Fillmore’s Paola Estrada represented the Pacific Coast Shockwaves (Location# 4 Fillmore) in the Track and Field Junior Olympic National Championship from July 26th to August 1st in Jacksonville, Florida. Congratulations Paola!

Courtesy Isrrael Estrada

Fillmore’s Paola Estrada represented the Pacific Coast Shockwaves (Location# 4 Fillmore, Ca) in the Track and Field Junior Olympic National Championship on from July 26th – August 1st in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Pacific Coast Shockwaves Location #4 concluded their 2021 season by participating in the USATF Track and Field Jr. Olympic National Championship on July 26 - August 1, 2021. One local athlete from Fillmore, 11-year-old, Paola Estrada well known as “Balita Estrada” traveled across the country to Jacksonville, Florida, where she encountered various challenges in competition such as humidity that was ranging from 95%, plus rain, thunderstorm, and Covid-19.

Paola Estrada ran the 1500 meters against 55 girls from all over the USA ranking number 10 with 5:10.81. Also, was part of the relay team 4X800 bringing the Ventura County the silver medal. On July 28th Paola Estrada ran the 3000 meters ranking number 10 out of 30 girls with a time of 11:43.74, not her best time due weather conditions but she did her best representing Ventura County.

She was to thank her Pacific Coast Shockwaves head Coach Temo Laureano, Coach Juan Toledo and her Dad Israel Estrada for their support and dedication for her to succeed. We know our athletes will go far if they push themselves daily with one goal. “If you dream it, you can do it” Thanks family and friend for their support.