Name: Kaitlyn McClintick
School: Northeastern High School
Grade: 12
Age: 17
Sports: Powerlifting and Track & Field
Claim to fame/honors: Coach's award, four-year varsity letter and top squat at the state powerlifting meet
Words you live by: "Be kind."
Toughest opponent: Kenton Ridge because we have had close totals at many meets
Biggest influence: My parents
Game-day rituals: Before I lift or throw, I take a second to breathe and relax. It helps me focus on my form and do what I need to do.
What's on your bedroom walls: Pictures of my family
When I'm bored I like to … Watch Netflix
Favorite movie: Any comedy
Person who would play you in a movie: Melissa McCarthy
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds
Favorite musical artist: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite book: A Man Called Ove
Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken Divan
Favorite restaurant: Yamato
Whose mind would you like to read: My powerlifting and track coach's
Place where you'd love to travel: Scotland
Talent you'd like to have: Singing
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite athlete: Serena Williams
Favorite team: Cincinnati Bengals
Something in the world I'd like to change: I would love to see a world where everyone is nicer to one another. A world where kindness comes from everyone.
Favorite sports moment: Making my track coach cry when I threw 94' at a track meet
Favorite junk food: Doritos Dinamita chips or M&Ms
Best thing about your favorite sport: Powerlifting practice is always a blast. I have fun with friends all while getting better at lifting.
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