Junior Ciara Hartman still has one year of high school left. But she has already become one of the most decorated and successful runners in Wisconsin prep history.
One of three triplets, along with sisters Aliya and Briella, Ciara Hartman played a significant role in leading Bloomer High School to the Division 2 girls team title at the state track and field meet.
It was the first state championship won by Bloomer, boys or girls, in any sport. They defeated the second-place team by 22 points this past weekend at UW-La Crosse.
Ciara Hartman won the 1,600 meter run, anchored the state record setting 4×800 relay and placed second behind sister Aliya Hartman in the 3,200.
Ciara has now won six state titles in three high school track seasons. She also plays basketball, along with her sisters, while being coached by their father, Josh.
Ciara and her sisters also excel in cross country for the Blackhawks.
The Leader-Telegram recently caught up with Ciara Hartman, the High School Athlete of the Week, to learn a little more about her.
What is your favorite sport besides the one you specialize in?
If cross country and track are out of the picture, my favorite sport is basketball.
Something I learned from a coach that I will never forget is …
Something I learned that I think is an important lesson is not to worry about the things that you cannot control. Especially when I’m nervous for races this advice is very helpful.
My favorite moment playing sports was …
Definitely winning the track and field team state title this past weekend. Other than that, winning the 4×800 relay at state each year has also stood out to me very significantly.
My most embarrassing moment in a competition was …
It would probably have to be when I was running a 1,500 at the Junior Olympics National track meet and tripped and fell while cutting in from the waterfall start.
My favorite sports team is …
The Wisconsin Badgers basketball team. My family watches the Badgers a lot.
A role model that has had the most influence on me is …
A role model that I have is Parker Valby. She is an amazing athlete and very relatable.
Something on my bucket list is …
Going on a trip to Colorado or somewhere with mountains to run/train at altitude at some point. I think that it would be fun and challenging.
If I had free concert tickets, I would see …
I would want to see Halsey again or maybe Drake.
Favorite subject in school and why?
My favorite subject in school is between Spanish or Statistics. I usually enjoy math classes the most in general, but it’s also very intriguing to learn a different language.
My favorite meal is …
Chipotle or any similar type of food.
My favorite TV show is …
I don’t really watch TV shows often, so I don’t have one.
One movie I could watch over and over is …
The Karate Kid.
If I won the lottery, my first purchase would be …
Probably some type of shoes. New running shoes or any type of Nike shoe.
If I had free tickets to go to a pro sports event, it would be …
I would want to go watch a pro race sometime or watch the Track and Field Olympic Trials.
My biggest pet peeve is …
Biggest pet peeve is probably just messes in general, whether it’s a messy car or messy room.
In my free time I enjoy …
I enjoy running, of course, but also shopping, swimming and wake surfing in the summer.
If I could have one super power it would be …
I would want it to be invisibility.
My favorite motivational slogan or quote is …
My favorite quote is probably “good things take time” or “trust the process” because they are both very true in running and help me stay focused every day when training.
In 25 years, I will be …
Graduated college, probably with a family and maybe running/training for marathons or just running for fun.
Something about myself that would surprise people is …
That I am a triplet, and I am the youngest of the three of us.
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