The track community was well aware that July 2016 was an eventful month for the Cougars.
A trio of sophomores, sprinter Mario Burke, hurdler Amere Lattin and mid-distance runner Brian Bell, all reached the finals of the IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. While the veterans were offered an opportunity to showcase their talents, the meet provided a proving ground for one of the track teams’ newest members.
Freshman pole vaulter Klara Mattsson from Sweden was one of the twelve women who competed in the finals at Bydgoszcz. While still in high school, she was given an opportunity to test herself against world class athletes.