The quest that started a month ago is now over. The University of Florida's Cory McGee earned her spot on the plane to represent the USA at the World Championships in Moscow next month.
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) – The UCF track and field team is happy to announce the addition of Johnny Gray to its coaching staff. The current American record holder followed his former UCLA colleague and 1984 Olympic Games teammate, current UCF head coach Jeanette Bolden, across the country to take charge of the Knights’ distance and cross country programs. (via www.sportstalkflorida.com)
Cory McGee shocked a lot of people when she willed her way into the top three at USA Nationals. The place would earn her a spot, but she's yet to reach the 4:09.00 standard. Now she continues her quest, battling the European circuit in hopes of eclipsing the mark and joining Team USA in Moscow!
Here it is! A lot of coaches have been waiting (im)patiently for this list to come out. See where your team is assigned for next season!
MileSplit and FloTrack have partnered with New Balance to create the "Local Heroes" program, in order to recognize local high school distance runners who are making a real difference in the world around them.
On the Fourth of July we debuted newly re-designed athlete profiles. The athlete pages on MileSplit are a unique hybrid between social media and traditional media. Most of the content on the pages is produced and curated by MileSplit editors; this redesign takes us a step closer toward social media (the dark side?).
Look at all of the Saturday highlights by Floridians competing in the USATF Junior and Senior National Championships in Iowa.
MileSplit and FloTrack have partnered with New Balance to create the "Local Heroes" program, in order to recognize local high school distance runners who are making a real difference in the world around them.
MileSplit and FloTrack have partnered with New Balance to create the "Local Heroes" program, in order to recognize local high school distance runners who are making a real difference in the world around them.
Wrap-up of what the Floridians did up in North Carolina at New Balance Nationals Outdoor.
Breaking News... the meet is still going on in New Mexico, but Trayvon Bromell laid it down!!! By running a 9.99, he became the first high schooler to break the 10 second barrier in history. The time was very wind-aided, so will have that asterik, but holy cow!!!
Clemson junior Brianna Rollins set a collegiate record in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 12.47 seconds at the NCAA track and field championships on Thursday. (via ESPN.com)
Lloydricia Cameron, Darrielle McQueen, Daryth Gayles, Gabrielle Gayles and Kendall Williams are traveling to Puerto Rico to compete in the Caribbean Scholastic Invitational.
It wasn't the record breaking weekend people hoped for, with the wet track and all. But some people faltered and some made the most of it; Ceolamar Ways kept his composure and rode into second place in the Dream 100.
Several interviews and features with our Florida representatives in New York City this weekend.
Spruce Creek track and field standout Megan Tse has been invited to walk on at the University of Florida, according to her high school coach, Stephon Gallon. (via News-JournalOnline.com)
We were on site in Orlando for the Golden South Classic.
Highlights and all of the coverage round-up from the 2013 Golden South Classic.
Todd Grasley and Jason Byrne discuss the thrilling girls races coming on Saturday.
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)
On the heels of breaking ground on a state-of-the-art multi-sport complex that will feature an 8-lane, 400m track and additional training areas for jumps and throws, IMG Academy has officially announced the launch of a Track & Field and Cross Country program. Student-athletes will begin training and competing in the Fall 2013.
Highlights and coverage from Saturday's 4A state meet in Jacksonville with on-site coverage from Todd Grasley, Randy Settle, Andy Warrener, Raul Ramirez, and Dean Headley.
Big day in Clearwater! There were lots of great performances under the overcast skies and humid conditions; we dodged a bullet and there was little rain all day.
We have a preview show we shot in the studio with our friends from TrackSmack, plus virtual meets, heat sheets, and a look towards our weekend coverage!
Several long-standing middle school state meet records look like they are in jeopardy this Saturday in Clearwater!
The FHSAA has posted a revised schedule for Friday and Saturday's 3A and 4A state meets. In anticipation of poor weather conditions, the schedule has been substantially altered.
These state meet predictions are based solely upon the results from the regional championship meets.
These state meet predictions are based solely upon the results from the regional championship meets.
We're just two days away from the big meet in Clearwater! We'll see many of you at the open track or coaches meeting on Friday and if not on Saturday morning. Hoping the weather is good to us!