CHARLOTTE — A local track athlete will represent Team USA at the World Championships in Budapest next month.
Anna Cockrell, a graduate of Providence Day, earned her spot on the team in this weekend’s U.S. Nationals in Oregon.
Cockrell had her family right by her side as she earned a top-three spot in the 400-meter hurdles. Her dad, Kieth Cockrell, told Channel 9 his daughter will start training for the next weeks in Texas.
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“She’ll work on hurdles 5 to 7 and ensure that she can bring it home -- as a team I know they will be looking to bring home all 3 medals,” he said.
Two other Charlotte area athletes, Gabby Thomas and Cravont Charleston, will also represent Team USA in their respective events. Both athletes went to Mallard Creek High School.
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