Athlete Profiles

1. Name: Chelsey Baxter

2. Year of Birth: 1985

3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: 1997

4. School: St. Patrick's

5. Graduation Date: 2003

6. Events and Personal Bests: 800- 2:20.28, 1500- 4:47.93, 3000- 10:18.59

7. Major Achievements: OFSAA Gold in 3000 - 2000, 2001;  OFSAA Silver in 1500- 2001, Bronze in 2000;  OFSAA  X- Country Team Champ & Bronze Medalist  - 2001;  Gold at Nationals as a X-Country Team Member - 2001

8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field:  I participated in sports a lot in elementary school, so track was just another sport that I could do, and I enjoyed the competitive nature of the sport.

9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you:  It gives me an opportunity to meet people from across the country, and become friends with. Also, it gives you something to go after, or is a challenge.

10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport:  Hard work and training. Also, having coaches and other athletes to push you to your full potential really helps.

11. What is the highlight of your athletic career: OFSAA Gr 9 - when I got third in the 1500, because I wasn't really expected to medal. Also, the 3000 that year, because it was a close race and it came down the finish.

12. Future Goals:  To go to university

13. Plans after you finish running:  To enjoy life and work lots.

14. Inspirational quote:  The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare!