PATASKALA, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s not very often a high schooler can claim the title of national champion. But recent Licking Heights graduate D.J. Fillmore is one of those rare exceptions. The soon-to-be Ohio State Buckeye athlete took first place in long jump and third place in the 200-meter dash at the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia this past weekend. “Long jump I think I’ve always been pretty good at that,” Fillmore said with a smile. ‘A long process:’ Kirk Herbstreit updates son Zak’s recovery timeline But who could’ve guessed Fillmore, representing Licking County and central Ohio, would be a national champion at 18 years old? “The long jump I wasn’t surprised,” D.J.’s father Dustin said. Dustin Fillmore knew his son was special 10 years ago after he saw D.J.’s very first long jump. “D.J. was jumping into the pit and I was like, ‘Huh. Do that again,’” Dustin said.…
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