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Carson sets javelin record, Dunlap and Keys earn second titles at USA Youth Championships

Posted July 6th, 2007 at 7:56 AM by Mickey Katz

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

Hannah Carson broke her own national record in the youth girls’ javelin Thursday at the 2007 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships held at Benedictine University.

Carson (Mesa, Ariz.) defended her title with her record-setting throw of 45.20 meters/148 feet 3 inches. Carson had set the previous record last year at the USATF National Junior Olympics with a throw of 44.19m/144-11. Carson is also scheduled to compete for titles in the youth girls’ shot put and discus. Avione Allgood (North Las Vegas, Nev.) threw 39.48m/129-6 for second place.
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