Plethora of locals to compete at track and field nationals

July 19, 2023 8:30 am
Eleven local athletes will compete at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships from July 25-30 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The locals all advanced from regionals to compete in the nationals event in Eugene. The athletes compete for the Ford Sports Performance (FSP) and Mercer Island Bluebirds track and field clubs. They are, from left to right: Maia Shook (FSP) - shot put; Clara Shook (FSP) - 80-meter hurdles and 400 meters; Maya Kirtman (FSP)- 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump; Isaiah Kirtman (FSP)- 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay; Lauren Balousek (FSP) - 200 meters, 400 meters and 4x100 relay; Tanner Bloom (FSP) - 100 meters; Beau Berry (Bluebirds) - 800 meters and 1500 meters; and Zephyr Jordan (Bluebirds) - discus. Not pictured: Sierra Brondsetter (Bluebirds) - 1500 meters, 800 meters and 400 meters; Savannah Brondsetter (Bluebirds)- 1500 meters, 800 meters and 400 meters; and Bellevue resident Olivia Yang (Bluebirds) - 400 meters and 800 meters. Courtesy photo
Eleven local athletes will compete at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships from July 25-30 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The locals all advanced from regionals to compete in the nationals event in Eugene. The athletes compete for the Ford Sports Performance (FSP) and Mercer Island Bluebirds track and field clubs. They are, from left to right: Maia Shook (FSP) - shot put; Clara Shook (FSP) - 80-meter hurdles and 400 meters; Maya Kirtman (FSP)- 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump; Isaiah Kirtman (FSP)- 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay; Lauren Balousek (FSP) - 200 meters, 400 meters and 4x100 relay; Tanner Bloom (FSP) - 100 meters; Beau Berry (Bluebirds) - 800 meters and 1500 meters; and Zephyr Jordan (Bluebirds) - discus. Not pictured: Sierra Brondsetter (Bluebirds) - 1500 meters, 800 meters and 400 meters; Savannah Brondsetter (Bluebirds)- 1500 meters, 800 meters and 400 meters; and Bellevue resident Olivia Yang (Bluebirds) - 400 meters and 800 meters. Courtesy photo

Eleven local athletes will compete at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships from July 25-30 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The locals all advanced from regionals to compete in the nationals event in Eugene. The athletes compete for the Ford Sports Performance (FSP) and Mercer Island Bluebirds track and field clubs. They are, from left to right: Maia Shook (FSP) – shot put; Clara Shook (FSP) – 80-meter hurdles and 400 meters; Maya Kirtman (FSP)- 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump; Isaiah Kirtman (FSP)- 4×100 relay and 4×400 relay; Lauren Balousek (FSP) – 200 meters, 400 meters and 4×100 relay; Tanner Bloom (FSP) – 100 meters; Beau Berry (Bluebirds) – 800 meters and 1500 meters; and Zephyr Jordan (Bluebirds) – discus. Not pictured: Sierra Brondsetter (Bluebirds) – 1500 meters, 800 meters and 400 meters; Savannah Brondsetter (Bluebirds)- 1500 meters, 800 meters and 400 meters; and Bellevue resident Olivia Yang (Bluebirds) – 400 meters and 800 meters. Courtesy photo