CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY

STAFF REPORT
Jun 7, 2022
Jun 7, 2022 Updated Jul 13, 2023
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Franklin County junior Nathan Atchue celebrates a state-championship victory as he crosses the finish line in the boys 1,600-meter run Saturday at the Class 6 outdoor track and field meet at Todd Stadium in Newport News. Earlier in the afternoon, he captured the state championship in the boys 3,200-meter run.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARY ANN MAGNANT: MILESTAT

With the finish line in his sights, Franklin County's Nathan Atchue breaks from from his competitors as he races to the victory in the boys 1,600-meter (1-mile) run at the Virginia High School League's (VHSL) Class 6 state outdoor track and field championships at Todd Stadium in Newport News.

Right: With the finish line in his sights, Franklin County’s Nathan Atchue breaks from from his competitors as he races to the victory in the boys 1,600-meter (1-mile) run at the Virginia High School League’s (VHSL) Class 6 state outdoor track and field championships at Todd Stadium in Newport News.

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STAFF REPORT

NEWPORT NEWS—Franklin County junior distance runner Nathan Atchue won his third individual state championship this year, claiming title accolades in the boys 1,600-meter (1-mile) run and boys 3,200-meter run Saturday at the Virginia High School League’s (VHSL) Class 6 boys outdoor track and field meet at Todd Stadium.

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