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Fairfield Native Kristen Santos Wins US Speedskating Championship Fairfield Native Kristen Santos Wins US Speedskating Championship
Fairfield Native Kristen Santos Wins US Speedskating Championship A Fairfield native made her hometown proud, taking the top spot against a formidable field of foes at the U.S. short track speed skating championships. Kristen Santos, 24, a member of the Team USA, took home the gold medal earlier this month at the Championships, toppling some of the finest skaters in the country. At the championships, Santos went toe-to-toe with 2018 Olympian and junior short track champion Maame Biney and narrowly edged her out in the 1,000-meter race. That win propelled her to the title of U.S. short track champion after she also took top honors in the 1,500-meter compet…

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