La Villa’s Salazar captures first career gold

La Villa’s Kaycei Salazar capped off her state debut in dominating fashio, winning gold in the Class 2A girls 1,600-meter run during Day 2 of the 2023 UIL state track and field championships.

Salazar, a sophomore, finished in 5 minutes, 5.75 seconds to win the event, collecting the first gold medal of her career.

The Cardinals distance runner captured silver in the Class 2A girls 3,200-meter run earlier today.

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