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The 14-year-old from Kentucky put on a show at the AAU Junior Olympics, including a win in the 3,000m in a new national-record time.
Tucked away behind the North Carolina A&T stadium last week at the AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina, one Texan held dreams of 70 feet.
Watch rising Bullis School (MD) freshman Quincy Wilson win his fifth 400m AAU Junior Olympic title.
The North Carolina star sprinter didn't hold back in her specialty event at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
The 8 and under champions and national record holders in the 4x100m, Xpress TC, are inspired by Twanisha 'TT' Terry on the track.
A new name entered into the national 800m rankings this week at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
All Cenla Elite's Noble Williams turned off his phone at the AAU Junior Olympics, and the Noble decision paid off as he tied the 13yo javelin record of 153-11.
This past week were the AAU Junior Olympics and many Tennesseans were in action. Here are some highlights.
JaMeesia Ford and Bershawn Jackson Jr. each broke an AAU national record this weekend at North Carolina A&T University.
There's no question, the final race of the AAU Junior Olympics on Saturday was exhilarating.
Clinton Township Chippewa Falls (MI) sophomore Shamar Heard got his big moment on Saturday.
The AAU Junior Olympics concluded on Saturday with fast finals, records and exciting title wins.
Competing Unattached, the Ohioan earned a decisive victory in the 10 Year-Old Division clocking 4:56.62.
Here's a list of all the AAU national records that fell throughout the championships.
On Friday, Ashley and Olivia discussed the penultimate day of the AAU Junior Olympic Games
Three Louisiana sprinters have made the finals of Saturday's AAU Junior Olympics 100m in Greensboro, North Carolina. Who do you think will run the fastest time?
MileSplit's Olivia Ekpone made her way around Truist Stadium at North Carolina A&T University to chat with athletes, fans and coaches.
More athletes broke national records to highlight the second-to-last day of competition at the AAU Junior Olympics.
We are back around for a quick recap of day six at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, featuring three big things, one national record and a top upcoming race.
A world record went down on Thursday at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, and it was a major one.
Whitaker's world record for 14-year-olds in the boys pole vault highlighted an exciting sixth day of action at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Fast finals in the 2,000m steeple and 800m highlighted day five of Junior Olympic competition.
A look at the top St. Louis area Region 15 female 15-16 and 17-18 entries for the 2022 AAU Jr Olympic Games
Get your popcorn ready. Kendrick Jones Jr. is a 14-year-old star on the rise.
Watch Morgan Roundtree of Motor City TC (MI) grab the victory in the girls 15-16 year old 400mH final with a 59.34.
1,500m finals in the older age divisions and field events produced impressive performances.
Olivia and Ashley break down three things that took place on the third day of action at the AAU Junior Olympic Games
Brayden Richards, representing the Perry Track Club, earned the AAU Junior Olympic Games decathlon title in the 17-18 Division.
Day three of Junior Olympic action saw the first field finals and entertaining 3,000m races on the track.
One of the most exhilarating races of the day was between Patricio Pardo and Victo Jaimez-Solorio in the 11yo boys 3K.
The AAU Junior Olympic Games are officially here. We have everything you need to know.
On the second day of the AAU Junior Olympic Games, Heather Durrant broke the AAU national record in the 3K racewalk.
The multis and racewalk took center stage for the second straight day at the AAU Junior Olympics Games in Greensboro, North Carolina.
A look at the 2022 AAU Jr Olympic Games Region 15 entries from South Central, East Central, Northeast, and Southeast Missouri.
Watch Nathaniel Samson win his 4th AAU title in the 1,500m racewalk on the first day of the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Action has begun in Greensboro, N.C. at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Ever wonder who is behind the microphone at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. We talked to your favorite in-race announcers to find out more about their profession
From blue-chip athletes in Texas over to New York and North Carolina, the throws will amass a major cross-section of the country's top talent
Which athletes and matchups will be ones to look out for in the sprint events at the AAU Junior Olympics?
MileSplit took a closer look at the top 5 race videos from the AAU Junior Olympics over the last five years.
In 2021, Anastacia Gonzales put on a performance for the ages in the 17-18 Women's 1,500m at the AAU Junior Olympics.
In this clip from the latest episode of On The Line, Ashley and Olivia break down the jumps at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Which athletes and matchups will be ones to look out for in the distance events at the AAU Junior Olympics?
Chasing history. Chasing legacy. Chasing titles. Those are annual beliefs that breath new life with each AAU Junior Olympic Games.
We preview the opportunities in front of Xavier Carmichael this year at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
In this clip from the latest On The Line, Cory, Olivia and Ashley give some thoughts on top young performers headed to AAU.
She may come from the small town of Chippewa Falls, but Brooklyn Sandvig may be the next up-and-coming national sprint star.
In this clip from the latest episode of On The Line, the trio breaks down why the boys sprints and the girls hurdles feature some of the top athletes at AAU
See what in-state talent is going to represent North Carolina at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games
In her final high school competition, Talitha Diggs left it all out on the track at the 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Detroit Renaissance, aka Track Life University, has a history of breaking AAU national records and bringing home the hardware.
Leading into the AAU Junior Olympic Games, Makeriah Harris breaks down her victory in the 400mH from last year's championship.
There is a dimension to track and field that is not often talked about, nor celebrated, but crucially important.
One of Louisiana's brightest track and field stars is ready to shine again at the AAU Junior Olmpics in Greensboro, North Carolina.
These athletes have produced some of the top times and stunning performances in AAU Junior Olympic history in the distance events.
Here are a few of the most notable AAU Junior Olympic Games alumni and their post-AAU accomplishments
If you don't already know Shamar Heard, you just might after the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
A year ago, Kaila Jackson had quite the weekend at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
The young AAU distance star will take to the track at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympics looking to come away with three wins.
In some ways, AAU's biggest fireworks often come in the relays.
These AAU Junior Olympic Games meet records have stood for over four decades.
At the 2018 AAU Junior Olympics, Brandon Miller surpassed a 1,500m age group national record that stood for nearly 40 years.
Today, we throw it back to an epic 800m race from 2018 between 13-year-old stars Cha'iel Johnson, Samantha Kavanagh and Krianne McBride.
Current hurdle phenom Akala Garrett put her potential on display as a middle schooler at the 2019 AAU Junior Olympics.
A star is emerging out of Virginia, and her name is Shakayla Lavender.
Current Ventura star Sadie Engelhardt broke a 34-year-old national record in the 14-year-old Girls 1,500m at the 2020 AAU Junior Olympics.
MileSplit will be your home for live coverage of the 56th annual AAU Junior Olympic Games from Greensboro, North Carolina from July 30-Aug. 6.
Which athletes over the years have had the best showings in the field events at the AAU Junior Olympics?
Justin Braun can close the final chapter on his high school season with a gold medal in the 400m at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Which athletes throughout the history of the AAU Junior Olympic Games have put together the best showings?
Former AAU sprint star Kendall Baisden credits her youth career for passionately pursuing success on and off the track.
Back in 2020, Erriyon Knighton clocked a 20.33 in the 200m at the AAU Junior Olympics to break the 15-16 age group national record.
Sky Schuller will likely look to continue her success in both the multis and the pole vault at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
With the AAU Junior Olympic Games coming up, we're going to rewind it back a few years to check in with our athletes before they were high school stars.
We are taking a look at World Championship-qualifying athletes who have ties back to the AAU Junior Olympic Games
The 2021 battle between Matthew Maerz and Kadesh Lott made for quite an entertaining racewalk in the boys 10-year-old division.
She began competing in AAU meets at nine years old, and Tolbert has steadily progressed to achieve her wildest track dreams.
View complete meet results from District Qualifiers Lima, Lake Erie and Cincinnati plus photos from our coverage trip to Lima Spartan Stadium.