Young athletes from Rio Grande City achieved remarkable success at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Summer Games of Texas State Track and Field Meet, bringing home three state championships and eight medals. The community celebrates these outstanding performances and looks forward to the future achievements of these talented competitors.
The Rio Grande City team proudly returned with three State Champions:
Dante Barrera in Discus
Fatima Montes in Discus
Adam Ortiz in Shot Put
In addition to the champions, the team earned medals across various events, showcasing the breadth of their talent and dedication:
Second Place Medalists:
Fatima Montes in Shot Put
Sophia Vasquez in Pole Vault
Carlos Carrera in Pole Vault
Fourth Place Medalists:
Joe Mijares in the 400m Run
Yiarah Garza in the 1600m Run
Fifth Place Medalists:
Emiliesse Hernandez in Discus
Emma Herrera in Discus
Sixth Place Medalist:
Yiarah Garza in the 800m Run
The success at the TAAF Summer Games is a testament to the hard work and determination of the Rio Grande City athletes, their coaches, and supportive families. "We are exceptionally proud of all the athletes who participated in the TAAF Summer Games and are excited to see what the future holds for each of these young athletes," said Rio Grande City Parks & Rec. director Frank Eguia. "Congratulations to all participants for their remarkable achievements and for representing Rio Grande City with such distinction."
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