Florida Track & Field and Cross Country News

Team Florida Looks For Continued Success At Great Southwest Classic Todd Grasley Jun 04, 2015

Florida athletes have had success in recent years at the Great Southwest Classic in New Mexico and 2015 looks to be no different as the Sunshine State roster is loaded and poised to bring home more gold medals.

Jenny Simpson Runs World Lead, Justin Gatlin Remains Undefeated in Rome Todd Grasley Jun 04, 2015

The first European Diamond League meeting did not fail to disappoint as world leads were set in numerous events from the women’s 1500m to the men’s 5K at the Golden Gala in Rome. (via FloTrack)

Khai McLin Reflects On Prefontaine Classic Experience Todd Grasley Jun 04, 2015

Plantation High School senior Khai McLin reflects on his trip to Eugene, Oregon to run in the inaugural high school 200m dash at the Prefontaine Classic.

The All-American Watch List: 400m Dash New Balance Jun 04, 2015

Sydney McLaughlin and Michael Norman headline the nation's best quarter milers this year. Who are other top contenders for All-American honors?

Spirited American HS Coach Enrico Knowles Leaving For North Miami HS Todd Grasley Jun 04, 2015

Spirited American High School coach Enrico Knowles is leaving the Patriots to become head boys and girls track coach at nearby North Miami High School.

Sunset Coach Alex Shaw Leaving For Braddock HS Todd Grasley Jun 03, 2015

After nine years as the head coach at Miami Sunset, Alex Shaw is leaving to take over the program at Braddock High School. Shaw decided to leave after this graduating class.

Hoosiers Land Northeast Hurdler Jeyland Valentin Todd Grasley Jun 03, 2015

Jeyland Valentin set new personal bests at the end of her senior season which saw college coaches from across the country coveting the Northeast hurdler. Valentin, who was fourth in the 100m hurdles and third in the 300m hurdles at the 4A state meet and boasts PR's of 14.30 and 41.93, recently announced she will attend Indiana University.

Evan Jager on Injuries and Trying New Events Jun 03, 2015

Apalachee Regional Park Secures FHSAA State Championship Through 2016 Press Release Jun 02, 2015

The Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA) cross country championship returns to Leon County’s Apalachee Regional Park for the next two years.

So Long Senior Year: Ashley Miller Headed To University of Texas Todd Grasley Jun 02, 2015

East Ridge junior Ashley Miller has decided to skip her senior season, graduate early and enroll at the University of Texas. Miller, who transferred to Florida from Colorado this year and recently won the 4A state championship in both the 100 and 300m hurdles will join fellow Floridian Teahna Daniels, one of the top sprinters in the country, as members of the Longhorn's 2015 recruiting class.

Salute To Seniors: Jonathan Werble - Cypress Bay High School Todd Grasley Jun 02, 2015

The 2014-2015 school year has provided some great highlights in both cross country and track across the Sunshine State. In the coming weeks many of our seniors will head out to start their college careers both athletically and academically. We wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature and say thank you for your support over the years.

Run Junkie HS: Miles of Milers New Balance Jun 02, 2015

The Pre Classic had the fastest female milers of the season but we also saw some standout national performances this past week in the 400m, 4x800m, shot put, and more

Road To New Balance Nationals: Stephanie Jenks MileSplit Staff Jun 01, 2015

Stephanie Jenks has been an All-American five times at the New Balance Nationals in indoor and outdoor title, but she is ready to become a national champion. Watch her Road to New Balance Nationals Outdoor.

Great Southwest Classic Entries MileSplit Staff Jun 01, 2015

Current entries for the 2015 Great Southwest Classic to be held June 4th through 6th at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. MileSpit will be on-site with video & photo coverage!

Final Pre-NCAA Division I Championships Rankings Unveiled Todd Grasley Jun 01, 2015

With the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships a week away check out the latest USTFCCCA Rankings.

Salute To Seniors: Sharrika Barnett - Oak Ridge High School Todd Grasley Jun 01, 2015

Oak Ridge senior Sharrika Barnett recaps her running career before heading off to the University of Florida. Barnett is the 2015 4A state champion in the 400 meters and currently holds the number two time in the country of 52.67s.

Jenny Simpson Gets First 1500m Win Of Season At Prefontaine Classic Todd Grasley May 31, 2015

Hayward Field is a special place for hometown girl Jenny Simpson. She won NCAA Championships there, made several USA teams, and this past weekend won her first 1500m (4:00.98) race of the season at the Prefontaine Classic. See what she had to say after the race!

Gators Qualify 23 on to Eugene, Turn Focus Towards NCAA Championships Finals Todd Grasley May 31, 2015

With the NCAA East Preliminary now in the rearview mirror, the No. 1/6 Florida track and field teams will focus in on Historic Hayward Field and a trip to Eugene, Ore., in just over a week. Florida will take a squad of 23 athletes to the west coast for the NCAA Championships, 12 men and 11 women, to compete for the program's seventh and eighth national championships June 10-13. (via www.gatorzone.com)

Salute To Seniors: Chelsea Francis - Atlantic Coast High School Todd Grasley May 31, 2015

The 2014-2015 school year has provided some great highlights in both cross country and track across the Sunshine State. In the coming weeks many of our seniors will head out to start their college careers both athletically and academically. We wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature and say thank you for your support over the years.

Noles Bracket Beastly Final Qualifying Day With Relay Brilliance Todd Grasley May 31, 2015

Beastly Track Finale (via Seminoles.com)

Steve Prefontaine’s Last Run Todd Grasley May 30, 2015

The runner Steve Prefontaine died on May 30, 1975. His legacy remains alive. (via Grantland)

Spaulding, Harris, Mason 2-3-4 In Prefontaine Classic High School 200m Todd Grasley May 30, 2015

Diamond Spaulding, La'Kayla Harris, and Symone Mason finished 2-3-4 in the girls high school 200m dash at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon. The trio who posted times of 23.72, 23.93, and 24.01 were unable to out last sophomore Candace Hill of Georgia who won in 23.64.

Pre Classic High School Girls Entries & Preview Johanna Gretschel May 29, 2015

The Girls 200m will feature a rematch between 2014 New Balance Nationals champion Candace Hill and runner-up Diamond Spaulding; the Girls Mile features the U.S. No. 1 ranked runners in the 800m, 1500m, 1600m and Mile

Salute To Seniors: Margaret Woodward - East Lake High Schol Todd Grasley May 29, 2015

The 2014-2015 school year has provided some great highlights in both cross country and track across the Sunshine State. In the coming weeks many of our seniors will head out to start their college careers both athletically and academically. We wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature and say thank you for your support over the years.

The All-American Watch List: 100m Dash New Balance May 28, 2015

National champions and U.S. No. 1 ranked sprinters Candace Hill and Ryan Clarke headline the list of All-American candidates with less than a month left until New Balance Nationals

The All-American Watch List: 200m Dash New Balance May 28, 2015

Who are the fastest 200m runners in the nation? Check out the list of the top contenders for All-American status in the half lapper

Head Of The Class Rankings: Final Edition Todd Grasley May 28, 2015

The flrunners database is loaded with thousands of performances and can be sorted and displayed in numerous ways. One of my favorites is to take a look at the top track and field athletes based on grade level. Take a look and see who is at the Head of the Class!

Salute To Seniors: Sabrina Seigel - East Lake High School Todd Grasley May 28, 2015

The 2014-2015 school year has provided some great highlights in both cross country and track across the Sunshine State. In the coming weeks many of our seniors will head out to start their college careers both athletically and academically. We wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature and say thank you for your support over the years.

The Chase For NCAA Track Championship Spots Begins! Todd Grasley May 27, 2015

There may not be a more pure and demanding process in college athletics than qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, which begins Thursday for Florida State's NCAA East Preliminary qualifiers.

Florida Track & Field Starts Road to Eugene in Jacksonville at NCAA East Preliminary May 27, 2015

Championship season is here and the No. 1/6 Florida men's and women's track and field squads will start the road to Eugene at the NCAA East Preliminary at Hodges Stadium on the University of North Florida campus in Jacksonville May 28-30. (via www.gatorzone.com)