ALTON - Katie Mans of Alton brought home a gold medal this past week in the United States in the Down Under Sports Track and Field Meet in Queensland, Australia, at the Griffith University track.
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Mans competed in the 17-19-year-old high jump and cleared 1.65 meters for first place. The 1.65 meters jump converts to a 5-5 jump in the U.S. in inches.
“I am very blessed to have this opportunity to represent the USA Down Under Team,” Mans said from Australia. “I am glad I am bringing the home a gold medal back to the USA.”
Mans placed seventh in the high jump this past season at the IHSA Girls State Track and Field Meet. She jumped 5-6 to claim a seventh-place state medal.
“I want to continue to become a stronger athlete physically and mentally,” Mans said in her profile online about the future.
“I want to be on a team with amazing athletes that will push me to get better. Track is something many people don’t find to love but I do and I am ready for whatever it brings.”
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