Support FAST TRACK's Journey to 3 Peat to Nationals

Hello, My name is Ernest Fennell... a.k.a Coach Fennell. I am the Head Coach of FAST TRACK. FAST TRACK is a youth track & field club that services all athletes from Rhode Island and neighboring states such as MA and CT.

Yes, FAST TRACK is attempting a 3-Peat to the USA National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships which will be held at Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas from Monday, July 22- Sunday, July 28.

However, the road to Texas stops at the USATF Region 1 Track &

Field Championships!

This year, we have a record-setting 43 athletes who have qualified to compete at the Regional 1 Championships! Last year, we had 13 and only raised enough for only 4 athletes to compete. This year it's record setting!

In order to qualify for Nationals, athletes will have to be in the top 12 and we have athletes in the top 5 of their events going into the meet!

HOWEVER, WE ARE GOING TO NEED YOUR HELP TO GET US THERE AGAIN! We need assistance with airfare, room & board, and ground transportation.

Before you support us, please read all of the success that these awesomeness athletes have had in the last 3 months leading up to today!

1st we have our newcomer and FAST TRACK 13-14 girls 400 meter record holder Kensington Carter who is the 2024 USATF New England Association Junior Olympic 400 meter Champion .

2nd, we have an awesome group of 11-12 yrs. girls in the 4x100m relay who were just edged out at the finish line for 2nd place at the new England Championship. Zaniyah Lopes, Brielle Gray, Nina Thrasher, and Amilya Jordan! These girls look to best their time and advance to nationals.

3rd, we have our veteran and superwoman, Eleanor Lial. Eleanor runs the 3000, 800, 4x100, 4x400, and high jumps. At the new England Championship, she placed 3rd in the 3000, 7th in the 800, 8th in the high jump, but finished the day running the 4x400 and helping the team capture the gold medal.

4th, we have our veteran 17-18 year old Amari Monteiro who has been competing for FAST TRACK since he was in the 9-10 year old group. Amari is last year's 2023 USATF New England Junior Olympic 400 meter Champion and this year's Runner-up in the 400-meter dash. He ran his best time of the year at 50.35. He's looking forward to besting his time at the Region 1 Championships.

Next, we have a new group of multitalented 11-12 yrs. throwers and relay runners London Unsworth, Rachel Castro Luna, Zaira Cruz, and sprinter Karrington Carter. These girls were a close 3rd behind our

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Jalen Jackson-a first year FAST TRACK athlete Placed 2nd in the 13-14 year old age group of the 200 meter Hurdles and 3rd in the High Jump

Gionna Dos Santos-a first year FAST TRACK athlete was the lead leg in the 15-16 girls 4x100 meter relay and gave the team a good lead which led them to FAST TRACK's first time ever 15-16 year age group 4x100 meter first place title.

Jordin Peckham-second year FAST TRACK veteran and last year's national competitor was the second leg of the 15-16 year age group 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays which placed first in both events winning gold!

Liana Rojo-a first year FAST TRACK athlete was an alternate who stepped up and replaced one of the runners and helped the team secure a third place finish in the 13-14 year age group 4x100 meter relay.

Anthony Eaton-a first year FAST TRACK athlete throws the hammer, discus, and the shot put. He placed 3rd in the 13-14 year old age group.

Julianna Dutra a first year FAST TRACK athlete not only qualified in the 15-16yrs, 100 and 200, she anchored the 15-16 year age group 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays which placed first in both events winning gold!

Kate Pearse a first year FAST TRACK athlete not only qualified in the 15-16yrs, 100 and 200, she was the 3rd leg of the 15-16 year age group 4x100 and and lead off in the 4x400 meter relays which placed first in both events winning gold!

Emma Pearse a first year FAST TRACK athlete ran the 3rd leg of the 13-14 year age group 4x100 and helped them place 3rd.

Serenity Lewis-veteran qualified in the 100m dash and is the 2nd leg of our 3rd place 13-14 4x100m relay. she runs the hurdles and sprints.

Sofia Campos-a first year FAST TRACK athlete who competes in the 9-10 year group of Hammer, Discus, and Shot Put

Denim Williams-a first year FAST TRACK athlete who competes in the 100, 200, 400, Long Jump, and Javelin.

Alaysiah Kane-a second year FAST TRACK veteran who competes in the 100, 200, 400, and Long Jump. She will be contesting the long jump and leading off in our 2024 USATF New England Junior Olympic Girls 7-8 yrs. 4X100 meter Relay Champions

Amalia Barrosa Arias-is newcomer who has quickly excelled. She is the 2nd leg of our 2024 USATF New England Junior Olympic Girls 7-8 yrs. 4X100 meter Relay Champions

Sarah Chin-a first year FAST TRACK athlete who is our 3rd leg of our 2024 USATF New England Junior Olympic Girls 7-8 yrs. 4X100 meter Relay Champions

Saige James-will be Anchoring our 2024 USATF New England Junior Olympic Girls 7-8 yrs. 4X100 meter Relay Champion team and contesting the 100 and 200 meter dash.

Jazariha Colon a 2nd year Veteran will be contesting the 100 meter dash and lead off leg in our 2nd place girls 9-10yrs. 4x100 relay.

New comer Ifeoma Allan will run the second leg of the same relay.

Journey Vickers-a first year FAST TRACK athlete runs the 400 meters, 200 meters, and she is the 3rd leg of the girls 9-10 year group 4x100m relay that placed 2nd and qualified.

Leila Giraldo a new comer and soccer sensation will anchor the girls 9-10yrs. 4x100m relay

Ionie Hershberger, Alyssa Dos Santos, Ivie a.k.a. "Skyla' Emuze, and

Graciela Goncalves are first year FAST TRACK athlete who were our 2024 USATF New England Junior Olympic Girls 7-8 yrs. 4X100 meter Relay 2nd place finishers to our champions above!

Veterans Andrew "AJ" Kocon, Kendrick Lopez-Soto, Rafeal Chantre, and Elijah Roderick were our 2024 USATF New England Junior Olympic Boys 9-10 yrs. 4X100 meter Relay Champions

Veteran Evelyn Jimenez Salguero-qualified in the Shot Put and will anchor the 4x100 meter relay

Brendon Carter-new comer contest the 100, 200, and 400. He qualified for the 400.

Gabriel Chantre-veteran qualified in the long jump, 100, and 200.

Jayden Lopez Soto-qualified in the long jump

Ian Harris-veteran-qualified in the 200 and 4x100

Jaxen Stave-new comer-qualified in the shot put.

Tanushri Kannadhasan-new comer who qualified in the Hammer, Shot, and Discus throws.