After a devistating car crash, Teresa came back stronger.USATF champ 4x800. All American 800m, SC State &All Region 4x400. Resilient. Driven
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
Teresa loves running track because it allows her to reach her individual goals while still being part of a relay team. Each race is her own challenge (like beating her personal or running a faster split), yet she is supported by teammates during practice and relays. She sets her own pace, builds confidence, and thrives on measurable progress with friends cheering her on every step of the way.
My dad's service in the Army inspires me every day. His unwavering discipline, integrity, and duty taught me how to face challenges with strength and purpose. He leads by example, showing me that actions speak louder than words- true character is built through follow-through and reliability. His resilience and adaptability - lessons from deployments and moving across postings- have helped me embrace change with confidence. Watching him balance serving others and caring for our family taught lead
The moment that I am most proud of is 2 years after my car accident, I capped of my high school track career as a state champion- as the third leg of the girls' 4x400m relay to victory.
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