Athlete Showcase: Edwardsburg’s Cameron Cleveland
Published 1:23 pm Thursday, April 6, 2017
Cameron Cleveland is a junior on the Edwardsburg track team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
CC: Qualifying for the state for the 4×800 relay.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
CC: Not qualifying for the state in cross country.
What has been a hardship in your life?
CC: When my body was in serious pain and I had to push through the pain.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
CC: My mom, because she is my biggest supporter.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
CC: When I do not know how well my competitors run.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
CC: When I twisted my ankle on a warm-up before a cross country meet.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
CC: I tend to push myself even more.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
CC: Swim team.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
CC: Sports help people learn to work with others and create strong bonds.
How would you give away $50,000?
CC: To a family in need.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
CC: I choose to be head coach of the Buchanan track team to make it better.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
CC: I would volunteer more and get a part-time job.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
CC: To push it to my limit and then push past it.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
CC: The logos on the uniforms can have one more on them.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
CC: When I was told I was like a racehorse.
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
CC: When I first starting driving I was super scared, but I practiced more and now I am glad I love it.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
CC: When someone fell at a race and another runners stopped and helped them finish.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
CC: Reading, because it makes me relaxed and books take me on an adventure.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
CC: Determined.