2. Will Someone Seriously Break 60 Seconds in the AAU 500?
(AAU Boys 500)
Most people don't know that Tyrese Cooper's 1:01 last year in the 500 almost didn't happen. Just hours before the race his coach suggested running it while they were there and the rest was history. Despite never having run the event before he was able to out kick Chantz Sawyer and run the second fastest time ever in the event.
This year though he is a prepared for it and ready to dip under 60 seconds in an attempt to not only take down the US National Record of 1:01.68 but also the World Junior Record of 59.83 set two years ago.
His greatest competition will most certainly come from Georgia's Brian Herron who just opened his indoor season with a 20.95 and a 46.43 double. Both of those are US #4 All-Time!
Early indications are that Igo Grimes, EJ Richardson, Zach Kindel, Randolph Ross and perhaps others will be entered in this very fast and likely record-setting race.