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Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year

Boys Track & Field - Ohio

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Justin Braun

Sprints
WESTERVILLE CENTRAL HS
WESTERVILLE, OHIO
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

46.14

400m (State)

10.47

100m (State)
“Justin is blessed with the genetics of a great sprinter and athlete, but what sets him apart from others is his work ethic, dedication, and determination. He is an extremely focused athlete who pays attention to all the little details: rest, nutrition, strength work and goal setting, along with his running workouts.”
Jason Loughman
Head Coach - Westerville Central coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound junior won three individual events at the Division 1 state meet this past season, leading the Warhawks to second place as a team. The state’s returning Gatorade Player of the Year in boys track, Braun won the 400-meter run in 46.14 seconds, which ranked as the nation’s No. 1 performance among 2021 prep competitors. He also captured the 100-meter dash in a meet-record time of 10.47 and took the 200 in 21.13.

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Academic Achievement

Braun has maintained a 3.50 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Braun has volunteered locally on behalf of youth track programs.