Salute To Seniors: Amy Ankli - Hagerty
What was your most memorable race?
The district meet my senior year. It was our first district title for track and we won by a half point.
Out of all of your high school accomplishments which stands out the most?
Qualifying and medaling in all three of my events senior year. Plus graduating with honors, my biggest goal this year, which all the senior girls on my team accomplished.
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
I would have trained harder freshman year.
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
The team lost a few key people this year which provided a big challenge. It brought us closer together and everyone raised the bar so much higher. Through loyalty, determination, and support in both cross country and track the team surpassed expectations and did amazing.
What will you miss the most?
My team. I've spent almost everyday with them for four years. I'm going to miss the practices, the meets, the early wakeup calls, and even the windy speed days with them. They provided support and humor whenever it was needed. All of my teammates have left such an impact on me, I couldn't have asked for a better team.
Do you have any advice for younger athletes?
Enjoy these four years and don't whine.
What advice have your coaches had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?
My coaches have influenced me tremendously. They've always supported me and pushed me to be a better student, athlete, and person. They've taught me things that I will carry with me throughout life and I'm so thankful to have had them as coaches.
What are your college plans?
I'm going to UCF to be a Knight.
Who would you like to say thank you to?
I want to thank my beautiful team, my coaches, and my family for all the support they've given me throughout the years.
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