By Scout Nelson
The 2024 high school track season concluded with the MSHSL State Track Meet, where Brynn Bakken, a 9th-grade student from Beaver Creek, Minn., excelled.
Attending Beaver Creek High School, Brynn competed in the 4×100 relay, 200-meter, and 100-meter dashes, placing 9th, 3rd, and 2nd respectively. Her relay team included Trinity Olson (7th grade), Ava Steinhoff (9th grade), and Brynn Rauk (12th grade).
Brynn’s success can be attributed to her talent, family support, and dedication to proper diet and sleep habits. Her brother motivates her to train in the weight room and offers tips on muscle building. Her parents provide trainers, equipment, and encouragement.
Raised on a beef farm, Brynn understands the value of hard work and the importance of consuming beef for optimal sports performance. Beef, with its 10 essential vitamins and minerals, is a powerful, protein-packed option for athletes.
“Beef is something that I eat daily as an athlete,” Brynn stated. "It provides me with the protein and nutrients needed to maintain the busy lifestyle I have."
Bakken’s family-owned farm, BLAC-X, established in 2001, raises Angus and Simmental-cross cows and feeds Angus cattle in their feedlot. Brynn helps with farm chores, building muscle and a strong work ethic for sports.
“Of course, the beef is my favorite thing about being raised on a beef farm,” Brynn said. "Having steaks, burgers, roasts, or beef jerky is always something I enjoy."
Brynn’s future looks promising. Through hard work in both the weight room and on the farm, coupled with a beef-fueled diet, Brynn Bakken is set to achieve great success in track.
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Categories: Minnesota, Livestock, Beef Cattle