Owulade

Name: Hannah Owulade

School: Altoona Area

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Track and field

Athlete of the week achievement: Owulade won the long jump championship at the Lock Haven Track Classic with a distance of 17 feet, 11.5 inches, was second in the 100 hurdles in 15.45 seconds and was third in the triple jump with a distance of 35 feet, 11.5 inches. She also won both hurdle events in a dual meet win over rival State College earlier in the week.

Season update: Owulade leads the Mirror’s Track and Field Honor Roll in three events — both hurdles and the long jump. She is also third in the triple jump.

Coach Mike Adams’ quote: “Hannah has really taken some great strides forward this year. She is dialed in on her events and has been such a great teammate. Her performances have been getting better every week, and we are excited to see where she ends up by the end of the year.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Replogle

Favorite subject: Biology

Favorite movie: “Dirty Dancing”

Favorite food: Vodka pasta

Favorite song: “End” by Frank Ocean

Outside interests: Dancing

Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles

Favorite college team: LSU

Pro athlete most admired: Tara Davis-Woodhall

Best athlete I ever competed against: Teammates

Most influential person on my athletic career: Family and coaches

Proudest athletic achievement: Placing in the PTFCA indoor state championship meet

How I got my start in track and field: Friends recommended me for it in eighth grade

Future goal: To run in college and succeed in my career path.