STAND UP TO CANCER & CONQUERING OBESITY 5K RUN/WALK
October 15 - Howard Amon Park – Richland, Washington
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, join Olympian Andrew Reyes at Howard Amon Park in Richland for STAND UP TO CANCER & CONQUERING OBSEITY, a fun 5K run/walk.
Official Website of Andrew Reyes - Olympian
Andrew Reyes made his first Olympic appearance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
Andrew attended the Abilene Christian University , Abilene, Texas where he captured an NCAA National Championship in 1997-1998.
Events : 100m / 200m / 400m
Current Resident: Washington State
High School: Red Mountain High, Mesa Arizona
College: Abilene Christian University , Abilene,Texas
Jr College : Santa Monica College,Santa Monica, CA & Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA
Not only did he gain popularity with his running expertise, Andrew is also well known for his other endeavors. Modeling has become a career that he would like to continue and is also interested in more TV shows opportunities. Andrew spends much of his time doing appearances for his Olympic Sponsors, speaking engagements for Drug Free Awareness and talking with young athletes throughout the United States about overcoming obstacles and setting high goals.
Personal Message from Andrew
I had always been an athlete, and I always knew I was fast, but it wasn’t until I put my God-given talents up against others that I knew that this was the sport that chose me. Over the years I’ve had my doubts and there have been many times that I’ve wished I could have been gifted at something that did not require so much pain and sacrifice to be great, but we do not choose our blessings and I know my talent is just that.
I attended the Abilene Christian Unversity with the hopes of being one of the better competitors on my team and the gratitude of receiving a free education. Little did I realize that there were bigger things in store for me. It was after my season at ACU that season when I began to dream big and to see the potential that I possessed.
The road between college and now has been rocky at times and nothing like I imagined when I left from college and decided to become a professional athlete. You never realize how much you want something until you have been tested and pushed to the brink of despair, and yet you still find yourself trudging forward, more determined than ever. I didn’t plan for this journey, but I have learned to embrace it. This sport has molded me into the person I am today; a stronger, more determined, confident, independent, and humble man, grateful for every opportunity I’ve been blessed with. I am a firm believer that I have taken the path that I have for a reason and that God is directing my steps.
I am looking forward to continuing to grow both as an athlete and a person and want to remain in this sport as long as I feel I have a purpose to fulfill. I believe that my best years are still ahead of me and I am excited about what the future holds.
