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Video: Budincich Medals at State Championships
Sierra Madre's Nick Budincich took home two medals at the Track and Field Championships in Fresno on Saturday.
Nick Budincich, a senior at Loyola High School, competed in two throwing events at the California State Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Fresno.
Budincich placed second in shot put with a throw of 53' 10 1/4", and first in the 25 lb. weight throw with a distance of 62' 5".
Budincich's talents have earned him a four-year track and field scholarship to Stanford University.
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“It was a difficult decision to pick between USC and Stanford, because my Dad was an All American shot putter there and I really have high goals of beating his marks," said Budincich.
Though these two medals are certainly a huge accomplishment, Budincich's next throwing goals are already on his mind.
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“The big meets for me will be in May and June, when I compete for my school to try to win a team CIF title, State title, and repeat as National Champions in the NIKE National Meet, like we did last year in Eugene," said Budincich.
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