Senior Sendoff: Phillip Thomas - Sidney Lanier


Name: Phillip Thomas

High School: Sidney Lanier

What was your most memorable meet and why?
My Most memorable meet has to be the meet we had in Wetumpka when I won my first 200-meter race.

Where did you face your biggest competition?
The biggest competition I have face this year has to be the Wetumpka meet we had a while back. There was so much competition in about every event we did.

Out of all of your high school accomplishments, which stands out the most and why?
Out of every accomplishments the one that stands out the most to me is when every single person on our team had a medal . Because it just shows the lengths all of us went to win.

What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome during your HS Track career?
The most difficult thing I had to overcome was running with shin splints.

What will you miss the most?
The friendships I built with my teammates, my amazing coach, and my friends that I got to race this season.

Do you have any advice for younger athletes?
Always do your best no matter what but just simply have fun while doing it.

What are your post-high school or college plans? Who would you like to say thank you to?
Still undecided, but I would like to give a special thanks to the Coach that has worked with me this season. You the best Coach any athlete can ask for thank you for believing in me.