Castro's Bring Home 4 Gold Medals at USATF South Zone Youth Championships

10 Year Old Sensation Noah Castro Continues to be a National Force

Noah Castro in the 3000m - Photo by Jeff Sides

10 year old All-American and reigning double indoor AAU National Champion Noah Castro and his sister Barkley brought home 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal at the USATF South Zone Youth Championships held at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina last Saturday 2/17/2013.

Noah turned 10 on Dec. 31, 2012, but since he will turn 11 in 2013, he must run in the 11-12 age group for USATF events. This makes his 3 gold medal accomplishment even more remarkable.

Noah (2nd from left), was the youngest and smallest, but also the BEST!!! - Photo by James Castro

Noah is the defending double AAU Indoor National Champion in the 1500m and 800m. Now that he will compete in the 11-12 year old divison, he will get to set his sights on the 3000m as well to add to his resume which is already quite lengthy. Noah won the 800m in 2:36.28, the 1500m in 5:10.48 and the 3000m in 11:05.17.

Nothing more to say, but Amazing.

 

Please check out Noah's lengthy and accomplished profile here: Noah Castro

Noah's Personal Bests

  • 1,500 Meter Run  - 5:01.61

  • 3,000 Meter Run - 10:48.64

  • 5,000 Meter Run  - 18:22.00

  • 800 Meter Run  - 2:29.16

 

Noah's sister, Barkley Castro, competing in the 17-18 age group won the 800m in 2:29.50 and took the 2nd place silver medal in the 1500m with a time of 5:19.77. Barkley placed 5th in the 800m and 9th in the 400m at last year's 2012 West Virginia State Championship.

Barkley's Personal Bests

  • 1,500 Meter Run  - 5:14.44

  • 1,600 Meter Run  - 5:42.05

  • 2,000 Meter Steeplechase  - 8:31.43

  • 200 Meter Dash  - 29.55

  • 300 Meter Hurdles  - 51.27

  • 400 Meter Dash  - 1:00.86

  • 5,000 Meter Run  - 20:34.00

  • 800 Meter Run 2:21.39