2011 National Junior Olympics

2011 National Junior Olympics - Wichita Kansas

It was a very hot week in Wichita. The temperature every day was above 100 degrees, and at least one day set a new record high. Still many All-American runners. More results are on the 2011 USATF JO Schedule

4x800m Youth Girls

Kiele (Umoja) - small, medium and large
The Girls Walk Out - small, medium and large
Brooke - small, medium and large
Mikaela - small, medium and large
Mikaela - small, medium and large

Mikaela - small, medium and large
Madison - small, medium and large
Madison - small, medium and large
Madison - small, medium and large
Chase on her first lap - small, medium and large

Chase - small, medium and large

3000m Intermediate Boys

A first place for Blair. National 3000m Intermediate Boys Champion!!

Blair - small, medium and large
Blair going wide on the second lap - small, medium and large
Blair heading for the front - small, medium and large
Blair at the front - small, medium and large
Blair way out in front - small, medium and large

800m Bantam Boys

Miles - small, medium and large
Miles - small, medium and large

800m Midget Girls

Morgan driving - small, medium and large
Morgan squeezing in between - small, medium and large
Morgan in the pack - small, medium and large

800m Midget Boys

Kent made it to Nationals even with a injured heel. To make it more challenging he added a broken arm. He came in 20th, but first among all runners with a cast! :-)

Kent on the first turn (watch where you step!)

Kent driving at the end of the first turn

Kent on the first turn (watch where you step!) - small, medium and large
Kent driving at the end of the first turn - small, medium and large
Kent trying to stay with pack - small, medium and large
Kent at the end of 500m - small, medium and large
Kent powering - small, medium and large

Kent with 300m to go - small, medium and large
Raffi (friend of Kent's) - small, medium and large
One happy Raffi - small, medium and large
Raffi all alone - small, medium and large

800m Youth Boys

Disappointing day for Leo

Leo powering through the first turn - small, medium and large
Leo passing on the second lap - small, medium and large

800 Young Men

Impressionist Trevor - small, medium and large
Trevor on his second lap - small, medium and large
Trevor in the pack - small, medium and large

1500m Youth Girls (Semifinals)

Friends of friends

Kiele (Umoja) - small, medium and large
Kiele in the pack (Umoja) - small, medium and large
Kiele hanging on (Umoja) - small, medium and large

1500m Youth Boys

Leo started out well...

Leo passing - small, medium and large
Leo driving - small, medium and large
Leo driving - small, medium and large

Rob cheering for Leo - small, medium and large
Rob whistling for Leo - small, medium and large
Rob cheering for Leo - small, medium and large
Rob watching leo - small, medium and large
Pensive Rob - small, medium and large

1500m Intemediate Boys

Blair qualified for the finals..

Blair lines up for 1500m - small, medium and large
Blair takes off - small, medium and large
Blair passes wide after one lap - small, medium and large
Blair flying by the pack - small, medium and large
Blair has one more to pass - small, medium and large

Blair all alone for the finish - small, medium and large

3000m Midget Girls

Julia was smart. Started at the back. Worked her way to the front. Took the lead and had an amazing kick. A first place finish. National Champion!!!

Julia going around the pack - small, medium and large
Julia cutting in - small, medium and large
Julia settled in - small, medium and large
Julia in the front pack - small, medium and large
Julia in the pack - small, medium and large

Julia waiting her turn - small, medium and large

3000m Midget Boys

Zach (Marin). The kid in front (3495) never let up and won.

Zach (Marin). The kid in front (3495) never let up and won. - small, medium and large
Zach going wide - small, medium and large
Zach powering through the turn - small, medium and large
Zach finished 7th in the country - small, medium and large