VA 3A state outdoor 800 meter champion Brandon Burton of Woodside appears to be picking up his new event of the 400 meter hurdles fairly well as he won his preliminary heat on Monday to advance onto the finals. (Photo by Ryan Kelly)
The big three of Virginian girls in the young women's 800 prelims all put together solid races to advance onto the finals. Shannon Morton of Indian River won her heat, while Lizzie Cornell of Princess Anne advanced on time placing second in her heat as did Grassfield's Amanda Smith (pictued above by Ryan Kelly) who posted the fastest time among the three finalists from the homestate in 2:14.
Look for thousands and thousands of photos as well as hundreds and hundreds of video to be posted throughout the week from MileStat.com at this year's AAU Junior Olympic Games being held at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va.
Photo Gallery by Ryan Kelly - Over 4,000 to be added from Monday's events.
Race Videos by Brandon Miles - Footage to be added from all of Monday's running events.
