The 100 meter hurdles mean you have to jump high, sprint faster, and have phenomenal endurance; well Amarielle Scrivens has all of the above! So, in order to acknowledge her achievement of one of the hardest events in track; Journalism has chosen to do a spotlight on her!

Name: Amarielle Scrivens

Grade: 8th Grade

Age: 14

Favorite Color: Orange and Purple

Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Parry and Mr. Woloschak

Favorite Restaurant: I don’t have one

Favorite Band: Jordans and Asics

Favorite Event: 100 meter hurdles

Which event(s) do you run: 100H, 4×100, and 4×200 meter relay

What is your PR: 100 meter hurdles: 19.53

What inspired you to run track: What inspired me to run track was watching other track videos and I thought that I would be able to do it too.

What is your “pump up” song: “Doing it Wrong” by Drake or “Note to You” (Not a pump up song but I like to listen to them.)

What do you enjoy about track: The 100H because not a lot of people do that event and it’s just something I enjoy doing.

What is the most frustrating part about track: Having a bad meet or meets back-to-back.

Do you prefer sprinting or distance: sprinting

Aside from school practice, do you do extra practicing: Yes, I run on Saturdays at a track

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to run track also: I would say don’t get mad or lack confidence when someone is faster than you. Be the best you can be at all times.