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Parker Paragas.
Athletes from New Haven Age Group Track Club recently competed at the USA Track and Field Jr. Olympics in Sacramento, Calif. and brought home some impressive medals.
Parker Paragas won the gold medal in the Boys 11 to12-year-old 3000 meter race with a time of 10:02. He also competed in the 800 meter run and 1500 meter run. This was Parker’s 3rd national championship this year.
He had previously won AAU Cross Country Nationals in Alabama in December and the 3000 meter race at USATF Jr. Olympic Indoor Nationals in New York in March.
Alexis Holmes.
Alexis Holmes placed 3rd in the Girls 15 to16-year-old 400 meter dash with a time of 54.58. She also placed 7th in the 200 meter dash (24.83) and 19th in the 100 meter dash (12.46).
Spencer Paragas came in 17th place in the Boys 15 to16-year-old 2000 meter Steeplechase (7:14), while Leilani Gibson came in 32nd place for the Girls 9 to 10-year-old 1500 meter (5:49).
She also also competed in the 800 meter race. She had previously placed 2nd for the 800 meter race and 3rd for the 1500 meter race at the USATF Jr. Olympic Indoor Nationals.
Spencer Paragas.
The New Haven Age Group Track Club is a local track club founded in 1975. They welcome athletes ages 8 to 18 and are comprised of athletes from several local towns.
You can learn more about the New Haven Age Group Track Club on Facebook or this website.
