The Blessing continues! We had 7 student athletes compete in the USATF New York series 1 Cross Country Invitation on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Van Courtlandt Park, Bronx New York. The races range from 2K (1.5 miles) to 5K (3.1 miles). The 8 years & under ran the 2K, 9 & 10 years old and 11 & 12 years old student-athletes ran the 3K. The 13 & 14 years old ran the 4K and the 15 & 16 years old ran the 5K. The medals were given the top 15 in their age group and gender. Teams from throughout the New York State area participated, which may it difficult the win a medal. However, our athletes were up for the challenge. Tiara Jackson won our 1st medal in the girls 8 & under with a 5th place finish in the 1.5 miles run. Our Bantam Boys (9 & 10 years old) Dontae Lindo, Jordan Ingram and Julian Caldwell looked extremely good. Dontae took 2nd and earned a silver medal, Jordan took 6th place and earned a bronze medal and Julian ran his personal best and finished a strong 19th place. These young men are 9 years old and competing in the 9 & 10 divisions. Just imagine how they will rank in the 9 & 10 years division next year. Next, Jacqueline Kendall earned a bronze medal in the girls 11 & 12 age group. In the 13 & 14 years old group, Zaria Wright ran the 4K (2.5 miles) for the 1st time. She showed heart and finish strong. Darius Gordon won a silver medal in the 15 & 16 boys 5K (3.1 miles). He is starting to show that hunger to win. They all performed well, we are so proud of them. Great Job!! |
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