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Lima youth track team sends 22 athletes to Junior Olympics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:32 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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Summary

A Lima youth track and field team will send 22 athletes to the 2026 American Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games, taking place from August 1 to August 8 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The team, previously known as the C2K Striders Track Club, expanded its roster to nearly 90 athletes after merging with the Columbus Panthers Track Club. Coach Roderick Simpson Jr. highlighted the athletes’ resilience amid challenging weather conditions. Among those competing are Carter Thompson in high jump and Kayla Jennings in multiple events. Donations for the national championship trip are being accepted through the Lima Community Foundation.

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Key Details

•The Junior Olympic Games are scheduled for August 1 to August 8.
•Carter Thompson and Kayla Jennings represent the Lima team at nationals.
•Coach Simpson emphasizes discipline and well-rounded athlete development.
•The team's roster expanded after merging with the Columbus Panthers.
•Donations for travel are being accepted through the Lima Community Foundation.

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11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lima track club sending 22 athletes to nationals

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LIMA — A Lima youth track and field team will send 22 city athletes to the 2026 American Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games, as announced Wednesday at Mayor Sharetta Smith’s media briefing in council chambers. The former C2K Striders Track Club featured an expanded roster of nearly 90 kids this season, ages 5 to 18, after combining with the Columbus Panthers Track Club. Through the athletes’ ...
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