...You get a feeling when a college is right for you and I had gotten that feeling.
Name: Amarah McPhaul
Class year: 2027
Major: Health and human kinetics
Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
I chose OWU because of the beautiful campus and it was the perfect distance from home. You get a feeling when a college is right for you and I had gotten that feeling.
Why did you choose your major?
I am majoring in HHK because I am aiming to become an athletic trainer to help care for injured athletes. I have had several injuries myself, so I can relate to other injured athletes and love being around sports.
Why did you choose to compete in sports at Ohio Wesleyan?
I have always loved running and my senior year of high school made me realize I wanted to continue running in college.
Which is your favorite event?
I am a sprinter and my favorite event is the 100-meter dash.
Do you have any pre-event rituals or superstitions?
Listening to music helps get me in the zone for a race.
What are your strengths as an athlete (as an individual)?
As an athlete I am strong, flexible, strong-minded, and care a lot about taking care of myself and my teammates.
What athletic or academic achievement/accomplishment are you most proud of? What did you do to put yourself in position to achieve that?
I am most proud of breaking 4 school records in high school during my senior year of track season in the 100m, 200m, 4x100 relay, and 4x400 relay! I made it my goal to break records each season and worked hard at it and made it become a reality.
Is there a specific coach or teammate who has helped you get where you are?
My high school coach, David Beard, has been the best coach I have ever had. He has helped me grow as a person and athlete. He has been the one of the only coaches that has truly cared for me.
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
I would love to be able to teleport places, it would make things so much easier.
Which reality show would you like to star on and why?
Love Island is a show I've been hooked on lately, so I would choose to star on it because it would be awesome to potentially win $100,000 and find love at the same time!
Which three people, living or dead, would you like to share a meal with?
I would love to share a meal with Drew Starkey, Dylan O'Brien, and Paul Walker.
What is your ideal travel destination?
Bora Bora has always been my dream vacation spot because of the beautiful water and houses you can stay at on the water!
What is your favorite season and why?
I am not a fan of any cold weather so summer is definitely my favorite season of the year.
What is your favorite book and why?
My favorite book is The Bible because it is beautiful and very important in my life.
