Georgia throwers dominate weight throw at Simplot Games

Pocatello, Idaho- Throw1Deep, a throwing club from Marietta, Georgia, dominated the winner's circle in the boys' and girls' weight throw at the 31st Simplot Games.

On the girls' side, Lauren Chambers claimed first place with a distance of 56' 5 ½".

"I wanted to break the record, but it's still a win," says Chambers, who was aiming for the national record of 61' 3".

Davis Fraker claimed the boys' title with a 71' 8 ¼" mark as his teammates Nabel Mubarak and Miles Freberg took home second and third.

"I enjoy putting on a show," confessed Fraker. "We have a fun, great team atmosphere. We cheer each other on and help one another out."

More than 1,800 athletes came from across the U.S. and Canada to participate in the 31st annual Simplot Games. Simplot Games remains the nation's premier high school indoor track and field event. Sponsored by the J.R. Simplot Company since 1979, the Simplot Games are being held at Idaho State University's Holt Arena in Pocatello, Idaho.

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