Revelstoke athlete brings home gold
Matt Arnold took top spot in hammer throwing at the recent B.C. Track & Field Championships. It’s the first time in more than 30 years a Revelstoke athlete has brought home a gold medal.
Arnold, who competed in the junior boy’s category was a metre short of the provincial record with a throw of 51.27 metres.
Revelstoke Secondary School sent a total of 27 athletes to the championships, and a number of other students also placed in their respective disciplines.
Senior Girls 800 Metre:
Liz Elliot – 7th place
Alana Brittin – 8th place
100 Metre Hurdles:
Lane Bull – 6th place
400 Metre Hurdles:
Spencer Spannier – 7th place.
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