Fairless' Bradlee Keehn captures 800-meter OHSAA state track championship
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Bradlee Keehn of Fairless High School won the 800-meter run at the OHSAA state track championship, claiming gold in the event. The victory represents a significant achievement for both the runner and his school in Ohio's high school track and field competition. Keehn's win at the state meet caps what appears to be a standout season for the sprinter-distance runner. The OHSAA state championships draw competitors from across Ohio's high schools. Fairless, located in the Stark County area, has now produced a state champion in a competitive event. Details about Keehn's time and competition field were not immediately specified in available reports.
COLUMBUS, After missing the podium last season, Fairless' Bradlee Keehn stands alone a top the podium after winning the 800-meter race in the state meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State University Friday, June 5.
"The plan was to keep pushing every 100 meters," Keehn said with a smile. "Then for the final push it's really just a prayer and hope with taking all of the wind from being out front that you can last to the finish line."
Keehn finished with a time of 1:55.77 at the OHSAA Jesse Owens track and field state championships on Thursday, June 4.
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Keehn qualified for states after finishing first at regionals with a time of 1:55.08.
What was the motivation this year? Missing out on the podium a year ago.
"It makes me rally happy to see all of the work I put in this season payoff," Keehn said. "I had a lot competition pull me through this season to get where I am today."
He now has two gold medals after winning the 4x800-meter relay on June 4.
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