Jason Atwood defended his 3A State discus title at the recent FHSAA 3A State Championships with a throw of 66.57m (218'-04.75"). He won in 2024 with a toss of 59.66m (195'-08.75").
Photo by Dave Tibbetts
Congratulations to Jason Atwoodof Chiles HS, who is the 2025 MileSplit FL Boys Field Event Athlete of the Year. The senior who is headed to Florida State University set a new Florida all-time record in the discus with a throw of 68.71m (225'-05.00"). His throw also ranks him at U.S. No. 5 all-time. Atwood's record throw came in the 3A Region 1 Championships and shattered the previous mark of 64.13m (210'-04.75") held by Jarez Parks of Sebastian River HS set in 2017.
Junior Nickiah Wilkinson of Bayside HS was undefeated in the high jump this season and defended his 4A State title in the high jump with a leap of 2.14m (7'-00.25"). At the Harmony Invitational on March 1st, Wilkinson jumped 2.27m (7-.05.75)--a Florida #1 all-time jump and a U.S. No. 4 all-time.
Jason Atwood defended his 3A State discus title at the recent FHSAA 3A State Championships with a throw of 66.57m (218'-04.75"). He won in 2024 with a toss of 59.66m (195'-08.75").
