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women's track profile Cindy Ofili Follows In Her Sister's Footsteps When fans of Michigan women's track for a long time," Ofili said of the meet. "I look at the sprint leaderboard this sea- was happy to get out there and show son, they're likely to do a double take what I was capable of doing, and I put up when they see the name Ofili at the top. From 2006-09, Tiffany Ofili, now Tiffany Porter, cemented herself as one of the most decorated athletes in Michigan history, winning five individual event national championships before participating in the 2012 London Olympics for Great Britain. Now, it's her younger sister's turn. Sophomore sprinter/hurdler Cindy Ofili is poised for a breakout season. "It is still somewhat surreal, because Cindy and Tiffany are so much alike," Michigan women's track coach James Henry said. "I am excited to know that she is following in Tiffany's footsteps, both in the classroom and on the track. It's like having Tiffany for another four-year term, because Ofili — whose sister, Tiffany, excelled for U-M from they are a lot alike." In the first meet of the 2014 2006-09 — won the 60-meter dash (7.59 seconds) and indoor season, the Grand Valley the 60-meter hurdles (8.41 seconds) at the Grand Valley Jan. 10. State Invitational Jan. 10, Ofili State Invitationalcourtesy Michigan Athletic Media Relations photo won the 60-meter dash (7.59 seconds) and the 60-meter hurdles (8.41 some decent times. I ran much faster than seconds), shaving two-tenths of a second I did at this point last season. It was really off her times at this point last season. nice to see myself improve and see those Ofili also set a personal best in the increments. I know I have a lot more in300-meter dash, finishing third at the in- side of me, but it was encouraging." vitational with a time of 39.80 seconds. Henry knew a long time ago that Ofili "I wasn't sure exactly how fast I was run- could be a special athlete, if she chose to ning, because we have been practicing pursue track.