In today's world of high school track and field, athletes find themselves focusing on one or two events and then maybe running a leg on a relay. Miami Northwestern standout Lizzie Harris specializes in not one, not two, but four different events (100m high hurdles, 300m low hurdles, high jump, triple jump), and is a state title threat in each one.
"I mean it's hard doing focusing on so many different events, but I kinda like the challenge. Practice takes a little longer (3-4 hours during the weekdays) because I have to do the warm-up with the team and drills and then spend time on each event"
Harris is part of one of the most successful track programs in Florida, Miami Northwestern. Their girls' program has won 3 state titles under the guidance of Coach Carmen Jackson. Harris has become the catalyst during her brief but successful three-year career.
"Lizzie makes things a lot easier on a coaches end. I can only take credit for putting her in a position to succeed. She is...
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