Freshman Amir Azhykeev kneels at the start line, ears peeled in anticipation. As soon as the takeoff signal blasts through the air, he takes off, focusing on nothing but the rhythm of his breathing...
Bryan Zhao’s heart pounds as he awaits the baton. He feels the rain pattering against his skin, the sting of cold wind on his cheek. Through the frigid temperature, a drop of nervous sweat rolls...
After a final burst of energy, senior Evan Taylor is milliseconds away from breaking yet another school record — his team holds their breaths as they watch him cross the finish line of the 200-meter...
