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Aurora’s young track stars are lighting up the national stage at the Junior Olympic Games, with 13 Sundowners qualifiers and 71 Flyers athletes competing against the best in the country. From record-breaking 12-year-old Jakoi Ruff to standout Amari Lewis, these kids are running fast—but they’re also building confidence, academic grit, and lifelong bonds. Coaches say qualifying is brutal: top 16 in district, top 6 in region, then a mad dash after school ends. Financial hurdles keep some from competing, but the lessons learned—resilience, teamwork, pushing through fear—are priceless. This isn’t just about medals; it’s about shaping future champions, one stride at a time.

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