Lindsey Anderson = 2008 Olympian

Entering my senior year in high school I had a new coach in Lindsey Anderson. She was still running from Weber State and was just starting to break out. At first I started to wonder how I was going to respond to her coaching techniques and training methods. As the season went on I got to know her alot more and I knew that she was going to have a huge breakout season eventually. After the season we kept in contact a little bit but as I started to hear that her times started to drop, I knew this was the time she was going to show the world what she was all about. After taking 2nd at the 2007 NCAA outdoor championships she had the oppurtunity to run for the World Championship team which she did qualify for. But late Thursday July 3, 2007 I was watching my coach have the chance to be on the 2008 Olympic team. As the race started I just knew that she was going to make the Olympic team but it seemed like everyone was doubting her and saying she would have to run the race of her life. But with about three laps to go, she was up there with the big dogs, Barringer and Williard! But with a lap to go it was certain that she would make the team if she didn't fall and break something but that was only the beginning. As Anna Williard started to pull away with her American record, Lindsey made her move and took 2nd place and held on to 2nd place. She is so amazing and I can't even explain how much she has affected my life and I know that she is going to do amazing in the Olympics!
-Jex