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Name: Abigail George
School: Central Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: George won the 800-meter run in 2:20.13 and was a member of Central Cambria's 1600 and 3200 district championship relay teams.
Season update: George will compete in all three events at the PIAA championships Friday and Saturday. Going into the District 6 meet, Central Cambria's 3200-relay team was the top ranked squad in Class 2A in the state.
Coach Randy Wilson's quote: "She came into this season hyper-focused and hyper-determined to see what she could do. She has pushed herself, and that's been infectious with the whole team."
Favorite teacher: Mr. O'Brien
Favorite subject: Reading
Favorite movie: "Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite song: "Sunflower" by Post Malone
Outside interests: Swimming, photography
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: Sydney McLaughlin
Best athlete I ever competed against: Bedford's Meah Eshelman
Most influential person on my athletic career: My coach, Randy Wilson
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the 800-meter run at the District 6 meet.
How I got my start in track and field: "My friend Annaliese (Niebauer) started running in middle school, and I thought it was cool. She introduced me to the team and got me started."
Future goal: Hopefully go to college and run at a Division II school.