Tag: track & field
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Air Force Academy graduate Texas Tanner finds redemption with first national title
Texas Tanner wasted no time applying the lessons he absorbed at the Air Force Academy. Over the past four years, the All-American thrower said has learned to “roll with the punches” both in life and in the throwing ring. After a disappointing finish in the hammer throw two days earlier, Tanner’s patience was rewarded with…
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Gazette Preps’ Boys Track and Field Peak Performer of the Year: Harrison’s Thiago Roberts harnesses sprinting talent, earns four state titles
When Thiago Roberts saw his dad’s photo in the Harrison sports hall of fame, the then-freshman knew he wanted to be next to him one day. Four years later, Roberts secured his spot on the wall with six track and field state championships. Four are from this season: the 3A 400 and 200 meters in…
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Palmer Ridge thrower Owen Twesme signs to Division I Montana State; 13 to compete at next level
Owen Twesme began throwing his freshman year at Palmer Ridge, but wishes he had started sooner. His analytical mind thrives on the technique involved with the sport, and he spends his free time watching YouTube videos of the world’s best shot putters. “He had no love for discus, just that giant cannonball,” Bears’ throws coach…
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Palmer Ridge thrower Owen Twesme signs to Division I Montana State; 13 to compete at next level
Owen Twesme began throwing his freshman year at Palmer Ridge, but wishes he had started sooner. His analytical mind thrives on the technique involved with the sport, and he spends his free time watching YouTube videos of the world’s best shot putters. “He had no love for discus, just that giant cannonball,” Bears’ throws coach…
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Peak Performer: Fountain-Fort Carson running back Da’Kari Releford Jr. continues school’s tradition of dominant running backs
Da’Kari Releford Jr.’s father gave the younger Releford the nickname “The Flash” when he was a kid. “He was always running around and has been super fast his whole life,” the senior Releford said. Releford, who now goes by “D.K.” has embodied “The Flash” nickname as a starting running back for Fountain-Fort Carson, a coveted…
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STATE TRACK & FIELD NOTEBOOK: Cheyenne Mountain extends girls 4×1 streak, Elizabeth makes statement; area school records fall
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LAKEWOOD – The Cheyenne Mountain girls’ 4×100 relay keeps getting faster. On Saturday, the Indians’ sprinters teamed for a third consecutive Class 4A win in the event and set a program record with their 48.72-second finish. “That was amazing to finish it off,” senior Ashlyn…
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STATE TRACK & FIELD NOTEBOOK: Cheyenne Mountain extends girls 4×1 streak, Elizabeth makes statement; area school records fall
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LAKEWOOD – The Cheyenne Mountain girls’ 4×100 relay keeps getting faster. On Saturday, the Indians’ sprinters teamed for a third consecutive Class 4A win in the event and set a program record with their 48.72-second finish. “That was amazing to finish it off,” senior Ashlyn…
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TRACK & FIELD NOTEBOOK: Doherty high jumper, Palmer Ridge pole vaulter eye next year after good showing on Day 1
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Doherty’s Dante Marsh turns eyes toward next year after third-place tie in high jump Dante Marsh didn’t need to turn around to know the bar had dropped, he could already read the disappointment in the faces of his friends on the other side of the…
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TRACK & FIELD NOTEBOOK: Doherty high jumper, Palmer Ridge pole vaulter eye next year after good showing on Day 1
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Doherty’s Dante Marsh turns eyes toward next year after third-place tie in high jump Dante Marsh didn’t need to turn around to know the bar had dropped, he could already read the disappointment in the faces of his friends on the other side of the…