Winstead Elementary Student Breaks State Mile Record

Published October 28, 2015

She might only be in the fifth grade at Winstead Elementary, but this is one runner you do not want to challenge to a mile race – unless you plan to lose.

Gabrielle Boulay is the new state record holder for the mile run at the Tennessee Elementary Cross Country State Meet with a blistering time of 5:35. Not only did Gabrielle break the state record, which was her record from last year, but she broke the meet record as well. Gabby is the first elementary female in the state to win back-to-back titles.

“Winning this race was a big honor for me, my team, my friends and my family,” said Gabrielle. “I just remembered throughout the race that I was going to do this for the people who are supporting me back in Franklin.”

Gabrielle is also a hard worker in the classroom, bringing the same intensity and dedication to her academic studies as she does to her athletic pursuits.

“Gabrielle is an amazing athlete and wonderful student,” said Winstead Elementary Principal Kathy Wells. “She works hard during the school day on her academics and is self-motivated in all areas. I am very proud of her focus to break her record and the state record.”

Gabrielle has big things planned for her academic and athletic future.

“I have plans to continue to run in both middle and high school,” said Gabrielle. “I have seen quite a few people who have run in middle and high school and gone on to the Junior Olympics or have received scholarships to great colleges. I feel strongly about taking my running career as far as I can go and hope to continue running long into the future.”