Athlete Quotes - Day 1

Bantam Boys Race Walk

Steven Valadez (South Texas Walking Club), 8:44.63, 1st

"I felt good at the end of the race. I was just praying that all my hard work was going to pay off."

Intermediate Boys Decathlon

Terry Prentice (Pomona, CA), Day 1 Leader

"The 100m and shot put didn't go that well but I am looking forward to tomorrow."

Young Men Decathlon

Tim Wunderlich (Westminster, MD), 4th after Day 1

"My 100 meters wasn't very good, long jump was better, but shot put was solid. I am ready for a big finish tomorrow."

Intermediate Boys Steeplechase

Taylor Morgan (CYO Oregon), 6:08.46, 1st

"I was going for the record (6:02.84, Jason Brown, '88). I wanted to take the lead from the beginning but, the wind was terrible on the backstretch…I got sixth last year and I wouldn't let myself lose this year."

Young Women Steeplechase

Nefeteri Williams (Chicagoland), 7:30.48, 1st

"I kept hearing them (the field) splash behind me but I took off and today's time was faster than my regional time."