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British invasion: Track and field athletes training at Whyte for world junior meet

Jesse Sowa
Jul 18, 2014
Jul 18, 2014 Updated Aug 9, 2022
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British hurdler Yasmin Miller

Hurdler Yasmin Miller works out in the shadow of Reser Stadium on Wednesday morning at the Whyte center. (Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times)

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Hammer thrower Taylor Campbell joins his teammates from Great Britain as they prepare for competition. (Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times)

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Nikita Campbell-Smith, right, joins fellow members of the Great Britian junior national team including Laviai Nielsen, left, and Cheriece Hylton as they practice for the 4X400 meter relay Wednesday morning at the Oregon State University track and field complex. (Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times)

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Coach Lloyd Cowan works with the athletes during practice Wednesday morning. (Amanda Cowan | Corvallis Gazette-Times)

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Taylor Campbell has dreams of competing in the Olympics.

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Sports reporter Jesse Sowa can be reached at 541-758-9565 or jesse.sowa@lee.net. Follow him on Twitter @JesseSowaGT

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