Triplet Siblings in Track and Field
(Left to Right) Patrick, Sarah and David Ezeh
By Christopher Tremblay, Staff Sports Writer
It all began in sixth grade when the Ezeh triplets Sarah, David, and Patrick (oldest to youngest) were looking for something to keep them busy after school when they happened across running.
The trio, who also began playing soccer at a very young age while living in Connecticut, only had the choice of cross country and track and field while they attended middle school.
With only two options the Ezeh triplets decided to give running a shot. First up was cross country, which none of the triplets particularly cared for, but track and field—that was a different animal.
“I wasn’t a fan of cross country, track was much better as there were so many different events to try,” David said. “Running three plus miles was way too long of an event for me. I’d much rather prefer the sprinting events compared to the distance.”
Attending middle school, David found himself running the 100 meter and doing the high jump; Patrick also was running the 100 and in seventh grade he joined his brother in the high jump while Sarah was participating in both the 100 and 200-meter races. Although the triplets were all participating in similar events it was just a coincidence.
“Running in the sprinting events was something that we all enjoyed, it just happened that we all liked the same events,” Patrick said. “When it comes to track and field, I personally like the competitiveness. Soccer is a team sport and although track is too, I like that in track its all up to me win or lose. It may be much more nerve racking but its also more exciting knowing that everything is on my shoulders.”
Like her brothers, Sarah was not too thrilled with cross country either and gravitated toward the 200, compared to the 100, which her siblings preferred.
“I was not into all the running in cross country, it was too far for me, but I did like the shorter distance in track,” she said. “I prefer the 200 as it takes me a bit to warm up and get going. Not only do I feel better suited for that race it allows me to push myself to get that faster time.”
Ashland Track Coach Chris Avery feels blessed to have the juniors on her squad.
“All three of the Ezeh’s are good at running the sprints, but their true usefulness is to be flexible during any given track meet. They have all taken on different events through the years that have helped the team to be successful.”
Over the years David has included the shot put, triple jump, javelin and now the hurdles in his arsenal, while Patrick has added the 200, which has become his best event, and Sarah has taken part in the shot put and discus. The ability to help the Clockers succeed on the track as well as in the field has allowed the Ezeh triplets to try those different events.
“This past indoor season the team was in need of girl shot put throwers so along with a friend I decided to give it a try,” Sarah said. “it was something different instead of just running.”
In addition to taking on some many different events to help the team out, the Ezehs are very competitive amongst one another.
“Trying different events allows you to go out there and do something different for the good of the team instead of just running,” Patrick said. “As kids we were always comparing ourselves to one another. It would definitely add a lot more excitement if we were able to race one another.”
If the triplets were able to compete against one another Patrick firmly believes that he would come across the finish line first without a doubt. Coach Avery agrees with him.
“Patrick is by far the fastest of the three. Sarah and David use to be close, but I think David has now surpassed her,” the Clocker Coach said of her junior runners. “The two boys have never had the opportunity to run against one another as they are needed to pick up points in different events as we have such a small team.”
While Patrick is considered to be the fastest, David is not that concerned about running against his so-called younger brother.
“My brother and I have run similar events but never against one another. I feel I’m better at the 100 and he’s more of a longer sprinter runner,” David said.
The thought of having all three siblings running in the same event has seemed to intrigue the Coach.
“The boys have run together as part of the 4x400 relay but never have all three been able to compete in the same race,” Avery said. “I we ever have a co-ed relay then I’ll have to get all three of them together to take part in the race. They are a fun group of kids and I am happy that they are coming into their own.”
Ashland is looking to put forth a successful track and field season with the Ezeh’s as a main part of their success this season, but the biggest success to the season is having a season to compete in.
“After losing our entire sophomore year to Covid we were not even sure if there would be a season this year,” Patrick said. “It’s definitely exciting to be back participating as it was really boring with no sports for that entire time frame.”
No matter what event the Ezeh triplets happen to take part in this spring they are all overly happy not only happy to be taking part in the season but looking to help Ashland succeed.
By Christopher Tremblay, Staff Sports Writer
It all began in sixth grade when the Ezeh triplets Sarah, David, and Patrick (oldest to youngest) were looking for something to keep them busy after school when they happened across running.
The trio, who also began playing soccer at a very young age while living in Connecticut, only had the choice of cross country and track and field while they attended middle school.
With only two options the Ezeh triplets decided to give running a shot. First up was cross country, which none of the triplets particularly cared for, but track and field—that was a different animal.
Attending middle school, David found himself running the 100 meter and doing the high jump; Patrick also was running the 100 and in seventh grade he joined his brother in the high jump while Sarah was participating in both the 100 and 200-meter races. Although the triplets were all participating in similar events it was just a coincidence.
“Running in the sprinting events was something that we all enjoyed, it just happened that we all liked the same events,” Patrick said. “When it comes to track and field, I personally like the competitiveness. Soccer is a team sport and although track is too, I like that in track its all up to me win or lose. It may be much more nerve racking but its also more exciting knowing that everything is on my shoulders.”
Like her brothers, Sarah was not too thrilled with cross country either and gravitated toward the 200, compared to the 100, which her siblings preferred.
“I was not into all the running in cross country, it was too far for me, but I did like the shorter distance in track,” she said. “I prefer the 200 as it takes me a bit to warm up and get going. Not only do I feel better suited for that race it allows me to push myself to get that faster time.”
Ashland Track Coach Chris Avery feels blessed to have the juniors on her squad.
“All three of the Ezeh’s are good at running the sprints, but their true usefulness is to be flexible during any given track meet. They have all taken on different events through the years that have helped the team to be successful.”
Over the years David has included the shot put, triple jump, javelin and now the hurdles in his arsenal, while Patrick has added the 200, which has become his best event, and Sarah has taken part in the shot put and discus. The ability to help the Clockers succeed on the track as well as in the field has allowed the Ezeh triplets to try those different events.
“This past indoor season the team was in need of girl shot put throwers so along with a friend I decided to give it a try,” Sarah said. “it was something different instead of just running.”
In addition to taking on some many different events to help the team out, the Ezehs are very competitive amongst one another.
“Trying different events allows you to go out there and do something different for the good of the team instead of just running,” Patrick said. “As kids we were always comparing ourselves to one another. It would definitely add a lot more excitement if we were able to race one another.”
If the triplets were able to compete against one another Patrick firmly believes that he would come across the finish line first without a doubt. Coach Avery agrees with him.
“Patrick is by far the fastest of the three. Sarah and David use to be close, but I think David has now surpassed her,” the Clocker Coach said of her junior runners. “The two boys have never had the opportunity to run against one another as they are needed to pick up points in different events as we have such a small team.”
While Patrick is considered to be the fastest, David is not that concerned about running against his so-called younger brother.
“My brother and I have run similar events but never against one another. I feel I’m better at the 100 and he’s more of a longer sprinter runner,” David said.
The thought of having all three siblings running in the same event has seemed to intrigue the Coach.
“The boys have run together as part of the 4x400 relay but never have all three been able to compete in the same race,” Avery said. “I we ever have a co-ed relay then I’ll have to get all three of them together to take part in the race. They are a fun group of kids and I am happy that they are coming into their own.”
Ashland is looking to put forth a successful track and field season with the Ezeh’s as a main part of their success this season, but the biggest success to the season is having a season to compete in.
“After losing our entire sophomore year to Covid we were not even sure if there would be a season this year,” Patrick said. “It’s definitely exciting to be back participating as it was really boring with no sports for that entire time frame.”
No matter what event the Ezeh triplets happen to take part in this spring they are all overly happy not only happy to be taking part in the season but looking to help Ashland succeed.
