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Age
28
Hometown
Enumclaw, WA
Education
Homeschool Green River College
Career Highlights
- There's so many, that I won't be able to name them all. However, this past World Team tryouts I started to fully believe in myself and was placing and winning in races I've never medaled or placed in before.
World Championship Experience
- Made team in 2015 and was able to travel and compete in Taiwan for the World Championships. I came out with a 10th place in the 10 thousand meter points race on road. Learned so much from this competition and am following my dream to medal at Worlds this year.
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Began Skating: 2004
Sponsor: Great Lakes Cycle & Skate
Occupation: Student
High School: Home School
High School Graduation: 2016
International Experience: Placed in Germany a couple of times, 3rd overall in Belgium, 10th in points (Worlds 10k points), 2015/2016 placed in Pan American games and multiple other events.
Other Sports: Cycling
Life Goals: To follow my Savior Jesus Christ
Skating Goals: Medal at Worlds
Favorite Sports Figure: Russell Wilson
Favorite Food Before Competition: Pasta
Favorite Movie: Lord of The Rings (Extended Edition)
Favorite Place To Shop: Amazon.com
Favorite Music For Training and Competition: Today's Christian Alternative
Favorite Posession: Does my Family count?
Hobbies: Serving, Gaming, Working Out
One Word That Describes You: Caring
What Makes You Unique: Knowing that I can help change peoples lives by caring/loving them for who they are.
Who You Admire/ Greatest Influence: Jesus Christ! He's saved me from a life of sin and given me a new life with him.
Father: Edward Wakefield
Mother: Debbie Wakefield
Brother: Chris and Colin Wakefield
Family Members Sports: My brother Colin has tried out for team a couple of times and has gotten closer each time.