XC Watchlist: John Hassett - George Stevens Academy

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XC Watchlist: John Hassett- George Stevens Academy

Athlete Name: John Hassett

School: George Stevens Academy

Year of Graduation: 2017

2014 State Meet Finish: 2nd in Class C 16:44.10



Tell us how your summer training is going?


My summer training has been going well really well.


What are your goals for the upcoming season?

I want to go to footlockers this year.


Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?

I don't know about competing outside the state but you never know.


What is your favorite course to run in Maine?

I love the Belfast course because it's a great place to run pr's.


What is the toughest course to run in Maine?

I always though twin brooks was tough but I haven't done it since freshman year.


What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?

The festival of champions is awesome meet to see how you rank in the state.


What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?

My favorite xc race was when I went sub 17 at Belfast for the runner up to class c state champion.


When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?

My favorite thing to do when I am not running is going fishing. It's a great way to get away from it all.


Favorite quote?

A quote by mo Farrah "don't dream of winning, train for it"


What shoes do you train in?

I train in Nike lunar 3.



What shoes do you race in?

I race in Nike victory track spikes.


What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

I would love to meet Mo Farrah


What is something that most people don't know about you?

I think people should know that i was never really into running until high school.


More on Hassett

Hasset's Milesplit Profile

Personal Bests

  • 1,600 Meter Run 4:35.65
  • Two Mile Run 10:46.16
  • 3,200 Meter Run 9:58.40
  • Three Mile Run 16:37.00
  • 5,000 Meter Run 16:44.10
  • 800 Meter Run 2:05.28
  • One Mile Run 4:43.29