<!–
Name: Jill Long
School: Altoona Area
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Track and field
Athlete of the week achievement: Long set the meet record at the Lock Haven High School Classic in the triple jump with a distance of 38 feet, 5.5 inches. She also claimed second place in the long jump with a leap of 17 feet, 4.75 inches and her 400-meter relay team was third in 50.57.
Season update: Long leads the triple jump in the Altoona Mirror Honor Roll and is second in the long jump.
Coach Mike Adams’ quote: “Jill Long’s incredible dedication, work ethic and positive attitude sets her apart both on and off the track. Her success in the long jump, triple jump and sprints is a true testament to her hard work and passion for the sport. She is only a sophomore, and she is breaking all kinds of records. Her future in track and field will continue to be very bright.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Negri
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: “10 Things I Hate About You”
Favorite food: Mac and cheese
Favorite song: “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury
Outside interests: Softball, hanging out with my two little cousins
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite college team: Texas A&M
Pro athlete most admired: Montana Fouts
Best athlete I ever competed against: State College’s Sanai Abdullah in the long jump
Most influential person on my athletic career: My sister Brooke
Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the 20-year-old Lock Haven Classic triple jump record
How I got my start in track and field: “My sister does track and went Division I for jumping, and I have always wanted to be like her.”
Future goal: Win states in triple jump
发表回复