Yellow Medals (l-r) Fernando Gonzalez (Fillmore), Grant Levesque (Agoura Hills), Ezekial Bishop (Simi Valley), James Pledger (Santa Clarita)

Fernando Gonzalez of Fillmore competed in the 44th USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held in Sacramento, California from July 27th thru August 1st of 2010. Fernando and his 4X400 meter relay team finished 4th in the nation with a time of 4:23. 23.

The USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships is the most visible youth athletic development program in the world. Many of today's Olympic stars began their track and field careers competing in the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Entry for this championship was based on athlete performances at preliminary, Association, and Regional levels of the 2010 USATF Junior Olympic Program.

Congratulations Fernando and his 4X400 relay team!