Athlete Interview - Ethan Kenkel, Storm Lake HS

 

Athlete Interview
Ethan Kenkel, senior, Storm Lake HS
PR’s:  Discus – 180’0”


(photo from Storm Lake Pilot Tribune)
 

 

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

7th 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?

5th 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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See Ethan’s IOWATFXC.COM webpage at https://ia.milesplit.com/athletes/1554824-ethan-kenkel .