Chapman’s Tanith Elliot – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Bluestem Pace

By Hayden Swope

Chapman’s Tanith Elliot has been involved in track and field for quite a few years now, and her talents show in every event she participates in. 

“I’m a thrower and a sprinter, and I would like to think I’m half decent at both, and I don’t feel like you meet or see a lot of people who participate competitively in both areas at the same time,” Elliot said. “I started track and field because it was fun and kept me in shape along with giving me more time to spend with my friends, but I keep doing track because of the community and family feeling that surrounds me along with the constant push to become better at everything I do.”

Elliot has aspirations to break a couple records and make herself known at the state meet before the season is over. 

“My main goal for this season is to make it out of high school with my discus school record,” Elliot said. “It is currently 133’11”, and I really think I have a shot. I also want to place in the top three at the state meet again this year for 4A.”

While growing as an athlete throughout the spring season is important, Elliot also goes out of her way to make sure she’s everyone’s biggest supporter. 

“I try to show leadership on my team by always being positive, optimistic, and encouraging,” Elliot said. “I know it sounds cliche, but I want people to know I will always be in their corner with a smile, even when things aren’t going their way. I show this by trying to watch all my teammates’ different events they are also involved in, along with helping them celebrate their personal victories even if I’m not having the greatest day myself.”

Elliot plans to continue her academics in Manhattan in fall to become an educator in the future.

“Next year I am planning on going to Kansas State University. I’m planning on majoring in elementary education and minoring in horticulture,” Elliot said.