Coeur d’Alene High School Athlete of the Month: Caitlin Conway

Caitlin Conway has already made a school career of running cross country. The 16-year-old junior at Coeur d’Alene High School has been running cross country since elementary school.

“I was a part of Junior Olympics from the age of 7 through 14, qualifying and competing at Nationals numerous times,” Caitlin said.

Last year, she placed sixth overall in the state, helping the girls’ team win third place in the state. They went on to compete at the Nike Cross Regionals where the team placed second and qualified for the Nike Cross Nationals.

Caitlin has a 4.383 GPA, and college is in her line of sight but as to where still needs to be decided. There’s no question, however, that she’ll continue running wherever she attends.

In addition to her cross country career, Caitlin is considering studying criminal justice and potentially becoming a lawyer.

“A career in the field of law and criminal justice is a fight for justice for our country, and I love the idea of knowing that I am helping,” she said.

Cross country attracts a certain type of person, and Caitlin values her teammates and the lessons she’s learned from them.

“People who participate in cross country are extremely humble and kind. Every runner competes not only for themselves but for their team,” Caitlin said. “Similarly in life, I have noticed that you have to make decisions that benefit yourself while putting in the extra mile to help the group or common goal.”

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