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News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS
The Texas Relays isn't the only athletic competition going on in Austin this weekend.
More than 150 deaf athletes from eight states competed in the first ever Seeger-Berg Track and Field Classic at the Texas School for the Deaf Saturday.
One of the organizers said there are athletic competitions for deaf athletes in other sports, but not for track and field which is why they set up this event.
"We wanted to set up something where all schools for the deaf could come for a friendly national competition and get together with them, give them good self esteem and confidence and also encourage youth development for the future Olympics," track and field coach Jesse Bailey said.
Students from nine deaf schools participated.
Organizers said they hope to make the meet an annual event.
The Texas Relays isn't the only athletic competition going on in Austin this weekend.
More than 150 deaf athletes from eight states competed in the first ever Seeger-Berg Track and Field Classic at the Texas School for the Deaf Saturday.
One of the organizers said there are athletic competitions for deaf athletes in other sports, but not for track and field which is why they set up this event.
"We wanted to set up something where all schools for the deaf could come for a friendly national competition and get together with them, give them good self esteem and confidence and also encourage youth development for the future Olympics," track and field coach Jesse Bailey said.
Students from nine deaf schools participated.
Organizers said they hope to make the meet an annual event.