- 2023 Spotlight #2
Personal Statement
Hi, I'm Casey. I am a rapidly improving 18-year-old distance runner from Australia who wishes to study and compete in the USA. I run both cross-country and track. For track, I run 10000m, 5000m and 3000m, these are events I look to target this year as I am a strength-based runner and excel over longer distances. This past track season I have drastically improved my times and look forward to continuing to improve in the future.
What sets me apart from other athletes is that I plan my training so that it will benefit my running in the long term. Most school athletes are trained so that they can peak and run their best possible times in school which can possibly burn them out. I have not yet peaked in my athletic career because I look to build strength so I can reach my peak fitness long after school is over. This is why I am confident that I can make such big improvements this year and beyond because I have set myself up for the future.
Academically (in New Zealand) I have endorsed NCEA level 1 (year 11) with Excellence, receiving the St Peter's school Scholars tie (90%+ GPA). For level 2 (Year 12) I endorsed the year with Merit. I am currently taking NCEA level 3 (year 13).
