Athlete Profiles

1. Name: Matt Morden

2. Year of Birth: 1991

3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: 2002

4. School:  St. Christopher Secondary School

5. Graduation Date: 2009

6. Events and Personal Bests: 
400m - 57.8, 800m - 2:11.96, 1500m - 4:50.8

7. Major Achievements:

- First in the 800m 3 years in a row at city track meet in Sarnia

- First in 1500m 2003

- First in 400m 2004

- Second in city x-country meet 2003

- Set senior boys 800m record at elementary meet 2005

- Midget boys team 6th at OFSAA cross country in 2005

8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field: When I was in grade four we got to try out for track and field, so I tried out for longer distances, and came first at the school track meet in the 800m. Ever since then I have had a passion for track.

9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you:  To me, participating in track and field means dedication and hard work. Track is also about having fun, and pushing yourself to do your best.

10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport:  I have great coaches, a very supportive family, and I truly love the sport.

11. What is the highlight of your athletic career:
Making OFSAA XC in 2005 and have the team finish 6th.

12. Future Goals: To go to University in the United States

13. Plans after you finish running:  I plan to attend law school, and open a successful firm

14. Inspirational quote: The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win. - Roger Bannister