Track: Amir Ali Patterson qualifies for World Junior Championships
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Former Encino Crespi shot putter Amir Ali Patterson finished second on Sunday at the USATF Junior Outdoor Championships with an effort of 63-2 3/4 to qualify to represent the United States in the IAAF World Junior Championships July 22-27 in Eugene, Ore.
Patterson will be a freshman at UCLA this fall.
St. John Bosco’s Matt Katnik finished fourth at 60-11 1/4 but did not qualify.
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