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Manzano returns for Granite Shoals 50th Year Bash

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By Mark Goodson/The Highlander
Leo Manzano and retired Marble Falls High School coach Kyle Futrell were at the opening of the Manzano Hike, Bike and Run Trail last May. Manzano won nine state medals in his track and cross country career at Marble Falls High School.

By Mark Goodson

Highlander Sports Editor

Leo Manzano will be back in Granite Shoals on Saturday for a fun run and walk at the Manzano Hike, Bike and Run Trail as part of the 50th year celebration of Granite Shoals.

The fun run and walk starts at 9 a.m. and is open to both adults and children. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.

Manzano, the 1500-meter silver medalist in the 2012 London Olympics, is currently training for the 2016 Olympic Trials in Eguene, Oregon. Manzano said he always welcomes return trips to celebrate his roots in Granite Shoals.

"It's always exciting to have the support I get from my fans,'' Manzano said.

The Olympic Trials for the 1500 meters are July 7, 9, 11 at the University of Oregon.

Manzano won the silver medal in London with a time of 3:34.79.

The 2016 Olympics are Aug. 5-21 in Rio de Janeiero, Brazil.

 

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