More than a race: Unified Track levels the playing field

Athletes, peer models find success, connection at Central City track meet

  • Sofia Van Veldhuizen (left) congratulates her sister Adelyn, after she competed in the Unified Track shot put competition at the Central City Invite on Friday. The sisters along with Lakota Von Ohlen and Ava Paulson placed second in the girls 4x100 relay race.
    Sofia Van Veldhuizen (left) congratulates her sister Adelyn, after she competed in the Unified Track shot put competition at the Central City Invite on Friday. The sisters along with Lakota Von Ohlen and Ava Paulson placed second in the girls 4x100 relay race.

    Battling biting winds at Central City on Friday, Aurora’s Unified Track team found something stronger than the cold — a growing sense of teamwork, confidence and shared success on the track. With several students placing in three different unified events, special educator and Unified Track coach Emily McCartney was proud of her students’ success.“The kids did fantastic at Central City considering …