Eastlake hurdler Anna Schneidler is not done breaking records
Eastlake High School sophomore running star Anna Schneidler, 16, has made a name for herself in cross country and track and field–winning races, bringing home championship titles, and breaking records. With two more years left in her high school career, Schneidler believes she has the talent and drive to keep the record-breaking going strong.
Schneidler is not new to winning. She regularly won cross country meets throughout her middle school years. Last year, as an Eastlake freshman, she won the individual state championship in the 400-meter dash. Her sophomore year proved no less successful. She was named 2025 KingCo Track and Field Athlete of the Year in both hurdles and sprints.
Schneidler currently holds eight Eastlake school records. In the 2025 season, she set five of them: 100-meters (11.83 seconds), 200-meters (24.03 seconds), 400-meter relay split (55.5 seconds), 300-meter 30-inch hurdles (41.74 seconds), and 4×100-meter relay (48.72 seconds).
Most surprising though was her record-breaking performance in the 300-meter hurdles. The 2025 season was Schneidler’s first showing in this event. Still, on March 27, 2025, at the Skyline vs Eastlake track meet, Schneidler blazed through the 300-meter hurdles in 44.37 seconds, breaking the previous school record of 45.14, set in 2013.
“I had never raced that event before, so hearing from my friends that I broke the record was a shock,” Schneidler said.
Then on May 24 at the 4A KingCo-Metro-Wesco District Championships, Schneidler broke her own 300-meter hurdles record with a new personal best of 41.74, securing her second individual state championship win.
Schneidler credits training and technical work for her success.
While track and field is a spring sport, Schneidler puts in the work all year long, with winter being a crucial time for training.
“I do cross country earlier in the [school] year, and then I work with my coach at an indoor facility through the winter. That’s where I really focus on technique, explosiveness, and endurance,” said Schneidler.
With the 300-meter hurdles as a new endeavor this year, Schneidler worked hard to hone her technique. She recalls the complexity of timing the steps between hurdles, but says the sequence is second nature now.
Schneidler’s says she entered track as a kid to channel restless energy. Growing up, she did ballet and Girl Scouts, but she needed something with even more movement. She thanks her parents and coach for helping her find an outlet that she loves so much.
“My parents and coach have been everything, they’ve supported me every step of the way, and I couldn’t have done this without them,” Scheidler said.
However, Schneidler has no intention of stopping here.
“I aim to run for a college, D1, and possibly the Olympics one day,” said Schneidler.
For starters, Schneidler has already resumed training, preparing for the 2025 cross country season and 2026 track season.
“I’m already back training. 300-meter hurdles records aren’t the only ones that will be broken,” said Schneidler.
