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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