LOVETT Django

General
IDOL TO MENTOR
He was a fan of Canadian high jumper Michael Mason growing up, and the pair became friends when Lovett started competing for the Canadian national team. "It's been quite a journey for me. I remember in 2008, when I was just getting into track, Mike was qualifying for [the 2008 Olympic Games in] Beijing. I'm just a kid. I was going to try to find the high jump at the Olympics [to watch online]. I remember being so upset I couldn't find it or they weren't streaming it or something. So, going from Mike being one of my idols to when I started training with him in 2015 or 2016, to him becoming more of a mentor and now a friend and teammate. For me it's been great. I have learned so much from Mike, how to hold my composure. He's been there when I need the help. I'm hoping I can be there if he needs help, now that we're kind of levelling out." (torontosun.com, 26 Jul 2019)

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
He attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, United States of America. "There was an adjustment to get used to the desert landscape, the dry heat and altitude. Not to mention, it felt as far away as Mars. However, I think that was exactly what I needed at the time. Moving far away was one of the best things I have ever done. I grew an independence and learned to be self-sufficient while taking on the idea of making a new life for myself and taking on new challenges. It was difficult of course, but all the more exciting and rewarding." (medium.com, 22 Jan 2020)