NBCMiami l Monday, August 14, 2023
Meet the fastest 14 year old in America to run the 200 meter. And she is from Miramar – (Family is Jamaican)

Arianna Woolcock won the 200 meter race at the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics for Track and Field. At just 14 years old, and in only her second year of running track, Arianna won the 200 meter in her age division. “My dream is to go pro at 16 and go to the Olympics,” said Arianna Woolcock. Her coach, Haile Hoo, founder of Five Star General Athletics says Arianna is a joy to work with, always a good listener, and a hard worker who came a long way. “Her nickname from the team was “robot girl.” She ran pretty funny and wasn’t the fastest girl out there. There were times she wanted to quit. So we just tried to inspire her to continue. She did that and is a national champion a year later.” Said Coach Hoo. But her impact on Coach Hoo goes even deeper. “This year was the year I thought I’d pack it up. And with Ari winning a national championship, she was able to show me I still have it.” Says Hoo citing...Read more