Running for the Worlds

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Playworks was invited to celebrate and kickoff the IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships with Vin Lanana and KGW’s Drew Carney.

Playworks students had a once in a lifetime opportunity at the recent IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships here in Portland, Oregon. Fifty students from across the Portland metro area got to represent Playworks by taking part in the Opening Ceremonies. Students waved flags from all participating countries and kicked off the event with a run around the upper track.

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