Name: Andrew Smith
School: Thornton Academy
What was your most memorable race?
My most memorable race was the 4x100m relay this year in states, when we won.
Who would you consider your biggest competition over your four years?
My biggest competition is my teammate, and best friend, Derek Boissonnault. Without him, I wouldn't be where I am now.
What was your greatest accomplishment?
My greatest accomplishment was getting 5th in nationals my freshman year.
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
I would change tearing my hamstring twice.
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
My most difficult obstacle was tearing my hamstring twice. It was really hard to get my body back to where I wanted it to be.
What will you miss the most?
What I will miss the most is the bonds my teammates and I have made with so many of the other athletes.
What advice you would give to younger athletes?
My advice is no matter how hard the road seems ahead, keep going no matter what.
What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?
My coaches have taught me to love what you do.
What are your college plans?
My plans for college are to attend UMaine where I plan to study and run.
Who would you like to say thank you to?
I would like to say thank you to my parents, my coaches and all the trainers and doctors I saw, that spent so much time trying to make me better.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
I'd like to add that it was great running against so many talented people. I will miss running track for TA and against all the friends I've made the past 4 years.
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