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Malkamaki Breaks World Shot Put Record at U.S. Paralympic Trials
7/20/2024 3:30:00 PM | TRACK AND FIELD MIRAMAR, Fla. – DePaul Track and Field's Noelle Malkamaki broke the women's F46 Shot Put world record with a distance of 13.60m at the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Trials. On Saturday afternoon, Malkamaki smashed her previous world record of 13.32m, which was set at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, France. The two-time World Champion awaits the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Announcement, which will take place on Sunday, July 21 at 8:30 p.m. CT, from the Miramar Cultural Center. Click here for more results and information on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Track &...
Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics after having already previously won gold in the high jump twice and once in the long jump. Townsend got the crowd going for each of his six attempts at the long jump trial Friday. The Stockton, California native has an upper right shoulder impairment after sustaining nerve damage at birth. He competes in his top event, the high jump, on Saturday.
X-Golf: Revolutionizing Golf in South Florida
X-Golf Brings Year-Round Golfing to South Florida with Cutting-Edge Indoor Simulators and Comprehensive Training Tools. X-Golf, originally established in the Midwest, was created to provide golf enthusiasts a place to play during harsh winter months. As John Buckley explains, “In the wintertime, people don’t have a place to go. So instead of being outside in the snow, they developed this indoor golf simulator.” The technology behind X-Golf, based in Korea, offers a comprehensive golfing experience, allowing players to practice their short game, chip, and play full 18-hole courses. The simulators provide detailed feedback on club head speed, backspin, sidespin, loft, and distance, enabling golfers to fine-tune their skills.
Braxton Miller’s Son, Landon Miller, Receives First Scholarship Offer from Tom Herman and Florida Atlantic Entering Sixth Grade
Braxton Miller’s son is already garnering attention as a recruit even though he hasn’t started middle school yet. Landon Miller, who is entering the sixth grade as a prospect in the recruiting class of 2031, announced Friday that he had received his first scholarship offer from Florida Atlantic.
Parkland Buddy Sports Flag Football Now Open for New Players and Volunteers
Parkland Buddy Sports Flag Football has opened registration for its upcoming flag football season. Parents can now register their children for the upcoming flag football season, which begins on August 17. Registration is also open for those interested in volunteering. The new season will take place at Pine Trails Park,...
Redondo Solari leads Inter Miami against the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (6-11-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Inter Miami CF (15-4-5, first in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Inter Miami CF -165, Chicago +363, Draw +344; over/under is 3.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: Federico Redondo Solari leads Inter Miami into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring...
North Broward Prep Shines: MLB Draft Pick, State Titles, and Top Honors
North Broward Prep had an incredible spring season, highlighted by an MLB draft pick, State Championships, and numerous conference awards. North Broward Prep graduate Yoel Tejada Jr. was selected in the 14th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. He shined at North Broward Prep, going 15-0 on the mound and hitting .355 as a senior with four home runs and 30 RBIs. He went on to play his first year at the University of Florida despite getting drafted in the 19th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jaxson Jewell Commits to United States Naval Academy for College Football
Jaxson Jewell of Coral Springs is officially committed to playing college football at the United States Naval Academy. A Butler Farms resident, Jewell is entering his senior year at Deerfield Beach High School, where he plays for former Coral Glades Head Coach Cam Thomas. “It feels great to be officially...
Jade Card to bring physicality and a winners' mindset to FAU's WR room
Florida Atlantic added one of the top talents in South Florida last Sunday, as Miami Norland (Fla.) athlete Jade Card announced his commitment to the Owls. Card, who has experience playing on both sides of the ball, is expected to play wide receiver at FAU. His 6-foot-2.5, 200-pound frame will allow him to emerge as a future contested catch threat for the Owls' offense.
Purdue’s Joel Gomez to Compete at 2024 Paralympic Trials for 1,500m T13 Event
7/19/2024 3:03:00 PM | Track & Field, Paris Olympics / Paralympics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Incoming senior Joel Gomez of the Purdue track & field team will race at the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on Saturday, July 20, in Miramar, Florida. Gomez will look to earn a spot at his second Paralympic Games and will compete in the 1,500-meter T13 event on Saturday at 3:55 p.m. ET. The qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will officially be announced on Sunday morning. The Paralympic Team Trials are being held at the Ansin Sports Complex. Fans can follow along with live…
Merrifield Named to Allstate Wuerffel Trophy/AFCA Good Works Team Watch List
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic's Jacob Merrifield, a junior defensive lineman, has been named to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and AFCA Good Works Team Watch List as announced on Wednesday. Merrifield, a 2023 team captain as a sophomore, saw action in each of the squad's 12 games despite...
Team USA honors 54 Paralympian track and field athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics
MIRAMAR, Fla. — As we’re five days away from the Olympic Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field completed their team trials and held a selection ceremony in honor of the Paralympians heading to Paris. Smiles and handshakes filled the Miramar...
Brent Rutemiller Posthumously Recognized by United States Aquatic Sports with Prestigious Max Ritter Award
Brent Rutemiller Posthumously Recognized by United States Aquatic Sports with Prestigious Max Ritter Award. United States Aquatic Sports President Patty Miller presented the prestigious Max Ritter Award to the family of Brent Rutemiller during a virtual ceremony last week. Rutemiller, who contributed widely to the sport of swimming for several decades, died last month after a courageous battle with cancer. USAS presented the award to Rutemiller’s widow, Ellen, and his daughter, Shoshanna.
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