XC Countdown 2024: Samantha Moore (Portland High School)

#2 Samantha Moore Portland

Class of 2025


2023 Results

  • Class A State Meet Champion (18:30.73)
  • Class A Southern Regional Champion (18:41.63)
  • Festival of Champions 4th place (18:02.95)
  • New England Championship 15th place (18:29)


Moore had a dream junior XC season that saw her cross the line first at the Class A State Championship in Belfast to capture the individual state title. During the season she clocked 18:02.95 at Belfast and earned All-New England honors for the second consecutive year. During the indoor season, she continued her winning ways winning the Mile and 800m titles at the Class A meet. The outdoor season saw her add the 1600m title and a personal best of 4:56.27 for the mile and 2:14.44 for the 800m


Getting to Know Samantha

How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?

Good, I had been running on an injured foot during track season but I've been recovering well this summer and have been cross-training 4 to 5 times a week along with pt.

What are you looking forward to during the 2024 XC season?

Looking forward to being back with my team.

What are your goals for the season?

To PR.

Biggest takeaway from the 2023 XC Season?

Consistency matters.

What's the best piece of advice you've gained from your coaches?

You know yourself best, do what's best for you.

Favorite XC Course?

Twin Brook

Starbucks, Aroma Joe's or Dunkin?

Starbucks

What spikes do you race in?

Nike Dragonfly xc

Favorite pre-race meal?

Peanut butter banana sandwich

What was your favorite moment from the Olympics?

The 1500 men's race.