Athlete Profiles

1. Name: Jack Evers

2. Year of Birth: 1990

3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: 2004

4. School: St. Christopher

5. Graduation Date: 2009

6. Events and Personal Bests: Cross Country; 1500 metres - 4:38; 5K - 17:59

7. Major Achievements: I won the 1500m race and 800m race last year in elementary school track. I set a Sarnia record for my age category in the 5000m. I got second at SWOSSAA cross country.  Then I went on to OFSAA in my first year of high school.  

8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field: I wanted to excel at running.

9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you: A chance to learn about myself and learn what it takes to excel at something and to stand out and to be respected.

10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport: My dad.

11. What is the highlight of your athletic career: Last year when I won the 1500m race, beating the second place runner by 200m and setting a new Sarnia record for my age group.

12. Future Goals: Get a scholarship to an American university where I want to study business.

13. Plans after you finish competing in Track and Field: Continue to run on a daily basis, or whenever I have the time to do it.

14. Inspirational quote: "Winners are willing to do what losers will not do."