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Name: Xavier Midder
School: Altoona
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: At the Igloo Meet, Midder won the boys triple jump with an effort of 46 feet, 6 1/4 inches, captured the long jump with a jump of 21 feet, 10 and a half inches, and the 110 hurdles in a time of 14.74
Season update: Midder is hoping to return to the PIAA meet after medaling there as a junior. Altoona will continue its season this week at home on Tuesday and in Chambersburg on Thursday.
Coach Mike Adams' quote: "Xavier is a dedicated athlete with incredible speed, strength, and determination. His work ethic on the track and in the field sets him apart, and he continues to push himself to new heights. I have no doubt he will accomplish great things this season."
Favorite teacher: Ms. McAleer
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Home Alone"
Favorite song: "Kids" by Current Joys
Outside interests: Listening to music and talking to my friend that lives in North Carolina
Favorite professional team: Team USA (Olympic track)
Favorite college team: Texas, Oregon, Florida
Pro athlete most admired: Grant Holloway
Best athlete I ever competed against: Myself
Most influential person on my athletic career: My father
Proudest athletic achievement: Losing two indoor seasons in a row due to injury and coming back to the outdoor season even stronger
How I got my start in track and field: "Moved from North Carolina to Altoona where my father grew up and ran track. I didn't know there was a sport where you could just run, so I signed up for track and field, and here I am."
Future goal: State champion and or national champion