Two weeks after a deadly shooting derailed an elementary school championship track meet, hundreds of young athletes were finally able to compete.

The DCIAA Championship Meet took place at Coolidge High school Wednesday afternoon, and some parents say they hope the children will learn a valuable lesson from the change of plans.

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Organizers said students from 14 elementary schools participated in the meet.

Even though the relays took place two weeks later than originally planned, for young athletes like Aamirah Limes and her dad, it was worth the wait.

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“It felt good,” said Aam

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