In the Spotlight: Rayanna Relerford
Year: Senior
Events: 55 meters, 300 meters, 4x400 relay
Accomplishments: Defending State Open and Class S champion in the 300 meters. … Ran 40.85 in the 300 meters as a junior after running track for just two seasons. … Ran anchor leg for Bloomfield's State Open winning 4x400 relay team last season. Team also earned All-America status after finishing fourth at Nationals, where it set a Connecticut record. … Finished fourth in the 55 meters in the Class S indoor championship last season. … Ranked 21st in the nation in the 300 meters after running 41.07 and finishing second at the Rhode Island Classic on Dec. 28.
Motivation this season: "I'm coming into senior year wanting to keep my [state open] title, pr [personal record] all my races, have a great year with my 4x400 team and get stronger as an athlete."
