TORONTO — Few teenagers would pick their day job over their prom.
Not American sprinting phenom Kaylin Whitney, who is looking to showcase her talent to a wider audience at the Pan American Games.
The 17-year-old sprinter qualified for the women’s 200-meter final in impressive fashion on Thursday by winning her semifinal heat in a time of 22.68 seconds.
Whitney hopes to become the next great American female sprinter despite the pressure and weight of expectation that is building around her.
“I take it day-by-day. It’s a job, but it’s a fun job,” Whitney said on Thursday from the Athletics Stadium at York University.