Chichester

Name: Sarah Chichester

School: Tyrone Area

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Track and field

Athlete of the week achievement: Chichester was named the girls Outstanding Runner at the Bellwood-Antis Invitational where she won four events, the 200- and 400-meter dashes and both the 400- and 1600-meter relays. She helped Tyrone set a meet record in the 1600 relay and set a Tyrone record in the 400. She followed that by leading Tyrone to the team championship at the Altoona Area Mountain Lion Classic where she won the same four events against even more competition.

Season update: Chichester leads the Mirror Honor Roll in the 400 and is third in the 200. Her relay teams are also among the top on the honor roll in the area.

Coach Brad Kanuch’s quote: “Sarah is an amazing athlete. She has clear goals and knows what she wants to accomplish. She does all the right things and takes care of her body. This has helped her perform at a high level this year.”

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Kanuch

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite movie: “Happy Gilmore”

Favorite food: Chocolate soft serve ice cream

Favorite song: “DROP!” by Forest Fank

Outside interests: Enjoying the outdoors and hanging out with family and friends

Favorite professional team: Detroit Lions

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Gabby Thomas

Best athlete I ever competed against: Kami Peachey and Sadie Kocher

Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Brad Kanuch

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning districts in the 200-meter dash in my sophomore year and setting school records with the relay teams

How I got my start in track and field: Fourth-grade track and field day

Future goal: Break the 200-meter dash school record and reach the podium at states