For those of you who know Track & Field and may have heard Ryan mention his niece Becky, you may also realize her accomplishments with two 2008 New England High School records,

2008 New England Outdoor Track and Field Results
15-Jun-08

DISCUS

1 Becky O'Brien SR Greely ME 161-11R
Old record - 158-09

SHOT PUT

1 Becky O'Brien SR Greely ME 51-06.50R
Old record - 49-04.50

http://cnesspa.ezstream.com/documents/cnesspa/2008_Girls_Outdoor_Track_Results.htm

http://cnesspa.ezstream.com/documents/cnesspa/2008_Boys_Outdoor_Track_Results.htm

Becky competed in Nike Outdoor Nationals & USATF Junior Nationals this past weekend below are her results:

[b:a3b12e1d4b]Nike Nationals:[/b:a3b12e1d4b]
1st Place Shot Put 52'-1.75"
2nd Place Discus 153'-11"

Interview after winning the shot put: [url]http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1612731160&channel=187691702[/url]


[b:a3b12e1d4b]USATF Junior Nationals:[/b:a3b12e1d4b]
2nd place Shot Put 52'-1.75"

This throw qualified Becky for the USA Junior Worlds Team. IAAF World Junior Championships will be held July 8-13 in Bydgoszcz, Poland

That is just sweet. Good for her. Awesome.