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Name: Nathan Lutz
School: Altoona Area
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Lutz cleared 15 feet, 2.25 inches in the pole vault competition and placed third overall at the Penn Relays. He was the top finisher from Pennsylvania with just Kentucky and New Jersey athletes ahead of him. He also won the event in a meet with Hollidaysburg and Harrisburg earlier in the week.
Season update: Lutz's 15-2.5 height ranks him first among area pole vaulters in the Mirror Track Honor Roll.
Coach Paula Foreman's quote: "Nathan has dedicated himself to pole vault, and his work ethic is beyond reproach. He loves the sport and is quick to share his talents and experience with the younger athletes as well. He has a lot of potential, and we look forward to his future achievements.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Sipes
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption''
Favorite food: Steak and eggs
Favorite song: "Springsteen'' by Eric Church
Outside interests: Fishing, snowboarding
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Mondo Duplantis, a Swedish-American pole vaulter
Best athlete I ever competed against: Hershey High School graduate Justin Rogers
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Finishing third at Penn Relays
How I got my start in track and field: "I saw someone pole vaulting, and it sparked my interest.''
Future goal: Make the Olympics Trials