Elijah Hall

Elijah Hall-Thompson (born 1994) is an American track and field sprinter and American record holder in the indoor 200 meters. Quotes I want to be seen as someone who changed the game. I would say the experience means the most to me, The awards are exciting and fun, but what I learned, who I learned it from — that was more of a life changing experience for me. The positions I played, you had to be fast. My brother Cameron was the most generous and loyal people I have ever met, We have been brothers since we were 7 years old. It was a bond you couldn’t break. Coach Burrell and Coach Lewis helped me grow into the man that I am today, because they were like father figures to me, too. They taught me to be more responsible about things that go on in my life on and off the track. Everyone knows how good I am as a 200-meter runner, but I'm very well-rounded, and I want to show people that I have a 100-meter side, too. I want to be seen as someone who changed the game. Elijah Hall: Top career moments, April 04 2024 Funny story is, at the time, Cam and I weren’t the fastest kids at a young age, But once we got to eighth grade, we started to make that pop out. Everyone was like, ‘These guys are really fast.’ And when we got to high school, we were pretty much winning everything in summer track. Either I was anchor leg or he was anchor leg, but we were always on the same relay team, and that’s how Cam and I formed a bond growing up. Out of high school, the talent was there, I ran the No. 1 time in the 200 meters in the nation [20.60], but because I had three kids [Alaiya, Taliya, Elijah Jr.] by the time I finished high school, the focus in class wasn’t there. It was hard trying to overcome growing up as a teenager with kids, and it was a struggle to make the grades I needed. So I had to go to junior college. Junior college humbled me because at the time I was a young kid who wanted to be older and it really made me take a step back and settle down, I had to focus in class and I had to get my grades right, so I could get into any Division 1 school I wanted, which was the University of Houston. I feel like that journey made me who I am today. It made me the man I am today because being in junior college is another level. You have to be built for junior college. A lot of people go into junior college and don’t make it out because it’s different. That’s why I salute everyone that goes into juco and makes it out, because I know the struggle. I know it’s hard. I’ve always been fast, but Coach Burrell and Coach Lewis taught me the mechanics side of running, They taught me how to stay front side, how to get my arms back, how to get my arms up. The thing I learned from Coach Burrell is respect the body. If you don’t respect your body, the only person you’re going to hurt is you. Coach Lewis instilled in me the right way to run, He was just always about doing it the right way. Once you learn the right way to run, then training can be easier and running track meets will be easier. Everything is easier when you run the right way. Coach Burrell and Coach Lewis helped me grow into the man that I am today, because they were like father figures to me, too, They taught me to be more responsible about things that go on in my life on and off the track. When I get into the starting blocks, I visualize myself running my race, I see myself running the perfect race. I get down, I take a deep breath, I zone in, look down my lane and rest on the fact that I’ve prepared for this moment and the only thing that can stop me is me. When that gun goes off, I’m staring that finish line down, I’m not looking side to side, I’m not looking backwards, I’m not looking at anyone’s feet. I’m looking at the finish line, and I’m trying to get there before anyone else. My thinking is, I’m not going to let the next man beat me, And if he wants to beat me, he’s going to have to break a record on me. It’s always been my ultimate goal to make it to the Olympics and stand on that podium. Representing my country means a lot to me because I have family members that fought and gave their all for this country. I feel like we as athletes have a duty to represent our country the right way. The real work is done when you’re alone practicing and no one is looking, It’s done when there is no audience and there are no cameras. That’s when you get the best and the most out of yourself. I love the bright lights at the track meet because I know for sure that I put in the work at practice. Practice is when you ‘get it in out the mud.’ But if you are prepared and put in the right work, when it’s time to race, you’ll be having fun. Double Quick May 18 2021 External Links Category:1994 births Category:Track and field athletes Category:Living people