Romeo Jackson, only 6 years-old, is now a finalist for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Games of Texas scheduled for July 31 – Aug. 4 at Texas A&M University’s College Station campus. He earned his place in the competition on July 12 at the TAAF Regionals held at the John Kincaide Stadium in Dallas last weekend. Romeo runs under the direction coaching staff for the Dallas Blaze team, which is a member of TAAF’s Region 13.
Over the years the Romeo’s family has enjoyed success in track and field. Speaking by phone with the North Dallas Gazette, his proud grandmother Rona Jackson shared what inspired young Romeo’s interest in track.
“One day when he was only four years old, Romeo was looking at the medals his uncle has earned in track and told
me, ‘One day I am going to get some too!” she shared. And now Romeo has delivered on that promise. She pointed out, you never know what children pay attention to and how it grows in their heart.
At the qualifying preliminaries Romeo earned honors in the following races:
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Boys 100 Meter Dash 8 & Under he finished 2nd in a field of 19 runners;
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He received third place in the Boys 50 Meter Dash 8 & Under running against 19 other racers; and
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He received third place in the Boys 200 Meter Dash 8 & Under.
This is quite an accomplishment for a first time competitor. The North Dallas Gazette team wishes young Romeo more victories in the upcoming TAAF Games at the end of the month, and academically this year at school!
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