This week’s Athlete of the Week is Crookston Pirate Boy’s Track & Field competitor Thor Harbott.
The senior has been a big part of the Pirate Track & Field team for the past several years and has been a great leader this year.
In the Pirates most recent meet at UND for the East Grand Forks Invitational, Harbott took 6th place in the 3000 Meters with a time of 10:47.78, and also helped the 4X800 Relay team take 4th place with a time of 10:12.30. Outside of track & field, Thor is in all of the following activities with the Crookston High School –
- National Honors Society
Student Council
LEO Club
Tennis
Soccer
Hockey
Valley Fiddlers
Pop Strings
Orchestra
Band
Speech
Knowledge Bowl
Harbott plans to attend the University of Minnesota after graduating this spring, and will enter the Business School.
First started competing in track & field – 7th grade
What events have you competed in this year – 4X800 Relay, 1600 Meters, 3200 Meters, 800 Meters, 4X200 Relay
What event is your favorite – 1600 or 800 Meters just because they are shorter.
Favorite meet to compete in – Indoor it’s probably at Concordia, and Outdoor I like East Grand Forks.
Do you have a pre-meet ritual – Not really, just make sure I stretch and get ready.
Favorite sports team – Minnesota Loons
Favorite sport – Soccer
Favorite athlete – Justin Jefferson
Favorite TV Show – The Office
Favorite food – Barbacoa Tacos
Something people don’t know about you – My middle name is spelled with a J even though it sounds like it should be a Y. (Jurgen)
What music are you listening to – Everything
You’re stranded on a deserted island and you can have ANY three people with you – Tatum Lubinski, Jack Anderson, Nathan Kelly.
Plans after graduation – Go to the Business School at the University of Minnesota.
Family –
Dad – Corey (District Court Judge)
Mom – Stephanie (Attorney)
Sisters – Audrey (Attends University of Minnesota)
Maddie (Sophomore at CHS)
