Canutillo relay upends expectations to win bronze medal at UIL state
The Canutillo High School 4x400 relay team, composed of underdogs with no prior state experience, secured a bronze medal at the UIL State Track and Field Championships. Competing at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin, the team outperformed expectations to reach the podium. Their achievement marked a significant milestone for the program and the El Paso school district.
- ▪The Canutillo 4x400 relay team won a bronze medal at the UIL State Track and Field Championships.
- ▪The athletes had no previous experience competing at the state level.
- ▪The event took place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Mike A. Meyers Stadium in Austin.
- ▪David Rivas was part of the Canutillo relay team that earned the bronze medal.
- ▪Canutillo's performance was considered a surprise given their underdog status.
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