voice of inspiration through his
Motivational Speaking, Walton spreads messages of hope and determination to audiences nationwide. The Foundation’s signature programs, thus far, include an Annual
“Speak Out to Reach Out” Tour, Taking the L.E.A.D Forum, MWF Youth Squad, and the Future Superstars Sports Clinic. The Foundation has an Annual Gala at which April 13th was proclaimed Michael Walton Foundation Day by the Mayor of Washington, DC.
A multi-dimensional talent and growing entertainment figure, Michael Walton is the celeb to watch for as he rises to the top.
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