Omar Vazquez '23 Recruiting Profile

Track and field is my passion. I absolutely love the sport. I began track when I was in 9th grade. I started as a long distance runner and the coach soon found out I was actually a sprinter. In 10th grade I ran my very first 400m and got a time of 58.76. Right after that season, I signed up for a travel team where I train 5 days a week for 2.5 hours all year long. When track season began (11th grade) I ran the 400m where I got a time of 50.59. I shaved over 8 seconds off my first time.  This was a very special moment for me because I got to showcase all of my hard work. That very season I broke the school record 4 times and I made it to the Florida States Championship where I placed 13th overall in the 400m. Great progress from only 1 year of training. I have received the MVP award twice, 2021 and 2022. My goal for the next track season is to make it to States again and finish in the mid 40s in the 400m. I also do the 100 and 200m however the 400m is the event I most enjoy. I an looking to be part of a school and team that will allow me to continue to grow as an athlete and where I can call my home away from home.