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Clatsop County athletes achieve success at 2026 USA Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:47 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

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Summary

Brittney Clarke and Jacob McCarr from Clatsop County excelled at the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis, with Clarke winning gold in the 400-meter walk and also medaling in the relay and javelin events. McCarr secured fifth place in the shot put and contributed to a second-place finish in the co-ed 4 x 100 relay. Following this success, 20 athletes from Clatsop County are set to compete at the Oregon Summer Games in Corvallis from July 10-12, participating in track and field and bocce ball events. Clarke will lead a group of 12 track and field athletes, supported by volunteer coaches and community members.

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Key Details

•Brittney Clarke wins gold in the 400-meter walk at USA Games.
•Jacob McCarr places fifth in shot put and secures second in relay.
•20 athletes from Clatsop County to compete at the Oregon Summer Games.
•Events occur at Oregon State University from July 10-12.
•Clarke leads a contingent of 12 track and field athletes.

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There’s no stopping the Clatsop County Special Olympic athletes. Brittney Clarke and Jacob McCarr competed in three different events at the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis. Clarke won gold in the 400-meter walk and also medaled in the 4 x 100-meter relay and mini javelin. McCarr placed fifth in the shot put, was a member of the second-place co-ed 4 x 100 relay team and competed in the 100-yard ...
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