Candyce was born prematurely on March 24, 1989, in Norfolk, Virginia. Candyce McGrone was a fighter from the very start. Weighing just over five pounds, she was small in stature but destined for greatness. Her journey to the track was as unexpected as it was remarkable. Initially disinterested in the sport, Candyce found her calling in the most unanticipated way. Her natural talent, first spotted by her grandmother during family races in the streets of Indianapolis, set her on a path to athletic stardom.