Salute To Seniors: Hannah Thompson - GlenOak

Name:Hannah Thompson

School: GlenOak

Personal Best

1600m: 5:18.44

3200m: 11:14.29

What was your most memorable race/competition

Most memorable race was winning the regional xc meet with my team

Where did you face your biggest competition?

Biggest competition was at the state xc and track meet

What was your greatest accomplishment?

Greatest accomplishment was placing 3rd at the regional meet in the 3200 to qualify to the state meet

If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?

If I could do it all again, I'd take summer/winter running more seriously my first two years

What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?

Most difficult obstacle was having multiple injuries on our team because some girls were playing soccer and running cross in the same season

What will you miss the most?

I'll miss my team and coaches the most

What advice you would give to younger athletes?

My advice to younger runners would be that if you love it and really want to dedicate and be great at running..off-season running (summer and winter) is essential!

What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals

My coaches have dedicated their lives to my team and to aiding our success. They've been extremely influential in my life and I hope to be able to coach like them in the future. They really cared for all of us on and off the track/course.

What are your college plans?

I'm going to continue my athletic and academic career at Malone University. I'll be running cross country and track while studying exercise science and receiving a minor in coaching.

Who would you like to say thank you to?

I'd like to thank my coaches and my parents for all they've done and for always believing in me and pushing me to do my best.

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