PENNSAUKEN – Rohan Tucker had a simple goal in the 200 meters at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions. The Madison junior was in it to win it.

As Tucker came across the finish line, he “looked to my right and looked to my left and saw nobody there, and I was just happy.” He pumped his fists, releasing a lot of nervous energy.

Tucker's time of 21.18 seconds broke the Morris County record, and was also a school record and personal best. Tucker also finished 10th in the 100 meters in a PR 10.69.

Despite being the No. 1 seed in the 200, Tucker had been plagued with anxiety during the meet. He hadn’t performed up to his standard at the MOC last spring, but felt more focused on June 4.

“Everyone’s counting on me, and I can’t let them down,” said Tucker, whose older sister Ella had competed in the 20

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