Staff Report / QueenCreeklocal.org

Eastmark High School cross-country runner Bryson Nielsen achieved a remarkable feat at the Woodbridge Classic, the largest cross-country race in the nation. Nielsen finished in 12th place with a time of 13 minutes and 59 seconds, setting a new all-time Arizona state record for the 3-mile distance. The Queen Creek Unified School District celebrated his achievement on their Facebook page, congratulating him for his performance.

Source: Queen Creek Unified School District | Facebook

Source Type: School

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Queen Creek, AZ

20217 E Chandler Heights Rd, Queen Creek, AZ

https://www.facebook.com/863356459130904/posts/1095693405897207

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