Fishers High School sophomore Ronald “Rocky” Duplessis’ favorite event was the 200-meter run prior to this track and field year.

“This year, the 400 has become my favorite and my specialty,” he said.

With good reason, Duplessis showed his prowess in winning the 400 meters in the ages 15-16 division at Junior Olympics in Savannah, Ga., in late July. He was the only 15-year-old to make the final of the 400. He ran a personal-best time of 47.75 seconds to win, which also is the fastest time by any 15-year-old this season.

“ I feel like the energy of just the people that were there supporting me and all my training that led up to it is what contributed to (that success),” he said.

Duplessis just missed making the 200 finals at Junior Olympics, finishing ninth. The top eight runners quali

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