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It's been ten years of the Freedom Games, and the latest rendition may be the biggest of them all. 5200 entries over two days will kick the new year off with numerous new National Leaders.
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Sprints - Shaun McCoullum (George Washington PA) has his sights set on the 300m. He carries windy best of 10.24 and 20.88 Outdoors, with wind legal bests on par, and the 300m is the next step up for the reigning PA State Champ.
Distance - Top Returner James Ciaccio (Saint Anthony's) is looking to dip under 1:20 for the first time in the 600m, while Saratoga is stacking the 3200m, looking for three guys to cross the line under 9:10.
Field - Anthony Liakhnovich (Hammonton) has hit the magic barrier of 60-feet in the Shot Put in his debut, and is looking to keep that momentum going at Ocean Breeze.
Girls Key Highlights:
Sprints - Reigning State Champ Sariah Doresca (Baldwin) returns for her first crack at the Invite 55m, while her teammates represent in the 300m, and all come back for the 4x200m.
Distance - VA State Champ Caroline Elliott (South Lakes) headlines a strong 1000m seeded heat, including Sadie Honig (Manalpan NJ) with her 2:14 for 800m, and homegrown Chelsea Cornelia (Deer Park) at 2:55.81.
Field - Guilderland currently has two of the top three Triple Jumpers in the State, and both will be competing in the pits of Ocean Breeze. They're going to be looking to continue over 38-feet, as they're trajectory puts them both back here potentially for States.