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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Erin Kerkhoff and Jessica Heims

Local athletes to represent Team USA in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Joel Kellar, Reporter August 21, 2024

FEATURE STORIES Erin Kerkhoff, the Hometown Hero that can’t see Jessica Heims’ pipe dream turns into a reality for a third time HOW TO WATCH The Paris 2024 Paralympics (Wednesday, August 28-Sunday,...

Jessica Heims throws the discus during the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. This was the first meet that Heims committed to only throwing discus. (Contributed photo)

Jessica Heims’ pipe dream turns into a reality for a third time

Joel Kellar, Reporter August 21, 2024

SWISHER — Jessica Heims wanted to be a track and field athlete because her older sister had been running in track and cross country through the school program. As the younger sibling, she wanted to do...

Erin Kerkhoff finishes a relay race during her high school career at Solon. Kerkhoff won 11 state medals and broke two school records during her time racing as a Lady Spartan. (Contributed)

Erin Kerkhoff, the Hometown Hero that can’t see

Joel Kellar, Reporter August 21, 2024

SOLON — Erin Kerkhoff was just a third grader when she realized her passion and love for running. This epiphany came to her at track and field day at Solon elementary school, where Brent Sands ran the...

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