Ella Hagen takes state championship in the 1,600-meter run

Prep Sports Prep-sports | May 20, 2023

Cody Jones

Ella Hagen celebrates after crossing the finish line during the 4A girls 1,600-meter run at the final day of the Colorado State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Lakewood. Hagen took first place in the race.
*Cody Jones/Summit Daily News*

After winning the 4A girls cross-country title this fall, Summit High School sophomore Ella Hagen has become a state champion again after winning the 4A girls 1,600-meter run at the final day of the Colorado State Track and Field Championships in Lakewood. The sophomore broke her own school record in the event with a time of 4:54.35 and now has won a gold and silver medal at the this year’s state track meet.

An extended story covering the final day of the Colorado state track and field meet is online now.

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