Zach's XC Australia Trip

Hi, my name is Zachary and I am a Cross Country runner for St. Clairsville High School.  I was nominated to go to Brisbane, Australia as a sophmore to represent the state of Ohio in the 2017 Down Under International Games.   The trip takes me across the world to stay, train, and compete in Australia on behalf of the United States.  It will be a life changing experience as I love to run and I have always wanted to travel abroad. 


Taking on this adventure as a sophomore is quite the achievement.  I will be competing against many juniors and seniors from across the globe.  My years playing soccer, running cross country and long distance track, and lots of conditioning have prepared me for this endeavor.  Some of my notable achievements include first place in Junior High School OVCCL and securing the championship with 2 first places, while shattering BMC records.  I am excited to continue pushing myself forward.

This trip costs $6,000 for me to compete, covering airfaire, fees, and lodging.  I leave June 29th.

Thanks for the support!