THE GREATER LANSING AREA SPORTS HALL
OF FAME
INDUCTION CEREMONY
2017
Leah Nilsson Kareti
Leah Nilsson Kareti was an All-State Cross Country and Track performer for Williamston High School. She set school track records in the 800 meter, 1600 meter and 3200 meter runs as well as the 3200 meter relay.
She also competed and captained cross country and track teams at Michigan State University. She was an NCAA and Big Ten All-Academic honoree as well and achieved a nomination for a Rhodes Scholarship.
Ms. Kareti thanked her coaches for working to make her a better runner. She made three main points in her speech.
She believes that sports do a lot to develop athletes as responsible adults and help to build confidence as well as athletic excellence.
She applauds the progress in Women's Athletics helped along by Title IX. She would like to see more women get into careers as coaches; at this time, many female athletes are being coached by men.
Also, she likes the special bonds that sports help develop between athletes, families and their communities. They are really important as we help to raise children into adults.
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