My First Event At High Jump - 1489 Words

It was a bright and sunny day, perfect for a track meet. The air felt crisp and warm, there was a slight breeze. We got out of the stuffy bus ready and excited for an eventful day. The coaches showed us our camp, so we set up our blankets, gym bags, and coolers under the shady bleachers. My first event was high jump so I went over to the high jump pit ready to get last. I figured I would lose because I’m not the best at high jump, but I had friends and classmates to encourage me for my horrid event. As we got over to the high jump pit I discovered that only 5 girls were participating, so I would automatically place. The starting height was 3’6, I sailed over it like a dolphin over a hoop. I cleared 3’8 too, then 3’10. The next height was†¦show more content†¦Kira started us off and we were behind a lot, Hannah and Kanyen couldn’t get in front of the lightning speed Kingman girls. I was the last person and I ran as hard as I could but we still got last. There was only three teams participating so we got third, another medal for me! It was turning out to be a great track meet, up until the 200 hurdles. The 200M hurdles were one of the last events so I just hung out at the camp until it was hurdle time. I had done the 200M hurdles in 6th grade and knew that I would most likely place, well not this time. They called, â€Å"First call 200 meter hurdles, first call†, I went down to the track and checked in. I needed to go to the bathroom- BAD, so I asked Ashtyn if she thought I could go and make my event. She said that yes I could go but to make it quick, so I hurried. I made it back before some people even checked in so I was just fine. I sat down and started stretching, ready for my best event. They told me I was in heat 2 lane 3. Getting ready for my event my palms were sweaty and I was nervously excited. The man wearing the orange jacket with the electric gun said, â€Å" Runners, on your mark!† in a calm, but demanding voice. I got down in my blocks, hearing people saying, â€Å"You can do it!† and my hair falling over my shoulder.The man said, â€Å" Set!† and I got set, he then said â€Å"GO!† and I was off. I sailed easily over the first hurdle, I was thinking oh yeah I got this. TheShow MoreRelatedMy Experience At The Bus1562 Words   |  7 Pageswonderful mood before the start of the meet while some of the girls team nap or listen to music or play games to pass the time. Coming from behind, I hear one of my teammates saying â€Å"I spy with my little eye something green† followed by multiple girls all staring out the windows shooting out quick guesses. Cars zoom by as I s tare out my window, listening to music, just waiting to get to our destination. 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