Marvin Bracy Breaks Down His Decision To Turn Pro
Former Boone High School and Florida State University standout Marvin Bracy has decided to turn pro after signing a contract with Adidas. We caught up with Marvin at the Golden South Classic to talk about the decision, the transition into becoming a professional athlete, and much more.
LaCaze Earns World Athletics Titles Berth
Australia's Genevieve LaCaze has earned a spot at the world track and field titles with a personal best 3000m steeplechase time to win in Puerto Rico. (via au.sports.yahoo.com)
Week In Review: May 13 - May 19, 2013
From club meets, to middle school county championships, and the best of the best high schoolers in the southeast at Golden South we have you covered! See what happened across the state in our Week in Review.
Niceville's Howell, Morken Share Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year Honors
Magic had Kareem. M.J. had Scottie. Rice had Montana. Gehrig had Ruth. The hall-of-fame resumes of the aforementioned superstars were all bolstered by a partner in crime. On their own, each athlete represented the best and brightest of his sport. But pair them with a talented ally, and their careers reached another tier. (via www.varsitysportswest.com)
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Highlights and all of the coverage round-up from the 2013 Golden South Classic.
Clark Named SEC Mens Freshman Runner of the Year
Florida freshman Jimmy Clark (St. Johns, Fla.) was named the Southeastern Conference Men's Freshman Runner of the Year, as announced by the conference Friday as part of the 2013 SEC Outdoor Track and Field Awards. (via www.gatorzone.com)
Golden South Boys Preview Show
Todd Grasley and Jason Byrne discuss the thrilling boys races coming on Saturday.
Golden South Girls Preview Show
Todd Grasley and Jason Byrne discuss the thrilling girls races coming on Saturday.
Mike Kennedy's 2013 World Youth Championships Prospects- May 15 Report (Exclusive to MileSplit)
In 2011, the United States won its sixth straight IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France. The 2013 WYC are just months away in Donetsk, Ukraine. The U.S. team will be selected. June 25-26 at the USATF National Youth Championships in Edwardsville, Il.
Head Of The Class: C/O 2014 Final Outdoor Track & Field Rankings
Are you the best freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior? Where do you stack up against your peers? Find out in a rankings feature we like to call Head Of The Class. (Rankings as of 5/16/2013)
Olinger Gives Underprivileged Kids New Opportunities In ReRun Sneakers
Collect shoes, shoes, and more shoes. That is the goal of Rerun Sneakers, a non for profit started by Oak Hall junior Britney Olinger. Olinger says their mission statement is that being runners and athletes themselves, they understand the effort that goes into every stride.
Marquez Shines At Holy Trinity All Star Showdown
For some runners the Holy Trinity All-Star Showdown was one last chance to run in high school. For others it was a chance to spend time with peers in a competitive atmosphere. For Timber Creek freshman Brandon Marquez it was a chance to set a new personal best.
Gator Men Remain Number One In Latest USTFCCCA Rankings
The Florida men and Kansas women both remain atop their respective rankings, but the chase pack is beginning to reel them in as the collegiate track & field season enters its homestretch. The No. 2 Texas A&M men lost some ground on the Florida men, but Oregon and Arkansas were propelled by conference championships to the No. 3 and 4 spots, respectively. (via USTFCCCA)
Head Of The Class: C/O 2015 Final Outdoor Track & Field Rankings
Are you the best freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior? Where do you stack up against your peers? Find out in a rankings feature we like to call Head Of The Class. (Rankings as of 5/14/2013)
Head Of The Class: C/O 2016 Final Outdoor Track & Field Rankings
Are you the best freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior? Where do you stack up against your peers? Find out in a rankings feature we like to call Head Of The Class. (Rankings as of 5/14/2013)
SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship Photos By Joe Mizereck
Joe Mizereck took nearly 2000 photos this weekend at the University of Missouri as part of our SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship coverage. (via MileSplit)
Alumni Report: May 6 - May 12, 2013
Check out performances by Florida high school alumni competing in college for the week of May 6 - May 12, 2013.
Bellamy Becomes UCF's Newest Knight
The recruiting process got off to a slow start for Miami Southridge senior J'Nea Bellamy. However, as the season progressed, and her times dropped, the phone started ringing.
UCF Track & Field Etches Name in History Books With C-USA Outdoor Title
The No. 12 UCF track and field team made history on Sunday night as the first women's program in Conference USA history to win four-straight outdoor championships. (via www.ucfathletics.com)
Week In Review: May 6 - May 12, 2013
The track and field season finished for most athletes, but several runners decided to run postseason meets. Check out performances, results, and coverage for the week of May 6- May 12, 2013.
Eight Is Great!
Record setting performances in the discus, 400m 400m hurdles and the 100m hurdles on Saturday propelled Jacksonville to an eighth straight A-Sun Outdoor Track & Field Championship. The Dolphins have now won 16-straight A-Sun track meets by including the past eight indoor titles. (via www.judolphins.com)
Clark Claims SEC Title In 10k
Slow and tactical. That's how former Creekside standout and University of Florida freshman Jimmy Clark describes the 10k at this year's SEC Championships. The field came through the first 5k in roughly 15:06. Clark says coming in his coaches told the team to hang back from the leaders and not to lead the race. It was a plan that the youngster and teammate Josh Izewski executed to perfection.
Former TFA Standout Gebben Returns To Love Of Track
Ansley Gebben is the definition of athlete. At The First Academy Orlando Gebben racked up seven state titles in her high school career, three in volleyball, and four consecutive in the 300 hurdles in track and field.
UK Wildcats Win Out For Wekiva Hurdler Nicholas Anderson
Wekiva hurdler Nicholas Anderson improved on his seventh place finish in the 110 meter hurdles at state with a runner-up finish in 2013. Now, he cleared another important hurdle, obtaining a college scholarship. Recently, Andereson talked about the recruiting process and where he has signed to run for the next four years.
Xavier Carter Named to Space Coast Hall of Fame; "Greatest Sprinter In Florida History"
Xavier Carter, thought by many to be the greatest sprinter in Florida high school history, won state titles in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters in both his junior (2003) and senior (2004) years at Palm Bay High School, a feat that no other Florida runner had ever achieved. (via spacecoastdaily.com)
Ask the Coaches: Quality Speedwork Causing Sluggishness
Runniers World offers up these tips to avoid sluggishness while doing speed work. They say the best thing to do is consult with your coach to avoid injury and overtraining (via Runner's World)
Athletes of the Week: Trayvon Bromell, Kaylin Whitney
Gibbs senior Trayvon Bromell and East Ridge freshman Kaylin Whitney our this week's Athletes of the Week. Bromell proved why he is one of the top sprinters in the country beating Kendal Williams head to head in the 100, and running down opponents to give his team the 4x100 title. Bromell also finished second in the 200. Whitiney capped off a stellar high school season by winning her first two gold medals of her career at the 4A State Championship. Whitney won both the 100 and 200 meters in rain soaked conditions at the University of North Florida.
Catching Up With Tyson Gay & Nickel Ashmeade
Todd Grasley caught up with Tyson Gay and Nickel Ashmeade during a recent workout at the National Training Center in Clermont. The two talk about their recent success at the Jamaica Invitational, training, upcoming trip to New York City, and their goals for 2013.
Arroyo Honored At Governor's Cabinet Meeting
Colonial senior Andres Arroyo added three more state titles to his resume by winning the distance triple at the 4A State Championships. Those three golds brought Arroyo's total to six in track. He has also has two individual titles in cross country and two team titles to go along with them. For his accomplishments, he was honored by Governor Rick Scott at a recent state cabinet meeting at Nemours Childrens Hospital. Arroyo says it was a great feeling to be reocgnized by the governor.
Lakewood Star T.J. Holmes Follows Childhood Friend To Baylor
T.J. Holmes was an integral part of Lakewood's 2A state championship team. Holmes placed first in the 300 meter hurdles and second in the 110 meter hurdles, and was also part of the schools' third place 4x400 meter relay. Recently, the senior announced he will be joining long time friend and Gibbs senior Trayvon Bromell and run for Baylor University in Waco, Texas. We caught up with Holmes at the 3A state meet where he was supporting his future teammate to talk about his college decision.
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