Adidas Grand Prix 2013

In this edition of Throwback Thursday, we go back to the summer and the Adidas Grand Prix. We gave Deanna Hill a flip cam and allowed her and her friends to document their adventures in New York City and the Dream 100 experience. Watch the top tracksters take over the Big Apple.

  Nickel Ashmeade Adidas Press Conference 2013 (Nickel Ashmeade)   Nickel_Ashmeade (Jamaica) surrounded by reporters at the Adidas Press Conference at the Grand Hyatt NYC   Veronica Campbell-Brown   Sanya Richards-Ross -left and Veronica Campbell-Brown speaking to reporter at the Grand Prix Press Conference at the Grand Hyatt NYC on Thursday May 23,2013   Sanya Richards-Ross   Sherone Simpson  

Holy Cross Senior closed out his high school career with a 4:12.06 One Mile at the Adidas Grand Prix in New York.

It wasn't the record breaking weekend people hoped for, with the wet track and all. But some people faltered and some made the most of it; Ceolamar Ways kept his composure and rode into second place in the Dream 100.

   Photos by Clifton Edwards

  Ben Saarel of Park City has a ferocious kick, and used it to destroy the field in a come from behind win Saturday at the Adidas Dream Mile. It truly was an all-star pack, with 9 athletes in the field breaking 4:10.  Ben had to go toe to toe with the likes of Foot Locker Champ Edward Cheserek, Arizona’s Bernie Montoya, Henry Wynne and more. Saarel’s winning time of 4:02.72 is the fastest ever run by a Utah athlete in High School, beating out Brad Nye's 4:03.04 from last year.  The win caps off a fantastic season for Ben, in which he set the all classification state record in the 800, 1600, and 3200m, as well as winning every race he entered except for his 3rd place finish at Mt. Sac.  He will take his talents to University of Colorado this fall where he will be a contender for an NCAA title for years to come.  

The future Texas A&M Aggie has had a wonderful season in which she helped her anchored her relay mates in all-time record form.   The 4x100r cranked 46.10 to place fourth in the Penn Relays Championship of the America; the 4x200r rocked the IL state meet in 1:36.86.  

Several interviews and features with our Florida representatives in New York City this weekend.

The Sunshine State will be well reprsented this weekend in New York City. Florida sends eight runners for the Dream 100 and Dream Mile, as well as a relay team. Todd Grasley and Kyle Brazeil will be a part of our MileSplit Coverage team in the Big Apple and will have tons of photos, video interviews, as well as results from the event.

Colonial superstar Andres Arroyo is coming off a senior season that saw him capture three state titles, and post some of the fastest times ever ran in the 800,1600, and 3200 that Florida has seen. This weekend he will compete against the top milers in the country in the Dream MIle in New York City. The goal: to break four minutes. We caught up with Andres before he flew out and asked him about his preparations and goals for the big race, and also found out what Andres is like off the track.

Interviews with Dream Athletes now up, check them all out now!  (Photo by Kyle Brazeil)

Jones senior Levonte "Kermit" Whitfield comes into the Dream 100 as the reigning champion. Whitfield finished fourth in the event in 2011. With the nations' top sprinters in the field he believes it will take a lot of integrity as well as the perfect race to come out on top. He says defending his title would be very important. See how he prepares in the week leading up to the Dream 100 in this workout video.

The Adidas Grand Prix. The Dream 100. The Dream Mile. All three names are prestigious in themselves and will take place this Saturday in New York. It’s one of those meets that I wish I specialized in the 100 or mile, but you know, I wasn’t really meant for that. As for me, I’m not competing in either of the two well known events but rather the 4x4, which ought to be exciting as well.

Randall's Island, NY - The date many have been waiting for is finally on the horizon.  Fourteen of the best prep milers, and eight of the best short sprinters have been personally invited to compete in the city that never sleeps.  Both boys and girls have been hailed as some of the fastest in prep history, with numerous candidates holding a national record at one point in their prep prestigious careers.  MileSplit will be on-hand Saturday, May 25th, bringing you all the action live via twitter, and bringing the most comprehensive meet coverage around.  You don't want to miss this one.  And here's why, 

Randall's Island, NY - The date many have been waiting for is finally on the horizon.  Fourteen of the best prep milers, and eight of the best short sprinters have been personally invited to compete in the city that never sleeps.  Both boys and girls have been hailed as some of the fastest in prep history, with numerous candidates holding a national record at one point in their prep prestigious careers.  MileSplit will be on-hand Saturday, May 25th, bringing you all the action live via twitter, and bringing the most comprehensive meet coverage around.  You don't want to miss this one.  And here's why,

NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2013)—Forty-six of the top high school athletes in the country make up the final rosters for the adidas Dream 100 and Dream Mile, to be contested at the adidas Grand Prix in NYC on Saturday.

Milesplit Nation, meet Ben Malone, a talented middle-distance runner from Pascack Valley NJ.  Next up for Ben, the adidas Dream Mile in NYC! (Photo by Patty Morgan)

Ceolamar Ways was used to running the 400. Until the 2013 season it was his marquee event. The Nease High School senior decided to work on his versatility and focus on the shorter sprints, the 100 and 200 meter dash. He hoped it would culminate in a state title and a ticket to the Dream 100 in New York City.

NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2013)—Forty-six of the top high school athletes in the country make up the final rosters for the adidas Dream 100 and Dream Mile, to be contested at the adidas Grand Prix in NYC on Saturday. (Photo by Don Rich)

Leroy Burrell recalls that it was a beautiful day, warm and crisp and clear. He found a ball field on which to warm up, and a picnic table on which to stretch. He entered Downing Stadium, absorbing... (via adidasgrandprix.tumblr.com)

NEW YORK CITY (May 7, 2013)—More than two dozen of the top high school athletes in the country—including nine athletes ranked #1 in the United States—are now set for the Dream 100 and Dream Mile at the adidas Grand Prix on May 25, adidas and race organizers announced today.

Adidas Grand Prix has begun extending invitations to the Dream 100 and Dream Mile in New York on May 25th, 2013.

David Rudisha crushed his personal best in the 400m dash with a 45.15 clocking in Nairobi, Kenya on May 3rd. 

Holy Cross Senior Jacob Thomson has been invited to the Adidas Grand Prix Dream Mile being held in New York on May 25th.

Golden Stripes 2013, adidas is bringing together the fastest high school athletes from around the country to compete as part of the Dream Mile and Dream 100 at the 2013 NYC Grand Prix. See the latest running videos on track and field events around the US and the world. Watch running videos and interviews with the greatest coaches and athletes. (via FloTrack)