Justus Holden-Betts is becoming SU’s latest steeplechase star
Courtesy of Justus Holden-Betts
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Justus Holden-Betts’ dad, Bob Holden-Betts, waited at one of the final turns to watch his daughter run her first cross country meet. Bob said his daughter had “no idea what to expect” and ran most of the race alongside a friend before Holden-Betts left her friend behind.
West Genesee High School’s Carly Benson the 2014 and 2015 national champion mile runner was the first runner to exit the woods. But in the distance, Bob caught a glimpse of Holden-Betts running toward the finish. Holden-Betts finished fourth in her section, a minute faster than any other freshman.