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Name: Xavier Williams
School: Altoona Area
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Williams broke the Mansion Park facility, District 6 and Altoona school record in the 110-meter hurdles with a District 6 championship time of 14.18. He also made it to the PIAA meet in the triple jump with a state-qualifying distance of 46 feet, 9.5 inches.
Season update: Williams leads the Mirror's track and field honor roll in the 110 hurdles and is second in the triple jump.
Coach Paula Foreman's quote: "Xavier has been blessed with a lot of natural talent. He is beginning to recognize that and has been focused on improving the technique and intricacies that will make him better in his events. He just keeps getting stronger."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Gilbert
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "Transformers"
Favorite song: "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean
Outside interests: Sleeping and video games
Favorite college teams: Florida State, Ohio State and Texas State
Pro athletes most admired: Grant Holloway and Usain Bolt
Best athlete I ever competed against: Hollidaysburg's Caden DeLattre
Most influential person on my athletic career: My father
Proudest athletic achievement: Beating the meet, facility and school record for the 110-meter hurdles
How I got my start in track and field: Joined after moving to Altoona from North Carolina
Future goal: To be an Olympian