Maneen Takes Silver and Bronze in Paralympics National Championships
Miramar, FL – Mary Katherine (Katie) Maneen, Frankfort, won silver and bronze medals in the 200 and 100 meter finals, respectively, at the 2011 Paralympics National Championships.
On Friday, June 18, Katie finished the 200 meter dash in a time of 32.92, a personal best for her. On Saturday, June 19, she ran 15.68 in the 100 meter taking third to American world record holder April Holmes and Maya Nakanishi representing China.
Photo: Katie Maneen competing in the 200 meter dash
Upon qualification, Maneen next competes at the Parapan American Games hosted in Guadalajara, Mexico in November.
Maneen is a 2011 Herkimer County Community College graduate. She was captain of the 2011 track and field team and a member of the 2010 national championship track and field team.
Photo: Katie Maneen and April Holmes after the 200 meter event
