Announcement
2012 London Olympian Sam Vazquez coming to Northside for Track Practice and Pasta Party on Monday, March 25, 2013
On Monday, March 25, 2013, Olympian Sam Vazquez will be running with the Northside Track & Field Team at practice, and will be the Mustangs guest of honor at a TEAM / PARENTS Pasta Party the night before the 2013 Eric Nelson Track & Field Classic.
Sam Vazquez was the All-Time fastest High School miler in the State of Florida (4:03), 6 individual State Titles, 2003 Addidas High School National Champion in the mile, NCAA All American in the Middle Distance Relay, Member of the 2003 NCAA National Outdoor Championship Team (University of Arkanas), 7 times NAIA All-American in Track and Cross Country (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), 2011 Indoor 1000m National Champion, Puerto Rican National Record Holder (1500m), and has the followings PRs for the 400m (47.32), 600m (1:19), 800m (1:48), 1000m (2:24), 1500m (3:37.60), and 8K (24:19). Olympian Sam Vazquez is currently preparing for the World Championships in Moscow.
At the Pasta Party, Villa Palermo Catering will provide the TEAM, PARENTS, and honored guests with Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta, Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Green Beans, Corn Cobblets, Fresh Bread, Garden Salad, and bottled water.
The 2013 Eric Nelson Classic, features among others, Chicago Leo High School, the defending State Champions, Taft, Von Steuben, Kelvyn Park, Solorio Academy, Henry Ford Powerhouse High School, and host Northside College Prep.
Special Plaque Awards to the winners of events named after Northside State qualifiers and record holders, including the Eric Nelson High Jump, Maria Torres Triple Jump, Josh Williams Long Jump, Mac Melto 400m Dash, Wesley Laytham 800m run, Madison Weatherly 1600m run, Madison Weatherly 3200m run, Veronica Schwartz Shot Put, the Graham-Duffy-Brennan-Edgerton 4x800m Relay, and the Jervier-Lindsey-Chojnacki-Wojcik 4x200m Relay. Medals will also be awarded to the Top 3 Athletes in ALL events (Top 5 Athletes in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m). Ribbons for places fourth through eighth in ALL events. "Goody Bags" for all participants on EVERY Team. The meet also features FAT timing in 2013!!!
The Eric Nelson Classic will take place at Hanson Stadium, 5501 W. Fulerton, Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 10:00 am.
