Payton is currently a student at the University of Alberta and has competed with the Panthers club for many years, as a high school student and an Open athlete. He became involved in track and field at Medicine Hat High School as a long distance runner and had the opportunity to compete at provincials twice for both cross country and track and field. He has previously been involved in other sports such as volleyball, basketball and badminton. Currently he continues to compete for the panthers as well as competing in triathlons and other distance competitions. He is very excited to continue to be involved in track through coaching and to have the opportunity to help other athletes grow and find the same joy in track and field that he has.
NCCP Athletics Sport Coach Certified