Senior Send-Off: Malik Mahmud, Paul Dunbar

To be part of this years Senior Send-Off just answer the questions above and email them to Jonathan Grooms at kytrackxc@gmail.com.

 

Malik Mahmud - Paul Dunbar, Class of 2014. Lexington, KY

Personal Bests

  • 1,600 Meter Run 4:28.88
  • 5,000 Meter Run 16:29.32
  • 800 Meter Run 1:59.05


 

What was your most memorable meet or race?

2014 Kentucky State Championship 

 

Out of all your high school accomplishments, which stands out the most?

Winning state in the 4x400m

 

If you could do it all over again, is there anything you would change?

I wish I wouldn't have been so conservative at times with my racing.

 

What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?

I had an Achilles injury for the majority of the season

 

What will you miss the most?

I’ll miss the friends I made and the fun times we spent together training and off the track as well

 

Do you have any advice for younger athletes?

No matter what pushes you down, always find the strength to get back up. Don’t be discouraged by an injury or something like that.

 

What are your college/career plans?

I’ll be running track and xc at Butler University and I’m following a track to go to Physical Therapy school

 

Who would you like to thank?

I want to thank my Mom, her boyfriend Greg, my coaches, Coach Balan, and all my teammates.

 

To be part of this years Senior Send-Off just answer the questions above and email them to Jonathan Grooms at kytrackxc@gmail.com.