By John Goolsby, For the Tribune
TRUSSVILLE – Hewitt-Trussville’s Tristan Teer was named Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s 2023 Boys Cross Country runner of the year.
In Cross Country, Teer holds the 5,000 meter school record at 15:19.5. He was the 7A Section 3 Champion and an All-State selection in 2022 and 2021.
“I was introduced to running. A sport at the time I didn’t know that I’d fall in love with,” Teer said. “Through hard work, a lot of unseen hours, and the drive to be the best. I end up where I am now.”
The Wallace State signee also ran indoor and outdoor track for the Huskies. He was the 2022 7A Indoor State Champion in the 3200 meters and All-State in the 1600 meters. He was All-State in the 3200 meters and 1600 meters in 2023.
In outdoor track, he was All-State in 2023 in the 3200 meters and the 4×800 meter relay and All-State in the 3200 meters and 1600 meters in 2022.
“Tristan is one of the most talented runners to ever come through Trussville,” said Hewitt XC coach Matthew Michalke. “We’re so proud of what he accomplished at Hewitt-Trussville and look forward to seeing him continue his career at Wallace State.”
“What I learned and can take away from this sport is a little hard work and dedication can go a long way,” Teer said.