Courtesy of Brittany Porter
Junior R.J. Morrow is a hurdler from Rochester, New York. During his freshman year, Morrow placed 11th in State Championships in 60-meter hurdles, running his season record of 8.81 seconds. Despite only running in one meet his sophomore year, this season, Morrow broke the UR school record for the 60-meter sprint with a time of 7.13 seconds, previously set by Jeff Hrebenach in 2014. At Saturday’s NYSCTC Indoor Championships at RIT, Morrow won the 60-meter hurdling title, with a personal best and ECAC qualifying time of 8.55 seconds.
1. When did you first get into track and field?
I first started running in 2006.
2. Who do you look up to most?
I look up to my whole team and coaching staff. No matter what happens at a meet, we still support each other and stick together.
3. What is your mindset as you prepare for a race?
My mind is only focused on the finish line and getting there first. I try to ignore all the distractions around me.
4. How did you feel after setting your new personal record and qualifying for ECAC?
I was very shocked. I couldn’t believe I had won! It was a great to know that my hard work paid off.
5. How is your confidence level going into the ECAC Championships?
I am very confident about this weekend. I’m going to give it my best effort, and I can’t wait to see the results.
6. Would you rather go ice-fishing with Morgan Freeman or Nicolas Cage?
Morgan Freeman as long as he talks. Eleven times out of ten.
Douglas is a member of the class of 2017.
Eber is a member of the class of 2017.
