Des Moines Superintendent races students on Iowa track

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Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts races elementary school students on an Iowa track and loses to fifth-grader Amayah Vilmael, who shows promising talent in track and field.

Key Points

  • Roberts competed against elementary school students in a 100 meter dash
  • Students took the race seriously and displayed promising athletic abilities
  • Fifth-grader Amayah Vilmael won the race, impressing with her form and speed

Pros

  • Inspires students to be active and pursue their athletic interests
  • Shows humility and sportsmanship in defeat

Cons

  • Roberts lost the race to elementary school students