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On-Site Coverage
Nearly 40 years after the boom: Bill Rodgers shares thoughts (P&C)
When the big bang for running in the United States took place in the mid-1970s, the icons of the sport were "Complete Book of Running" author Jim Fixx, physician and author George Sheehan, Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter and four-time Boston and New York City marathon winner Bill Rodgers. (via www.charlestonscene.com)
Marc Embler: The only local male to win the Bridge Run is still setting records in his mid-50s
Since the running boom of the 1970s, Marc Embler has established himself as one of the most accomplished and enduring runners in the Palmetto State. (via The Post and Courier)
Girls Highlights
- 100 Meter Hurdles - Jasmine Quinn (Fort Dorchester) 13.33; Jasmine Quinn (Fort Dorchester) 14.04; Destiny McKnight (Goose Creek) 14.55;
- 100 Meter Dash - Jasmine Quinn (Fort Dorchester) 11.93; Jasmine Quinn (Fort Dorchester) 12.21;
- 1,600 Meter Run - Maryah Nasir (Pinewood Prep) 5:13.16;
- 200 Meter Dash - Jasmine Quinn (Fort Dorchester) 24.63;
- 400 Meter Hurdles - Destiny McKnight (Goose Creek) 1:04.51;
- Discus - Raven Saunders (Burke) 158-3;
- Long Jump - Jasmine Quinn (Fort Dorchester) 18-11;
- Pole Vault - Hailey Sweatman (James Island) 11-8; Kendall Mercer (Wando) 11-0;
- Shot Put - Raven Saunders (Burke) 51-9.5;
- Triple Jump - Makyla Stanley (James Island) 36-8;
Boys Highlights
- 1,600 Meter Run - Zack Langston (Lexington) 4:24.23;
- 200 Meter Dash - DeAndre Daniels (Goose Creek) 21.80;
- 3,200 Meter Run - Zack Langston (Lexington) 9:37.61; Jackson Ellenburg (Ashley Ridge) 9:39.85;
- 400 Meter Dash - DeAndre Daniels (Goose Creek) 48.66;
- 4x800 Meter Relay - Fort Dorchester 8:09.26;
- Discus - Jacob Salley (Porter Gaud) 159-9.5; Ja'lon Williams (Spring Valley) 154-2; Christian Furmanchik (Bishop England) 154-0; Roderick Britt(Woodland) 151-5;
Beach Run Invitational
Girls Highlights
- 100 Meter Hurdles - Jacklyn Howell (Southeast Raleigh) 14.13 SB; Morgan Knight (South County High School) 14.58 SB; Morgan Knight (South County High School) 14.67; Jacklyn Howell (Southeast Raleigh) 14.96;
- 200 Meter Dash - Raven Grant (Conway) 24.78 SB;
- Discus - Mohogany Baker (Berry, Phillip O.) 135-10 SB;
- Hammer Throw - Mohogany Baker (Berry, Phillip O.) 153-5 SB;
- Shot Put - Hasana Clark (Southeast Raleigh) 41-3 SB; Mohogany Baker (Berry, Phillip O.) 40-4.5; Tiffany Dunham (Southeast Raleigh) 37-2.5;
Boys Highlights
- 110 Meter Hurdles - Kenny Selmon (Pace Academy) 14.53; Kenny Selmon (Pace Academy) 14.58;
- 4x400 Meter Relay - Southeast Raleigh 3:21.55;
- Discus - Colin Minor (South Brunswick) 150-7;
- Hammer Throw - Colin Minor (South Brunswick) 223-7 SB;
- Shot Put - Colin Minor (South Brunswick) 57-10 SB; Anthony Bowling (Marion) 55-3.5 SB; Jordan Propst (Marion) 54-8.5 SB;
- Triple Jump - Kevin Hires (South County High School) 46-5 SB; Desman Martin (Bradwell Institute) 46-1 SB;
Beaufort Track Classic
Kevin Logan Memorial Meet
Rock Hill vs. Nation Ford
Spring Fever Relays
USATF US Area Youth Olympic Selection Trials
On-Site Coverage
4/5 WKND: Cold, but no rain - Fast 800's in PA - Hot Tri-States - B Dallas video & pix Sunday
First weekend in April has a full schedule of meets. The Colonial Relays in Virginia bring back a bigger high school slate for the first time since the early 2000s. Big performances are certainly on the cards with the forecast looking good for early April!
Meet Results
Girls Highlights
- 100 Meter Dash - Janie O'connor (Zachary) 11.92w; Maiya Dendy (Padua Academy) 12.08w;
- 1,500 Meter Run - Malia Ellington (Community School of Davidson) 4:36.56; Paige Duca (Sacred Heart Academy ) 4:38.74;
- 200 Meter Dash - Brandee Johnson (Star Track TC) 23.76w; Erin Ford (Royal Palm Beach HS) 24.02w; Janie O'connor (Zachary) 24.24w; Maiya Dendy (Padua Academy) 24.40w; Brittny Ellis (Warren High School) 24.52w;
- 400 Meter Dash - Brittny Ellis (Warren High School) 54.67; Maiya Dendy (Padua Academy) 55.12; Erin Ford (Royal Palm Beach HS) 55.19; Anna Jefferson (Oak Park) 55.37; Chyna-Joi Staton (Boyd Anderson HS) 56.39; Denise Spann (Westminster Academy) 57.04;
- 800 Meter Run - Mikaela Smith (Clovis North High School (CS)) 2:12.96;
- Discus - Haley Showalter (Valor Christian High School) 153-5 SB; Phoebe Gustely (American Heritage MS/HS (Plantation)) 146-6 SB; Leena Morris (Etowah) 136-0 SB; Sophia Rivera (Brentwood High School) 129-8 SB; Kamryn Brinson (Marist) 125-1 SB;
- High Jump - Janae Moffitt (Oak Hill High School) 5-10.5; Nicole Greene (Ponte Vedra HS) 5-8; Logan Boss (Suwannee HS) 5-5;
- Hammer Throw - Olivia Seifert (Saint Anthony's) 142-0;
- Long Jump - Rhesa Foster (Clovis North High School (CS)) 19-2.75; Chinne Okoronkwo (Mountlake Terrace High School) 18-11.25; Taylor DeLoach (St. Vincent's Academy (SVA)) 18-10.5;
- Shot Put - Leena Morris (Etowah) 47-5.25; Khayla Dawson (Olympic) 46-6.75; Sophia Rivera (Brentwood High School) 45-4.5;
- Triple Jump - Chinne Okoronkwo (Mountlake Terrace High School) 41-6.5w; Asa Garcia (Texas City ) 40-11.75; Kimani Rushing (Hallandale HS) 39-8;
Boys Highlights
- 100 Meter Dash - Amir Rasul (Christopher Columbus HS) 10.63; Amir Rasul (Christopher Columbus HS) 10.47;
- 1,500 Meter Run - Grant Fisher (Grand Blanc) 3:51.92;
- 200 Meter Dash - Noah Lyles (T.C. Williams High School) 20.89; Amir Rasul (Christopher Columbus HS) 21.12; Andrew James (Westminster Academy) 21.50; Jeffrey Uzzell (Eagles Landing Christian Academy) 21.87;
- 400 Meter Dash - Andrew James (Westminster Academy) 48.25;
- 800 Meter Run - Myles Marshall (Kingwood High School) 1:51.53;
- Discus - Tyler Merkley (Los Osos High (SS)) 178-10; Kenneth Brinson (Marist) 175-3; Bailey King (Lakeside Christian (Clearwater) MS/HS) 174-9; Michael Pertusati (Los Osos High (SS)) 165-10;
- Shot Put - Isaiah Rogers (Campbell High School) 54-5.25; Kenneth Brinson (Marist) 53-7.5; Tyler Merkley (Los Osos High (SS)) 52-5.25;
