1. Name: Aly Kohlmeier

2. Year of Birth: 1986

3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: Grade 7

4. School: St. Patrick's

5. Graduation Date: 2004

6. Events and Personal Bests: 400m--58.73 (Aug. 2001)  800m--2:10.83 (Aug. 2001)   1500m--4:20.67 (July 2003)  3000m--9:39.42 (May 2003)  5km XC--17:36 (Oct. 2002)

7. Major Achievements: Double OFSAA cross country gold medalist in grade 9 (team and individual);  OFSAA track gold medalist in the 800m and 1500m in grade 9;  OFSAA cross country gold medalist in grade 10;  OFSAA gold medalist in the 800m and 1500m in grade 10;  OFSAA record holder in the 1500m midget girls;  Canadian Legion Record Holder in the girls 15 and under category in the 800m

8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field: My mom is a track and cross country coach so I used to go to all her practices. I became interested in the sport and its challenges.

9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you: It means always striving to work hard, do your best and set goals for yourself.

10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport: I attribute my improvements in the sport to hard work, staying active and support from teammates and coaches.

11. What is the highlight of your athletic career: The highlight of my athletic career would be breaking the OFSAA midget girls 1500m record.

12. Future Goals: To get a track and field scholarship in the states.

13. Plans after you finish running: To become a successful dentist and live somewhere warm with my family.

14. Inspirational quote:  "If your mind can conceive it and your heart can believe it, then

your legs can achieve it." (thanx to Alex St. Pierre.)