Athlete Name: Margaret Ollinger
School: High School-McGill Toolen
College-Vanderbilt
What was your most memorable meet and why? County 2016 because I finally jumped my pr of 13'8.25 and all my teammates and even athletes from other schools were rooting me on
Where did you face your biggest competition? -new balance nationals 2015
Out of all of your high school accomplishments which stands out the most and why? -getting to be U.S number won for a few weeks this year and being in the top three nationally all year
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
I really wouldn't change anything, I had a wonderful experience. Maybe I could be more confident in by abilities
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
-fear, because pole vault is a scary sport sometimes and also breaking my toe junior year
What will you miss the most?
-my teammates! The bus rides playing cards and hanging out at meets
Do you have any advice for younger athletes?
-work hard, success doesn't come on accident
What are your post-highschool or college plans?
-I am going to pole vault at Vanderbilt
Who would you like to say thank you to?
My parents and family! My coaches! My teammates! My school administration! And all the track fans who cheered me on along the way!