Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Runner Billy Barnett

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Billy Barnett

Billy Barnett

Sport: Running

The performance: You could say Barnett won one for the thumb, but if he had a ring for all his victories, that all his fingers and toes would have long ago been accounted for.

Barnett conquerd his homwtown course for the fifth time Saturday by winning the half-marathon at the Volcano Rain Forest Runs for the fourth year in a row.

For his next trick, Barnett says he may try his hand at triathlons.

5 questions

Favorite song: Anthing by Sigur Ros

What makes you happy: I love to garden and read when i’m not wandering trails or playing in the ocean!

Favorite cartoon character: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Favorite food: Lamb

Favorite sports role model: My friends or anyone pushing their limits for the fun of it!

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