Speedy, strong and smart students from across the Okanagan laced up for two days of competition at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna.
The Central Okanagan School District Track Meet was a success for those in Grades 4, 5 and 6.
The thermometer rose above 30 C on the sweltering track, but that did not slow these stars down.
One Grade 6 athlete from Watson Road Elementary said, 㽶ƵֱI am tired, hot and I have a headache,㽶Ƶֱ while grinning ear-to-ear after competing in the long jump competition.
Some gold medal champions from H.S. Grenda Middle School had some tips to beat the heat.
㽶ƵֱDrink lots and lots of water,㽶Ƶֱ said one triple jump champion, while a long jump champion said to 㽶Ƶֱwear sunscreen.㽶Ƶֱ
The 100m gold medal winner said that she brought a spray fan to help keep cool throughout the day.
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Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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