CDO's Turner Washington on his way to becoming Tucson track and field legend

When CDO senior Turner Washington threw the discus a state record and personal best 217 feet 5 inches last week at California’s Arcadia Invitational, it was the No. 6 throw in American history for high school athletes. By the end of the year, Washington is apt to be considered with Tucson High hurdler Joe Batiste and Amphi sprinter Michael Bates among the three leading track and field athletes in Tucson history. Washington has signed to compete for UA coach Fred Harvey.

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