Track superstar at only 13
WELTEVREDEN PARK – Three time SA Champ competitor shines for her school.
The young and aspiring Alison Visser definitely runs like a girl and wins like a champion.
The 13-year-old Visser has competed in the SASA National Primary Schools Track and Field Championships for three years consecutively. A Grade 7 pupil at Weltevreden Park Primary School, Visser said, “I enjoy running for the competition and pushing myself to reach the finish line.”
Starting off this year at inter-schools, Visser made quick progression to Roodepoort Champs and then to D12 Championships. Recently, she competed at Gauteng Championships which propelled her to the SASA National Primary Schools Track and Field Championships in March.
It was there that Visser excelled and made her school incredibly proud. Visser competed in the 800m medium distance race and won a respectable third place in a time of 00:02:17:94.
Welties athletes coach Quintus Write said, “I am proud to be able to work with someone as talented as Alison. It is a great representation for Welties.”
He added that only a few pupils from Roodepoort schools made it to the SA Champs and to win is a great accomplishment.
“Running teaches me discipline that I try use inside and outside of the classroom and track,” said Visser.
Details: Weltevreden Park Primary School, 011 679 5625/6.
