Starring as himself, the Metro Boys Cross-Country Runner of the Year

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Starring as himself, the Metro Boys Cross-Country Runner of the Year

By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune , 12/07/23, 7:00AM CST

Five victories and a state title this fall made Robert Mechura of Roseville an award-winner — and provided content for his YouTube venture.

Roseville's Robert Mechura took a seat with a grin as he took reporters' questions after winning the Class 3A title. (Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune)

Mechura won five of his six high school races this fall.

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