ST. GEORGE — Local runners have a golden opportunity at an upcoming camp in St. George.
According to a press release, Olympic gold medal sprinter Justin Gatlin will help the Utah Tech women’s track and field program host a Speed Elite Camp July 13-14 at Greater Zion Stadium.
Gatlin won gold in the 100-meter dash at the XXVIII Summer Olympiad in Athens, Greece. He is a five-time Olympic medalist and a four-time world champion sprinter.
Gatlin will join Trailblazers women’s track coach Derrick Atkins as well as professional track athlete and coach Rodney Green as instructors at the camp.
The two-day event is open to any and all youth ages 10-18 years old who play any sports, as well as any current junior college student-athletes. However, current four-year university student-athletes, 4-4 transfers or current Utah Tech students may not attend.
“Every sport has an element of speed, and all athletes regardless of sport will benefit from our camp,” Atkins said in the release.
“We are excited to be able to put on a camp here at Utah Tech featuring an Olympic gold medalist and world champion in Justin Gatlin,” Atkins added. “Having Justin come out and help with our Speed Elite Camp is big for us and the St. George area.”
Camp attendees will receive world-class instruction on topics including training, running technique, speed development, hurdle technique, plyometrics, goal setting and nutrition, along with several other skills.
Campers will receive an official camp T-shirt, bag, an autographed card from the instructors and photo opportunities.
Go to the Utah Tech University track website for links to register or to contact Atkins.
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