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Atascocita’s 39.14 wasn’t the only impressive 4x1 time at the Texas 6A State Meet. 2nd, Duncanville 39.47. The No. 3 time in HS history, 3rd, North Shore (Houston) 39.79- 4th fastest sprint relay. 4th Tomkins (Katy) 39.85- 8th fastest school in history.🔥
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A week before Big 10s, Illinois vaulter Tori Thomas hit a big PR 14-10 (4.52) & told IlliniInquirer, “I wouldn’t say it was surprising but it was kind of like, ‘It’s about time; let’s do more.”That she did at Big 10 day 1 & against the outdoor DI leader.🔥
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With the loss of Julien Alfred and Rhasidat Adeleke to the pro ranks, it would be easy to look at 2024 as a rebuilding year for Texas, & at the national level, that might be true, however, this past weekend they took home their 5th straight Big 12 title.🏆
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The men’s Big 12 Championships produced no collegiate leaders, but did provide statement performances. Baylor’s Nigerian duo, Ezekiel (400H) and Nnamdi (JT) declared they’re in the NCAA title hunt after finishing 3rd in his events at the ’23 nationals.🏆
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The 800s took center stage at the Sound Running Track Fest at LA’s Occidental College with Olympic veterans & hopefuls lining the start list. Along with the 800s, USA steeple champion Kenneth Rooks returned to winning ways with an 8:15.08 personal best.💨
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BIG NAME PROS began their Olympic season ramp-ups & frosh Sophia Beckmon equaled the long jump American Junior (U20) Record as April turned to May. At the Oxy Invitational ’22 world champ Michael Norman served up his fastest 400 season opener since ’19.🥇
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At World Indoors, the U.S. team produced its best showing ever at 800m & up; the 7-medal haul for the men & women topped the tally from ’16. Does this mean that American distance runners are having a renaissance & are better positioned to medal in Paris?🥇
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For an idea of how tight we project the women’s team battle to be, our 1st chart had Arkansas with a 3-point-win to LSU. Now we see the Hogs fall to 3rd behind Florida & LSU. The chart sees Valby winning the 5k to give Florida a lead going into the 4×4.📈
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A good day for the Americans in the throws at the Shanghai/Suzhou Diamond League, as both Chase Jackson (shot) & Valarie Allman (discus) overcame strong competition. The DL shot champ the last 2 seasons, Jackson, got off the mark for 2024 with a victory.💪🏽
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Training partners Courtney Lindsey and Kenny Bednarek made a big impression at the Nairobi stop on WA’s Continental Tour. Running in the helpful 1662m altitude at the Kip Keino Classic, the two won the 200 and 100 respectively against fierce competition.🔥
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