On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Fillmore Condors competed at the 2024 USATF Junior Olympics held in Indiana. Pictured above are the kids who competed L to R Top Row: Able Arana, Ethan Leighton, Damian Santa Rosa, Isabelle Enriquez, Kirsten Theabold, Itzel Arana, Kristin Theabold, Christine Beltran, Mycah Castrol, Brooklyn Limon. Bottom Row L to R Jacob Santa Rosa, Jacob Ramriez, Nate Magana, Ares Sanchez, Carlos Marin and Zach Magana Missing: Nick Enriquez. Photo credit Fillmore Condors.

By Fillmore Condors

Congratulations to these 17 athletes who traveled to Shelbyville, Indiana to compete in the 2024 USATF Junior Olympics held on December 14, 2024. Some of these athletes were new to the National Race experience others were veterans in this highly competitive race. Going up against the best in the United States is an honor and something that no one can take away from them. They have been practicing since August, 3-4 times a week, clocking in mile after mile and competing in races every Saturday over the course of these past 5 months. They headed out to Indiana ready to complete and to do their best all while battling cold temperatures in the low 20’s, high altitude and muddy slushy conditions. Come race day they persevered and showed us what kind of determination and resilience they are made of as each age group ran and crossed the finish line for their races.

The boys Gremlin team who consisted of 4 Condor Athletes; Ares Sanchez, Mycah Castro, Zach Magana and Carlos Marin brought home the Bronze Medal. Brooklyn Limon of the girls Bantam Division who is also a part of Fillmore Condors brought home the Bronze Medal as well. On Behalf of the organization, all your families, friends and community we want to extend a huge congratulations on a job well done. Every single one of our athletes represented the city of Fillmore with great sportsmanship, dedication and competitiveness that we can admire.