Two Unalaska Athletes Break NYO World Records
Monday, April 29 2013
Courtesy of Melanie Magnusen
Two Unalaska athletes set world records at the Native Youth Olympics state competition in Anchorage last week.
Dylan Magnusen set a new record in the kneel jump, leaping 67 inches. Steven Ugale’s record was in the toe kick, which measures forward jump. Ugale jumped 96 inches, or 8 feet, beating the world record by four inches. That record had been on the books since 1980.
Four other Unalaska athletes had strong finishes at the competition: Keylene Esnardo, Connor McConnell, Tommy Nguyen and Everdan Sagubo all placed in the top five in their individual events.
Vikinggirl on Tuesday, April 30 2013:
That is a real accomplishment! Those "games"are extremely difficult to learn, much less master at that level. It takes strength, focus and a high tolerance for pain. Congratulations to Dylan and Steven for world records, and to Keylene, Connor, Tommy and Everdan to placing so high in the events. You make Unalaska proud!