Why did you apply for an IAS scholarship?

To gain support and increase my level of knowledge about my sport of choice.

What is your pre-competition routine and how long have you been doing it?

Listen to music, sip of Coke and a slice of dark chocolate.

Who's your favourite professional athlete and why?

Wallace Spearmon, top 10 fastest man to run the 200 metres.

What is your best memory from playing your sport?

Being selected for world juniors team.

If you weren't playing this sport, what would you be doing and why?

Applying for jobs/working for money to save to travel the world.

When did you start playing your sport and how did you get started?

I began running in nappies with my mum when she was at athletics training.

What are the greatest challenges balancing school and sport?

Studying and homework times, as well as fitting in training times with my coach.

What is your biggest disappointment in sport?

Injuries. They are a fact of sport but very frustrating.

What are your plans beyond school?

To represent my country in the Olympics if I am good enough.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Canada.

What do you do in your free time?

I play social basketball and like eating out with mates.