The Lamar High School track program has not one, but two dominant hurdlers this year who are focused, fearless and fast.
“Ciara Farrington has natural speed. She’s the only senior we have in the hurdling program, so she’s been the queen,” Lamar track coach Mark Krimm said. “Camren Vandible he’s fun to watch in both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles. He’ll be a senior next year. I have great kids and they’re a great example.”
Farrington has been in the program since her freshman year and has advanced to the area round for a second straight time. She set personal records in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.62 seconds as well as the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 49.57 seconds.
“I’m so proud of myself because I haven’t broken 17 seconds the entire season until today when I almost got 15 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles,” Farrington said. “I’m really proud of that and I’m also really proud of my teammates because we’ve all been working really hard.”
Farrington didn’t run hurdles until her freshman year. Prior to running track she was all about volleyball. But after making it to the area round last year and seeing her hard work pay off, she knew track was the sport for her.
“I did a lot of sports, but I feel like track was really where I needed to be,” Farrington said.
Vandible has also advanced to the area round for a second time with a personal record time of 14.76 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles and 40.12 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles.
“It feels amazing. My (personal best) time in the 110-meter hurdles prior was 15.5 seconds. It’s only going to get lower from here as I face tougher competition,” Vandible said.
Vandible credits the hard work he and his trainer put in for getting him in shape to run at faster speeds.
“I really want to thank my trainer and his friend, Lavon. He was a college hurdler. We trained really hard over the summer. We worked with hurdles, bands and treadmills to increase speed, and it has paid off,” Vandible said.
Next year Farrington plans to attend Texas State and minor in psychology while majoring in animal science. Eventually, she would like to attend vet school to become a veterinarian.
Vandible has another year of high school but has hopes of attending the University of Texas and studying mechanical engineering. Both athletes plan to continue their careers running hurdles.
“They’re great in the classroom and they’re leaders in the program as well,” Krimm said.
Camren Vandible
Class: 2024
Twitter: @CamrenVandible
IG: @_.cvandible2._
Races: 110-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles, 4×400-meter relay
Height & weight: 6-feet-1, 160 pounds
Runners he studies: Grant Holloway, Noah Lyles
Status: Uncommitted
Favorite artist: Drake
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Hobby: Working out
Shout-outs: Lavon & Tim (trainer)
Ciara Farrington
Class: 2023
IG: @favgirl.c
Races: 100-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles
Height & weight: 5-feet-2, 113 pounds
Runner she studies: Sha’Carri Richardson
Status: Will attend Texas State
Favorite artist: Billie Eilish
Favorite subject: Environmental Science
Hobby: Crocheting
Shout-outs: Mom, sister, step-dad
