Athlete Profiles


1. Name:  Shannon O'Hagan

2. Year of Birth: 1983

3. Sarnia ASW Club member since:  1998

4.University: Colgate in the fall

5. Graduation Date:  2006

6. Events and Personal Bests:  High Jump:1.76m,  Long Jump:5.17m

7. Major Achievements:  3 gold, 2 silver OFSAA medals / Canadian, Ontario Legion records (hj) midget/ junior and senior LSSAA high jump records / Team Canada for 1st IAAF World Youth champs. / Myrtle Cook Award (top female athlete in Canada, age 16 and under)

8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field:I loved high jumping and running.

9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you:  It gives me something to work at and enjoy doing

10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport: Helpful coaching and training. Also, encouragement from friends and teammates.

11. What is the highlight of your athletic career:  Being a member of the Canadian team for the IAAF World Youth Champs and breaking the Canadian high jump record for age 15 and under.

12. Future Goals:  To have a good college track and field career

13. Plans after you finish running:  Work and have a family

14. Inspirational quote:  Practice makes perfect only if practiced perfectly.