According to you, what is the toughest aspect of being an athlete?
The toughest aspect of being an athlete is staying consistent. In track and field, consistency is key to improving. You will not improve over a day, but you will improve over a month. That is why being the best is so hard to do. You must have the talent and the consistent work ethic to perform. Your performance reflects upon how hard you work.

Is there a coach or athlete that you look up to as a role model and why?
A coach that I look up to as a role model is my old baseball coach Adam Liberatore. He pitched for the dodgers for a few years and became a coach. He brought myself and my team a whole new perspective of the sport. His intensity and hunger to win and get better taught us what working hard really is. This not only helps in baseball but in everything in life. He also taught us to not listen to what others are saying. If people are doubting you, he would most likely tell you to prove them wrong and show them you are right.

What age were you when you started competing competitively in Track & Field.
The age I started competing competitively was right before I turned 15 years old. It was the USATF Junior Olympics in July of 2021.

What is your favorite memory about Track & Field ?
My favorite memory is not necessarily the best memory, but it is the one I think back to the most. It was at the USATF Junior Olympics in 2021. This was my first time competing in good competition, so I had no idea what to expect. It was the 100m prelims and I remember seeing this giant kid from Idaho next to me that looked nowhere near my age. I was confident in myself, so I thought I had a chance of winning. The race finishes and he ran a 10.7, about a second faster than all the other kids in the race including me. This showed me the talent that was out there and that remaining humble is the best option. It taught me that there is always someone faster and bigger out there.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?
What most people don’t know about me is that I was never interested in track. My entire life up until freshman year was about baseball. That was my main and best sport throughout all my childhood. Eventually, I got burned out of baseball and wanted to refocus myself on running. I had the talent and I really enjoyed it. I officially quit baseball in the summer before my sophomore year started. Now track and field is my only sport.


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