Wilton youth competes in National Junior Olympics

WILTON – Local 11-year-old Forrest Raymond recently returned home from the National Junior Olympics in Eugene, Oregon where he took 18th place in the country for his age group. The National Junior Olympics were held at Hayward Field this year at the end of July. “I can’t believe I ran at Hayward Field,” Forrest said, describing it as “probably the best track in the world.” He ran two races for 11 to 12-year-old boys: the 800m, in which he placed 45th, and the 3000m, where he took 18th. “It felt like a dream to be there,” Forrest said. He recalledRead More