Provincial track and field was held in Prince Albert June 1 and 2. In a coming together of all the districts around Saskatchewan, Medstead comported itself well with numerous high-ranking successes. Events included shot put, discus, javelin, high jump, triple jump and pole vaulting. In addition to the field events, the track competitions ranged from the 100-metre dash to hurdles to a 1,500m stamina run.
As for the Mustangs, in the midget girls’ category, Reece Janzen finished the 80m hurdles at 14:20 seconds. Madison Cole ranked 10th with a time of 5:54.03 in the junior girls’ 1500m run. Junior girls’ shot saw Austyn Hundt throw 7.55 metres. During the senior girls’ high jump, Charm Henderson was successful with 1.40 metres. Henderson also finished hurdles with 14:18 seconds, just shy of the bronze medal. Senior boys’ shotput saw Marshall Egeland throw 11.63 metres.
The Medstead Mustangs did the school proud with an impressive performance at the provincial level, which any athlete will note as something that requires practice and discipline. Medstead elementary track and field was held Wednesday at the local school. Following the inspiring performance of the older students, this event will engage the younger half of the generation with exercise and an early interest in the sport that celebrates the outdoors.
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