She’s going into fifth grade. That’s one of the first things to mention about Sadie Fletcher. The Cumberland County track star hasn’t even finished elementary school, yet she’s winning state championships and competing on the national level.
“ We are so proud of Sadie and her family in representing Cumberland and our surrounding communities,” said Kenneth Jasey. He works as head track coach for boys and girls in Cumberland County Public Schools, as well as the county’s club team, Sixty West Jets, which Sadie also competes with.
Her latest competition took place on June 26. That’s when the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic Championships were held in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Hundreds of young athletes came from all over the country. And on that stage, Sadie placed 12th in the nation in the 1500 meter racewalk. The Olympic sport requires that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. Speaking with Sadie and her mother Casey Fletcher, it was clear that this win was more than just hardware, but the product of hard work and loads of support behind her.
Sadie Fletcher: A young athlete with big dreams
Earlier this summer, Sadie won gold in the girls 9-10 year old division 1500 meters race at Christopher Newport University on June 8, claiming the state championship and advancing her to compete at the USATF Junior Olympics. Competing against athletes from across the country was intimidating for Sadie, but she handled the pressure with determination and positivity…