5 QUESTIONS WITH…Junior Captain Jack Bretthauer About Outdoor Track Season

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By Cesar Mendez – Staff Reporter
Jack Bretthauer is a junior captain of the boys outdoor track team. Advocate Staff Reporter Cesar Mendez interviewed Bretthauer about the spring season.
Cesar Mendez: How did the season go for you?
Jack Bretthauer: This season has gone very well so far. We have a lot of kids PR and some made States and Sectionals.
CM: How do you feel you improved from last season?
JB: I improved this season a lot on not only my racing, but my knowledge of the sport. Because of this I am able to help kids have better for,, better starts, and better race knowledge
CM: What were some goals you set for yourself and did you achieve them?
JB: A couple of goals I set this season was states in all my events (100M, 200M and 400M) which I did achieve. I also wanted to go to Nationals for 4×100 which I have also been able to achieve with the help of my teammates. My last goal I wanted was to medal at SCCs and I was able to medal in the 4×100 (5th) and the 400M (4th).
CM: What are your goals for next season?
JB: The goals for next season are to beat the 100M and 200M school record and take a shot at the 400M record. I also want to make Nationals in an individual event. Lastly, I want to be a Top 10 decathlon athlete.
CM: What were your best times this season for all your events?
JB: The times for all my events were 11.3 in the 100M, 23.04 for the 200M, and a 51.9 in the 400M.
