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Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at two years old, Molly Katic, 17, of Fenton, has always had to overcome boundaries. For the first year, the Michigan High School Athletic Association sanctioned adaptive events in spring track to be allowed in the postseason competitions. Through endurance, a support system, and advocacy, Katic became a state champion in the adaptive 100m race.
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‘Tough as Nails.’ Meet Michigan’s state track champion with cerebral palsy
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Molly Katic, of Fenton High School, talks with her father, Todd Katic, and girls head track coach, Melanie Hall, while at the MHSAA division 1 regional track meet at Grand Ledge High School on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Molly Katic does modified pushups with her adaptive physical education teacher, Brian Simmerman, during school on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Katic works with Simmerman once per week on exercise and strengthening.
Molly Katic struggles near the end of her adaptive 200m race in the rain during the Division 1 Lower Peninsula track and field state championships at East Kentwood High School on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Molly Katic, of Fenton High School, talks with her father, Todd Katic, and girls head track coach, Melanie Hall, while at the MHSAA division 1 regional track meet at Grand Ledge High School on Friday, May 17, 2024.