I’m Sophi Merickel. I’m from Phoenix AZ but I go to school in Ohio. I am a track and field athlete at Marietta College. I’m studying sports medicine to become a physical therapist. Before I graduate high school I broke my ankle and tore my syndesmosis ligament. I had to get a metal plate put in eight screws and a fake ligament. It was very difficult to come back from especially going into college and being a part of a new team but I worked and recovered the best I could and earned a starting position as a freshman. I’ve learned it’s not about how hard you get hit but it’s about getting up and hitting back harder. Life throws so many obstacles at you and once you learn to react with perseverance and hard work you can make it through anything. Insta: sophi.merickel TikTok: sophi.merickel