Fmr Minn State @MavTrack national championship sprinter Emmanuel Matadi will compete for Liberia at Rio Olympics https://t.co/WaKzMXWeUx
— Minn. St. Athletics (@msumavericks) June 30, 2016
Thursday, June 30, 2016
MSU Mankato Grad Emmanuel Matadi Will Compete for Liberia at Rio Games
Incoming Gopher Women's Athletes
Our incoming #Gophers were 🔥🔥🔥 this spring finishing their high school careers. 💯〽️ More ➡️ https://t.co/zkThL7aliU pic.twitter.com/VFpAt38fqm
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 30, 2016
First Gopher Olympian
Our first-ever #Gophers Olympian - Karl Anderson finished 5th in the 110mH at the 1924 games in Paris. #TBT pic.twitter.com/oY44x2EYdh
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 30, 2016
18 Minnesotans Listed as Olympic Trials Competitors
18 Minnesotans Listed as Olympic Trials Competitors HERE (Note: This list doesn't include all the Gopher men competing above
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
NDSU Alums Competing in US Olympic Trials
Bison going to USATF Olympic Trials:
— NDSU Track & Field (@NDSUTrackField) June 28, 2016
Riley Dolezal (jav)
Amanda Smock (TJ)
Leslie Brost (PV)
Maddie Van Beek (steeple)
Sierra Rosenau (jav)
Hassan Mead Goes into Olympic Trials 10K with the 3rd Fastest Qualifying Time
Hassan Mead Goes into Olympic Trials 10K with the 3rd Fastest Qualifying Time HERE
Lefty Wright Inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame
Look who will be honored this week during NFHS(National Federation of State High School Associations) Hall of Fame induction. pic.twitter.com/EzcYxlPsIC— Tim Leighton (@MSHSLTim) June 28, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016
AAP Finds Increase in Use of Performance Enhancing Substances among Middle and HS Students
American Academy of Pediatrics Finds Increase in Use of Performance Enhancing Substances among Middle and HS Students HERE
Sunday, June 26, 2016
USATF Junior Championships Day 3
USATF Junior Championships Day 3 HERE
Julia Fixsen 6th in pole vault
Andrianna Jacobs 7th in the Pole Vault( results below)
Event 14
Women Pole Vault
Progression: 3.70/3.85/3.95/4.05/4.15 then 5cm
1 Rachel Baxter Unattached 4.20m
2 Carson Dingler Unattached 4.20m
3 Erika Malaspina Santa Cruz T 4.15m
4 Olivia Gruver Kentucky 4.15m
5 Mackenzie Shell Oklahoma 4.05m
6 Julia Fixsen Victory Trac 3.95m
7 Andrianna Jacobs Unattached 3.85m
--- Andrea Willis Above The Ba No Height
Julia Fixsen 6th in pole vault
Andrianna Jacobs 7th in the Pole Vault( results below)
Event 14
Women Pole Vault
Progression: 3.70/3.85/3.95/4.05/4.15 then 5cm
1 Rachel Baxter Unattached 4.20m
2 Carson Dingler Unattached 4.20m
3 Erika Malaspina Santa Cruz T 4.15m
4 Olivia Gruver Kentucky 4.15m
5 Mackenzie Shell Oklahoma 4.05m
6 Julia Fixsen Victory Trac 3.95m
7 Andrianna Jacobs Unattached 3.85m
--- Andrea Willis Above The Ba No Height
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Teams Selected for Track Town Summer Series
Ben Blankenship, Garrett Heath, Laura Roesler picked for spots on the Track Town Summer Series teamsCongrats to @ratherBvaulting and @ktnago13 for being the only vaulters drafted! 🎉🎉🎉 https://t.co/bI5XJ9G9iB— Pole Vault Power (@polevaultpower) June 26, 2016
USATF Junior Championships Day 2 Results
USATF Junior Outdoor Championships Day 2 Results HERE
Ruby Stauber 3rd in 800 HERE
Ashley Ramacher 5th in the High Jump (results below)
Meleah Biermaier 5th in the 400 hurdles. Result HERE
Michaela Preachuk 5th in the Hammer throw. Result HERE.
Jon Tharaldsen 17th in shot put HERE
Christopher Trotter 8th in the boy's 800 HERE.
Ruby Stauber 3rd in 800 HERE
Ashley Ramacher 5th in the High Jump (results below)
Meleah Biermaier 5th in the 400 hurdles. Result HERE
Michaela Preachuk 5th in the Hammer throw. Result HERE.
Jon Tharaldsen 17th in shot put HERE
Christopher Trotter 8th in the boy's 800 HERE.
Congratulations to EP alum @Ashley_Ramacher for her fifth place finish at the US Juniors Meet pic.twitter.com/VUKH4f5OJB— EP Track & Field (@edenprairietf) June 26, 2016
@DowntheBackstre Don't forget Meleah Biermaier (TRF) 5th 400H and Michaela Preachuk (Lakeville N alum) - 5th Hammer pic.twitter.com/1hp3pXB1e3— Bill Preachuk (@billpreachuk) June 26, 2016
Wayzata's Ruby Stauber takes bronze medal in 800m at USA junior nationals in PR 2:03.43! pic.twitter.com/26iUKNd4mU— Wayzata Track&Field (@WayzataTrack) June 26, 2016
USATF Junior Outdoor Championship Results Day 1
USATF Junior Outdoor Championships Results HERE
Ruby Stauber qualifies for 800 finals HERE.
Connor Rousemiller 10th in Hammer throw HERE.
Chris Trotter qualified for 800 final. Lucas Trapp 6th in First Heat of 800 Prelims HERE.
Nick Wareham 7th in 3K Steeplechase HERE.
Emma Benner 4th in 5K HERE.
Ruby Stauber qualifies for 800 finals HERE.
Connor Rousemiller 10th in Hammer throw HERE.
Chris Trotter qualified for 800 final. Lucas Trapp 6th in First Heat of 800 Prelims HERE.
Nick Wareham 7th in 3K Steeplechase HERE.
Emma Benner 4th in 5K HERE.
LSU commit Ruby Stauber wins section 3 by three seconds in 2:06 to easily advance pic.twitter.com/giK9NDpyOs— MileSplit US (@milesplit) June 25, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
Academic All America Honors
Congrats to @JHerauf32 & @alexbeckman on earning @CoSIDAnews Academic All-America honors! 〽️https://t.co/maN2hTOezN pic.twitter.com/WDmQZglmSX— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 25, 2016
Gatorade 2015-16 Track Minnesota AOYJaret Carpenter Boy's, Jedah Caldwell Girl's
Tick Cuts Short Top US HS Miler's Season
Loudoun Valley HS(VA) Drew Hunter has his High School season cut short by a tick bite HERE
Thursday, June 23, 2016
2016 Roy Griak HOF Class
We are proud to announce the 2016 Griak Hall of Fame class!
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 23, 2016
Release: https://t.co/ZQCzY6A01S pic.twitter.com/9L5dFvCaPH
Impressive OT Awards Season for MIAC Athletes
What a year for #MIAC Outdoor T&F! Check out the all the impressive Natl/Reg awards here: https://t.co/sZzyKsVZ9I pic.twitter.com/hPcWns3CQb
— MIAC (@MIACathletics) June 23, 2016
Wayzata Boy's State Meet Recap
Wayzata State meet recap w/ links for news, photos, vids on https://t.co/m3ozbXa4cp link at https://t.co/Pcle4uYl2P pic.twitter.com/jCT6QJ8zva
— Wayzata Track&Field (@WayzataTrack) June 23, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Jamie Cheever Runs 4:14 1500 as an OT Tune Up
Thanks @drlesko @AngelaBizzarri @deb_maier for coming out and cheering! Getting excited for the trials! https://t.co/KZTnpdo5ta
— Jamie Cheever (@JamieCheever) June 23, 2016
Gopher Women's XC Schedule
✏️📅 Mark your calendars, #Gophers. Our 2016 cross country schedule is here! 💃🏃💨 https://t.co/xgJgZjkVpc pic.twitter.com/doAkB66Ozb
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 22, 2016
Two Gopher Men's Throwers to Compete in US Juniors Meet
A pair of #Gophers throwers (@d88co88 & @AirJon35) are set for the #USATFjrs meet | https://t.co/s1txa8ousl pic.twitter.com/am8eaQE4aI
— Minnesota M CC/TF (@GopherMCCTF) June 22, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Mason Ferlic Continues His Road to Rio Series
Mason Ferlic Continues His Road to Rio Series(The focus this week: Recovery) HERE
A Look Back at Gopher Women's 2016 Track Season
Take a look back at the #Gophers' 2016 season & get a peek at what's coming up this summer. https://t.co/ZmVgJuzX7Q pic.twitter.com/e4R8NQUPX0
— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 22, 2016
USATF MN Summer League Meet #1 Results
USATF MN Summer League Meet #1 Results HERE
800m at USATF Minnesota Summer Meet #1 pic.twitter.com/mveAYS32Mx
— USATF Minnesota (@USATFMN) June 22, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
Liz Podominick Prepping for Olympic Trials
Less than 2 weeks out from Trials and I really like the progress I've been making! Please… https://t.co/V6nCBilOIG
— Liz Podominick (@LizPodominator) June 20, 2016
Zach Siegmeier PRs, Gets Provisional Olympic Qualifying Mark
Congrats to TCTC athlete Zach Siegmeier who vaulted a new personal best and provisional Olympic… https://t.co/MyiZhaqxwn
— TwinCities TrackClub (@TwinCitiesTC) June 20, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Advice from Father to Son
Ian Torchia got some advise on humility from his dad, Mike: " 'You know what happens to hot dogs, Ian? They get eaten!"
Edina Boys 10th in New Balance Nationals 4 by 1 Mile Relay; Sahal 14th and Fuller 31st in 400H
Edina Boys 10th at New Balance Nationals in 17:45.71. Results HERE.Guys run 3rd fastest 4xMile in MN history @ #NBNationals for 9th in the nation! 17:44 (~17:37 4x1600) pic.twitter.com/lFtnMNEtZh— Edina Cross Country (@EdinaXC) June 19, 2016
Abdihafid Sahal 14th and Grant Fuller 31st in the Emerging Elite 400m hurdles. Result HERE.
Gopher Triple Jumper Shanique Wright 2nd in Jamaican Junior Championships
Results HERE. (Under 20 TJ, Event 30)Congrats to #Gophers rookie @apryl_shan, triple jump runner-up (12.83m) at the Jamaican National Jr. Championships! pic.twitter.com/wxjuggY2OT— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 19, 2016
Barbora Špotáková Has World Leading Women's Javelin Throw
Barbora Špotáková throws world leading women's javelin distance HERE
Harun Abda 4th in 400 Meters at Victoria Track Classic
Harun Abda 4th in 400 Meters at Victoria Track Classic. Result HERE
Grandma's Coverage
Duluth News Tribune Grandma's Coverage HERE.
Strib coverage HERE
Pioneer Press Race story HERE. Forum News Service Beardsley story HERE
Esther Atkins' experiment HERE.
Strib coverage HERE
Pioneer Press Race story HERE. Forum News Service Beardsley story HERE
Esther Atkins' experiment HERE.
Hope to see you again soon! #gmas16 https://t.co/jysL1aE1Wh
— Grandma's Marathon (@GrandmasMara) June 19, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Grace Ping 7th in New Balance Nationals 2-Mile
Grace Ping 7th in New Balance Nationals 2-Mile. Results HERE
Ruby Stauber Third in Brooks PR 800; Garrett Heath 8th in Men's 1500; Christy Cazzola 9th in Women's 800
Ruby Stauber Runs 2:07.33 in Brooks PR 800,
Christy Cazzola 9th in women's 800
Garrett Heath 8th in Men's 1500
Full results HERE.
Christy Cazzola 9th in women's 800
Garrett Heath 8th in Men's 1500
Full results HERE.
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| Top 3 in the Girl's 800. Ruby Stauber 3rd |
Grandma's Results
Harun Abda 2nd in Harry Jerome 800
Harun Abda 2nd in Harry Jerome Track Classic 800. Results HERE.
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| Harun Abda (in green, far right) 2nd in 800. |
Friday, June 17, 2016
Grace Ping 2nd in New Balance Nationals 5K
Grace Ping 2nd in New Balance Nationals 5K. Results HERE.
Patrick Roos 17th in boy's 5K. Results HERE.
Patrick Roos 17th in boy's 5K. Results HERE.
Here's the amazing finish for #GracePing last night in #NBNationals 5k -- 16:44.80! @DowntheBackstre @MSHSLjohn pic.twitter.com/GeBSxzeFXr— NSAF (@TweetingTrack) June 18, 2016
Grace Ping and I after she won 2015 Griak Inv. She set WR for 12 yr olds last night in 5K at NB Nationals: 16:44.80. pic.twitter.com/adr9jylLqO
— Mike Jay/Next Level (@MikeJaytrackxc) June 18, 2016
USATF MN Junior Olympic Days 1 & 2 Results
USATF Minnesota Junior Olympic Days 1 & 2 Results HERE
Heptathletes @21track21 & @erinrbeer finish 1-2 at @USATFMN JO. Julia was able to establish an all-time meet record pic.twitter.com/NDvmIwwhTS
— Victory Track Club (@VictoryTFC) June 17, 2016
Heather Kampf 3rd in 800; Jaret Carpenter Runs 4:05.73 in Dream Mile; Hasz Twins 7th&8th in Dream 1500
Jaret Carpenter runs 4:05.73 Dream Mile in Boston. (63.2, 61.7, 61.9, 58.8) Converts to 4:04.3 1600m for 6 sec. PR / Wayzata school record.— Wayzata Track&Field (@WayzataTrack) June 18, 2016
Carp's 1600 conversion puts him at #4 all time in MN behind Bjorklund, Klecker, and Finnerty! #GoodCompany https://t.co/2oQt2uBIaL— Coach Popp (@popp_mark) June 18, 2016
Carpenter finishes 4th. Heather Kampf 3rd in 800 in 2:00.55. All race results are HERE.
Hasz Twins 7th (Bethany) and 8th(Megan) in 1500
What do Meb Keflezighi and Adam Nelson Have in Common?
What do marathoner Meb Keflezighi and shot putter Adam Nelson Have in Common? Both are over 40 and both want to win Olympic medals in Rio. Nelson's journey HERE.
Mason Ferlic Blogs About Winning NCAA Steeple Title
Mason Ferlic Blogs About Winning NCAA Steeple Title HERE
Duluth News Tribune Reporting on the 40th Anniversary Run of Grandma's Marathon
Duluth News Tribune Reporting on the 40th Anniversary Run of Grandma's Marathon HERE
Thursday, June 16, 2016
More on St. Scholastica Coach Chad Salmela's Switch
More on St. Scholastica's former XC Ski Coach Chad Salmela's Switch to head XC Running coach and assistant coach for the distance runners in track HERE
Jaret Carpenter Tests Himself at the Mile
As the field ran down the backstretch for the first time in the 1600 at the MSHSL track championships on Saturday, Wayzata Jaret Carpenter saw and opening between the field and the inside of the track's first lane. He shot through it, passing everyone on the inside, and all the rest of the runners saw in the rest of the race was his back.
Following his pre-race plan of running 62 second laps for the 1600 Carpenter completed the 3200/1600 double, slowing to 63s on the last two laps to post a winning time of 4:10.89. It was the most comfortable effort he's had this year on the Hamline track, having run under nine minutes for 3200 at the Elite Meet and then repeating the 3200 win on the opening day of the MSHSL championships in hot, humid conditions in 9:10.46.
Both were solo efforts where Carpenter took off early and was never threatened. Stillwater's Eli Krahn, who did the 3200/1600 double as a freshman and sophomore in 2013-14, said that Carpenter was able to dominate this year because he could adapt to any pace. Going hard from the beginning. Throwing in 60 second laps during the middle of the race.
Tomorrow, Carpenter will get his chance to test himself against high school milers from across the country in the "Dream Mile" in Somerville, MA. In a year when several high school runners have run under four minutes for the mile, the fastest opponent in Carpenter's race, Thomas Ratcliffe has run 4:01.5. When asked what he could run in a fast field, Carpenter said he was aiming for 62 second laps for a 4:08.
The weather, as always, will have something to do with the time. Whatever the conditions, Carpenter will have an opportunity to race among some of the best high school milers and see what he can do. While longer races are more favored. He lists the 5K as his favorite distance right now. He ran 14:58 to win the NXN Heartland XC title in 2015 and was fourth at NXN Nationals. Tomorrow he'll get to see how fast he can go in the mile.
Following his pre-race plan of running 62 second laps for the 1600 Carpenter completed the 3200/1600 double, slowing to 63s on the last two laps to post a winning time of 4:10.89. It was the most comfortable effort he's had this year on the Hamline track, having run under nine minutes for 3200 at the Elite Meet and then repeating the 3200 win on the opening day of the MSHSL championships in hot, humid conditions in 9:10.46.
Both were solo efforts where Carpenter took off early and was never threatened. Stillwater's Eli Krahn, who did the 3200/1600 double as a freshman and sophomore in 2013-14, said that Carpenter was able to dominate this year because he could adapt to any pace. Going hard from the beginning. Throwing in 60 second laps during the middle of the race.
Tomorrow, Carpenter will get his chance to test himself against high school milers from across the country in the "Dream Mile" in Somerville, MA. In a year when several high school runners have run under four minutes for the mile, the fastest opponent in Carpenter's race, Thomas Ratcliffe has run 4:01.5. When asked what he could run in a fast field, Carpenter said he was aiming for 62 second laps for a 4:08.
The weather, as always, will have something to do with the time. Whatever the conditions, Carpenter will have an opportunity to race among some of the best high school milers and see what he can do. While longer races are more favored. He lists the 5K as his favorite distance right now. He ran 14:58 to win the NXN Heartland XC title in 2015 and was fourth at NXN Nationals. Tomorrow he'll get to see how fast he can go in the mile.
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| Photo by Gene Niemi |
Biya Simbassa's Journey
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Kate Shelerud Gopher's 2016 Big Ten Outdoor Women’s Track & Field Sportsmanship Award Recipient
.@MNXCCoachHop shares what #B1GTF Sportsmanship honoree @kateshelerud means to the #Gophers. https://t.co/cieAcV9Kyi pic.twitter.com/RmgUYtgmJj— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 14, 2016
Gopher Men 18th in Program of the Year Rankings
Gopher Men 18th in DI Program of the Year Rankings HERE
Monday, June 13, 2016
Portland Track Festival Results
Portland Track Festival Results HERE
Gabe Grunewald 2nd in 5K HERE
Biya Simbassa 5th Jonathan Grey 15th, Eric Finan 22nd
in 5K HERE
Meghan Peyton 12th in the 10K HERE.
Harun Abda 5th; Goaner Deng 8th in 800 meters HERE
Christy Cazzola 18th in 1500 HERE.
Hassan Mead 5th; Travis Burkstrand 12th in 1500 HERE
Nick Wareham 31st in the 3K steeple HERE.
Maddie Van Beek 8th Jennifer Agnew in 3K steeple HERE.
Gabe Grunewald 2nd in 5K HERE
Biya Simbassa 5th Jonathan Grey 15th, Eric Finan 22nd
in 5K HERE
Meghan Peyton 12th in the 10K HERE.
Harun Abda 5th; Goaner Deng 8th in 800 meters HERE
Christy Cazzola 18th in 1500 HERE.
Hassan Mead 5th; Travis Burkstrand 12th in 1500 HERE
Nick Wareham 31st in the 3K steeple HERE.
Maddie Van Beek 8th Jennifer Agnew in 3K steeple HERE.
NCAA DI All-Americans
Most 1st Team Honors | Women's Teams
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 13, 2016
1 @GatorsTF- 15
t2 @USC_Track_Field & @LSUTrackField - 14
4 @RazorbackTF - 13https://t.co/mD5xhAQHXV
Gophers' NCAA Recaps
11 #Gophers 👉 All-Americans last week.@GopherMCCTF: https://t.co/r4URn9ibWA@GopherWCCTF: https://t.co/YYCXTzEoSm pic.twitter.com/P80S9Qs80x
— Minnesota Gophers (@GopherSports) June 13, 2016
Hasz Twins Go Out on Top
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| Megan Hasz(facing the camera) and Bethany Hasz(802) share the triumph again, going 1-2 in their last MSHSL Championships 1600 meters. Photo by Gene Niemi |
The crucial .25 points for Alexandria came from one of the first events on the program, the high jump, where JeAnna Miller tied for ninth place. Syri Williams contributed three points by finishing seventh in the 300 hurdles. Sara Wegner added one point with her ninth place finish in the 400 meters.
The twins went into the 1600 determined not to make the mistake of allowing anyone to get away from them before the final lap of the race, as happened when Forest Lake's Emma Benner used a long kick to triumph in the 3200. Benner took off with two laps to go and the twins weren't able to cover her move. In the 1600, they stayed at the front of the pack until a lap to go when first Bethany and then Megan began their 400 meter sprint for home.
While Megan finished first among the twins in the 3200, Bethany had the better kick in the 1600 to cross the finish line first. More importantly to the twins both were healthy and ready to run. for the last two years Megan has been battling stress reactions in her shins. This track season she got it under control. She didn't race the Hamline Elite meet, but was able to line up at the State Meet with confidence and two healthy legs.
It made the finish line hug between the sisters all the more special. The season doesn't end here, though, as the twins have been invited to compete in the girl's 1500 in Somerville, MA on Friday, June 17.
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| The Alexandria Class AA Girl's Team Champions. Photo by Lance Elliott |
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| The Chanhassan team with the runner-up trophy Photo by Lance Elliott |
Becky Miller's NCAA Photo Album
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| Maggie Ewen throwing the shot. Photo by Becky Miller |
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| Hammer throw. Photo by Becky Miller |
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| Mason Ferlic cruises in the heats of the steeplechase. Photo by Becky Miller |
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| Maggie Ewen concentrating on the hammer. Photo by Becky Miller |
Sunday, June 12, 2016
NCAA Gopher Photo Gallery
😁📸 Pics of your #Gophers at the #NCAATF Championship are here. What a fun weekend! https://t.co/mPtUbB73pd pic.twitter.com/LNvAeTlHZ6— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 12, 2016
NCAA Gopher Photo Gallery HERE
Grace Ping Stays Cool in the Heat
Saturday's weather was not as bad as Fridays as the dew points fell. Once again they didn't seem to slow down Winona's Grace Ping. Ping came prepared for the heat, however, with a blue duffel bag that contained a white vest filled with ice cold fluids. The ice vest is one of the measures taken by elite runners to keep the body as cool as possible in preparation for racing in hot weather.
"How do you like your ice vest?" Ping was asked. Grinning she replied: "I love it." Views are different among sports scientists on how much of an impact such measures have on dealing with the heat, but for Ping it is at least a psychological aid knowing she is doing everything she can to run fast.
As in Friday's 3200 Ping again had an ambitious goal for the season in how fast she wanted to run her events. 4:49 was the "magic number" for the 1600 and she hoped to run under 5 minutes on Saturday. Ping completed her distance double in a time of 5:02.04. When she was asked why she had picked 4:49 as her goal for this season, Ping said that was just a number she chose. It wasn't linked to any record or other reason.
She said she only has two races on the track left for this season, a 2-mile and a 5K at next weekend's New Balance Nationals. After that Ping plans to go back to training and the occasional road race. As the New Balance meet is being held in North Carolina, she'll probably want to pack her ice vest as the conditions will probably be similar to Friday's temperature and humidity.
"How do you like your ice vest?" Ping was asked. Grinning she replied: "I love it." Views are different among sports scientists on how much of an impact such measures have on dealing with the heat, but for Ping it is at least a psychological aid knowing she is doing everything she can to run fast.
As in Friday's 3200 Ping again had an ambitious goal for the season in how fast she wanted to run her events. 4:49 was the "magic number" for the 1600 and she hoped to run under 5 minutes on Saturday. Ping completed her distance double in a time of 5:02.04. When she was asked why she had picked 4:49 as her goal for this season, Ping said that was just a number she chose. It wasn't linked to any record or other reason.
She said she only has two races on the track left for this season, a 2-mile and a 5K at next weekend's New Balance Nationals. After that Ping plans to go back to training and the occasional road race. As the New Balance meet is being held in North Carolina, she'll probably want to pack her ice vest as the conditions will probably be similar to Friday's temperature and humidity.
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| Grace Ping(1) chasing Hannah Truniger(5) at the beginning of the 1600. Photo by Gene Niemi |
USATF Minnesota Open and Masters Championship Results
USATF Minnesota Open and Masters Championship Results HERE
Blake's Jaimi Salone Wins the Double, Goes Out with a Bang
Blake's Jaimi Salone won the Double at the MSHSL Track and Field Championships on the weekend. She won the Class A shot and discus, where she set a new Class A record with a throw of 155'1". Her two titles and 24 points helped Blake finish second in the team title race behind Minneapolis Edison.
As she was being interviewed, the event announcer told her that Blake was in the top three and could she make sure the team and coaches could come to the awards area for the trophy presentation.
Salone is used to multi-tasking. A senior, Salone will embark on a degree program in Aeronautical Engineering at Stanford in addition to honing her skills in acting. Salone doesn't just act, she has also written a play, adapted it into a movie, and demonstrated her abilities behind, as well as in front of a camera.
Jaimi will join a former teammate Claire Flanagan, the MSHSL Class A record holder in the 1600 and "Mama Bear" to her teammates when she was at Blake. Flanagan took care of her teammates, was their leader/ role model. Salone has done her part to demonstrate to her classmates that hard work and dedication can lead to notable accomplishments.
She was not one of the favorites going into this year's state meet. She'd finished eighth in the shot put in 2015 and 2nd in the discus to Natalie Manders. But it all came together in her final year at Blake. She improved by almost nine feet in the disc and four feet in the shot put. In theatrical terms, Salone went out with a bang
As she was being interviewed, the event announcer told her that Blake was in the top three and could she make sure the team and coaches could come to the awards area for the trophy presentation.
Salone is used to multi-tasking. A senior, Salone will embark on a degree program in Aeronautical Engineering at Stanford in addition to honing her skills in acting. Salone doesn't just act, she has also written a play, adapted it into a movie, and demonstrated her abilities behind, as well as in front of a camera.
Jaimi will join a former teammate Claire Flanagan, the MSHSL Class A record holder in the 1600 and "Mama Bear" to her teammates when she was at Blake. Flanagan took care of her teammates, was their leader/ role model. Salone has done her part to demonstrate to her classmates that hard work and dedication can lead to notable accomplishments.
She was not one of the favorites going into this year's state meet. She'd finished eighth in the shot put in 2015 and 2nd in the discus to Natalie Manders. But it all came together in her final year at Blake. She improved by almost nine feet in the disc and four feet in the shot put. In theatrical terms, Salone went out with a bang
Lance Elliott's MSHSL Championships Race Videos
Lance Elliott's MSHSL Championships Race Videos HERE
NCAA DI Results
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Evan McClellon Rolls the Dice and Wins
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| Evan McClellon Photo by Gene Niemi |
More importantly, however, McClellon took away something else from Friday's prelims, a strained left hamstring. He felt a "twinge" in the back of his leg. A twinge that turned into pain. A pain that threatened the goal he'd set for this year. At last year's MSHSL championships McClellon finished second in the 100 and second in the 200. He vowed that 2016 would be different. He would not be the runner-up again. This time he'd win.
As the season unfolded, McClellon was performing well enough to meet the challenge he'd set for himself. Then it happened. The legs that carried him to triumph after triumph had been damaged. H His quest that had seemed to be a sure thing was shattered like the records he'd been breaking all year. The body that had allowed him to run faster, put him in a position to accomplish his ultimate goal, seemed to have let him down.
What should he, what could he do? McClellon talked to a doctor who he'd worked with to see what was possible. He was told to ice the leg. A "bandage/wrap," extra support for the weakened limb, was applied. McClellon was told what he could do and what he shouldn't do. Where the limits were. It was a gamble, and McClellon chose to "roll the dice."
If the leg held together he could have enough speed and power to accomplish his goal. If the experiment failed he might do enough damage to the leg that his sprinting career could be in jeopardy. McClellon settled in the blocks, waited for the sound of the gun, and pushed off the blocks and began the race.
He got a "terrible start." He was behind. He didn't panic. Kept himself under control and "stepped on the gas," the now or never moment when he'd discover if his gamble was going to pay off or go down in flames. Fortunately, the hamstring was up to the challenge. It hurt after the race, but there appeared to be no irreparable harm. More importantly for him he ran 10.51 with "damaged goods" and he won the race.
McClellon had achieved the goal he'd set out to do. There would be no more heroics. "I'm done." He answered to those who wondered if he would run the 200 or race any more in the championships. Mission accomplished. "I'm done."
Gene Niemi's Class A Photo Album
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| Millie Klefsaas sets a new Class A record in the pole vault. Klefsaas also won the 100 hurdles |
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| Jenna Kes Wins the Triple jump |
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| Grace Ping(1) leads the 1600 |
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| Pine Island's Kyle Groven battles Pipestone's Eli Stevens in the 400 |
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| The Edison 4 by 100 relay on the way to victory |
Bulletin: Wayzata Boys, Alexandria Girls Win AA Team Titles. Mpls Edison and Rushford-Peterson/Houston Class A .More than a Dozen Records Set
Wayzata scored 75 points to 44 for runner-up Edina to take the Boy's Class AA title. Alexandria scored 44.25 points to edge Chanhassen by .25 for the Girl's title. Minneapolis Edison scored 46 points to 42 for Blake to win the Class A girl's team title. Rushford-Peterson/Houston had 57 points to 55 for Pine Islandfor the boy's Class A team championship.2016 MN State Meet Team Champion - Wayzata Track & Field pic.twitter.com/R6E0x4Z7Fm— Wayzata Track&Field (@WayzataTrack) June 11, 2016
Gene Niemi's MSHSL Championships Photo Album 1
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| Lauren Peterson(7), Bethany Hasz(1), Megan Hasz(2) lead the pack. |
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| Bethany(1), Megan(2) and Anastasia Korzenowski |
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| Ruby Stauber in full flight |
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| Jaret Carpenter on his way to victory in the 1600 |
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| The Hasz Twins at the finish |
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| Jedah Caldwell wins the 100 |
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| Denzel Brown(6) and Evan McClellon (running with a wrap on his injured hamstring) battle for the Boy's 100 title |
Gene Niemi's Photo Album 2
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| Andrianna Jacobs sets a new record in the Class AA Girl's Pole Vault. |
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| Meleah Biermaier(5) on her way to a new record in the 300 Meter Hurdles |
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| Karina Joiner(left) and Biermaier on the awards stand |
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| Ruby Stauber |
Grace Ping Targets 10:10
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| Grace Ping winning the Griak Invitational. Photo by Gene Niemi |
Ping, a 7th grader, is also ambitious. When she was asked what her goal was, she said this year it was to run 10:10 for the 3200. She was hoping to run that on Friday but it would have had to have been a solo effort in far from perfect conditions for running fast. Senior Hannah Truniger led for the first few laps, starting with a 74 second first lap, followed by a 79 before Ping took over.
Ping said she followed for the first few laps because she didn't want the first lap to be the fastest lap of her race. Her strategy was to get faster with every lap, but she ended up running pretty even splits with a 5:15 first 1600, followed by a 5:16 second 1600. The second 1600 was all on her own as Truniger and 2015 Class A 3200 winner Morgan Richter couldn't hold Ping's pace.
Ping comes back to run the 1600 on Saturday, then will run in the New Balance Outdoor Nationals next weekend in search of that 2016 goal of 10:10.
Jaret Carpenter Dominates the Distance Races
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| Jaret Carpenter headed for the finish with Patrick Roos(left) and Jack Manderscheid(right) behind. Photo by Gene Niemi |
Krahn was going slowly because his race plan was to conserve energy until 600 meters to go and launch his kick. Carpenter wanted nothing to do with a sit and kick race, so he took charge, as he has all season in both cross country and track by throwing in a mid race surge that nobody could handle. Carpenter threw in a 66 second lap that left everyone else in his wake.
The Edina duo of Jack Manderscheid and Patrick Roos tried to regain lost ground, but couldn't. The pair had come into the race hoping to take a shot at running under nine minutes as Carpenter did last month in winning the 3200 at the Hamline Elite Meet. But the increasing heat and humidity caused them to be cautious and run for place, not for time.
Though Carpenter quickly opened up a big lead, he was still nervous. "I was surprised," he said. Nobody attempted to cover Carpenter's move, but he didn't believe that, so he looked around. "I got scared," said Carpenter. He needn't have been worried as he negative split the race, having gone through the first 1600 around 4:37 and the second half in 4:33.
Though he looked smooth and in control, Carpenter said during the last 200 "bad stuff was happening." Nothing bad enough to change the outcome of the race, but indicative of Carpenter's leave it all on the track approach that has served him so well during the past year.
Behind the top three Carpenter's teammate Khalid Hussein and Willmar's Nadir Yusuf were battling for fourth place. Hussein edged Yusuf by less than a second. Hussein running 9:19.07 and Yusuf 9:19.59.
Mora's Cole Oslin Saves His Best for Last
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| Cole Oslin finishing 16th in the 2015 MSHSL XC Championships |
A baseball player in a family of nine brothers and two sisters, he didn't run track until his junior year. He'd gone out for cross country as a tenth grader to have something to do in the Fall. In his junior year he realized his sport was not baseball, and that he wanted to run track in college. Cole dropped baseball and went out for track and "discovered my passion" for running.
On Friday, the passion was there, but the confidence was not. Having finished eleventh in 2015, he'd hoped for a top three finish this year, but was frustrated by the heat and his inability to get in a good position as the race unfolded. "I kept getting boxed in and had to run out in the second lane to get out," he said. "It was frustrating."
The heat didn't help as it added to the tactical struggle. With two laps to go in the race he was feeling so bad that "my goal was to not drop out," Oslin said. "Then I thought 'this is my last race, I can't quit. I have to keep going.'" Coming down the final straight Cole found himself on the shoulder of pre-race favorite Zack Emery, but that proximity didn't generate thoughts of victory over the 2015 Class A XC champion.
With 100 meters left he thought to himself: "I can't do this." But he looked at Emery and saw that Zack was vulnerable. Emery wasn't pulling away. He seemed to be slowing down. With about ten yards to go, Oslin got some confidence. "I CAN win this," he told himself and with one powerful surge blew past Emery to take the title.
He launched his big kick at just the right time, Cole said. "If I would have gone sooner or later I don't think I would have won." He would have used his energy reserves too soon or waited too long to launch his big move. After he finished he looked more shocked than triumphant, but slowly it sank in, he was the champion.
"I'll probably be a little tired," he said, but on Saturday Oslin will be part of the Mora 4 by 800 relay. The team has the fastest qualifying time in the slow heat of the relay but he won't be running for himself. He'll be giving it his all for the team. Then it's on to college down the road at Concordia St. Paul where he'll be majoring in history and political science with the goal of teaching and coaching after he gets his degree.
Running is his athletic passion and he'll try and share that passion with his new teammates at Concordia and, if all goes as planned, the kids he will someday coach.
Mason Ferlic wins NCAA steeplechase
— Bruce Madej (@BrMadej) June 11, 2016
Whose smile is bigger?@masonferlic with a proud @ksully330. Now both NCAA Champions. pic.twitter.com/ghVp7OWI5P— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) June 11, 2016
.@masonferlic honored on the podium after his NCAA title, followed by the greatest fight song in the world! #HAIL https://t.co/LkP6imAW87— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) June 11, 2016
Video footage of the steeple final HEREGold feels weightless. A National Champion in the moment he's always waited for. We are so proud of you, Mason! pic.twitter.com/Hs635QWGUr— Michigan Track&Field (@umichtrack) June 11, 2016
Friday, June 10, 2016
Emma Benner Demonstrates How to Run in the Heat
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| Emma Benner(3), Bethany Hasz(1), and Megan Hasz(2) greet each other after the finish. Photo by Gene Niemi |
Last month, when the weather conditions were considered more favorable for distance running, Benner won a dual with Winona Cotter's Grace Ping in a personal best time of 10:28.72. On Friday, by chance, the race was not a two-person battle. It unfolded in a manner that was the perfect design for a fast race, rather than the usual championship style these days of a slow pace followed by a big kick to determine the winner.
Minneapolis Washburn's Emily Covert shot off the starting line in a 71 second first quarter, about a second slower than the boy's ran for their first lap of their 3200. None of the boys really wanted to push the pace, so Stillwater's Eli Krahn, who has one of the best kicks, kept it slow to conserve energy. "I was surprised they let me lead at that pace," said Krahn.
Covert didn't think she was going that fast, she found herself in the lead, and the adrenaline took over. She hadn't intended to attempt to run away from the field, but she had a four second lead on the first lap and increased it during the second as the chase pack of five that included defending champion Bethany Hasz, her sister Megan, and Benner were in no hurry to close the gap.
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| The Pack:R to L. Emily Covert(5) Bethany Hasz(1), Megan Hasz(sandwiched behind Bethany and in front of Benner),Sophie Whicher(4), and Anna Fenske(6). Photo by Gene Niemi |
All of them except Benner. With a half mile to go, as was her pre-race plan, she accelerated. Benner quickly opened up a several second lead that grew as the race now became one for second place. After the race the Hasz twins acknowledged that they didn't respond quick enough to Benner's surge, and when they did it was too late. Megan, who has battled injuries for the last two years, was able to outkick her sister, defending 3200 champion Bethany Hasz, but neither came close to Benner. Covert finished fifth.
The Hasz twins and Benner are entered in the 1600 tomorrow, but Benner has another engagement today. "I'm graduating tonight," she noted, adding: "It's going to be a little tiring."
Bulletin: Benner, Carpenter, Joiner, and St. Michael-Albertville 4 by 100 relay Shine in the Heat
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| Karina Joiner(5) on her way toa new 100 Hurdles record. Followd by Michaela Baker(4) Meleah Biermaier(6), Rachel Quandt(7 Orange & White), Ella Hommer(8), and Edith Makori(9). Photo by Gene Niemi |
Live Results HERE
MN State T&F— Willmar Athletics (@cardsathletics) June 10, 2016
6 events-already 2 all time AA state records set. (1 wind aided)
Maybe hot and humid is good for running fast. @MSHSLjohn
Thursday, June 09, 2016
NCAA Day 2 Results
NCAA Day 2 Results HERE
Gopher women's summary HERE.
Erin Teschuk 6th in steeple prelims, qualifies for final.
Maggie Ewen 5th in the hammer throw; 19th in shot put.
Gopher women's summary HERE.
Erin Teschuk 6th in steeple prelims, qualifies for final.
Maggie Ewen 5th in the hammer throw; 19th in shot put.
.@lyndseythorpe & @cheerNicolle led the #Gophers with All-American #NCAATF finishes today. https://t.co/5hVCwfkTfz pic.twitter.com/1rKWrsmyyx— Minnesota W TrackCC (@GopherWCCTF) June 10, 2016
Research on the "Best Way" to Improve Muscle Strength
Research on the "Best Way" to improve muscle strength HERE
Miles List: Boy's Non-Championship Events All-Time Lists, Retired Events
BOY'S NON-CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS -ALL TIME LIST
1500 METER RUN
3:51.11 Ben Blankenship, Stillwater 2007 (equals 4:07.94 1600)
3:55.87 Andy Richardson, Irondale 2005 (equals 4:13.05 1600)
3:58.17 Shane Streich, Waseca 2012 (equals 4:17.23 1600)
3:59.69 Derek Mattila, Staples-Motley 1997 (equals 4:17.15 1600)
5000 METER RUN
14:34.06 Elliot Heath, Winona 2007
110 METER 42" HIGH HURDLES
14.08 Niles Deen, St Paul Como Park 1994
14.97 Rupert Bannerman-Thompson, Roseville Area 2005
400 METER HURDLES
53.81 Clayton Johnson, Hastings 2015
55.02 Peter Stuart, Blaine 2001
55.07 Adam Stoudt, Minnetonka 2012
55.17 Niles Deneen, St Paul Como Park 1994
56.22 Jordan Lovestrand, Bloomington Jefferson 2012
57.42 Steve Floyd, Park Center 2000
57.46 Michael Williams, St. Cloud Tech 2002
57.60 Chris Mattke, Elgin-Millville 2000
57.5 JJ Beckstrand, Atwater-GC/Cosmos 1992
ONE MILE STEEPLCHASE (no water jumps)
4:43.0 Ron Graham, SP Highland Park 1973
2000 M STEEPLECHASE
(with water jumps)
5:54.04 Luke Watson, Stillwater 1998
5:57.78 Jake Watson, Stillwater 2004
6:02.5 Derek Mattila, Staples-Motley 1997
6:10.44 Eric Klingaman, Staples-Motley 1998
6:11.2 Scott Hebel, Burnsville 1986
6:11.83 Josh Gerber, Wayzata 2005
6:11.98 Jon Francis, Stillwater 2000
6:14.75 Ryan Kollman, Centennial 1996
6:16.00 Keith Donovan, Chaska 1989
6:20.61 Jackson Wiley, Eden Prairie 2007
(10)
6:20.87 John Davis, Eden Prairie 2007
6:22.3 Ben Husaby, Eden Prairie 1984
6:22.3 Pat Hoard, Wayzata 1992
6:25.3 Dave Sjogren, Mounds View 1985
6:27.00 Dan Johnson, Hastings 1989
3000 M STEEPLECHASE
9:28.2 Tim O'Donnell, Simley 1975
9:29.18 Pat Hoard, Wayzata 1993
9:34.87 Luke Watson, Stillwater 1998
9:39.3 Ben Husaby, Eden Prairie 1984
9:42 Bob Fahey, Cretin 1976
9:48.10 Derek Mattila, Staples-Motley 1997
9:51.19 Forrest Tahdooahnippah, St. Paul Central 2002
9:56.3 Dave Sjogren, Mounds View 1986
HAMMER THROW
162-11 Kieran McKeag, Apple Valley 2014
JAVELIN
186-8 Edwin Alberts, Winona 1929
177-10 Louis Alberts, Winona 1926
176-8 Paul Hecimovich, Coleraine 1932
176-0 Karl Schjoll, Northfield 1919
175-2 Connor, Gilbert 1937
174-4 Clarence Munn, Minneapolis North 1928
172-10 Paul Maki, Aurora 1935
172-5 Lloyd Parsons, Mpls Roosevelt 1936
170-8 Ken Dollarhide, Montevideo 1933
Decathalon
5418 Kevin Wolf, Spring Lake Park/ St. Anthony 2007
DISTANCE MEDLEY (4000 m)
10:10.68 Willmar 2007 (K. Adeys, Z. Coquyt, A. Awale, M. Yusuf)
10:12.67 Lakeville South 2007
10:13.43 Winona 2004
10:16.21 Wayzata 2015
10:22.23 Stillwater Area 1998
10:22.87 Rochester Mayo 1976 (10:27.0)
10:29.3 Austin 1986
10:30.9 Rochester John Marshall 1976 (10:35.0)
10:31.57 Wayzata 2010
10:33.53 Burnsville 2005
(10)
10:33.7 Rochester John Marshall 1974 (10:37.9)
10:34.4 Winona 1985
10:34.82 Burnsville 2006
10:35.2 Mpls Southwest 1974 (10:39.4)
10:35.85 Rosemount 2011
10:35.7 Mounds View 1969 (10:39.9)
10:35.9 Winona 1974 (10:40.1)
10:36.57 Mounds View 2000
10:37.5 St Louis Park 1964 (10:41.7)
10:38.3 Rochester John Marshall 1978 (10:42.5)
(20)
10:38.4 Winona 1978 (10:42.6)
10:39.0 Rochester John Marshall 1986
10:39.1 Rochester John Marshall 1981
10:39.2 Owatonna 1981
10:39.3 North St Paul 1969 (10:43.5)
10:39.94 Winona 2007
10:39.9 Rochester Mayo 1980
10:40.4 Owatonna 1976 (10:44.6)
10:40.8 Faribault 1985
10:41.1 Rochester John Marshall 1980
(30)
10:42.0 Winona 1977 (10:46.2)
10:42.38 Farmington 2015
10:42.2 Rochester Mayo 1978 (10:46.4)
10:42.5 Albert Lea 1978 (10:46.7)
10:42.7 Wayzata 1972 (10:46.9)
10:42.8 Rochester JM 1986
10:44.0 Winona 1986
10:44.5 Mankato West 1983
10:44.6 Mankato West 1985
10:44.9 Faribault 1984
(40)
10:45.7 Winona 1983
4 x 1600 RELAY (with baton)
17:22.17 Willmar 2007 (17:29.09y) (K. Adeys, M. Hassan, M. Yusuf, M. Bedel)
17:31.28 Lakeville North 2006 (17:38.26y)
17:44.3 Stillwater 2004
17:49.8 Stillwater 1998
17:54.5 Osseo 1985
18:03.4 Mpls Central 1964 (18:10.5)
18:12.3 Rosemount 2011
18:18.5 Mpls Southwest 1974 (18:25.7)
18:20.6 Mounds View 1969 (18:27.9)
18:21.1 Stillwater 2006
18:21.9 Osseo 1972 (18:29.2)
MINNESOTA ALL-TIME RETIRED EVENTS
1500 METER RUN
3:51.11 Ben Blankenship, Stillwater 2007 (equals 4:07.94 1600)
3:55.87 Andy Richardson, Irondale 2005 (equals 4:13.05 1600)
3:58.17 Shane Streich, Waseca 2012 (equals 4:17.23 1600)
3:59.69 Derek Mattila, Staples-Motley 1997 (equals 4:17.15 1600)
5000 METER RUN
14:34.06 Elliot Heath, Winona 2007
110 METER 42" HIGH HURDLES
14.08 Niles Deen, St Paul Como Park 1994
14.97 Rupert Bannerman-Thompson, Roseville Area 2005
400 METER HURDLES
53.81 Clayton Johnson, Hastings 2015
55.02 Peter Stuart, Blaine 2001
55.07 Adam Stoudt, Minnetonka 2012
55.17 Niles Deneen, St Paul Como Park 1994
56.22 Jordan Lovestrand, Bloomington Jefferson 2012
57.42 Steve Floyd, Park Center 2000
57.46 Michael Williams, St. Cloud Tech 2002
57.60 Chris Mattke, Elgin-Millville 2000
57.5 JJ Beckstrand, Atwater-GC/Cosmos 1992
ONE MILE STEEPLCHASE (no water jumps)
4:43.0 Ron Graham, SP Highland Park 1973
2000 M STEEPLECHASE
(with water jumps)
5:54.04 Luke Watson, Stillwater 1998
5:57.78 Jake Watson, Stillwater 2004
6:02.5 Derek Mattila, Staples-Motley 1997
6:10.44 Eric Klingaman, Staples-Motley 1998
6:11.2 Scott Hebel, Burnsville 1986
6:11.83 Josh Gerber, Wayzata 2005
6:11.98 Jon Francis, Stillwater 2000
6:14.75 Ryan Kollman, Centennial 1996
6:16.00 Keith Donovan, Chaska 1989
6:20.61 Jackson Wiley, Eden Prairie 2007
(10)
6:20.87 John Davis, Eden Prairie 2007
6:22.3 Ben Husaby, Eden Prairie 1984
6:22.3 Pat Hoard, Wayzata 1992
6:25.3 Dave Sjogren, Mounds View 1985
6:27.00 Dan Johnson, Hastings 1989
3000 M STEEPLECHASE
9:28.2 Tim O'Donnell, Simley 1975
9:29.18 Pat Hoard, Wayzata 1993
9:34.87 Luke Watson, Stillwater 1998
9:39.3 Ben Husaby, Eden Prairie 1984
9:42 Bob Fahey, Cretin 1976
9:48.10 Derek Mattila, Staples-Motley 1997
9:51.19 Forrest Tahdooahnippah, St. Paul Central 2002
9:56.3 Dave Sjogren, Mounds View 1986
HAMMER THROW
162-11 Kieran McKeag, Apple Valley 2014
JAVELIN
186-8 Edwin Alberts, Winona 1929
177-10 Louis Alberts, Winona 1926
176-8 Paul Hecimovich, Coleraine 1932
176-0 Karl Schjoll, Northfield 1919
175-2 Connor, Gilbert 1937
174-4 Clarence Munn, Minneapolis North 1928
172-10 Paul Maki, Aurora 1935
172-5 Lloyd Parsons, Mpls Roosevelt 1936
170-8 Ken Dollarhide, Montevideo 1933
Decathalon
5418 Kevin Wolf, Spring Lake Park/ St. Anthony 2007
DISTANCE MEDLEY (4000 m)
10:10.68 Willmar 2007 (K. Adeys, Z. Coquyt, A. Awale, M. Yusuf)
10:12.67 Lakeville South 2007
10:13.43 Winona 2004
10:16.21 Wayzata 2015
10:22.23 Stillwater Area 1998
10:22.87 Rochester Mayo 1976 (10:27.0)
10:29.3 Austin 1986
10:30.9 Rochester John Marshall 1976 (10:35.0)
10:31.57 Wayzata 2010
10:33.53 Burnsville 2005
(10)
10:33.7 Rochester John Marshall 1974 (10:37.9)
10:34.4 Winona 1985
10:34.82 Burnsville 2006
10:35.2 Mpls Southwest 1974 (10:39.4)
10:35.85 Rosemount 2011
10:35.7 Mounds View 1969 (10:39.9)
10:35.9 Winona 1974 (10:40.1)
10:36.57 Mounds View 2000
10:37.5 St Louis Park 1964 (10:41.7)
10:38.3 Rochester John Marshall 1978 (10:42.5)
(20)
10:38.4 Winona 1978 (10:42.6)
10:39.0 Rochester John Marshall 1986
10:39.1 Rochester John Marshall 1981
10:39.2 Owatonna 1981
10:39.3 North St Paul 1969 (10:43.5)
10:39.94 Winona 2007
10:39.9 Rochester Mayo 1980
10:40.4 Owatonna 1976 (10:44.6)
10:40.8 Faribault 1985
10:41.1 Rochester John Marshall 1980
(30)
10:42.0 Winona 1977 (10:46.2)
10:42.38 Farmington 2015
10:42.2 Rochester Mayo 1978 (10:46.4)
10:42.5 Albert Lea 1978 (10:46.7)
10:42.7 Wayzata 1972 (10:46.9)
10:42.8 Rochester JM 1986
10:44.0 Winona 1986
10:44.5 Mankato West 1983
10:44.6 Mankato West 1985
10:44.9 Faribault 1984
(40)
10:45.7 Winona 1983
4 x 1600 RELAY (with baton)
17:22.17 Willmar 2007 (17:29.09y) (K. Adeys, M. Hassan, M. Yusuf, M. Bedel)
17:31.28 Lakeville North 2006 (17:38.26y)
17:44.3 Stillwater 2004
17:49.8 Stillwater 1998
17:54.5 Osseo 1985
18:03.4 Mpls Central 1964 (18:10.5)
18:12.3 Rosemount 2011
18:18.5 Mpls Southwest 1974 (18:25.7)
18:20.6 Mounds View 1969 (18:27.9)
18:21.1 Stillwater 2006
18:21.9 Osseo 1972 (18:29.2)
MINNESOTA ALL-TIME RETIRED EVENTS
100 YARD DASH
9.6 Mark Lutz, Rochester Mayo 1969-70
9.6 Merlin Schauer, Delano 1971
9.7 Pat Clark, Rochester Lourdes 1956
9.7 Butch Miller, Mpls Central 1960
9.7 Pete Shea, Richfield 1966
9.7 Bob Timm, Cooper 1967
9.7 Randy Timm, Cooper 1973
9.7 Mike Yost, Mounds View 1975
9.7 Rick Kjosling, Litchfield 1975
9.7 Elwin Burditte, Minnetonka 1976
(10)
9.7 Jeff Byrd, Mpls Central 1978
9.7 Jeff Brostrom, LaCrescent 1979
9.8 Clayton Burkstrand, Mpls Central 1952
9.8 Bob Hageman, Rochester 1953
9.8 Tom Caswell, Blake 1956
9.8 Jim White, Hibbing 1961
9.8 Bill Stevens, Blake 1962
9.8 Blaine Chatham, Mpls Central 1963-4
9.8 Dave Larkin, SP Mechanic Arts 1965
9.8 Terry Larson, Stillwater 1966
(20)
9.8 Ron Dachis, St Louis Park 1967
9.8 Paul Bearman, St Louis Park 1967
9.8 Dwayne Bowles, Mpls Central 1969
9.8 Greg Kloss, Brainerd 1976
9.8 Robert Blakely, SP Cental 1977-8
220 YARD DASH
(Run on a straightaway)
20.7 Mark Lutz, Rochester Mayo 1970
21.3 Jim White, Hibbing 1961
21.4 Frank Jordan, Mankato 1948
21.5 Tom Hardy, Austin 1962
21.6 Butch Miller, Mpls Central 1960
21.6 Mike Gillham, St Louis Park 1962
21.6 Jeff Haines, Minnetonka 1962
21.7 Burie Carmichael, Mpls Central 1952
21.7 John Goebel, Hill 1966
21.8 Ray Nevala, Embarass 1951
21.8 Dan Barklind, Mechanic Arts 1962
21.8 Bill Terriquez, St. Louis Park 2966
660 YARD RUN
1:22.90 David Platner, Eden Prairie 2009 (1:22.34m)
1:22.7 Mark Becker, Edina 1969
1:22.95 Frank Falzone, Stillwater 2009 (1:22.39m)
1:23.17 Cal Lawton, Eden Prairie 2014 (1:22.60m)
1:23.8 Jim Lieb, Mpls Southwest 1974
1:24.08 Oliver Kitzerow 2015 (1:23.51m)
1:24.3 Barry Papermaster, St Louis Park 1972
1:24.3 Skip Chalker, Edina East 1974
1:24.64 Cal Lawton, Eden Prairie 2012 (1:24.07m)
1:24.7 Jim Bergen, Stillwater 1978
180 YARD LOW HURDLES
19.0 Bill McNee, Alexander Ramsey 1965
19.0 Tom Luckemeyer, St Cloud Tech 1974
19.2 Roy Henriksen, Alexander Ramsey 1960
19.2 Tony Lynch, Intl Falls 1962
19.2 Ralph Wirtz, Coon Rapids 1967
19.2 Bob Daly, St Louis Park 1967
19.2 Kevin Ault, White Bear Lake 1969
19.2 Mike Jauss, Montevideo 1972
19.3 Al Montgomery, SP Washington 1966-7
19.3 Jeff Luedeke, Richfield 1967
(10)
19.3 Mark Becker, Edina 1969
19.3 John Bonstrom, Richfield 1970
19.3 Dave Carlson, St Louis Park 1970
19.3 Jerry Johnson, Moorhead 1971
19.3 Rich Nodland, Alexandria 1972
19.3 Greg Schmidt, Alexander Ramsey 1972
19.3 Jim Billingsley, White Bear Lake 1973
19.3 Larry Raddatz, South St Paul 1973
19.3 Jeff Hawkins, Elk River 1974
19.3 George Csathy, Robbinsdale 1977
(20)
19.4 Gerry Brouwer, St Louis Park 1963
19.4 Phil Stewart, North St Paul 1966
19.4 Joe Burkhardt, St Paul Monroe 1966
19.4 Glen Snesrud, Bl Lincoln 1967
19.4 Steve Holum, Moorhead 1970
19.4 Dave Grinaker, Moorhead 1973
19.5 John Stanley, North St Paul 1961
19.5 Scott Sharpe, Richfield 1968
19.5 Rick Hexum, Rochester JM 1969
19.5 Andy Urech, Irondale 1970
(30)
19.5 Bill Krueger, White Bear Lake 1970
19.5 Smith, North St Paul 1970
19.5 Willie Richardson, SP Mechanic Arts 1971
19.5 Dave Carlson, St Louis Park 1971
19.5 Tom Nelson, Lamberton 1972
19.5 Hank Mosier, Hermantown 1972
19.5 John Thorvilson, Robbinsdale 1973
19.5 Terry DeSutter, Aitkin 1975
“Straddle Style” HIGH JUMP
6-6.75 Tom Stuart, Breckinridge 1963
9.6 Mark Lutz, Rochester Mayo 1969-70
9.6 Merlin Schauer, Delano 1971
9.7 Pat Clark, Rochester Lourdes 1956
9.7 Butch Miller, Mpls Central 1960
9.7 Pete Shea, Richfield 1966
9.7 Bob Timm, Cooper 1967
9.7 Randy Timm, Cooper 1973
9.7 Mike Yost, Mounds View 1975
9.7 Rick Kjosling, Litchfield 1975
9.7 Elwin Burditte, Minnetonka 1976
(10)
9.7 Jeff Byrd, Mpls Central 1978
9.7 Jeff Brostrom, LaCrescent 1979
9.8 Clayton Burkstrand, Mpls Central 1952
9.8 Bob Hageman, Rochester 1953
9.8 Tom Caswell, Blake 1956
9.8 Jim White, Hibbing 1961
9.8 Bill Stevens, Blake 1962
9.8 Blaine Chatham, Mpls Central 1963-4
9.8 Dave Larkin, SP Mechanic Arts 1965
9.8 Terry Larson, Stillwater 1966
(20)
9.8 Ron Dachis, St Louis Park 1967
9.8 Paul Bearman, St Louis Park 1967
9.8 Dwayne Bowles, Mpls Central 1969
9.8 Greg Kloss, Brainerd 1976
9.8 Robert Blakely, SP Cental 1977-8
220 YARD DASH
(Run on a straightaway)
20.7 Mark Lutz, Rochester Mayo 1970
21.3 Jim White, Hibbing 1961
21.4 Frank Jordan, Mankato 1948
21.5 Tom Hardy, Austin 1962
21.6 Butch Miller, Mpls Central 1960
21.6 Mike Gillham, St Louis Park 1962
21.6 Jeff Haines, Minnetonka 1962
21.7 Burie Carmichael, Mpls Central 1952
21.7 John Goebel, Hill 1966
21.8 Ray Nevala, Embarass 1951
21.8 Dan Barklind, Mechanic Arts 1962
21.8 Bill Terriquez, St. Louis Park 2966
660 YARD RUN
1:22.90 David Platner, Eden Prairie 2009 (1:22.34m)
1:22.7 Mark Becker, Edina 1969
1:22.95 Frank Falzone, Stillwater 2009 (1:22.39m)
1:23.17 Cal Lawton, Eden Prairie 2014 (1:22.60m)
1:23.8 Jim Lieb, Mpls Southwest 1974
1:24.08 Oliver Kitzerow 2015 (1:23.51m)
1:24.3 Barry Papermaster, St Louis Park 1972
1:24.3 Skip Chalker, Edina East 1974
1:24.64 Cal Lawton, Eden Prairie 2012 (1:24.07m)
1:24.7 Jim Bergen, Stillwater 1978
180 YARD LOW HURDLES
19.0 Bill McNee, Alexander Ramsey 1965
19.0 Tom Luckemeyer, St Cloud Tech 1974
19.2 Roy Henriksen, Alexander Ramsey 1960
19.2 Tony Lynch, Intl Falls 1962
19.2 Ralph Wirtz, Coon Rapids 1967
19.2 Bob Daly, St Louis Park 1967
19.2 Kevin Ault, White Bear Lake 1969
19.2 Mike Jauss, Montevideo 1972
19.3 Al Montgomery, SP Washington 1966-7
19.3 Jeff Luedeke, Richfield 1967
(10)
19.3 Mark Becker, Edina 1969
19.3 John Bonstrom, Richfield 1970
19.3 Dave Carlson, St Louis Park 1970
19.3 Jerry Johnson, Moorhead 1971
19.3 Rich Nodland, Alexandria 1972
19.3 Greg Schmidt, Alexander Ramsey 1972
19.3 Jim Billingsley, White Bear Lake 1973
19.3 Larry Raddatz, South St Paul 1973
19.3 Jeff Hawkins, Elk River 1974
19.3 George Csathy, Robbinsdale 1977
(20)
19.4 Gerry Brouwer, St Louis Park 1963
19.4 Phil Stewart, North St Paul 1966
19.4 Joe Burkhardt, St Paul Monroe 1966
19.4 Glen Snesrud, Bl Lincoln 1967
19.4 Steve Holum, Moorhead 1970
19.4 Dave Grinaker, Moorhead 1973
19.5 John Stanley, North St Paul 1961
19.5 Scott Sharpe, Richfield 1968
19.5 Rick Hexum, Rochester JM 1969
19.5 Andy Urech, Irondale 1970
(30)
19.5 Bill Krueger, White Bear Lake 1970
19.5 Smith, North St Paul 1970
19.5 Willie Richardson, SP Mechanic Arts 1971
19.5 Dave Carlson, St Louis Park 1971
19.5 Tom Nelson, Lamberton 1972
19.5 Hank Mosier, Hermantown 1972
19.5 John Thorvilson, Robbinsdale 1973
19.5 Terry DeSutter, Aitkin 1975
“Straddle Style” HIGH JUMP
6-6.75 Tom Stuart, Breckinridge 1963
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