athletics

The Slatterys own the steeplechase

Paradise Valley youth crushes world record in track and field event

This family runs. Paradise Valley residents Sara Slattery, Steven Jr., and Steve Slattery together at the Grand Canyon University Outdoor Opener in March, where Steven Jr. captured the world record in the steeplechase event for ages 12 and under.

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Steven Slattery Jr. is a gifted young athlete.

The Mohave Middle School seventh-grader plays baseball, basketball and swims. He has been the Scottsdale Unified School District Middle School cross country champion two years running.

He also plays football for the Central Phoenix Colts and says his favorite sport is football because his coaches and teammates are the best.

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