When it comes to state track and field, the terms Federal Way and jumps are almost always after a first place podium announcement. This year was no different as senior Geron White took home two top finishes at the WIAA State Track and Field meet at Mount Tahoma on May 29-31.

“People know that there are different levels to this. Some people do what they can, some people do track to prepare for other sports. I do this because it’s my life. Everything I do out here I take it to heart. I compete like this is my last meet ever,” White said.

White came into the state as the favorite in the high jump and triple jump, and in the long jump, he entered with the sixth best qualifying jump.

First up was the long jump and White jumped 22 feet, 1.5 inches, which was enough to take third place in Whit

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