Track-ish Presented by Brooks: Sophie Rambo


Track-ish presented by Brooks, hosted by Joshua Potts, is back on MileSplit to showcase the personalities of our best high school cross country runners. In every show, Joshua Potts delves into what makes these athletes great, allowing them space to be themselves on the national stage.

Virginia standout Sophie Rambo joins the show in the middle of her indoor season after breaking the indoor 500m national record and hitting a PR in every event so far. Rambo reflects on what it took to reach historic heights after entering high school as a softball player.

Sophie Rambo Accolades 

  • Indoor 500m National Record Holder, 1:10.07

  • 10x Virginia State Champion 

  • University of Georgia Commit

  • PRs: 400m- 52.47, 200m- 23.49, 100m- 11.68

In this episode, Rambo shares how she broke the indoor 500m national record previously held by Olympic champion Athing Mu and what it means to her. She also delves into her transition from softball to track during high school and what prompted it. Plus, she discusses how she handles pressure, why she committed to Georgia, and her goals for the 2026 season.