Nelson Kootenay Chaos Track stars shine on provincial stage
By The Nelson Daily Sports
Two Hume School athletes are making more than a little noise on the provincial track and field circuit.
Matti Erickson and Matteo Faraguna returned with a trunk load of medals at the prestigious Harry Jerome Indoor meet this past weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Erickson and Faraguna, both 10 years of age, are part of the Nelson Kootenay Chaos Track and Field team and are coached by Alex Ulaszonek.
“Matti Erickson was named the outstanding performer in his age division after winning the three events that he was entered in,” Ulaszonek explained.
Ulaszonek said Erickson won the 60 meter, 300 meter and 600 meter events, all in record times.
“His award for the top performance won him a Timex Harry Jerome wrist watch,” Ulaszonek said.
Meanwhile, Faraguna won the silver medal in the 300 meter run and was the bronze medallist in the 60 meter sprint.
Both boys, along with Adis and Semeng Atkinson will be competing in two weeks at an indoor meet in Kamloops.
