“Projected Top 2012 Iowa High School Track & Field Athletes” Interview -
Rebekah Topham, freshman, Griswold HS
1. When & how did you get started in track & field? Dad took my brother and me to a small local track meet when I was 8 or 9 years old.
2. Person/people most influential to your success in track & field? My dad.
3. Your favorite track & field event(s)? 400/800/1500/3000
4. Your track & field event coach(es)? Coach Everett and Coach Topham
5. Keys to your successful track & field training program? Not running workouts by the “book”. and having fun.
6. Your favorite track & field meet? I’m a freshman, but I believe my favorite will be the State Meet.
7. Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against? Samantha Staples from Illinois.
8. Your greatest experience in track & field so far? Winning the 1500 meters (4:41.21) and taking 2nd in the 3000 meters (10:07.58) in 2010 at the USATF Junior Olympic Championships in Sacramento, California as a 7th grader.
9. Goals for the 2012 track & field season? To do well individually and help team go for 2nd consecutive 1A team title.
10. Long-term goals in track & field? To improve as I get older. Perhaps if I reach 90 I can be in wheelchair races.
