Pasadena Athletes in Junior Olympic Championships

(L-R) Top: Joshua Ezieme, Justin Guerriero. Bottom: Mekhi Corner, Destiny Rayburn (Photos – PUSD)

Four PUSD students have qualified to participate in the USA National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships that take place July 24-30 in Eugene, Oregon.

By News Desk

This is a great accomplishment for these student athletes. The athletes must rank in the top 8 in their event for their region in order to qualify for this national championship meet, so the competition is fierce.

The PUSD Athletes who are participating are:

• Destiny Rayburn, Blair
  17/18 year old age group, qualified for long jump and 4×100 meter relay
• Justin Guerriero, Blair
  15/16 year old age group, qualified for triple jump, 4×100 meter relay, and 4×400 meter relay
• Joshua Ezieme, Marshall
  17/18 year old age group, qualified for 400 meters, 4×100 meter relay, and 4×400 meter relay
• Mekhi Corner, Muir
  17/18 year old age group, qualified for triple jump and 110 meter hurdles

The athletes are coached by former longtime Muir coach Mike Knowles as a part of the club Elite of Southern California.

The championships will be held at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field. This world-class facility hosted the senior nationals last week, where athletes were competing to qualify for the world championships.