Thirteen-year-old Glenwood resident Mya Arrendell is capturing headlines after dominating the 13–14 division at the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia Future Championships. Her scorching 53.55-second 400-meter time wasn’t just a win—it would have outpaced older athletes and Maryland’s top public-school performers.

Arrendell, who trains with Iconic Force under coach Teyarnte Carter, isn’t just fast—she’s fiercely intentional. With a focus on communication, consistency, and visualization, she regularly analyzes Olympic-caliber competitors, learning by watching their form and pacing. Her growth mindset and mental maturity shine: she even took seventh grade off from competition to preserve her body and balance life as a normal kid.

“At 13, she’s already racing like a pro,” Carter marvels, highlighting Mya’s ability to dissect race performance and remain engaged off-track. As she transitions to high school this fall, expectations are sky-high. Will this early phenom break more records? One thing’s clear—it’s just the beginning of something extraordinary.

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