Kenmore Student Takes Third Place in Cross Country Youth Division

Amber Rose, a ninth grader at Kenmore Junior High, took third place in the Youth Division (ages 13-14) of the USA Track and Field Region 13 Junior Olympics Regional Cross Country Championships Nov. 19 in Seattle. 

She completed the 4000 meter (2.5 mile) course in a time of 15:22.25 and qualified to compete at the USATF Junior Olympics National Cross Country Championships Dec. 10 at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

This will be Amber's second time competing in the USATF Junior Olympics National Cross Country Championships.

Information from Amber's mother, Katrina Rose.