Federal Way High School senior Esther Akinlosotu, track and field, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for May 13.

Q: What is your favorite subject/class in school?

A: Culinary arts.

Q: What additional activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: Track, watch international shows, and going out to eat with family.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: Akinlosotu family, my teammates, Alpha Speed Academy, and my FWHS coaches.

Q: What is the best advice you’ve been given when it comes to your sport?

A: To keep applying myself, given by my dad, Matthew Akinlosotu.

Q: Describe your pre-meet ritual:

A: Listen to Beyoncé.

Q: What’s your favorite post-meet meal?

A: A 24-hour junk food binge post-competition.

Q: Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

A: “Level Up” by Ciara.

From the sidelines: FWHS senior Esther Akinlosotu has been in our program for the past four seasons. She has impressed us with her leadership skills, competitive drive, and commitment to being a scholar-athlete. Her ability to combine powerful running with explosive jumping has vaulted her to the top of the 4A leaderboard in the triple jump, soaring 40’2”. With that jump, she bested the school record and Oregon Relay’s record all while jumping to the no. 2 spot in the 100m, running 12.12. Coaching Esther has been an absolute dream. Her dedication to Federal Way Girls Track and Field has been admirable. We cannot wait to see what she can accomplish at the University of Arizona next season.