"I've never changed, I've never shied away from telling people I'm from Columbus too," White said.



"So that responsibility is something that I work for and I love having to have. I have no doubt in my mind that it'll be a great experience and that I'll represent to the fullest," he said.



Once White returns from Brazil, he'll be preparing to attend the University of Oregon to in turn earn a Masters degree.



As for where he'll run, Nike has White set up to run 200 meters in Sao Paolo, where he'll also be volunteering with local youth organizations.