Rosie Palmer, an eighth-grade student at Albert Leonard Middle School, came in ninth place at the USA Track and Field Nationals in the 300 meter at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, with a time of 11:11. She beat her previous personal best time by eight seconds.
Jonathan Palmer, Rosie’s dad, said Rosie attributes her success to the support she gets from her high school teammates (she competes with the New Rochelle High School team) and the excellent coaching she receives from Coach Andy Capellan, and that she is grateful for all the support and encouragement she receives from her teachers and classmates.