A wave of Utah trackletes crash into final dayby Caitlyn Lancaster
Pocatello, Idaho- A serious showcase of Utah athletes entertained the Simplot Games crowd in the preliminaries Friday, February 20. Over 60 athletes from Utah raced their way into Saturday’s finals. There are a few athletes set to outshine most on the track including Jeff Daw, a senior from Skyline, who had the second fastest time of the day in the Boys 400-meter dash at 50.12.
“It’s going to be really exciting,” says Daw, looking forward to Saturday’s finals. “I am hoping to make it to the podium this year.”
Other Utah hopefuls include the PG Vikings out of Lindon, who finished fourth in the 4x400 prelims; and Brayden Brunson of the Delta Track Club, who swept through the finish line with the third best 200-meter time of the day.
Candace Eddy is also a podium hopeful in the 1600-meter.
The final day of Simplot Games proves to be a one full of fierce competition, and Utah athletes definitely will bring some fire.
For a complete list of Utah qualifiers visit http://www.simplotgames.com/press.cfm
Candice Eddy leads the pack in her prelim heat at Simplot Games.
photo by Mike Roberts
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