Derek Hoesly, Correspondent –

Miranda Ryser, a Brodhead High School alumna and track and field standout, experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when she traveled to the east coast of Queensland, Australia for the Down Under Sports Track and Field Meet, held at Griffith University.

The fundraising for this trip started late last year. Ryser received the invitation at the end of October 2016.

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