In March 2020, Petronela arrived in Albuquerque ready to race at the NCAA Indoor Championships. The meet was canceled before she could compete.
In a reflection published by Toledo Athletics under her racing name, Petronela Simiuc, she described the disappointment from her perspective as a public health student.
“For now, exercise helps me keep my routine, my schedule, and my plans.”
Read her original reflection, Waking Up From a Perfect Dream to Face a New Reality, at the University of Toledo · March 20, 2020