Breanna Eckels was equipped with all the necessary tools to become a high-level track and field athlete.

The Southeast junior is fast and most of that came naturally, as did the muscles that allow her to propel herself through the air and soar long distances. With a package like that, Eckels was inherently better than a lot of her competition.

But Eckels isn’t a story of a special talent taking it for granted. Eckels’ is a story of a special talent that seized the opportunity to chase greatness.

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