Hurdler Anna Cockrell Built NFL Tough

Hurdler Anna Cockrell Built NFL Tough

By Johanna Gretschel for MileSplitWhen 18-year-old Anna Cockrell toes the line this weekend for the 60-meter hurdles at the Camel City Elite Invite, she wil

Jan 27, 2016 by Dennis Young
Hurdler Anna Cockrell Built NFL Tough
By Johanna Gretschel for MileSplit

When 18-year-old Anna Cockrell toes the line this weekend for the 60-meter hurdles at the Camel City Elite Invite, she will share the track with a rock star line-up of Olympians and World Championships medalists.

But the senior at Providence Day School in North Carolina isn't intimidated by professional athletes. Her older brother, Ross, just landed a contract extension as a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Anna's never been scared of Ross.

Why run scared now?

Read the rest of Johanna Gretschel's story about Anna Cockrell on MileSplit