Ready for the Olympics

Eldon plans Friday party for Cantwell

July 31, 2012 at 2:32 a.m. | Updated July 31, 2012 at 2:32 a.m.

Christian Cantwell competes in the shot put during the World Athletics Championships in 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Cantwell, an Eldon native, will compete Friday in the shot at the Olympics in London.
Christian Cantwell competes in the shot put during the World Athletics Championships in 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Cantwell, an Eldon native, will compete Friday in the shot at the Olympics in London.

Former Eldon High School standout Christian Cantwell will be making his second appearance in the Olympic Games later this week in the shot put and the Eldon community is throwing a party to watch his efforts.

On Friday, the Lake Area community is invited to come watch the Olympics and support Cantwell from 5-10 p.m. at the Eldon Community Center. Food, games, fun and viewing of Cantwell's competition will be shown.

For more information about the event, call (573) 723-4115.

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