Frank Jefferson

San Diego

Sports Multimedia Journalist at KSWB-TV (San Diego, CA)

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Local Marine veteran runs 500th marathon

2 months ago | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Apr 25, 2025 / 02:15 PM PDT Updated: Apr 25, 2025 / 02:15 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) – “I’ll be 70 in August. I feel about 20,” says Hank Donigan. Age is just a number. And so is 500. That’s the number of marathons Donigan has participated in since 1980. “Sometimes we are able to achieve more than you can conceive that you can do. And people don’t live up to their abilities and potential are,” says Donigan.
Local Marine veteran runs 500th marathon

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Frank Jefferson

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) – “I’ll be 70 in August. I feel about 20,” says Hank Donigan. Age is just a number. And so is 500. That’s the number of marathons Donigan has participated in since 1980. “Sometimes we are able to achieve more than you can conceive that you can do. And people don’t live up to their abilities and potential are,” says Donigan. AdvertisementFor the Boston native, his 500th race was special — competing in the Boston marathon.
Point Loma softball thrives with three sets of sisters

2 months ago | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Apr 24, 2025 / 01:59 PM PDT Updated: Apr 24, 2025 / 01:59 PM PDT SAN DIEGO — Family is the name of the game for Point Loma softball, with the pointers’ roster having 3 sets of sisters. “We’re all really close together. I think having those three sets of sisters gets the community along better,” said Lola Mezzadri.
‘Teen Princess’ wins gold in Muay Thai championship

Mar 16, 2025 | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Mar 16, 2025 / 02:09 PM PDT Updated: Mar 16, 2025 / 02:09 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The teep in Muy Thai is the equivalent to the jab in boxing. Meet Taliana Loane, who’s known as the “Teep Princess.”“When they fall down, I feel really good about it and I do it some more,” said Loane of competing.
‘Teen Princess’ wins gold in Muay Thai championship

Mar 16, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Frank Jefferson

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The teep in Muy Thai is the equivalent to the jab in boxing. Meet Taliana Loane, who’s known as the “Teep Princess.”“When they fall down, I feel really good about it and I do it some more,” said Loane of competing. “So they can fall down and try not to cry.”The 10-year-old has a pretty extensive resume for someone who started Muy Thai just a few years ago.
El Camino High School senior Sam Frederickson to run at Nike Indoor National Track Championships

Feb 27, 2025 | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Feb 27, 2025 / 07:29 AM PST Updated: Feb 27, 2025 / 07:31 AM PST SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — El Camino High School senior Sam Frederickson is not your average runner. “You have to feel that hurt; if you’re not feeling that hurt, you’re not running hard enough,” he told FOX 5/KUSI. Frederickson found out he was special at 8 years old. “Yeah, you would get these feet charms.
28-year-old freshman at MiraCosta makes name as hoops star

Feb 25, 2025 | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Feb 25, 2025 / 06:49 AM PST Updated: Feb 25, 2025 / 06:49 AM PST SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It might not look like it, but Ramel Bethea is old for a freshman — 28 years old to be exact. “Yea the age crazy,” said Bethea, who is playing his first season of college basketball at MiraCosta College. “Me coming here was more so for education purposes, but why not try basketball.
Abigail Hunck, 13-year-old martial arts champion, is San Diego's own 'Karate Kid'

Feb 21, 2025 | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Feb 21, 2025 / 02:14 PM PST Updated: Feb 21, 2025 / 02:14 PM PST SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Daniel LaRusso, or Daniel-san, was the best around back in 1984, but in 2025, Abigail Hunck of San Diego is the new “Karate Kid.”“[I] practice everyday for two to three hours. I always practice as hard as I can, because I know that I need to get better,” Hunck said.
Genesis Invitational volunteers enjoy tournament in Torrey Pines

Feb 15, 2025 | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Feb 15, 2025 / 11:05 AM PST Updated: Feb 15, 2025 / 11:06 AM PST SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Jenny Liu has volunteered at Torrey Pines for 24 years. She’s seen a lot in her time, but this week it was her first experience with the Genesis Invitational. The Beijing native can’t get enough of golf, spending six days a week at Torrey Pines working on the range.
MLB, San Diego legend Jacque Jones has high school jersey retired

Feb 10, 2025 | fox5sandiego.com | Frank Jefferson

Posted: Feb 10, 2025 / 07:43 AM PST Updated: Feb 10, 2025 / 07:43 AM PST SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Jacque Jones, a former Major League Baseball outfielder and San Diego native, had his legacy cemented in his alma mater’s history on Saturday with the official retirement of his jersey number. “So many people from different walks of life came it to support me this morning.