Anastasia Melvin | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times

Anastasia Melvin | Athlete of the Week

Republic-Times- March 11, 2026

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School track standout Anastasia Melvin. At the Girls Top Times Qualifier held March 6 at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Melvin placed eighth at this highly competitive meet in the shot put with a throw of 33 feet, 1.25 inches. This resulted in a new school record in the event.

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