Spotlight on Julian Forte
Friday, 14 January 2011 19:19 By Nevada Morgan
Wolmer’s and Jamaica’s representative Julian Forte believes track & field has changed the way he think about life in general. He said “it makes me realize that hard work is very important if I want to become successful in whatever I do.”
FULL NAME: Julian Forte
DATE OF BIRTH: 7/1/1993
HEIGHT: 6ft 1
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Andrew
EVENT: 100m & 200m
GENDER: Male
PRESENT AND FORMER SCHOOL: Wolmer’s Boys’ High School & Vaz Prep
Question: AT WHAT AGE YOU FIRST DISCOVER YOUR TALENT?
Answer: Age eight
Q: WHERE DID YOU FIRST DISCOVER YOUR TALENT?
A: Vaz Prep
Q: WHERE DID YOU RUN YOUR FIRST COMPETITIVE RACE?
A: Prep school development track meet
Q: DID ANY ONE SPOT YOUR TALENT?
A: My Prep School coach
Q: WHO HAS BEEN YOUR TRACK AND FIELD IDOL GROWING UP?
A: Michael Johnson
Q: WHO HAS BEEN YOUR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION IN TRACK AND FIELD WHEN GROWING UP?
A: Family members, friends & Coaches
Q: WHAT WAS THE ENCOURAGEMENT LIKE AMONG YOUR PEERS AT SCHOOL.?
A: It was always good they are always encouraging me
Q: HOW HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO BALANCE YOUR STUDIES WHILE ON THE TRACK?
A: With the help of proper guidance from family and coaches and from the help of some teachers at school
Q: DO YOU THINK TRACK AND FIELD HAS CHANGED THE WAY YOU THINK AND THE WAY YOU VIEW THINGS?
A: Yes definitely, it makes me realize that hard work is very important if I want to become successful in whatever I do
Q: WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ON LIFE?
A: Hard work and determination should not be overlooked
Q: ARE YOU CONFIDENT YOU CAN REACH THE VERY TOP IN ATHLETICS?
A: Yes definitely, with continued hard work and detemination
Q: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUNDEST MOMENT IN TRACK AND FIELD LIFE SO FAR?
A: 2010 Boys and Girls Athletic Championships, helping to lead Wolmer’s to victory
Q: WHAT IS YOUR MOST DISAPPOINTING MOMENT IN TRACK AND FIELD SO FAR?
A: Not being able to represent my country in the Inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
Q: HOW DOES IT FEEL TO REPRESENT YOUR SCHOOL?
A: It is a very good feeling o know that the younger ones look up to me
Q: HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO COME THROUGH WHEN UNDER PRESSURE TO PERFORM?
A: deep breathing exercises and emptying my mind of stressful thoughts
Q: WHAT IS YOUR TRAINING REGIME LIKE?
A: Strict diet, background work in the early season and weight and speed training
Q: WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS TIME?
A: Running professionally if all goes well.
Q: WHAT IS THE SUPPORT LIKE FROM YOUR PARENTS NOW AND WHAT WAS IT LIKE THEN?
A: The support from my parents has always been tremendous, my parents are my biggest fans
Q: WHAT WERE SOME OF THE OBSTICLES YOU FACED WHILE GROWING- UP AND THE HURDLES YOU NOW FACE?
A: I don’t recall facing any obstacles growing up but there were always challenges
Q: DO YOU BELIEVE TRACK AND FIELD CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR EVER?
A: Yes definitely, because it has already started
Q: AT WHAT STAGE DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE?
A: Early to mid twenty’s
Q: CAN YOU MANAGE SUCCESS ON A WHOLE?
A: Most definitely
Q: HOW DO YOU KEEP FOCUS AT TRACK AND FIELD?
A: I always remind myself of my talent and with support from friends and family it is really not that difficult.