When Christina Sergi first entered high school at Mountain Point in Phoenix, Arizona, she was convinced that getting involved with something would help to make her experience one that was worthwhile. After searching for something that interested her, she stumbled upon track and field and that’s where her running career began.

As a runner at Mountain Point, Sergi set a state record in the 4×8 relay. She recalls her experience as being one of great pride, but she would not of been able to have done it without the help of her high school coach Sabrina Robinson.

“She was the person who got me started and to the level that I’m at now,” Sergi said. “She was there for me through many things that went on in my life.”

After graduating, Sergi studied at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona where she ran track for two years. Sergi attended nationals four times and was named an All-American. It was after she met Coach Matthew Pantusa that she was notified of a scholarship to run track at Nicholls. Although coming on to a new team, Sergi said that it wasn’t hard to adjust to the new faces.

“The team all gets along so well,” Sergi said. “They have all made this experience so much fun for me.”

Sergi said that the experience of running at Nicholls has been different from the one at the community college she attended.

“We run a lot, and just never stop day in and day out,” Sergi said. “We lift weights, practice twice a day and now I have to watch what I eat which is kind of hard with a cafeteria where you can eat all that you want.”

During her time here at Nicholls, Sergi has set records in the 1600 meter race and in the distance medley. Sergi currently participates regularly in the 1500, 3000, 5,000 and the 10,000 meter races along with distance relays.

Sergi said that the unity of the entire team is what is helping this years team to break records and place high in races. She said that the team is always backing one another on and off of the track.

“We are all really close,” Sergi said. “Everyone gets along and everyone supports one another.”

Sergi said that despite waking up at 5:30 every morning, lifting weights, going to class, studying and making it to practice everyday, her experience has been overwhelming.

After graduation from Nicholls, Sergi plans to attend graduate school and to become a speech therapist at a high school while coaching track and field.