Athlete Interview - Ethan Kenkel, Storm Lake HS

Mar 01, 2013

1. When & how did you get started in track & field?

7^th grade. I decided to join the team and haven’t looked back since.

2. Person/people most influential to your success in track & field?

Coach Besch, because without him I probably wouldn’t still be out for track.

3. Your favorite track & field event(s)?

Discus

4. Your track & field event coach(es)?

Coach Besch

5. Keys to your successful track & field training program?

Lifting & good technique

6. Your favorite track & field meet(s)?

Drake Relays

7. Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against?

All the big time throwers at the State & Drake meets, but no one person!

8. Most memorable experience in track & field so far?

Breaking the state discus record in class 3A.

9. Greatest accomplishment(s) in track & field so far?

5^th place at Drake Relays and State runner-up,

10. Goals for the 2013 track & field season?

Win every meet including State & Drake.

11. If a senior, college/university you will attend, or schools you are considering?

South Dakota State to play baseball.

12. Long-term goals in track & field?

As of now, don’t really have any, but if opportunities arise I would love to compete in Big Meets

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