Athlete of the Week: Rebecca Hammond

April 11, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Rebecca Hammond

Sr., Track, Winters, Calif.

 

What She’s Done: Broke the school record in the 1500 (4:36.48) to lead the Garnet teams’ stellar weekend performance.

 

Favorite Career Moment: Winning the four by eight freshmen year outdoor when we hosted conferences. Nothing like beating Hopkins in a relay at home!

 

Season Goals: Break the 1500 record again, run a fast eight.

 

Next Record Target: Haha. The ones I have. 8 and 15.

 

Favorite Flower Currently Blooming: Flower. I like them.

 

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