by Caroline McKay
Track is a favorite sport for many, but for junior Maddie
Schneider it is a passion. Schneider excels in a variety of events; her range
of skills is rare and quite admirable. Last year, the Girls Indoor Track Team
triple crowned, making it Darien’s first time ever winning the state open
title. Schneider was a member of the 4x200 meter relay team, with senior Dillon
Schoen, senior Catherine Lacy, and junior Anna Sulger, that placed first in New
England’s and even competed at Nationals, which Schneider calls “an amazing
experience.”
Schneider admits she’s “done a bit of everything, ranging
from shot put to the mile”, but mostly for fun. Her main events include pole
vault, hurdles, triple jump, and sprinting.
“My favorite event would definitely have to be pole vault.
It’s the event I have been able to see the biggest result from the effort put
in and I’ve been able to participate in some really cool camps and meets,”
Schneider said. Last summer Schneider competed in a beach vault at Seaside
Heights in New Jersey.
Schneider is excited to run with the same all-star relay team as last year. She hopes to run and place in New England’s again with the hope of continuing on to Nationals. Schneider’s other goals include jumping 12 feet in the pole vault so she can compete in that event at Nationals as well. From Neirad, all the best to you and the entire track team this upcoming season!
Schneider is excited to run with the same all-star relay team as last year. She hopes to run and place in New England’s again with the hope of continuing on to Nationals. Schneider’s other goals include jumping 12 feet in the pole vault so she can compete in that event at Nationals as well. From Neirad, all the best to you and the entire track team this upcoming season!
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| Schneider (left) at the starting line before a race last year. |
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