10 Florida Track Athletes Already Making Noise In 2026
Based on performances from March 2-7.
Alba Antunez-Perez (Spanish River) - 3200m
Antunez-Perez delivered one of the most impressive distance performances of the week at The Bolles Bulldog Classic, running 10:31.00 in the 3200 meters. The junior improved dramatically from 11:02.49 and now ranks No. 1 in Florida and No. 1 among juniors, and current U.S. No. 2.
Atarah Robinson (Venice) -1600m
Robinson made an early statement in the 1600m after finishing fifth last spring in the 4A state finals with a 4:59.11. The senior ran a 4:50.23 in the 1600m at the 2026 Larry Richardson Memorial Invitational, eclipsing her previous PR by over eight seconds and moving her into the No. 1 position in the Florida girls 1600m rankings. Her time also brought her into the national spotlight, putting her at the top of the national 1600m girl rankings.
Kaicendra Anderson (Charlotte) - Shot Put
Anderson had a huge day in the throws at the Tarpon Classic, launching the shot put 13.49 (44-3). The junior improved from 41-10.36, won the event, and now ranks #4 in Florida and #1 among juniors.
Mikalyla Palmer (Spruce Creek) - High Jump
Palmer cleared 1.73m (5-8) at the George Janan Invitational, improving on her previous best of 5-6.25. The senior won the event and now ranks #1 in Florida, putting her among the state's top high jumpers early this season. Tied for U.S. No. 9.
Jasmin Morgan (St. Thomas Aquinas) - Discus
Morgan produced a standout throw of 45.62m (149-8.00) in the discus at The Ellis Elite 16 Invitational. The senior improved from 145-3 and won the competition, now ranking #2 in Florida and No. 10 nationally.
Alexis Sutton (Dillard) - 100m Hurdles
Sutton continues to establish herself as one of the top hurdlers in the state. At The Ellis Elite 16 Invitational, the junior ran 14.05 in the 100-meter hurdles, improving from 14.60. She placed second and now ranks #3 in Florida and #1 among juniors.
Hayden Higgins (East Lake) - 100m Hurdles
Higgins also delivered a strong hurdles performance, clocking 14.06 at the Kiwanis Ed Wells Invitational. The junior improved from 14.24, won the event, and now ranks #4 in Florida and #2 among juniors, just behind Alexis Sutton.
Korbyn Jones (Osceola) - Triple Jump
Jones soared to a mark of 12.02m (39-05.00) at the Blue Devil Invitational, improving from 37-4 earlier this season. She won the competition and now ranks #3 in Florida, signaling a strong start to her outdoor campaign.
Isabella Spears (South Walton) - Pole Vault
Spears continued her steady progression in the vault, clearing 3.55m (11-7.75) at the South Walton Hawks Classic. The senior improved from 11-3.75, won the event, and currently ranks #9 in Florida.
Alexia Popescu (Spanish River) - 800m
Popescu ran a strong 2:17.57 in the 800 meters at The Bolles Bulldog Classic, shaving seven seconds off her previous best of 2:24.93. The senior placed second and now ranks #23 in Florida.