Name: Katelyn Goodman
School: Altoona
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Goodman won the shot put and discus at the District 6 Class AAA Track and Field Championships and also placed third in the javelin.
Season update: Goodman will compete in the shot put and discus at next weekend's PIAA Championships in Shippensburg. She leads the area with a top throw of 33 feet, 10 inches in the shot put and 111-3 in the discus.
Coach Steve Rhodes' quote: "Katelyn has worked hard this year with our throws coach, Rob Veloz, and it has paid off with very consistant results this season. I think her discus win at the Pan-Ram Invitational gave her confidence to succeed and now she's earned the opportunity to compete at the state level. She's had a great season."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Brown
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Hangover''
Favorite food: Mashed potatoes
Favorite song: "Starships'' by Nicki Minaj
Outside interests: Volleyball
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Hines Ward
Best athlete I ever competed with: Nikki Kerns
Best athlete I ever competed against: State College's Kimberly Lightner
Most influential person on my athletic career: AAHS volleyball coach Karan Price
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the shot put and discus at districts
How I got my start in track and field: "I had Mr. Spayd as a teacher, and he told me I'd make a good track person, so I went out last year.''
Future goal: To medal at states
