Athlete Profiles

1. Name: Maggie Lynch

2. Year of Birth: 1986

3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: 2002

4. School: Northern

5. Graduation Date: 2004

6. Events and Personal Bests: 300m hurdles: 45.0s, 400m hurdles: 64.66s, 80m hurdles: 12.06, 100m hurdles: 15.37s

7. Major Achievements: 2002 Cross Country - member of OFSAA gold medal junior team

2003 track - 300m hurdles: OFSAA silver medal; 4 x 400m relay: OFSAA silver medal; 80m hurdles:  OFSAA bronze medal; 4 x 100m: OFSAA bronze medal

2003 Cross Country - member of OFSAA gold medal senior team

8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field: I started racing in elementary school and I really enjoyed the rush before a race to after the race.  I realized that track and field was a sport that I wanted to pursue

9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you: To me, it means dedication to the sport, hard work and always trying to reach new goals.

10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport: I attribute my improvements in the sport to a lot of hard work and dedication, as well as great coaching and lots of family support.

11. What is the highlight of your athletic career: Winning 4 OFSAA track and field medals in 2003

12. Future Goals: To go on to University and be on the track team always trying to improve my times. 

13. Plans after you finish running: I hope to get an education degree and become a teacher.

14. Inspirational quote:  "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice your gift" - Steve Prefontaine

                         "Talk is cheap.  Don't tell me what you can do, show me"