July 22, 2023

Local Athletes Named to USA Teams

Local athletes have been named to national teams competing in international events.

Area athletes have been selected for international competitions (photo by Dennis McClanahan):

NACAC U23 July 21-23, San Jose, Costa Rica:
- Lamar Smith - SD Mesa College -4x100 Relay Pool
  - https://www.gosdmesa.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/releases/lamarsmith
  - https://www.cccaasports.org/sports/mtrack/2022-23/releases/Smith_USATF_U20?fbclid=IwAR2NMCcOzKYT0U8TIeqZIbVGeSr9VqvgBaEooaDIl_jRLLoJZD953xXdT2s

PanAm U20 August 4-6, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
- Aaliyah McCormick - Univ of Oregon - Scripps Ranch HS - 100m Hurdles
- Particpated in SD-I Youth program; member of USA Rockets Youth TC
- https://pac-12.com/article/2023/07/07/mccormick-wins-usatf-u20-hurdles-title
- Lamar Smith - SD Mesa College -4x100 Relay Pool
  https://www.gosdmesa.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/releases/lamarsmith
- Bryce Brock - USC - Cathedral Catholic HS - 4x100 Relay Pool
  https://www.cbs8.com/article/sports/cathedral-catholic-track-star-overcomes-injuries-earn-scholarship-at-usc/509-9ce8a974-04b1-4970-a68c-786fb0e0d458

More information on teams for these events can be found at USATF.