Boerne Champions distance running prodigy preparing for UIL regionals this weekend [Video]

BOERNE, Texas – When Boerne Champion’s Elizabeth Leachman steps onto the track, there’s a shift in energy.

At 16 years old, she’s already a once-in-a-lifetime talent and wise beyond her years.

“I’m usually flipping the lights on at 5:45 in the morning, and she’s already running,” said Boerne Champion track and field coach Kevin Brown. “She’s relentless in her effort.”

Leachman is a bona fide gold medal magnet, and her epic solo run to break the national high school 5,000-meter record last month at the Texas Relays inched her closer to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Trials.

“Qualifying for the trails would definitely be an honor, and it would be amazing if that opportunity came up,” shared Leachman. “But UIL is my focus right now. The focus isn’t so much on that, and if it happens, that’d be fantastic. But we’ll just have to wait and see.”

Leachman is the whole package …