You know what I’ve been thinking? Some athletes have one speciality. Some have more.
Do-it-all Colin Burke, a standout on Marblehead High’s track and field team, had himself a stellar week against the state’s best.
During a meet against Salem, Gloucester, and Masconomet, Burke went from 5-6 to 6-2 in the high jump, as well as 19-0 to 21-4 in the long jump. He also recorded a personal-best time of 6.91 in the 55m dash.
Fast forward two days. Burke — a four-year jumper — won three medals during the state relay meet. He took first in high jump (combined height of 17-6), seventh in long jump, and seventh in the 4x50y.
“Last spring season . . . he started to take major steps in his track career,” said coach Nolan Raimo. “This indoor season, as a senior captain, Colin hasn’t missed a practice and has spent hours upon hours in the weight room after practice, working on his explosiveness and raw strength.”
Colin, good week.
