Fairless' Brice Fuller captures 1600-meter OHSAA state track championship

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COLUMBUS — After finishing first in five consecutive 1600-meter races Fairless' Brice Fuller placed second in regionals to qualify for the state meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State University.

After finishing fifth in the 3200-meter race on Thursday, June 5, Fuller earned his first individual gold medal, winning the 1600-meter race with a time of 4:12.69.

“This was an exciting way to end my season,” Fuller said, supporting a new gold medal round his neck. “Definitely came in with a little extra motivation after my finish the 3200-meter yesterday, I knew I had another race to focus on and give it my best shot.”

In districts he placed first with a time of 4:17.70, and at regionals he finished with a time of 4:18.70.

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Fuller set the school record in the 1600-meter with a time of 4:14.13 set on April 17 at the Carolina Distance Carnival.

Along with his gold medal, Fuller reset his school record in the 1600-meter.

“This has been amazing atmosphere,” Fuller said. “You’re surrounded by so many great athletes, and it only makes you want to compete even harder.”

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This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: OHSAA track and field Fairless Fuller wins gold in 1600-meter

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