Continuing my athletic career in college has been a major dream of mine for a long time, and I hope to have the opportunity of competing at this level with the best athletes in the country. I've been a dedicated student and athlete my whole life, starting as a gymnast at age 4 and then moving into track and field in middle school. Most importantly, I'm passionate about track and field and will always work extremely hard to be the best that I can be. My gymnastics background taught me perseverance, confidence, and hard work as I grew up, which are qualities that I have carried into my track and field career. I know how the right mentality can have a huge effect on athletic and academic performance, which makes me a very coachable athlete who learns quickly and is a great team mate.