Thirteen members of the Evergreen Storm Track Team won events during the USA Track and Field Pacific Northwest Association Junior Olympics Championships.
The meet, for the western side of Washington, was held June 24-26 in Seattle.
The top eight in each event advance to the regional meet this Thursday through Sunday in Seattle. Of the 53 Storm athletes at the state-level meet, 49 qualified for regionals in at least one event.
Trey Knight of Ridgefield won two throwing events for boys 13-14. His shot put mark of 62 feet, 3 inches was farther than the national record for his age. But according to Storm coach Scott Timmons the mark is not official because the facility was not certified properly.
Knight also won the discus with a mark of 188-2, a mark that is 7 feet from the national record for his age.
Also in the boys 13-14 age division, David McAndie of Stevenson won the high jump by clearing 5 feet, 5 inches. A Storm relay team of Vincenzo Robles, Connor Hayward, Mitchell Hayward and Russell Blair won the 3,200-meter relay race in 10 minutes, 45 seconds.
Other boys who won events were Xavier Wubena (11-12 discus, 66-6), Daniel Furcron (15-16 discus, 118-4), Tyler Dinh (11-12 3,000 meters, 10:32.04) and Miguel De La Melena (15-16 3,000 meters, 9:46.19).
Girls who won events were Preslay Timmons (15-16 800 meters, 2:28.6), Savanah Kehler (17-18 3,000 meters, 12:17.45) and Lucy George (13-14 100 hurdles, 15.45).
In addition to the champions, the Storm had 16 second-place finishes and 16 third-place finishes.
Results are in the Community Sports Scoreboard.
Swim club to mark 50 years
The Vancouver Swim Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a reunion on Aug. 19.
All former swimmers, their families, former coaches, officials and supporters of the club are encouraged to attend, according to VSC coach Vicki Gordon.
The event begins with an open swim at Marshall Pool from 3 to 5 p.m. A potluck gathering will follow from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Luepke Center adjacent to Marshall Pool.
The club will provide burgers, hot dogs and cold drinks. Potluck contributions are welcome.
For more information, visit www.vancouverswimclub.com, or contact Gordon by sending email to swimcoachv@gmail.com.
Course record run in CCRC race
Jesse McChesney of Vancouver tied his own course record while winning the Clark County Running Club’s Grass Valley 5K on June 29.
McChesney, 28, finished in 15 minutes and 35 seconds to equal the mark he established on the same course in 2012.
Oscar Bauman, 43, finished second in 15:44 and Ahrlin Bauman third in 15:50. The winning woman was Jamie Ferris, 18 of Vancouver. She finished 20th overall in 20:38.
A total of 126 runners took part. Results are in the Community Sports Scoreboard.
The series of Wednesday runs shifts to Salmon Creek Community Park for a 3-mile run at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Evening half-marathon is Saturday
The Twilight Half Marathon will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Vancouver Lake Park. The event includes 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer options.
A benefit event for the Children’s Cancer Association, post-race events will include music, burritos and beer.
Day-of-race registration starts at opens at 4 p.m.
Learn more at www.twilighthalf.com.
Velodrome event draws top cyclists
The 17th Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge will take place Friday through Sunday at Alpenrose Dairy in southwest Portland.
The three days of racing on the oval track often attracts the most participants of any velodrome event in North America. International and national competitors will join top riders from around the region, including Southwest Washington cyclists.
Racing begins at 10 a.m. each day.
The event is free for spectators. Alpenrose Dairy, which hosts the Little League Softball World Series, is at 6149 S.W. Shattuck Rd. in Portland.
Learn more at www.alpenrosechallenge.com.
August 5K aids CP awareness
Registration is open for an Aug. 13 5-kilometer walk, run and wheelchair-friendly event at Salmon Creek Community Park.
The Steelman Family Foundation Walk and Roll 5K is being held to raise funds and awareness for the local foundation. The mission of the foundation is to support families impacted by cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
To register or to learn more, visit www.steelmanfamilyfoundation.org.
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