Highland grad McAdams repeats as 5K champion
Medina event highlights Highland graduate McAdams winning the women’s 5K in 17:59.11 for back-to-back titles at the Twin Sizzler. She edged Jaylee Wingate, while Alyssa Rogers won the women’s 10K in 40:12.55 and Ben Loeper topped Alan Dravenstott in the men’s 10K. The 46th edition benefited local foundations with nearly 1,000 participants enjoying a hot, humid day across several races.
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Macy McAdams
McAdams
Jaylee Wingate
Cleveland
Massillon
Muskingum University
Elizabeth Neag
Neag
Amanda Frost
Alyssa Rogers
Kelly Valco
Rogers
Akron
Ben Loeper
Alan Dravenstott
Loeper
Capital University
Dravenstott
Ohio Northern
Medina County
Senior and Adult Foundation
Hunter Heaton
Adam Jones
Kyle Stober
Wade Speeth
Justin Carroll
Renee Harden
Alissa Kolarik
Alan Cravenstott
Dustyn Defoor
Kyle Funk
Adam Wheeler
Stacey Rogers
Becky Parks
Tiah Wingate
The Sports Era Opens in Portland Aimed at Women Sports Fans
ENnny Nguyen and about a dozen friends struggled to find the NCAA women's championship on the TV at a bar. A server switched a small screen to the big game, sparking Nguyen to launch The Sports Era, a Portland bar devoted to women's sports with five TVs, women owned partners, vegan and gluten free options, and gender neutral restrooms. The venture emerged amid the 50th anniversary of Title IX, showcasing a growing movement toward equity and inclusive sports culture.
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Notre Dame
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Portland
Ore
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Western Washington University
Medina Twin Sizzler honors Heaton’s rise as runner and coach
Medina Twin Sizzler results highlight Hunter Heaton’s journey from high school friction with mentor Milt Place to earning a master's in education. Now a Akron Prep teacher and Hudson track coach, Heaton reflects on grit, mentorship, and hometown pride as OK and bike race results list numerous competitors, led by Heaton in the men’s 15:23.87.
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Place
Medina
Oklahoma
Ashland
Akron Prep
Hudson
Milt
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