USATF athletes participating in Junior Olympics receiving daily testing
Thousands of athletes registered in competition at University of North Florida
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USATF athletes participating in Junior Olympics receiving daily testing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A last-minute change to the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics means thousands of young athletes will have to get tested each day before they can compete.
Hundreds of athletes were seen in line Tuesday morning at the University of North Florida, where the competition takes place. Thousands of athletes ranging in age from 7 to 18 are registered for the event, which runs until Sunday.
“Having to get tested every day is very worth it because there’s a lot of people that are going to be watching you,” said Ra’Kia Williams, an athlete.