Name: Zhalay Wilson

School: Norcross

Class: Senior

College choices: Currently thinking of Georgia Tech and East Carolina University

Favorite event: 400

Best Gwinnett track and field athlete not on my team: Lailah Green

Funniest teammate: Dejon Lewis

Favorite track shoes: Nike Air Zoom Victory 2

Worst track injury: Never had one, but I’d say twisting my ankle

Favorite meal after a meet: Pasta with dessert (brownies and ice cream)

App I use most on my phone: Facetime

Favorite teacher: Mr. Miller

Dream job: Dental hygienist

Noteworthy:

• First-team all-county selection last season

• State runner-up, region and county champion in the 800

Coach Nathaniel Brooks’ take: “Zhalay has been an incredible athlete for us the last three years. She has shattered multiple Norcross High School records. She deserves all the praise I can give her. She finished second last year at the state meet in the 800 meters, and we would love to see if she can take that home this year to cap off an incredible high school career. I cannot wait to see where she runs collegiately.”