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Cincinnati Teens Shine at the 2024 AAU Junior Olympics
By Kya Kelly,
5 hours ago
Source: Kya Kelly / Radio One Cincinnati
As the world turns its attention toward the Paris Olympics— back home, the AAU Junior Olympics of 2024 has been delivering non-stop action. The competition wrapped August 3rd, consisting of 8 days in Greensboro, North Carolina. The competition annually highlights the dedication and talent of young athletes across America and their spectacular performances.
Throughout the event, numerous ‘Nati hometown champions emerged! Standout teen, Adrienne Knox, won two gold medals in the 12-year-old girls’ pentathlon and the 12-year-old girls’ long jump. Another impressive feat was accomplished by the youngest contender, Bellamy Durojaiye, who secured a silver medal in the 9-year-old girls’ triathlon. Additionally, 14-year-old Conner Sherman dazzled judges with his gold medal win in the 100 meters.
Here is the complete list of Cincinnati’s 2024 AAU Junior Olympians and their rankings!
513 Elite Track Club – Coach Kim Newman & Team Mom Nesha Knox
Adrienne Knox – 2024 2X National Champion (3X National Champion in total)
12 year old girls Pentathlon – Gold
12 year old girls Long Jump – Gold
12 year old girls 80M Hurdles – Bronze
12 year old girls High Jump – 7th Place
Bellamy Durojaiye
9 year old girls Triathlon – Silver
9 year old girls High Jump – Bronze
9 year old girls Shot Put – 5th Place
Crucible Lab Performance – Coach/Dad Jason Wilkerson
Jason Wilkerson lI
12 year old boys Pentathlon – 8th Place
12 year old boys High Jump – Bronze
12 year old boys 80M Hurdles – 7th Place
Southern Ohio Speed – Team Mom Shannon Lanier-Coleman
Tariq Coleman
13 year old boys 400M – 8th Place
13 year old boys 4 X 400M Relay – 7th Place
Omari Wilkinson
14 year old boys 4 X 400M Relay – 7th Place
Jeremiah Seay
14 year old boys 4 X 400M Relay – 7th Place
Akiva Freeman, Jr.
11 year old boys Long Jump – 4th Place
Ohio Heat
Conner Sherman
14 year old boys 100M – Gold
14 year old boys 200M – 4th place
Abrianna Bouldin
13 + 14 year old girls 4×100 Relay – 5th place
Saniya Taylor
15 + 16 year old girls 4×100 Relay – 2nd place
Donnivan Stinson
17 + 18 year old boys 4×100 Relay – 3rd place
Keep scrolling to see photos of our Junior Olympians!
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