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Name: Brooke Long
School: Altoona Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Long won the triple jump and long jump, plus was part of the winning 400 relay team at Bellefonte. At the Altoona Classic, she won the long jump, was part of the winning 400 relay team again and took second in the triple jump.
Season update: Long leads the Mirror coverage area in the track and field honor roll in the long jump, the triple jump, as well as the 400 relay.
Coach Paula Foreman's quote: "Brooke had a fantastic meet at Bellefonte. She finally jumped marks that we know she is capable of jumping. It gave her a lot of confidence moving forward as we head into districts. She is a very strong component of our team this year. Coming off states last year, there is a lot of pressure for her to perform and I think she is going to be ready. We are excited where she is right now headed into the end of the season."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. McAleer
Favorite subject: Biology
Favorite movie: "Grown Ups"
Favorite food: Mac-n-cheese
Favorite song: "Memories" by David Guetta
Outside interests: Bike riding and swimming
Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite college team: LSU
Pro athlete most admired: Gabby Douglas
Best athlete I ever competed against: Avery Lewis of Friends Central
Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom, Ashley
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning states last year in the long jump
How I got my start in track and field: "I started in eighth grade when my friends started."
Future goal: Go to college for track and nursing