Michael
Norman
Patience. Patience. Patience
Explore Michael’s story below.
Sport
Track & Field
Born
December 3, 1997
Hometown
Murrieta, CA
Olympic Games
Olympic Hopeful
Vehicle
RAV4 Hybrid
Michael’s Olympic Journey
When Michael started running track, it was just a way to hang out and compete with his friends. He’ll even admit he wasn’t the fastest on the team when he started. He even thought about quitting before his freshman year, until his friend convinced him to keep on going. Little did Michael know, his success that season would ignite his desire to compete on the world stage.
Knowing all the potential I have in the sport makes me excited to be the best athlete I can be.
Road to Tokyo
If there is one word to describe Michael’s journey, it would be “patience.” Although he’s had some amazing moments in his young career, Michael knows inspirational or exciting moments can’t be forced. Those moments are a product of countless days, months and years of hard work and dedication to the sport. As a sprinter, Michael trains over 300 days a year for a race that lasts mere seconds. And when it’s over, the highs are high and the lows are low. But Michael makes every effort he can to be mentally prepared. For Michael, seeing his family and friends in the stands reminds him of all the progress he’s made from the day his dad introduced him to the track in 2009.
RAV4 Hybrid Stats
MPG COMBINED
40
CARGO VOL. (CU. FT.)
37.5
AIRBAGS
8
2020 RAV4 Hybrid helps maximize fuel efficiency in ECO Mode or can run entirely on the electric motor, under certain conditions, to help reduce noise and emissions when switched to EV Mode. From its compact battery and lightweight power control unit to its auto-glide control that promotes efficient coasting, RAV4 Hybrid has up to an impressive estimated 38 hwy mpg.
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