Athlete of the Week: Dawson Paul, Little Miami High School

Name: Dawson Paul

School: Little Miami

Sport: Track

Class: Junior

Age: 17

Claim to fame: I’m just another runner

Bet you didn’t know: I’ve been to all 50 states

Toughest opponent/why: Myself because I’m always racing myself

Favorite movie: Talladega Nights

Favorite TV show: Psych

Favorite musical artist: Zac Brown Band

Favorite pro athlete/why? Ezekiel Elliott because he’s a beast

Game-day rituals: Try not to drink too much while staying hydrated

Words you live by: If you ain’t first, you’re last

Biggest influence/why: My family and team because they are constantly supporting me to be better

I am most annoyed by: People who walk slowly in the hallway

I can’t live without: Gianna Fontynella

Most embarrassing moment: Probably throwing up at the cross-country banquet because I chugged three waters

In 10 years, I’ll be: Still running

Best thing about track: Learning new race tactics and being able to race against myself and others

Worst thing about track: The painful hard days at practice

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Brussels sprouts

Favorite junk food: Any chocolate

Favorite school subject: English

When I’m bored, I like to: Go on hikes or runs

Worst habit: Endlessly tapping my feet and moving my legs

On your bedroom walls: My medals are hanging to help motivate me

Talent I’d most like to have: Talent to run the steeplechase

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