Out of all the states, especially those outside of the Northeast, Virginia has faired extremely well at the Penn Relays Carnival. We have won every relay distance and have actually proven to be one of the few states to best Jamaica over the past 50 years. Below is our Virginia Penn Relays Hall of Fame of such. Check out these great teams, names, and individuals. Some may surprise you.
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Virginia Penn Relay Championship of America Winners
Championship of America 4x100
Deep Creek Boys 2003 41.19
Potomac Senior Boys 1999 41.26
T.C. Williams Boys 1993 40.56
Championship of America 4x400
Bethel Boys 1984 3:16.56
Championship of America 4x800
Albemarle Boys 2009
Event Record/National Record at the time 7:30.67
Garrett Bradley (1:55.4), Zach Vrhovac (1:50.6), Luke Noble (1:55.4), Anthony Kostelac (1:49.3)
Westfield Boys (2012) 7:39.73
South Lakes (2001) 7:41.75
West Springfield (1997) 7:45.67
Menchville (1976) 7:43.0
Championship of America Distance Medley
South Lakes Boys (2001)
Event Record/National Record at the time 9:59.66
Richard Smith (3:07.2), Justin Smyser (50.4), Kanda Kamo (1:57.4), Alan Webb (4:04.7)
West Springfield Girls (2014) 11:53.07
Blacksburg Girls (2010) 11:38.69
Centreville Girls (1996) 12:01.28 - 1st American Team to win
Patriot Girls (2015) 11:51.85