Section 6 Spotlight: Austin Heil, Medina



What do you enjoy about your event?
Meeting new people, breaking my previous times and enjoying the actual race.

What has been the highlight in your running/throwing/jumping career thus far?
When I broke 18 in the 5k and one minute in the 400m dash.

What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you while competing?
At a dual meet with Akron and CSAT and I was running with Shawn Hahn and we talked the whole race while running best times.

What thoughts run through your head while competing?
I just replay songs through my head.

What other sports do you enjoy?
Swimming and Mid-distance running in track.

What is your favorite food?
Pop-Tarts, brown cinnamon sugar to be exact!

What is one of your favorite movies?
Can’t say I’m a movie person, but "Mulan."

What would be your ideal vacation?
Japan! I’ve always wanted to go there.

Who is your role model and why?
My Coach. He’s like another father to me. He’s always there for advice and always has stories of encouragement before practices or meets.

What do you do to relax?
Listen to my iPod or draw.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
Achieving my goal of running a marathon in every state.

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