Olivia Heckman '22 Recruiting Profile

I feel in love with track in 1st grade during Peewee Track. Initially I gravitated toward sprinting and jumping.  I loved competing in the 100m, 200m and long jump in grade school.  In high school, I had the opportunity to work with a dynamic head coach who encouraged me to think about becoming a multi athlete during my freshman year.  I focused on throwing shot and javelin and running hurdles in addition to improving my jumping and sprinting skills.  I greatly enjoy competing in all of these events and I hope to continue this passion in college.  Track has taught me resilience, dedication, and the importance of preparation. I hope to continue my commitment to the sport throughout college as well as further developing my leadership qualities.