Jeremy Elliot (left) wins silver in hammer throw at the National Youth Track and Field Championships. Photo courtesy of Lucy Elliot. Jeremy Elliot (left) wins silver in hammer throw at the National Youth Track and Field Championships. Photo courtesy of Lucy Elliot.
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Saugeen Track and Field Club Members Finish Strong at Nationals

Saugeen Track and Field Club athletes wrapped up the National Youth Track and Field Championships with more hardware.

Jeremy Elliot won silver in the U16 Boy's Hammer Throw, launching the 4 kg hammer 53.41 metres.

Other athletes also finished strong on the final day of competition including Brooke Jez with a time of 2:21.51 in the U16 Girls 800m. That was good enough for an 11th place finish. Matthew Donnelly took 11th in U18 Boy's 800m with a time of 1:58.29.

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