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 .