First-time Marathon participant outruns competition

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Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter

Junior Phoebe Kirk, an outstanding runner since Junior High, placed at the top of her age group in the Honolulu Marathon on Dec. 14.

A first-time participant in the Marathon, Kirk was not only first in her division, she was also the youngest.

Kirk placed 112th overall in the Women’s division and 210th among the top 500 men and women.

Kirk runs for the Academy’s cross country and track and field teams.