- June 19, 2025
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Since Foundation Academy’s Lee Peters was an eighth-grader she has been competing for podiums and medals, claiming the bronze medal in the 100-meter dash and silvers in both the 200-meter dash and 4x100-meter relay at the 2022 Class 1A, District 7 meet.
Fast-forward to 2025, and Peters has elevated from a young up-and-comer competing for medals at different Central Florida meets to to becoming the fastest female short-distance runner across Florida in Class 1A.
After a dominant regular season — during which Peters never finished lower than fourth place — the Lions sprinter won the individual district and regional championships in the 100 and 200 and finished the 2025 season with a bang by posting personal-best times in both sprinting events at the Class 1A state championship meet. Her time of 11.60 in the 100 was good enough to claim the state title in the event, and her 23.79 finish in the 200 landed her the silver medal.
How does it feel to be named Athlete of the Week?
It feels amazing, and I appreciate the honor very much.
What do you enjoy the most about track?
I love to compete, I love to train, and I love my team.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from track?
Track is all mental, so never give up and keep running hard.
What is your favorite track memory?
Winning states this year in the 100-meter dash while setting my personal best time of 11.60.
Who is your favorite athlete?
Tyson Gay, of course. He has the fastest time ever run in the 100 by an American and is the GOAT. Plus, he’s my trainer and has taught me so much.
Who is someone that has made an impact on your track-and-field journey?
Tisifenne Taylor. She’s been my coach for four years and has helped me become the runner I am.
What is your go-to pre-meet meal?
Steak, potatoes and veggies.
What is your go-to pre-meet hype song?
“Praise” by Elevation Worship.
What is your favorite non-sports hobby?
Shopping.
What is your favorite subject in school?
English because I love to read.
What are three things you would take with you to a deserted island?
The Bible, my family and a submarine.
What is your favorite movie?
“The Notebook” because it’s a great love story.
If you could have dinner with one person — dead or alive — who would it be?
Jesus because I would want to hug him and thank him for dying on the cross for me.
If you could go back in time to a specific period in history, when and where would you go?
I would go back to the beginning of time and slap the apple out of Eve’s hand.
Looking back, what piece of advice would you give your younger self?
Don’t give up so easily.
If you could ask your future self a question, what would it be?
Will I win a gold medal at the Olympics?
Who is your favorite superhero?
The Flash because he’s so fast.
Who is your favorite supervillain?
Gru because he has all the minions.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To be able to teleport so I can go anywhere in the world when I wanted to.
If you could travel to three places in the world, where would you go and why?
Bora Bora and Fiji because the water is so beautiful, and South Africa to see all the different animals.
If you could be an animal for a day, which one would you be and why?
I would be a cheetah so I could feel that speed.
Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Not on a good pizza.
