Tohmi Carney

Meet Our People: The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw youth wrestler Tohmi Carney says that Warrior is both his middle name and the role that he follows in life. This talented young man plans to attend Oklahoma State University and aspires to go on to the Olympics from there. His coach, Shannon Morrison, says the key to Carney's success is his complete dedication and unwillingness to quit. At the same time, he shows positive sportsmanship and is quick to build up a competitor after a match. Carney's first name, Tohmi, means "ray of light," which he associates with his late grandfather, Ray.

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