A stellar week of performances and efficiently run meet (220+ heats of 200 dash in 2 1/2 hours) concluded today at Norfolk State University with the final day of competition at the AAU Junior Olympics. Over 30 AAU national records were set among the various age groups ranging from six and seven year olds in the primary age group to high school upperclassmen in the young men and women division. The host state of Virginia had its share of champions and All-Americans this week including the Five Star Track Club young women's 4x400 meter relay (pictured above by John Herzog) which included an "A" list of the state's top quarter milers in Monica Williams of Green Run, Shakeela Saunders of Great Bridge, Erin Edmond of Riverbend, and Kiara Porter of Tabb to win the AAU national title on Saturday in 3:43. Full meet summary to come on the performances by Virginians at the 2010 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Bethel's William Brown was on pace to win a second AAU national title this week and run a big personal best in the 3000 meter run leading the race all the way through the last lap, but had to settle for second as he was outkicked for the win despite running a huge PR of 8:47. Brown earlier in the week won the intermediate boys 1500 in another all-time best performance of 4:03.
MileStat.com was on-hand for events starting on Monday and has already uploaded plenty of photos and race videos from the meet. More is still being added! Check back over the next two days as almost all coverage should be posted by later Sunday.
Photo Gallery by Ryan Kelly - 12,500 photos from Monday thru Wednesday events.
Photo Gallery by John Herzog - 8,777 photos currently posted from Thursday & Friday events. 400 trials and Saturday event
Race Videos by Brandon Miles - 100s of race videos posted. Monday through Wednesday events are uploaded. Still adding Thursday thru Saturday event race videos.