Victor Delgado is an 11th grader at Hendrick Hudson High School who in his sophomore year as a track and field athlete earned All-League, All-County and All- Section honors. He competes in cross country, as well as indoor and spring track and field. This season, he’s already racked up several bests, reports Marcia Bailey, Coach of Hen Hud Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field.
Victor won two pre-season meets and owns the fastest 5K time by a Hen Hud runner at Bowdoin Park, plus the fastest time by a Hen Hud runner at the 2.5-mile Van Cortlandt Park course. In spring 2024, Victor was League Champion in the 1600 meter.
“Victor is a highly motivated student athlete,” says Bailey. “His work ethic is second to none. He is a fierce competitor, yet one of the more friendly guys in Section One. He has easily earned the respect of his teammates, and fellow competitors and coaches.”
Beyond athletics, Victor’s an all-around solid citizen. “When Cortlandt was desperate this summer for lifeguards,” says Bailey, “Victor quickly volunteered to take the certification course, and then worked all summer at Cook Pool.” Not to mention the 50-60 miles per week he averaged in off-season training to stay in prime competitive condition.
He thrives on a fast track in his classwork too, excelling in Advanced Placement (AP), College Level and Honors courses. He is a member of Mathletes, Spanish Honor Society, and High Honor Roll. Heading into his junior year, Victor carried an unweighted academic average of 98.75.
Victor’s parents are Ralitsa and Luis Delgado. Sister Valentina is 18 and brother Martin is 8.
Follow Victor on Instagram at @victordelgado
Q+A with Victor Delgado
- River Journal North (RJN) > When did you start playing sports?
Victor Delgado (VD) > I started with soccer early in elementary school at the town level. Began track in 7th grade.
- RJN > How do you motivate yourself?
VD > Motivation came with the competition. I won races at the early level, and wanted to continue improving. The transition to high school and the broadening of talent just exaggerated this hunger.
- RJN > How do you manage your schedule?
VD > With the new school year and addition of classes, I’ve found organization of assignments and immediate action to be essential. Starting and completing assignments in a timely fashion also serves as a motivator, freeing time to hang out with friends. Surrounding myself with productive and reliable people has kept me on top of my work.
- RJN > What is most rewarding about athletics?
VD > Self-improvement is undoubtedly the most rewarding aspect of the sport for me. Learning what I’m capable of is what drives me further.
- RJN > Who inspires you?
VD > My competitors inspire me. Watching their strides of improvement keeps me wanting more. I’ve always been a competitive person, and what I’ve found in the sport has allowed me to funnel this energy.
- RJN > What is your most satisfying achievement?
VD > I think my qualification for the State Meet in Cross Country last year was my greatest athletic achievement. I was predicted just outside the cusp of qualifying. Truly surprised myself when I did.
- Describe being a student-athlete in one sentence
Anything worth achieving entails adversity.
