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Matthew Gibbs, Parker Paragas, Azaan Dawson, and Caleb Bolden.
Lori Paragas sent in this write-up:
Four runners from the New Haven Age Group Track Club recently competed at the 2014 USA Track and Field National Youth Indoor Championships in Landover, Md. on March 8 – 9. Azaan Dawson of New Haven finished third in the 3000 meter and sixth in the 1500 meter in the 11 – 12 division. Caleb Bolden, also of New Haven, placed fifth in the 800 and 1500 meter races, in the 11 – 12 division. Parker Paragas of Woodbridge placed second in the 9 – 10 division for the 1500 meter race and fourth place in the 800 meter race. Joining him in the 9 – 10 division, Matthew Gibbs of New Haven came in ninth place in the 400 meter dash.
Placing first through eighth earns the boys the title of “All-American.”
The New Haven Age Group Track Club is a local track club founded in 1975. They welcome athletes ages 6 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 their website.
Congratulations to the New Haven Age Group Track Club for your placements in the the Championships. But know that you are all champions!!!!