2023 AAU National Championship Records Broken (total records) (24) 8 girls, 16 boys

Day 1 (Saturday) (0) – 0 girls, 0 boys

No records today.

Day 2 (Sunday) (1) – 0 girls, 1 boys

1. 9 Years Old Boys Triathlon – 923 Points, Andre Truesdale, Clinton, MD, 7/30/23.      

a. Old Record – 897 Points, Ashton Allen, Odenton, MD, 7/30/16.

 

Day 3 (Monday) (2) – 0 girls, 3 boys

2.  12 Years Old Boys 3000m – 9:33.87, Patricio Pardo, Bethesda, MD, 7/31/23.

      a. Old Record – 9:40.8h, James Garritson, Fullerton, CA, 1987.
 

3.  13 Years Old Boys Pole Vault – 12-0, Evan Jitjaeng, Big Sandy, 7/31/23.

      a. Old Record – 11-9.75, Ben Haywood, Tomball, TX, 8/2/21.
 

Day 4 (Tuesday) (3) – 0 girls, 3 boys

4.  15-16 Years Old Boys 1500m – 3:57.14, Luke Anderson, Salado, TX, 8/1/23.

      a. Old Record – 3:58.10, Brandon Miller, O’Fallon, MO, 7/31/18.
 

5.  8 and under Boys 400m Prelims – 1:03.34, Jacob George, Ocoee, FL, 8/1/23.

      a. Old Record – 1:03.44, Tyler Mapson, College Park, GA, 8/2/11.
 

6.  11 Years Old Boys 400m Prelims – 55.35, Gunner Hammett, Williamsburg, VA, 8/1/23.

      a. Old Record – 55.51, Prentice Jones Jr, Long Beach, CA, 8/7/21.
 

Day 5 (Wednesday) (2) – 0 girls, 2 boys

 

7.  15-16 Years Old Boys 2000m Steeplechase – 6:06.80, Luke Anderson, Salado, TX, 8/2/23.

      a. Old Record – 6:12.33, Noah Haileab, Salado, TX, 7/31/19.
 

8.  11 Years Old Boys 800m – 2:07.45, Gunner Hammett, Williamsburg, VA, 8/2/23.

      a. Old Record – 2:11.58, Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX, 8/1/18.

 

Day 6 (Thursday) (2) – 1 girls, 1 boys

 

9.  13 Years Old Girls 100m Hurdles – 14.29, Latorian Freeman, Columbus, OH, 8/3/23.

      a. Old Record – 14.37, Adrianna Haynes, 8/4/22.
 

10.  8 and under Boys 100m Semifinals – 13.46 Ties Record, Jacob George, Ocoee, FL, 8/3/23.

      a. Old Record – 13.46, Willie Washington, Hampton City, VA, 8/6/11.
 

Day 7 (Friday) (4) – 2 girls, 2 boys

 

11.  8 and under Girls 4x100m Relay Prelims – 56.54, Run IT Sports, 8/4/23.

      a. Old Record – 59.08, Xpress TC, 8/6/22.
 

12.  15-16 Years Old Boys 4x100m Relay Prelims – 40.62, Desoto Nitro TC, 8/4/23.

      a. Old Record – 41.35, Hallmark TC, 8/6/16.
 

13.  17-18 Years Old Girls 4x100m Relay Prelims – 44.68, Team Quest, 8/4/23.

      a. Old Record – 44.75, Track Lije University, 8/6/21.
 

14.  13 Years Old Boys 400m – 49.11, Gideon Newton, Birmingham, AL, 8/4/23.

      a. Old Record – 49.98, Jaelen Hunter, South Gate, CA, 8/6/22.

 

Day 8 (Saturday) (10) – 5 girls, 5 boys

 

15.  13 Years Old Girls 3000m – 10:03.33, Sydney Johnson, St. Johns, FL, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 10:03.41, Sophie Atkinson, Katy, TX, 8/6/16.
 

16.  14 Years Old Boys 4x100m Relay – 43.18, IM Better Than That INC., 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 43.28, I5 Elite, 8/6/16.
 

17.  15-16 Years Old Boys 4x100m Relay Final – 40.60, Desoto Nitro TC, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 40.62 Prelims, Desoto Nitro TC.
 

18.  17-18 Years Old Girls 4x100m Relay Prelims – 44.48, Team Quest, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 44.68 Prelims, Team Quest, 8/4/23.
 
19.  13 Years Old Girls Triple Jump – 38-6.75, Jewel Domingue, West Palm Beach, FL, 8/5/23.
      a. Old Record – 38-0.25, Jada Joseph, Hallandale, FL, 8/2/16.
 

20.  8 and under Boys 400m Finals – 1:02.29, Jacob George, Ocoee, FL, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 1:03.34 Prelims, Jacob George, Ocoee, FL, 8/1/23.
 

21.  11 Years Old Boys 400m Final – 54.53, Gunner Hammett, Williamsburg, VA, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 400m Prelims – 55.35, Gunner Hammett, Williamsburg, VA, 8/1/23.
 

22.  15-16 Boys 400m Final – 45.12, Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 45.23, Tyrese Cooper, Miami Gardens, FL, 8/6/16.
 

23.  8 and under Girls 100m Final – 13.85, Cerenity Bell, Raleigh, NC, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 13.86, Juliah Bolden, Wichita, KS, 8/5/17.
 

24.  10 Years Old Girls 4x400m Relay – 4:19.95, San Antonio Swift, 8/5/23.

      a. Old Record – 4:40.87, Willingboro TC, 2001.
 
Notes:
 
Saturday (Day 8):
 
 
Zhoe Holt, Charlotte, NC 12 Years Old Girl repeats as 100m Champion (12.05). She won the 11 Years Old 100m (12.77) in 2022 and won the 12 Years Old Girls 200m (24.72) in 2023. 
 
Shamar Heard, Clinton Township, MD 17-18 Years Old Boy repeats as 400m Champion (46.23). He won the 17-18 Years Old Boys 400m (46.02) in 2022.  He won the 15-16 Years Old Boy Long Jump (23-9) and 200m (21.53) in 2021.
 
Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX 15-16 Years Old Boy wins the 400m (45.12) Meet Record.  He won the 14 Years Old Boy 800m (1:57.32) and 400m (48.64).  He won 12 Year Old Boys the 800m (2:02.79) with a National Record in 2019. It’s his 4th consecutive win.  He won 2016 9 years old 800m (2:19.43), 2017 10 years old 800m (2:16.44), 2018 11 years old 800m (2:11.58).  All are national records at that age group.
 
Nevaeh Burns, Detroit, MI 14 Years Old Girl repeats as 400m Champion (54.51).  She won the 13 Years Old Girls 400m (55.89). 
 
Gideon Newton, Birmingham, AL 13 Years Old Boy repeats as 400m Champion (49.32). He won the 12 Boys 400m (53.36) and the 800m (2:09.93).    
 

Gunner Hammett, Williamsburg, VA, 11 Years Old Boy repeats as 800m Champion (2:07.45) Meet Record and 400 (54.53) Meet Record. He won the 10 Years Old Boy 400m (58.70), 4x400m Relay (4:24.26) and 800m (2:17.08).

Brayden Welton, Olathe, KS 10 Years Old Boy repeats as Turbo Javelin Champion (107-4). He won the 9 Years Old Turbo Javelin (90-10) in 2022.  
 
Decil Kellam, Deer Park, TX 11 Years Old Boy wins the Discus (102-6) and Shot Put (45-9.25). He also on the 9 Years Old Boys Shot Put (31-1) in 2021.
 
Micah Blomker, Mission, KS 17-18 Years Old Boy wins the 3000m (8:39.45). He won the 15-16 Years Old 3000m (8:35.82) in 2021.
 

Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 10 Years Old Girl Repeats as 200m Champion (26.43), 100m (13.85) and 400 (1:03.32). She won the 9 Years Old Girl repeats as Long Jump Champion (14-11.25) and 200m (27.64).  In 2021, She won the 8 and Under Girl wins the Long Jump (13-8.25) National Record, 100 (14.31) and 200 (28.62). Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL wins the 8 and Under 200m (28.62). She broke the 8 and Under 200m record (28.29) in semi-finals. She also wins the Long Jump (13-8.25) National Record. At the 2021 Primary Championships in Satellite Beach, she won the 8 Years old Girl Long Jump (13-10.5) Meet Record and 200m (28.96) Meet Record.  At the 2022 Club Championships, Lilyanna Duvra, Usg, wins 9 Years Old Girls Long Jump with a meet record (15-5). She won the 8 Years old Girl wins Long Jump (13-10.5) Meet Record and 200m (28.96) Meet Record at the primary meet in 2021.  She was a triple winner in 2021 in the 8 and under Girls with wins in the 400m (1:06.54), 100m (14.41) and Long Jump (14-5) Meet Record.

Friday (Day 7):
 
Jasmine Hampton, Acworth, GA  17-18 Years Old Girl wins Javelin (155-11).  She was 2nd in the 17-18 Years Old Javelin (148-11) in 2022 and won the 15-16 Years Old Girls Javelin (149-3) in 2021. 
 
Liam Tesmer, Olathe, KS 14 Years Old Boy repeats as High Jump Champion (6-2.75).  He won the 13 Years Old Boys High Jump (6-0.5) in 2022. 
 

Gideon Newton, Birmingham, AL, wins the 13 Years Old Boys 200m (22.48) He on the 12 Years Old Boy 400m (53.36) and 800m (2:09.93) in 2022.

Kendrick Jones Jr., Temple, TX, 15-16 Years Old Boy repeats as 200m Champion (21.15). He won the 14 Years Old Boys 100m (10.76) Meet Record, Long Jump (23-3.25) Meet Record and 200m (21.93) in 2022.

Kobe Prejean, Beaumont, TX  15-16 Years Old Boy repeats as High Jump Champion (6-8.75). He won the 15-16 Years Old High Jump (6-5.5) in 2022. 
 

J’Nia Simpson, Tampa, FL repeats as Shot Put Champion winning 15-16 Years Old Girls Shot Put (44-2.75) and Discus (137-9). She won the 14 Years Old Girls Shot Put (48-0.75) and Discus (120-0) in 2022. She won the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put (46-4.25) and Discus (117-9) in 2021. At the 2021 Club Championships, she repeated as Shot Put Champion by winning the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put Champion (44-7) Meet Record.  She won the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put in 2019 with a throw of 36-3.  Her 2019 victory was also a meet record. She also won the 2019 11 Years Old Girls Discus (87-8) at the JO Games in Greensboro, NC.

Kaden Johnson, Maryland Heights, MD 11 Years Old Boy repeats as Long Jump Champion (16-8.75) and wins the 100m (12.56).  He won the 10 Years Old Long Jump (16-10.75) in 2022.
 
Thursday (Day 6): 
 
Christian Cravens, Cedar Hill, TX 12 Years Old Boy repeats as Discus Champion (114-7). He won the 11 Years Old Boys Discus (93-6) in 2022 and the 10 Years Old Shot Put (33-2.5) in 2021.   
 
Jordyn Hampton, Acworth, GA 9 Years Old Girl repeats as Turbo Javelin Champion (81-9).  She won the 8 and under Girls Turbo Javelin (78-4) Meet Record in 2022.
 
Milan Moriniere, Norristown, PA wins the 14 Years Old Girl Javelin (122-5). She was 2nd in the 13 Years Old Javelin (103-7) in 2022. She also won the 12 Years Old Javelin (114-0) in 2021. 
 

Isaiah Whitaker, Bloomington, IL 15-16 Years Old repeats as Pole Vault Champion (14-11).  He won the 15-16 Years Old Pole Vault (16-2) (4.93m) with a Meet Record in 2022.  He won the 14 Years Old Pole Vault (13-5.25) in 2021. His 16-2 is also the 14 Years Old Boys America and World Age Group Record.

 
Xoie Youngblood, San Antonio, TX 10 Years Old Girl repeats as 1500m Champion (5:01.13).  She won the 9 Years Old 1500m (5:12.52) in 2022. 
 
Marcus Love, Mint Hill, NC 13 Years Old Boys repeats as Long Jump Champion (19-11.5). He won the 12 Years Old Long Jump (18-2.25) in 2022. 
 
Grace Love, Bethesda, MD wins the 12 Years Old Girl 1500m (4:52.10).  She was 4th in the 11 Years Old Girls 1500m (11:23.53) in 2022 and won the 10 Years Old Girls 1500m (5:14.83).
 
James Hawkins Jr, Philadelphia, PA 14 Years Old Boy repeats as 100m Hurdle Champion (13.42).   He won the 13 Years Old Boys 100m Hurdles (14.09) in 2022. 
 
Carrie Vannoy, Detroit, MI 15-16 Years Old Girl wins 400m Hurdles (1:00.83) and 100m Hurdles (14.11).  She also won the 13 Years Old 200m Hurdles (27.99) in 2021.
 
Makeriah Harris, Baton Rouge, LA 17-18 Years Old Girl wins 400m Hurdles (58.64) and 100m Hurdles (13.61).  She won the 15-16 Years Old Girls 100m Hurdles (13.82) in 2022 and also the 15-16 Years Old 100m Hurdles (13.85) in 2021. 
 
Wednesday (Day 5):
 
Iyanna Webb, San Antonio, TX 17-18 Years Old Girl repeats as Triple Jump Champion (41-8). She won the 15-16 Years Old Triple Jump (40-0.5) in 2022. 
 
Trace Calhoun, Deer Park, TX 13 Years Old Boy repeats as Shot Put Champion (48-2.75). He won the 12 Years Old Boy repeats as Shot Put Champion (48-6.75).  He won the 11 Years Old Boy Discus (103-11) and Shot Put (41-8) in 2021.
 
Hayden Smith, Rimersburg, PA 17-18 Years Old Boy repeats as High Jump Champion (6-10.75).  He won the 17-18 Years Old High Jump (6-10.75) in 2022. 
 
Kylee King, Detroit, MI 17-18 Years Old Girl repeats as 800m Champion (2:12.29).  She won the 15-16 Years Old Girl repeats as 800m Champion (2:11.20).  She won the 15-16 Years Old Girls 800m (2:11.15) in 2021.
 
Kaleb Young, Philadelphia, PA wins the 14 Years Old Boys 800m (1:58.26).  He also won the 12 Years Old Boys 800m (2:10.45) in 2021.
 
Kennedie Rhei, Owasso, OK 17-18 Years Old Girl repeats as 2000m Steeplechase Champion (7:03.86).  She won the 17-18 Years Old Girls Steeplechase (7:23.32) in 2022.
 
Luke Anderson, Salado, TX 15-16 Years Old Boy repeats as 1500m Champion (3:57.14) Meet Record and 15-16 Years Old Boys Steeplechase Champion (6:06.80) Meet Record.  He won the 15-16 Years Old Boys 2000m Steeplechase (6:13.40) and 1500m (4:03.77) in 2022 and the 14 Years Old Boys 1500m (4:13.14) in 2021.
 

Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 13 Years Old Girl repeats as Shot Put Champion (42-11.75) She won the 12 Years Old Girl Discus Champion (98-9) and Shot Put Champion (41-10) in 2022.  She won the 11 Years Old Girl Shot Put (36-3) and Discus (90-8). She broke the 11 Years Old Discus record at the 2021 Club Championships in Satellite Beach with a mark of 77-7 and broke the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put at the Club championships with a mark of 37-3. This also was a Club Championships meet record. She repeated as National Champion. She has now won the 2018 8 and under Girls Shot Put with a meet record (28-5.75), 9 Years Old Girls Shot Put (29-2.5) and this 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75). At The Club Championships, she has won the 9 Years old Turbo-Javelin Champion. Her 2019 9 Years Old Shot Put win is also the 9 Years old Shot Put record (28-1.5).  She won 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75).

Cyprian Reid, Ft. Myers, FL, 10 Years Old Boy repeats as 800m Champion (2:21.29). He won the 800m (2:27.33) in 2022.  He won the 8 and under Boys 800m (2:32.45) in 2021 at JO Games. At the 2022 Club Championships, He repeated as 400m Champion (1:05.71), 800m Champion (2:29.75) and 1500m Champion (5:13.02).  He was a triple winner in 2021 in the 8 and under Boys 400m (1:07.11), 800m (2:33.02) and 1500m (5:22.92).

Tuesday (Day 4):
 
Lucas Amador, Chesterfield, MO 13 Years Old Boy repeats as 1500m Champion (4:18.61). He won the 12 Years Old Boys 1500m (4:32.42).  
 
Jackson Miller, Saint Louis, MO 14 Years Old Boy repeats as 1500m Champion (4:03.53). He won the 13 Years Old Boys 1500m (4:13.84) and 800m (2:01.78) in 2022.  
 
Seth Saldivar, San Angelo, TX 10 Years Old Boy repeats as Shot Put Champion (33-10). He won the 9 Years Old Boys Shot put (31-6.75) in 2022 and the 8 and under Shot Put (28-1) in 2021.
 
Robert Price IV, Delaware, OH 9 Years Old Boy repeats as Long Jump Champion (14-11.25). He won the 8 and under Boys Long Jump (13-5) in 2022.
 
Seth Saldivar, San Angelo, TX 10 Years Old Boy repeats as Shot Put Champion (33-10).  He won the 9 Years Old Shot Put (31-6.75) in 2022 and the 8 and under Shot Put (28-1) in 2021.
 
Tandee Hiser, Butler, MO 14 Years Old Girl repeats as Pole Vault Champion (10-10). She won the 13 Years Old Girls Pole Vault (9-0.25) in 2022.  
 
 Braylon Jackson, Des Moines, IA  12 Years Old Boy repeats as Turbo Javelin Champion (135-4).  He won the 11 Years Old Boys Turbo Javelin (122-0) in 2022. 
 
Magdalena Kandt, Harrison Township, MI 11 Years Old Girl repeats as Discus Champion (99-7). She won the 11 Years Old Girls Discus (92-7) and Shot Put (36-8.5).
 
Monday (Day 3):
 
Sarah Foad, Bettendorf, IA 12 Years Old Girl repeats as 3000m Champion (10:37.85).  She won the 11 Years Old 3000m (10:50.44) in 2022.  
 
Patricio Pardo, Bethesda, MD 12 Years Old Boy repeats as 3000m Champion (9:33.87) breaking a 36 year old record. He won the 11 Years Old 3000m (9:48.26) which was also a meet record in 2022. 
 

Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY  11 Years Old Girl win the Discus (95-1).  In 2022, she won the 10 Years Old Girl Triathlon Champion (1341 points), Shot Put (33-11.25) and High Jump (4-5).  She won the 9 Years Old Girl Triathlon (1134 Points) National Record, High Jump (4-3.25) and Shot Put (27-8.5) in 2021.

Theodore Grace, Kearney, MO 15-16 Years Old Boy repeats as Javelin Champion (171-8). He won the 15-16 Years Old Boy Javelin (174-0) in 2022 and the 14 Years Old Boys Javelin (152-9) in 2021.

Kensley Reams, Murfreesboro, TN 9 Years Old Girl repeats as Shot Put Champion (25-0.5).  She won the 8 and under Girls Shot Put (23-4.75) in 2021.
 
Sunday (Day 2):
 
In the 17-18 Years Old Boys Decathlon, 1st Place, Jordan Smith (6487) ranks US 9th in the high school ranking, Matthew Malmstrom (6436) ranks 10th in the high school ranking, and Dallas Parker (6360) ranks 12th in the high school ranking.  
 
Shyna Patel, North Wales, PA 13 Years Old Girl repeats as Racewalk Champion with a win in the 3000m Racewalk (19:25.63).  She won the 12 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (8:52.17) in 2022.
 
Leandra Young, St Louis, MO 14 Years Old Girl repeats as 3000m Racewalk (19:21.98).  She won the 13 Years Old 3000m Racewalk (19:29.78) in 2022.
 
Yierra Flemings, Cameron, TX 17-18 Years Old Girl repeats as Heptathlon Champion (5088 Points). She won the 17-18 Years Old Heptathlon (4581 Points) in 2022.
 
Audriana Carr, Harleysville, PA 10 Years Old Girl repeats as Triathlon Champion (1223 Points). She won the 9 Years Old Girls Triathlon (908 Points) in 2022.
 
Milo Bullaro, Elgin, IL 15-16 Years Old Boy repeats as 3000m Racewalk (16:39.31).  He won the 14 Years Old 3000m Racewalk (16:35.75) in 2022.
 
Jonathan Johnson, Fairburn, GA 12 Years Old Boy repeats as Pentathlon Champion (2635 Points). He won the 11 Years Old Pentathlon (2391 Points) in 2022. 
 
Kaleb Schweikert, Columbia, MO repeats 17-18 Years Old Boys 3000m racewalk (15:41.58).  He won the 17-18 Years Old Boys 3000m racewalk (16:58.42) in 2022. He won the 15-16 Years Old Boys 3000m Racewalk (16:56.41) in 2021. 
 
Saturday (Day 1):
 
Milan Keller, Chester, PA 11 Years Old Girl repeats as 1500m Racewalk Champion (7:50.92).  She won the 10 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (9:08.43) in 2022.
 
Kayleia Lindsey, Elgin, IL 12 Years Old Girl repeats as 1500m Racewalk Champion (7:59.09).  She won the 11 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (9:11.53) in 2022.
 
 Double Winners:
 
Cerenity Bell, Raleigh, NC, 8 and under Girl wins the 100 (13.85) Meet Record and 400m (1:06.75). 
 
Jonathan Johnson, Fairburn, GA 12 Years Old Boy wins Pentathlon Champion (2635 Points) and High Jump (5-3).
 
Luke Anderson, Salado, TX 15-16 Years Old Boy wins 1500m Champion (3:57.14) Meet Record and 15-16 Years Old Boys Steeplechase Champion (6:06.80) Meet Record.  
 
Matthew May, Acworth, GA 11 Years Old Boy wins the Pentathlon (2338) and 80m Hurdles (12.69).
 
Carrie Vannoy, Detroit, MI 15-16 Years Old Girl wins 400m Hurdles (1:00.83) and 100m Hurdles (14.11). 
 
Makeriah Harris, Baton Rouge, LA 17-18 Years Old Girl wins 400m Hurdles (58.64) and 100m Hurdles (13.61).  
 
Christian Cravens, Cedar Hill, TX 12 Years Old Boy wins Discus (114-7) and Shot Put (49-3.5).
 
Ian Hill, Pearland, TX 1-15 Years Old Boy wins the 400m Hurdles (55.33) and 4x800m Relay (8:00.25).
 
Jacob George, Ocoee, FL, 8 and under Boy wins the 400m (1:02.29) and 200m (27.81).
 
J’Nia Simpson, Tampa, FL 15-16 Years Old Girl wins Shot Put (44-2.75) and Discus (137-9).
 
Sydney Johnson, St. Johns, FL 13 Years Old Girl wins the 1500m (4:44.50) and 3000m (10:03.33) Meet Record.
 
Angelina Cottone, Columbia, MO 14 Years Old Girl wins the 1500m (4:41.40) and 3000m (10:16.26).
 
Decil Kellam, Deer Park, TX 11 Years Old Boy wins the Discus (102-6) and Shot Put (45-9.25).
 
Andre Truesdale, Clinton, MD 9 Years Old Boy wins the High Jump (4-5) and Triathlon (923 Points).    
 
Alyson Johnson, Saint Johns, FL 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the 1500m (4:35.67) and the 3000m (10:12.69).
 
Jurnee Smith, Homestead, FL 8 and under Girl wins the 4x100m Relay (56.68) and 200m (28.75).
 
Skylar Pradieu, Kennesaw, GA 8 and under Girl wins the 400m (1:03.02) and 200m (28.36).
 
Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 10 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (26.43) and 400 (1:03.32).
 
Gideon Newton, Birmingham, AL 13 Years Old Boy wins the 400m (49.32) and 200m (22.48).
 
Kyron Bussey, Terrytown, LA 10 Years Old Boy wins the 100 (13.00) and 200m (26.90).
 
Leila Wiseman, White Plains, MD 11 Years Old Girl wins the 100 (12.59) and 200m (25.84).
 
Kaden Johnson, Maryland Heights, MD 11 Years Old Boy wins Long (16-8.75) and 100m (12.56).  
 
Zhoe Holt, Charlotte, NC 12 Years Old Girl wins the 100 (12.05) and 200m (24.72).  
 
Parker Coes, 14 Years Old Boy wins the 100 (11.97) and Long Jump (18-7.25).  
 
Kymora-Lee William, Nashville, TN 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the 100 (11.89) and 200m (23.84).
 
Jayden Finley, Desoto, TX 15-16 Years Old Boy wins the 100m (10.53) and 4x100m Relay (40.60) Meet Record.
 
Indya Mayberry, Allen, TX 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the 100m (11.55) and 4x100m Relay (44.48).
 
Nevaeh Burns, Detroit, MI 14 Years Old Girl wins 400m (54.51) and 4x400m Relay (3:46.62).
 
Janae Coleman, Detroit, MI 14 Years Old Girl wins 800m (2:14.78) and 4x400m Relay (3:46.62).
 
Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX 15-16 Years Old Boy wins the 400m (45.12) Meet Record and 800m (1:51.69).  
 
Michaela Mouton, Killeen, TX 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the 400m (54.22) and 4x400m Relay (3:40.33).
 
Triple Winners:

 

Latorian Freeman, Columbus, OH 13 Years Old Girl wins 100m Hurdles (14.29) Meet Record, 400m Relay (47.31) and 200m Hurdles (27.10).
 
Gunner Hammett, Williamsburg, VA 11 Years Old Boy wins the 800 (2:07.45) Meet Record, 400m (54.53) Meet Record and 200m (25.47).
 
Shynah Collins, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 12 Years Old Girl wins the 4x100m Relay (49.54), 400m (56.34) and 800m (2:13.45).  
 
Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 10 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (26.43), 100m (13.85) and 400 (1:03.32).

 

4 Time Winner:

Joel Ferrell Awards

Multis: 

Girls Multi Winner:  Yierra Flemings, Cameron TX (17-18)  1) Heptathlon 5088 points, won 4 of the 7 events; #6 US HS list

 
 

Boys Multi Winner:   Jordan Smith, Kansas City, MO  (17-18)  1) Decathlon 6487 points, US #9

 
                        

Field events:  J’Nia Simpson Tampa Fla (15-16):  1) SP 44-2.75; 1) Disc 137-9

 

Boys: Christian Cravens, Cedar Hills TX (12): SP  1) 49-3.5, 1) Disc 114-7

 

Girls: 

Running Events:

Boys: Jonathan Simms, Impact Track (15-16): 1) 400 45.12 MR, #1 in the world under 18 in 2023; #6 in US high school history, #21 on entire 2023 US list; 1) 800 1:51.69   Finalist, 4X400 Relay, 44.76 split in Thursday’s preliminary round.

 

Girls: Makeriah Harris, Run Fast Track Club, Louisiana (17-18) 1) 100H 13.61; =US #3  1) 400H 58.64   US #6

 

Did you know?

1st to sign up for AAU Junior Olympic Games:

225 Trained entered - 06/20/2023 03:17:04 PM11 Girl, Mary Readinger, 80m hurdles 20.72, outdoor pentathlon 763

15-16 Boy, Andrew Readinger, 2000m steeplechase 8:34.43, 3000m run 10:43.00

Records broken since 2001:

2001 – 38 records in Norfolk, VA

2002 – 24 records in Knoxville, TN

2003 – 25 records in Detroit, MI

2004 – 32 records in Des Moines, IA

2005 – 63 records in New Orleans, LA

2006 – 49 records in Norfolk, VA

2007 – 35 records in Knoxville, TN

2008 – 32 records in Detroit, MI

2009 – 27 records in Des Moines, IA

2010 – 36 records in Norfolk, VA

2011 – 41 records in New Orleans, LA

2012 – 47 records in Houston, TX

2013 – 34 records in Detroit, MI

2014 – 32 records in Des Moines, IA

2015 – 33 records in Norfolk, VA  

2016 – 46 records in Houston, TX

2017 - 25 records in Detroit, MI

2018 – 17 records in Des Moines, IA

2019 - 24 records in Greensboro, NC

2020 -  5 records in Satellite Beach, FL

2021 - 33 records in Houston, TX

2022 - 29 records in Greensboro, NC

2023 -  records in Des Moines, IA

Fun Facts:

Last names:  There are:  Adams (38), Allen (25), Anderson (44), Brown (145), Carter (46), Clark (30), Davis (92), Harris (62), Jackson (79), Jones (127), Johnson (177), Williams (149), Smith (179) at the meet.

 

Day 1 (Saturday) - Total heats and flights – 126, Total entries (1,411)

Day 2 (Sunday) - Total heats and flights – 136, Total entries (1,694)

Day 3 (Monday) - Total heats and flights – 405, Total entries (4,164)

Day 4 (Tuesday) - Total heats and flights – 425, Total entries (4,407)

Day 5 (Wednesday) - Total heats and flights – 313, Total entries (3,569)

Day 6 (Thursday) - Total heats and flights – 184, Total entries (2,357)

Day 7 (Friday) - Total heats and flights – 251, Total entries (2,527)

Day 8 (Saturday) - Total heats and flights – 108, Total entries (1,456)

Totals for all 8 Days - Total heats and flights – 1,948, Total entries (21,585)

100 meter prelims - (1,575 athletes) 203 heats.

200 meter prelims(1,664 athletes) 215 heats.

400 meter prelims(889 athletes) 117 heats. Age groups (8 & under to 12 years old). 

400 meter prelims(731 athletes) 94 heats. Age groups (13 years old to 17-18 years old).

Total teams attending:  1019 Teams attending JO Games

Unattached athletes attending: 800 Unattached athletes. 418 Boys, 382 Girls

Total athletes attending:  11,211 athletes.

Entries: 16,477 entries

Number of relays in all relays: 1179 relays

Number of relay names: 5561 athletes in relays

Racewalk: 241 total. Girls (88 - 1500mRW), (54 - 3000mRW). Boys (52 - 1500mRW), (47 - 3000mRW).

Multi Only Athletes: 136 total Multi Only.  69 boys, 67 Girls

Multi-event athletes: 406 total Multi and other events. 180 boys, 226 Girls

2023 - 542 (Des Moines, IA)

2022 – 719 (Greensboro, NC)

2021 - 552 (Houston, TX)

2020 - Did not contest Multi events in 2020. (Satellite Beach, FL)

2019 – 766 (Greensboro, NC)

2018 – 491 (Des Moines, IA)

2017 – 575 (Detroit, MI)

2016 - 551 (Houston, TX)

2015 - 769 (Norfolk, VA)

2014 – 522 (Des Moines, IA)

2013 – 499 (Detroit, MI)

2012 – 563 (Houston, TX)

2011 – 700 (New Orleans, LA)

2010 – 556 (Norfolk, VA)

Top 30 teams attending JO Games:

The Wings Track Club

143

Xtreme Force Track Club

109

Team Quest

101

San Antonio Swift

93

Hot Feet Track Club Llc

88

Milwaukee Speed Academy

87

H-Town Hurricanes Ytc

84

Pearland Track Xpress

78

Aurora Flyers

77

Blues TC of Greater  St Louis

75

Michigan Mustangs Tc

73

Track Life University

71

#team Uaapr

69

Illinois Flames

67

Motor City Track Club, Inc

61

Desoto Swift Track Club

60

Above Xpectations TC

58

Hill Country Comets TC

58

Desoto Nitro Track Club

57

Ultimate Speed Academy

56

Dayton Wolverine TC

54

IM Better Than That Inc.

54

Beast Texas Track Club

53

Blazers Track Club

53

West Omaha Track Club

52

Firebirds Track Club

51

All cenla Elite

50

Blue Thunder Track Club

50

BeastMode Usa

48

St Louis Pal

48

 

2023 AAU JO Games Track Officials by State: 189 officials, 27 States represented, plus Puerto Rico

30 Texas

27 – Florida

18Michigan

14 – Louisiana

13Ohio

12 – Georgia

9 - Missouri,

 8 – Tennessee, Virginia

 5 Maryland, New Jersey   

 4 – California, Arkansas, Delaware, Mississippi, North Carolina

 3 - Kansas, Pennsylvania,

 2 - Iowa, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina

 1 – Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, Puerto Rico       

2023 AAU Coach of the Year award in recognition of the outstanding coaching of Youth athletes:

 

 

Headcount by State                                   

Alabama

57

44

101

Arkansas

95

86

181

Arizona

2

0

2

California

133

162

295

Colorado

11

22

33

Connecticut

10

7

17

Washington DC

8

8

16

Delaware

57

14

71

Florida

359

300

659

Georgia

123

155

278

Iowa

178

189

367

Idaho

14

14

28

Illinois

348

382

730

Indiana

84

58

142

Kansas

209

184

393

Kentucky

61

81

142

Louisiana

233

177

410

Massachusetts

11

12

23

Maryland

264

254

518

Michigan

259

308

567

Minnesota

67

48

115

Missouri

409

399

808

Mississippi

25

20

45

North Carolina

142

161

303

North Dakota

1

2

3

Nebraska

73

56

129

New Hampshire

6

4

10

New Jersey

90

69

159

Nevada

11

8

19

International

0

1

1

New York

85

87

172

Ohio

177

239

416

Oklahoma

41

45

86

Pennsylvania

139

130

269

Puerto Rico

43

32

75

South Carolina

56

39

95

South Dakota

1

1

2

Tennessee

162

164

326

Texas

1353

1209

2562

Virginia

102

120

222

Washington

5

5

10

Wisconsin

95

110

205

West Virginia

12

4

16

 

Headcount by District

Adirondack

30

19

49

Arkansas

100

92

192

Arizona

2

0

2

Central California

5

12

17

Central (Illinois)

288

343

631

Colorado

11

22

33

Connecticut

9

7

16

Florida Gold Coast

126

129

255

Florida

231

170

401

Georgia

127

154

281

Gulf

419

360

779

Iowa

186

198

384

Inland Empire

17

18

35

Indiana

83

58

141

National Office International

0

1

1

Kentucky

61

80

141

Lake Erie

61

94

155

Middle Atlantic

216

159

375

Maryland

159

143

302

Michigan

262

311

573

Minnesota

66

46

112

Metropolitan (New York)

44

61

105

Missouri Valley

412

375

787

Nebraska

73

56

129

North Carolina

142

163

305

North Dakota

1

2

3

New England

17

16

33

Niagara

13

8

21

New Jersey

48

34

82

Ohio

114

143

257

Oklahoma

42

44

86

Ozark

260

237

497

Pacific

73

68

141

Pacific Northwest

2

1

3

Puerto Rico

46

33

79

Pacific Southwest

6

8

14

Potomac Valley

135

137

272

South Carolina

51

38

89

South Dakota

1

1

2

Southeastern

215

209

424

Southern

260

193

453

Southern Pacific

60

82

142

South Texas

465

422

887

Southwestern

430

415

845

Virginia

82

110

192

Wisconsin

96

111

207

Western Penn

20

15

35

West Texas

33

7

40

West Virginia

11

4

15

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This year’s Club and Coach of the Year Awards presenters are Coach O and  Coach Nicole Lincoln 2x AAU Coach of the Year.

 

2023 AAU Zone Coach of the Year award is in recognition of the outstanding coaching of Youth athletes.  We received many nominations and we thank each and everyone one of you who contributed to this selection.   We are proud to announce our Zone winners as one of them has been selected for the National Coach of the Year Award. 

 

Zone A Coach of the Year recipient is an advocate for AAU Track and Field and its impact on the development of Youth athletes, the head coach and co-founder of Columbus Panthers Track Club out of Ohio, an active community member - church, counseling, and Chairman of Ohio AAU Track & Field. The 2023 Zone A Coach of the Year is awarded to Decarlo Blackwell.

 

Zone B Coach of the Year recipient has 20+ years of coaching with 15 years of those years as an AAU coach, has coached athletes to win national championships as well as All American Honors on all different levels, is considered by many an  AAU Game changer who brings a level of excellence to AAU district, regional, and national events, partners with community businesses and organizations to provide additional opportunities for youths, Chairman of North Carolina AAU Track & Field, the head coach and founder of Charlotte Heat Track Club. The 2023 Zone B Coach of the Year is awarded to William Bullard 


Zone C Coach of the Year recipient is an amazing Coach, Father, and Husband, is the head coach of Gary Steelers and also a police officer where he protects and serves the community of Gary, Indiana, has partnered with the American Legion Post and doctors from Methodist Hospital’s ER to support his program and athletes. The 2023 Zone C Coach of the Year is awarded to Morris Smoot 


Zone D Coach of the Year recipient is a wife, mother, mentor, AAU alumni, and founder/head track coach of the West Coast Elite Track Club, hosts Teen Girls Empowerment Camps that will focus on beauty from the inside out, goes above and beyond to help prepare her athletes for competing at the collegiate level, but more importantly puts them in position to receive athletic scholarship opportunities with a success rate of sending athletes that want to compete at the collegiate level on track scholarship nearly 100%.  The 2023 Zone D Coach of the Year is awarded to Michel Sproles


2023 National Coach of the Year goes to William Bullard!


2023 AAU Zone Club of the Year award is a recognition of the outstanding development of Youth athletes.  We thank each and everyone one of you who contributed to this selection.  We are proud to announce our Zone Club winners as one of them has been selected for the National Club of the Year Award. 

 

Zone A Club of the Year recipient strives to maximize youths potential on the track, in the classroom and in the community with 10+ years as an AAU club, is a trendsetting club and hosted countless AAU indoor, outdoor and cross country events, sponsors a community sport physical outreach program, provides track scholarships to female high school seniors, sponsors the Track Girls Magic event - a female only track meet, has produced champions on all levels.  The 2023 Zone A Club of the Year goes to Ohio’s Columbus Track Club


Zone B Club of the Year recipient surpasses the traditional notion of a track club and embodies the essence of a tightly-knit family, motivates youths of the Pensacola, Florida and surrounding areas with 20+ years of AAU club membership, has set up a club scholarship program which awards at least 2 scholarships: 1 for male and 1 female, participates in AAU Jr Olympics and Cross Country Nationals with medalists yearly, partnered with Ronald McDonald House and the Council on Aging of NWFL, and sponsored “Breakfast with Santa”. The 2023 Zone B Club of the Year goes to Florida’s Golden Elite Track Club


Zone C Club of the Year recipient has 10+ years as an AAU club, teaches the aspects of hard work and commitment, provides youths of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and surrounding areas a positive outlet through track and field with a reputation of producing All-Americans athletes and champions on the local, state, and national level, and partners with Milwaukee businesses and community volunteers to help youths find their greatness through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs. The 2023 Zone C Club of the Year goes to Wisconsin’s Wings of Glory Track Club

 

Zone D Club of the Year recipient gives athletes an opportunity to compete against the very best competition and travel to National events; Outdoor and Indoor All-Americans with athletes competing on a collegiate level; based out of California this club believes there is nothing more satisfying to see then the growth of athletes because of their hard work, provides a positive experience while pushing athletes to be the best version of themselves every day! The 2023 Zone D Club of the Year goes to California’s Havoc Track Club


2023 National Club of the Year goes to Columbus Panthers Track Club


Mary Sparn Official of the Year Award is in recognition of outstanding service as an AAU official.  This year’s recipient is Robert Evans.  Robert started his Volunteer Service in 1990 for JO Games and is an integral part of the success of the AAU Virginia Southern District and Regional meets. He also plays a big part each year in the success of the AAU indoor Nationals in Virginia Beach.