Love Athletes Program - Jessica Smith

Link to Love Athletes: https://loveathletes.com/jessica-smith

My name is Jessica Smith, and I was born in 2007. I live in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. I am a long-distance runner, who competes in cross country, track and steeple chase. I found a love for running around the age of 7. I am apart of a running squad, where I participate in both group and individual trainings, set by my coach. Some other sports I enjoy playing and doing are soccer, basketball, triathlons, swimming and mountain bike riding. Some activities I enjoy doing are going camping with my family and friends, going bush walking, relaxing on the beach and hanging out with my friends. A few achievements I have made is winning gold at the 2021 Athletics Australia nationals, success at iconic Tasmanian fun runs, ranking top 10 in the 2021 Australian rankings for 3000m and steeple chase. Funds raised from the Love Athletes Platform and this page will help me achieve my short- medium goals, and hopefully allow me to realise my long term goal.

My goals:

Long-term goals

• To become an Olympian.

Medium-term goals

• Compete across states of Australia as well as internationally.

• Train with the best in the world or even country.

Short-term goals

• Claiming another gold medal at another national event.

• Continue to improve on my personal bests.