Camdenton senior Angel Dickerson is having a record-setting career for the Lakers and is chasing down more history as the finish line of his career nears.
Dickerson has always been goal oriented in the 100-meter dash, “9th grade was going to be 11.30, 10th grade was a 10.90, 11th grade was a 10.60, this year is a 10.30,” Angel said.
Those times have given the senior something to chase in the 100-meter dash, especially because Angel doesn’t usually chase any other runners.
“I need a push, I love challenges, they push me way more,” he said.
Those challenges have pushed him to record one of the fastest 100-meter times in the state.
“A lot of speed is natural, and he looks like a natural runner. He’s got great stride length and great knee lift,” said Camdenton track coach Nick Bruck.
Angel uses that speed to compete in the long jump, 4×100-meter relay, 100-meter dash, and 200-meter dash.
“He holds four of our school records,” Bruck said.
The Indiana State signee is the reigning Class 4 200-meter dash state champion, but this year he’s competing in Class 5 against the fastest runners in Missouri.
“Obviously, I’m going to try to get first place in all of my events (this year),” Angel said.
“I think he’s embraced the competition and realizes he’s working his hardest and wherever he finishes he did his best, so he doesn’t get disappointed with that,” Bruck added.
Angel says another advantage is that he’s been racing his whole life.
“When I was in kindergarten all I would do was race the kids in my class,” he said.
He’s hoping to race for many more years to come, “Going pro that’s what excites me the most,” he said. “If I go pro, that’s my goal but that’s what excites me the most.”
Before he even considers the world stage, Angel’s locked in on winning another state title in purple and white.
