My name is Will Pongonis, and I run cross country and track for Eau Claire Memorial High School in Wisconsin (Class of 2027). I have personal bests of 4:14 in the 1600m, 9:13 in the 2 mile, and 15:24 in the 5k (XC). I placed 3rd in both the Freshman 2 Mile and Freshman Mile at New Balance Outdoor Nationals, and 6th at the WIAA Division 1 Cross Country Championships my sophomore year. I have a 3.885 unweighted GPA. Heading into my junior year of track, my goals are to run 4:08 in the 1600m and 8:55 in the 3200m while competing for a state medal in both events. 

Over the past year, competing through breathing limitations affected my race performances, but my training has remained consistent and I have overcome these breathing difficulties and continued to improve — most recently setting an indoor personal best of 4:18.38 in the 1600m. With that issue now being addressed, I am confident my performances will reflect the work I have been putting in. Outside of running, I am involved in the National Honor Society and Key Club at Memorial, where I regularly volunteer in my community. 

I hold myself to a high standard in both training and the classroom, and I push the people around me to do the same. Competing at the highest level possible is something I have worked towards every single day, and my goal is not just to compete in college, but to win. I look forward to pursuing my academic and athletic goals at the next level. For more information, please email me at willpongonis2027@gmail.com.