Simon Nemethy of Vanderhoof and his dad, Brian Nemethy, combined for 11 medals at the Spruce Capital Track and Field Meet at Masich Place Stadium. 13-year-old Simon racked up six gold medals and one silver while Brian captured four gold, including the Annual Father’s Day Mile. The younger Nemethy, a member of the PG Track Club, took top spot in 300m, 800m, 1200m, 2000m, High Jump, and discus while finishing second in the javelin. 12-year-old Taigan Wheele won five gold and a silver and 11-year-old Lisa Panko captured seven medals (two gold, two silver and three bronze). Meanwhile, 9-year-old Caleb Emon, 10-year-old Cole Laing, 11-year-old Rohan Soares, 11-year-old Casidy Campbell and 12-year-old Erica Turgeon all earned four gold medals.
–Prince George Track and Field Athletes picked up 175 medals in winning the top team award. Athletics North finished second in the team standings.
–The next major track and field competition of the season is the Annual Jack Brow Track and Field Meet June 28 and 29 in Kelowna.
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