Mahwah Shot-Putter Named Junior Olympics ‘Athlete of the Year’
The 10-year-old competed in the Junior Olympics in three track & field events in 2012
A 10-year-old Mahwah track & field athlete had a big year in 2012. Anna Morris placed first in her regional and state competitions in shotput, triathalon and high jump, was invited for the second year in a row to compete in the Junior Olympics, and placed in the top ten in two events. Last month, Morris was named a 2012 USA Track & Field New Jersey Junior Olympic Athlete of the Year in the all-around category for her performances in multiple track & field events. Morris and her family went to a ceremony on Jan. 19 in Edison to receive her award. Morris has run track & field in the township’s rec program for several years. She says she likes to compete both as a team member in certain events and as an individual because, “it’s fun, you meet…
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5:25 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012
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