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,
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Schenectady, NY - It was the last weekend of the regular season for most teams, with only Warwick Fast Times to look forward to on the Invitational side of the sport. Otherwise, it was all about the champioship meets, and Eddy served as a great place to pick up a qualifying seed or two. Check out some of the best races of the day.
4 Days Ago - News
MileSplit NY - We're on site here in Schenectady to bring you one of the last big Invites of the season, the Eddy Meet. We'll have all the updates for you live, and more to come after the meet ends. We've already had a great weekend, with two huge marks on Friday already (Rudy WInkler US #7 All-Time in Hammer with 253-5, and Mary Cain US #1 All-Time over 1500m with 4:04.62). Stay tuned for even more great marks, and be sure to check out our preview to know which races to wait for.
5 Days Ago - News
MileSplit - There should be a lot of fast times being thrown down this weekend, as many section find their championship season just beginning. However, one Invitational upstate is pulling some of the State's best into competition, and it looks to be a good one. Check out some of the highlights below, straight from the
Eddy Games.
6 Days Ago - News
MileSplit HQ - It's National Signing Day, which means many of New York's senior tracksters, will put their powers to the pen, and sign a letter of intent for College. We'll be here with all the decisions, and be sure to send in your pictures. Didn't snap one? You can still tweet #milesplitsigning and you choice will appear below for all to see. We've also got a preliminary list below of some of the big names, which will be updated throughout the day. Check it out!
7 Days Ago - News
Want to know where you stand in the mid-season? Find out below. Also, don't forget, we automatically can put together a virtual meet for the entire section, so you can see where your team stands. Head over to the
virtual meets to check it out.
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MIleSplit NY - With championship season on the horizon, the track fan in all of us is already putting together our hopes and wishes for the state meet. Fast times and great races are always a highlight at the conclusion of a years worth of training. This Tuesday, we give you our top ten picks of the races that could be. As always, all events are made up from the leaderboards, and in no way represent what athletes may or may not actually run at their State Qualifier. Also, they have to make it past their State Qualifier first, which is a bigger test for some rather than others. But still, here are our (hypothetical) picks.
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A look back at the past weekend of competition.
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MileSplit NY - Sometimes, miracles do happen. The rain held out for a majority of the weekend, and the meet ran well. Click the images below to check out all the highlights, but be sure to watch the video of the Invite Mile below, as it was one of the meets biggest highlights.
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Coverage of the 47th annual Glenn D. Loucks Games in White Plains, New York
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MileSplit NY - Cross your fingers folks, as two things are predicted for this weekend. The first is that this may be one of the finest looking fields the Loucks Games has ever produced, and fast time are already being heralded on the online message boards. The other forecast? Rain, and lots of it. Hopefully, it holds out for all the action to get underway, but it may be time to break out the umbrellas. Regardless, we break down what we feel are some of the best races to watch over the three days of action.
2 Weeks Ago - News
10. Boys 3000m Steeplechase
State Standard: 9:42.0/9:42.24
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 18
Comment - It would seem the longer the distance, the harder it is to qualify. Throw a couple of barriers in the way, and you have a standard not commonly hit, partly because not every facility can afford the water pit.
9 - Girls Shot Put
State Standard: 38-03
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 17
Comment - This mark may not last as that hard to get, as we already have 8 people who have passed the mark in 2013. But it seems that the golden standard for shot is just out of reach for most, as lowering it an inch adds multitudes of talent.
8 - Boys 3200m
State Standard: 9:20.5/9:20.74
Number of Qualifiers in 2012- 16
Comment - Averaging 4:40 miles, twice in a row seems to be a difficult task for the xc-heavy state of New York. With only 4 people in the last five years actually breaking 9-min (Thomas Awad did it via 2-mile conversion last year), the 3200m is a tough battle to face.
7 - Boys 4x100m
State Standard: 42.8/43.04
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 15
Comment - One of the only sprint marks on our list, the 4x100m is one of the most techinical running events on the oval. With nearly a quarter of the race run in exchange zones, anything can happen on the handoff.
6 - Boys 1600m
State Standard: 4:16.5/4:16.74
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 14
Comment - We had nine athletes under this mark indoors, and six already outdoors, indicating this number may be another that is getting more attention.
5 - Girls 4x400m
State Standard: 3:56.6/3:56.84
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 13
Comment - Finding four girls on a team under 60secs is never easy, and only thirteen teams managed to accomplish it last year. The number of qualifiers may actually go down this year, as some of the top teams have yet to show their dominance has returned from last year.
4 - Girls 3000m
State Standard: 10:03.0/10:03.24
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 13
Comment - A little slower when compared to the male equivalent standard (9:20 (B) is about 10flat (G)), but it seems to be more difficult to break. We've got seven under already, with only three coming from the Glavin, which was a field specifically set to break 10:00.00
3 - Boys 3200m
State Standard: 9:20.5/9:20.74
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 13
Comment -
2 - Girls 2000m Steeplechase
State Standard: 7:05.3/7:05.54
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 11
Comment -
1 - Girls 1500m
State Standard: 4:36.9/4:37.14
Number of Qualifiers in 2012 - 11
Comment -
2 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - While the Glavin showcase brought about some of the top times in the 3200m and 3000m, (10 of the top 25 for boys), the Saint Anthony's Invitational was probably the most bang for your buck over the weekend. Check out the recap below.
2 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - It was a big weekend for Track and Field again, as warm temps brought scorching times to the track. We were on hand at the Somers Lions Club Invitational for all the action, then our coverage shifted to some night action up in Hilton, of Rochester. The big marks were not exclusive to these two meets, as the St. Anthony's Invite and the Colonie Relays brought about great times as well (more on these tomorrow).
3 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - The relays meets are over, and the championship season upon us. Check out below where your team may lie after the first few weeks of competition. Be prepared, these standings will change drastically, as individual performances start to shine through this weekend and next. NOTE: If your team does not show in the Division 1 or 2 Standings, and you feel it should OR your team has recently switched over, send us an email, and we'll add you in. Otherwise, enjoy the sun out there this weekend!
3 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - As we get into the season of State Standards, Relay meets no are no more, as the big Invitationals are coming out to play. We'll be live at the Lions Club Invite this weekend, but another meet will be broadcasting live, and it is one to watch, as it brings the top athletes in the area to a new kind of competition.
3 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - We're finally recovering from a long weekend of the top track and field activity there could be found. Below, you will find our Top Ten Moments for New Yorkers at the Penn Relays. There were plenty more to speak of, like both New Rochelle and Mount St. Michaels making their respective finals of the 4x100m, but these were our favorites. And, for the track buff's in all of us, we've included a trivia question at the bottom to boot. Enjoy!
3 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - We are now into our qualifying portion of the meet, where the state standards come back into relevance. Any mark made past this Saturday morning will now count towards achieving the state standard. No more relay meets abound, as the large-scale inviationals look to gear up our athletes for gold. Below, we've broken down the state standards again for you. We've also shown you who has made those standards so far. NOTE: They do not count, as most of them were made before saturday, however, it does give us an idea where some of the states stronger standards stand. Check them out below!
3 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplitNY - Penn Relays wasn't the only home to competition this weekend, as their were plenty of worthy marks back home. Check out some below!
4 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - Over three days of competition, in front of nearly 113,000 people, The Penn Relays will prove to be once again the premiere stage for high school athletes. Be sure to check out our previews below, and keep checking back for all the major updates.
4 Weeks Ago - News
Overview: To some, winning a Penn Relays Gold Watch is a goal just as, and even sometimes moreso important than winning a national championship. Watches are awarded only to the overall American winners in Championship of America events at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, kicking off for the 119th time this Thursday at Franklin Field. In some cases, most notably the sprints, it is harder to win a spot on the top of the medal stand than it is to win a national championship. This fact is because of the international draw the relays bring to Philly; currently, there are 62 schools registered that are not from the United States, with Jamaica the most represented foreign country with 32 individual schools. For some, winning a watch means beating the world.
4 Weeks Ago - News
Overview: To some, winning a Penn Relays Gold Watch is a goal just as, and even sometimes moreso important than winning a national championship. Watches are awarded only to the overall American winners in Championship of America events at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, kicking off for the 119th time this Thursday at Franklin Field. In some cases, most notably the sprints, it is harder to win a spot on the top of the medal stand than it is to win a national championship. This fact is because of the international draw the relays bring to Philly; currently, there are 62 schools registered that are not from the United States, with Jamaica the most represented foreign country with 32 individual schools. For some, winning a watch means beating the world.
4 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - What happens when athletes are forced to wait a full month before really stretching their legs they know have worked well in Winter. Whether it be because of early season relay meets, brutal weather, or interrupted training, you could say the season didn't start with a bang. That ends today, as athletes fed up with the condition decided to take off anyway. Originally, our recap was to focus on only the New York Relays, but there was so much action elsewhere, we couldn't focus on just one. Check out all the latest.
5 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - Live Updates from all around the state today, as both the Red Raider Relays and the New York Relays kick off a two-day medley of relay events. Coincidently enough, both events hold some of the longer distance runs Friday evening, and have some very impressive fields.
5 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - We'll be on-site for all the action this weekend, with a preview coming early tomorrow morning. But in the meantime, check out what heat you'll compete right below.
5 Weeks Ago - News
I urge that we do not let this Act of Terror define us. The very act of participation demonstrates our need to run for something, not from something. It should be our response to evil that defines us, not the act itself.
5 Weeks Ago - News
Want to know where you stand in the early season? Find out below. Also, don't forget, we automatically can put together a virtual meet for the entire section, so you can see where your team stands. Head over to the
virtual meets to check it out.
5 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - We're bringing you double duty this weekend, as action is heating up in many areas of the state. We'll be on-site at the Cornwall Green Dragon Relays all day, but the action is not limited to the mountains. On Randall's Island, the battle for the Boroughs will be underway, as the Mayor's Cup will be live broadcast on facebook as well. Many city standouts like Kadecia Baird, Sabrina Southerland, Richard Rose, and Sidgie Greene will be on hand to put some fast marks into the leaderboards. Be sure to check out both meets tomorrow.
6 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - It is the age-old debate, which has been going on longer than our website has even been around: Are our State Qualification methods fair? It's a topic that arose again after an April Fool's joke stirred conversation in the message boards. Looking around the message boards of other states, many have the same complaints. As someone who has coached in both large and small schools, both upstate and downstate, I can relatively see both sides of the argument. I encourage debate, and implore opinions to be voiced, as I believe it brings about the best discourse for change. In other words, feel free to disagree. But I would argue that the current qualifications are just fine.
Many already disagree, and they are welcome too. But there are some things to consider.
6 Weeks Ago - News
Eighteen boys broke nine minutes for 3200m at the Arcadia Invitational. Eighteen. But what’s really astounding about the amount of elite marks from Arcadia? What’s the frame of reference for eighteen? The sheer number is impressive in its own right. But the history behind the two mile and the recent shift in high school distance running makes Arcadia even more mind-blowing. I used to think we were amidst a running renaissance. Now it seems we’ve entered the start of the Golden Age. Before we get too romantic over here with enlightened ideas, let’s try to remember the days when saying... (via FloTrack)
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As we head off into the blue skies and sunny weather of spring track (if only), we still have some catching up to do. There were so many quality athletes in New York State, that we didn't get a chance to speak with all of them. So were bringing you a new feature called "Catching Up," where we get to talk to some of the athletes that have been showing success in the parts of the state we may not always get to. This week for the girls, we're doing something a little different. Megan Young of Nanuet has not been a talent that hasn't seen her fair share of exposure. However, what some may not know about the senior, is that she started her running career while this season's freshmen were still in 3rd grade. We talked to Megan about the journey to this years XC state meet, as well as her Indoor and Outdoor seasons, which included a trip to the Millrose Mile this year. Check it out below!
6 Weeks Ago - News
were bringing you a new feature called "Catching Up," where we get to talk to some of the athletes that have been showing success in the parts of the state we may not always get to. This week for the boys, this is Philo Germano, out of Albany in Section 2. The final qualifier for NXN in the fall, he'll be making a return to the scene for Spring Track, after taking the Winter Season off. What did he have to say about the experience? Check it out below.
7 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - We're heading to the heart of Rockland County to bring you some of the best early season relay action around. Varsity events start around noon, but we'll let you know if there are some freshmen impressing the morning's crowd.
7 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - The meet results are beginning to roll in now, as upstate New York has officially opened their season after being delayed one week by snow. It may serve as only a prelude as to what this weekend may bring. Some Cardozo standouts may bring some attention at the Sam Howell Invitational, as Deajah Stevens, Akayla Anderson, and Denise Branch open their seasons. Teammate Sabrina Southerland, who is rumored to be announcing a college decision soon, will not be in attendance, as she will be cheering for her brother in the final ofur. Have no fear however, as Sabrina will return to Princeton to compete later in the seaso
7 Weeks Ago - News
DES MOINES, Iowa � Olympian and Des Moines native Lolo Jones is set to join the field for the 2013 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee, Drake Relays director Brian Brown announced Wednesday afternoon. (via godrakebulldogs.com)
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MileSplit NY - Let's get one thing straight. It's been unseasonably cold. It hasn't been conducive to fast times, or fun practices. With Arcadia coming up soon in California, Syosset and Fordham Prep have already set their sights on the solution. Some teams have found a way to get away from it all, and that includes heading south. Check out some of the fast marks to come from abroad.
7 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - It may be the calm before the storm in terms of meet coverage, but this spring looks packed with big stages for some big performances. If the Indoor season was any indication, prepare for one of the fastest springs ever. Here are ten places you'll want to keep your eyes on.
7 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - There are some big changes abound in regards as to how you will be qualifying for the state meet this year. No longer will the top finisher reign supreme as the one and only, and the outdated state standard second place may go by the wayside as well. Click below to check out the new steps you'll have to take to make it to the post-season.
7 Weeks Ago - News
Syracuse senior James Southerland is the most famous athlete in his family right now, but his younger sister is the more decorated one. And she’s still in high school. Sabrina Southerland, a senior track star at Cardozo HS, was named the 2013 Girls Athlete of the Year by the Armory Track and Field Center on Thursday, the same day she took a bus from New York with her mother, Magalie, to Washington, D.C., to watch her brother play in the Sweet 16 against Indiana. (via NY Daily News)
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First up for the girls is Eileen O'Hara, out of Webster Thomas in Section 5. The winner at the Section 5 State Qualifier for the 1500m, her senior season has included trips to the XC and Indoor State Meet, inlcluding a podium finish at the latter. What did she have to say about the experience? Check it out below.
8 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - With the date of the adidas Grand Prix moving two weeks earlier this year, it puts it in primetime competition for most of New York. While it used to be the day of the State Meet, now, attendance may be at an all time high. Check out FloTrack's watchlist for runners who may just hit that four minute barrier.
8 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - The early spring results are starting to trickle in (and we mean trickle...), and all athletes in New York State are beginning the hunt for the golden number. Below you will find the state standards, which puts the athlete who matches or exceeds those numbers at that much of a greater shot to qualify for the state meet. With these marks accomplished, you can make the state meet as a third entry, no matter where you place in the final of your state qualifer, except if another person with the standard finishes ahead of you. All-in-all, it is a nice safety net for some, but never a guarentee. So far, several athletes have already met the standards, with three coming from the discus, and one in the shot put. Check out below where to aim for.
8 Weeks Ago - News
As we head off into the blue skies and sunny weather of spring track (if only), we still have some catching up to do. There were so many quality athletes in New York State, that we didn't get a chance to speak with all of them. So were bringing you a new feature called "Catching Up," where we get to talk to some of the athletes that have been showing success in the parts of the state we may not always get to. First up is John Knox III, out of Gloversville in Section 2. The winner at the Section 2 State Qualifier for the 3200m, his senior season has included trips to the XC and Indoor State Meet. What did he have to say about the experience? Check it out below.
8 Weeks Ago - News
This Tuesday Top Ten is a little bit of a lesson for those unfamiliar with the true depth of the MileSplit system. We are far deeper than a results aggregate, and the utilities are endless. We've laid out for you the ten best features we have built into our system, and we leave you to explore their options. Enjoy!
8 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - This Tuesday Top 10 is a little bit of a lesson for those unfamiliar with the true depth of the MileSplit system. We are far deeper than a results aggregate, and the utilities are endless. We've laid out for you the ten best features we have built into our system, and we leave you to explore their options. Enjoy!
8 Weeks Ago - News
MileSplit NY - This spring, we'll be doing more interviews than ever, trying to highlight some of the top action from around the state. Below, in our first entry, we have Anna and Sarah Flynn.
2 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - Enough of these crazy things called dual meets, the first weekend of track is upon us. Still a little light on competition aruond the state, but the PSAL opens their season at the newly renovated facilities on Randall's Island. The girls kick off the day at 9am, with the boys making the venture in the early afternoon. We should be on site for the boys meet, calling all the action. Stay tuned.
2 Months Ago - News
Spring season practices are underway, and there are some functions of the MileSplit system we would like to make you aware of. MileSplit NY would also like to take this opportunity to direct you to a set of tutorials that will help you master the many functions of the MileSplit system, so that it can best fit your particular needs. Please go on to the appropriate section of the article to find out the information that you need to know:
2 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - While we may have been twiddling our thumbs waiting for our heat at the Armory, some athletes down south have decided this indoor business was not for them. The southern regions of the country start their Outdoor season remarkably early by our standard, ie January, and it tends to give them a little bit of a head start. However, just as the cliche goes, it's not where you start, it's where you finish. Today's Top Ten will show you where the catching up may be a little harder to do.
2 Months Ago - News
As we await the competition season to begin outdoors, it gives us time to look back at some interesting things sprawled out across the web. This is an interesting one, to say the least. Proving that running is almost universal, against time and competition, compare these two videos. One would be the first ever Foot Locker Finals, then called Kinney, held in San Diego in 1979. Then check out the 2012 recap to see how much has changed, and how much hasn't. Enjoy the time warp.
2 Months Ago - News
It may be our off season for now, but for Jamaica, where the world is warm and the times are fast, the outdoor national championships have kicked off this week. The marks have been flying, including a 3:09 4x400m, a 39.85 4x100m, and a 20.27 open 200m dash for the boys. For the girls, its more of the same, with a 22.98 200m, and many 4x100m relays in the 45 second range. Be sure to check out for yourself below what the full results are.
2 Months Ago - News
The past 2012-2013 Indoor season has seen some great races, some great times, and some breakout stars. As usual, we're here to break down the season's best performers, ranking athletes from every inch of the state. As opposed to our XC All-State list, which was organized by grade, we chose to organize the Track All-State lists by discipline. As always, it is never an easy decision, and several great athletes had to be left off the list. The depth of talent in New York is only exceeded by the number of stand-out performances achieved this year, including numerous state and national records. Award winners are designated by W's, with honorable mentions being listed 1-2-3 by rank. Relays are ranked as a collective per team. And all opinions are that of the webmaster, Kyle Brazeil. If you think there is someone we missed, or someone was misranked, feel free to comment about it in our discussion forum.
2 Months Ago - News
The past 2012-2013 Indoor season has seen some great races, some great times, and some breakout stars. As usual, we're here to break down the season's best performers, ranking athletes from every inch of the state. As opposed to our XC All-State list, which was organized by grade, we chose to organize the Track All-State lists by discipline. As always, it is never an easy decision, and several great athletes had to be left off the list. The depth of talent in New York is only exceeded by the number of stand-out performances achieved this year, including numerous state and national records. Award winners are designated by W's, with honorable mentions being listed 1-2-3 by rank. Relays are ranked as a collective per team. And all opinions are that of the webmaster, Kyle Brazeil. If you think there is someone we missed, or someone was misranked, feel free to comment about it in our discussion forum.
2 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - The season is officially in the books. With our All-Star list coming out tomorrow, we dedicate today to the teams that keep our state competitive. Because our state choose's to elevate the individual at the state meet, the team competition usually does not go further than Sectionals. We try to make up for that by providing our team state rankings, to see what the State Meet would look like if we were in, say, New Jersey. Check out where you fall.
2 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - And you thought you were tired after states last week. The three day track mecca of indoor high school prep competition, the New Balance Nationals Indoors was held at the Armory this weekend, and we were on scene for all the action. Below, you'll find the most in-depth meet recap around, with all race footage, video interviews, top results, photos, and more for you to browse through. Don't forget to head over to the meet page, and check out all our photos, as we've photographed almost every heat of every event. With the State Team Rankings coming out later this week, along with our NY Indoor All-Star List for this weekend, all the coverage you look for will be right here. Enjoy, and thanks for spending the season with us. See you outdoors!
2 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - It's been a huge weekend, and we'll have our full meet recap for you out tomorrow, complete with photos, interviews, results, everything. In the meantime, lets look back at the season that just ended, see how many of our
State Records we predicted may go down actually did.
Want the answer? Well, ten went down, but only 1 of them we predicted. Back then, we didn't know which events Mary Cain would run in, or how fast Sabrina Southerland could truly get. Check out all the new State Records below, 10 to be exact. And don't close the books just yet. There is still one more Indoor meet left, a youth meet at the Armory, which may see some last minute attempts to take down just a few more records.
2 Months Ago - News
Glimpses of Relay Squads from the Empire State
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - This is it. One meet to settle the score. No more flat track favorites, no altitute advantages. One race to rule them all. MileSplit will have the biggest coverage team around, to bring you the most comprehensive experience you'll find on the web. Starting on Friday night, we'll have five finals, and our first few National Champions of 2013 will be crowned. Step back to the action Saturday morning, and let the fast times blow you away. Remember, you can shout out to all your friends competing right here by mentioning us on twitter. In the meantime, check out all the previews, the premium content, and enjoy. This one should be fast.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - It's the day before Nationals, and we have more stories than we know what to do with. Check out all the stories you may have missed.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - The three day track extraganza we call New Balance Indoor Nationals is about to start at the New Balance Armory Track And Field Center in Manhattan, New York. We'll be there with the best coverage around, including live webcasts, constantly flowing tweets, interviews, and pictures. Accept no substitutes as we bring you up to speed on what may be the best races of the day. This week's Tuesday Top Ten serves as a preview of the meet to be. And yes, to answer the most important question to most, our cover picture is just a preview of what the bags look like this year.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - It was a great weekend for New York Track and Field. Of course, the Indoor State Championship took place at Cornell University, and we implore you to
check out all the action. But the titles and accolades for New York's finest don't end there. Check out some of the other top marks.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - Whew. What a meet. As always, we told you to prove us wrong, and that you did. Thrills and upsets abound, it was an exciting meet as ever. Click below to catch all the action you may have missed.
3 Months Ago - News
Ithaca, NY - Here we go, loyal track fans. The boys are up first, and we'll keep you tuned in to all the action.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - It's the day before states and the mood is tense. The culmination of the entire season rests on the first Saturday in March, and athletes are converging on the cliff-side city of Ithaca to get ready to test their speed and strength. But that doesn't mean it is a light day in the news. Check out some of the top stories we found most interesting, as well as the schedule for tomorrows action.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - We're in the final stretches of the season, with only two meets to go. That means the team portion of the season is over for most, and the individual game is afoot. Our State meet previews are coming up the next two days, but this tuesday we are taking a break from our top ten's to give you the post-season State Rankings. While our final rankings will come out the week after Nationals, a clear group of favorites for the title of New York's #1 team have emerged. Check out where you fall.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit HQ - Its an interesting week here at MileSplit. Eastern's is later than ever this season, putting the last tune-up for states monday afternoon. We have all that coverage right below. But first comes the nitty-gritty part of the job. Personally, I hate making predictions. I think it discredit's the "being the best on the day when it matters most" mentality of the sport. If I was always right, or the rankings always proved true, the sport would not be interesting.
3 Months Ago - News
MileSplit NY - All the qualifiers are on the books, and positions are set. We'll have our extensive previews coming to you on Wednesday and Thursday as the official seeds are out, and scratches finalized. But before that, check out some of the action in New York City. The story of the day has to go to the workhorse efforts of Kadecia Baird (Medger Evers) and Sabrina Southerland (Benjamin Cardozo). Appropriately sharing the female athlete-of-the-meet awards, both ladies won two individual events and a relay. Southerland would shock top seeds Evers however, when she anchored the 4x400m in a 54.8 leg to win the longer relay. Check out all the highlights below, plus some Section 1 action from Friday night as well.
3 Months Ago - News
New York City - Welcome to the PSAL, home to an alarming majority of the states fastest times of the year. It's the day of the City Championship, the culmination of the long brewing rivalries and competition that spurs some of the fastest marks around the Armory oval in the country. The meet also serves as a the official State Qualifier, and may berth some of the medal stand favorites you can catch in Cornell. Check out the entries below for just a taste of the action, and stick around as we bring you all the action live.
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A look at some top marks on the Friday before States Week
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All the Qualifiers can be found right here, starting at 5pm
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New York - This weekend, the other 7 Section's will put their best to the test, and qualify their team to represent themselves at the State Meet in Cornell. Check out some of the action that has taken place already, that have met at least our silver standard, and those meets on the docket this weekend.
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Fredonia, NY - Section 6 was in the spotlight way back when in Cross Country. It was the home to the state meet for 2012, and every team in New York State ran with the destination in mind. Now, with XC over, and results hard to come by in the Western-most Section of the Empire State, athlete's may have fallen off the radar. But don't be fooled, as the "sixers" now hold a total of four state leading marks, as well as several who can threaten for a medal at the upcoming state meet. Check them out below, and watch out for them at Cornell.
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MileSplit NY - Have you had time to catch your breath yet? We still are catching up on all the records broken last night, from Section, to High School, to American. And if one thing was clear, New York was ready to represent, retaking two National leading times, and lowering two more, in addition to a new nation leading high jump from Section 5 earlier in the day. Oh, and Mary Cain ran fast as well, breaking four total records in the width of under 5-minutes. First, she lowered her career best in the full mile to 4:28.25, which breaks the American High School record, as well as the US Junior record. Likewise, Cain took out the 1500m record en route, after she split 4:11.72, which also takes down both the 1500m Indoor High School and US Junior records as well. Shockingly, the split was very close to the Outdoor record Cain had set at 4:11.01 last year, before entering the tutelage of Alberto Salazar. Crazy to think what the junior may be capable of this spring, as she looks to have only one more Indoor meet left on the docket, out in Albuquerque.
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New York, NY - Chances are, if you're at this page, you know what today is. The Millrose Games is one of track and fields longest running traditions, and the 106th annual event will take place right here, starting at 3pm. We'll have all the updates for you live, albeit a little more sparringly once the live coverage starts at 7pm on ESPN3. Still, we'll get you all the race winners, videos and pictures you could desire, and all the action stemming from the Armory Oval. Can't wait for the action, as three high schoolers take on the pros? (Emma Gallagher in the 600m, MAry Cain in the mile, and Edward Cheserek in the 2-Mile) Check out our
high school preview to tide you over, and we'll see you tonight, at the Millrose Games.
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Manhattan NY - It is almost time for the 106th annual Millrose Games. Billed as the oldest Track and Field meet in the country, all those who are attending will be in for a treat. More Olympians than you have fingers and toes, the pro fields are stacked with top talent. The high school fields are just as stacked, with events starting at 3:30pm, running right past 10pm. Two notable prep names have even emerged among the professional ranks, as Mary Cain (Unattached) will race the professional mile, and Edward Cheserek (St. Benedict's Prep) is entered in the professional 2-mile. You'll have your chance to catch your favorite relays and races, but everyone knows Millrose is all about the mile. The prestigious Millrose Mile for prep athletes have garnered a reputation as the premiere event of the indoor season. And we have a quick breakdown of all the top seeds and favorites, both prep and pro. Check it out below!
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Chad Noelle, an indoor and outdoor state champion for Greene High School in New York's Section 4 has achieved the pinacle of athletic acheivement, by breaking the once unthinkable 4-minute barrier. After graduating in 2011, and heading to University of Oregon, Noelle broke the barrier from the slower section, a spot he won't be seeded in for some time to come.
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It looks to be a banner week for track and field, with the inclusion of Millrose's stellar field, among new National Leading Times around the country. For this week's Tuesday Top Ten, we look at the brand that has been given to Track and Field for years: a niche sport. Hopefully the following reasons can demonstrate that that view is outdated, and we may be more mainstream than ever. Check it out below!
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For the girls, Arlington's Bella Burda set a new sophomore state record in the 3000m, bested the 9:44 previously set in 1982 by Christine Curtin of Wellington Mepham, by going 9:33.90. Burda ran alone from the gun, and never let up on the pace. That same mentality followed into the boys 3200m run, as Eric Holt of Carmel set out to break 9 minutes in the longer distance. He fell just short, but went US #4 by clocking 9:09.10, which is the new state leader by over 8 seconds. Burda is now also US #3 for that distance, and NY #2 behind Mary Cain.
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Manhattan, NY - It's the culmination of the team portion of the track and field indoor season, where the top teams in Section 1 battle it out for the chance to take claim of #1. Class AA and Class square off today, with the remainder heading off on Wednesday. Be sure to check out all the action, starting at 2pm this afternoon.
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MileSplit NY - As many teams turn to the championship season, Sectionals and State Quals, many of the top prospect are looking outwards. As States is largely an individual-focused event, we can provide the statistics on how your team would perform at the state level. Check them out below, as most of the NY athletes should be inside on this snowy friday morning.
How They Work: We've taken our rankings, the deepest in the state and country, and scored every mark as if it were a virtual meet. We've used championship scoring, ie 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. We've included every event that scores at the state meet and below are those results.
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A lay of the land, in the first weeks of competition.
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MileSplit HQ - It's College Week here at MileSplit, with National Signing Day coming up tomorrow. What better way to celebrate the occassion than to look at how some ahtletes came to their decisions. A 10-part series crafted by CO MileSplit owner Alan Versaw, below is a highly detailed, step-by-step process of how you should go about getting to run in college. Also, be sure to send in your signing day pictures tomorrow, and you can be put up on the front page of MileSplit NY!
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MileSplit NY - Stunning. We knew going into this weekend that big things were on the horizon, but we just didn't know the caliber of the performances we would see. Performances were split between the Armory Collegiate Invite in NYC, and the New Balance Grand Prix in Boston. Highlights don't do each mark justice, but we hope to clue you in to some of the top stories, other than some sily football game.
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MileSplit NY - As we head into championship season once again, life begins to become all about a number. Grabbing that state standard gives you just a little bit of cushioning at your State Qualifier, ensuring that if you place Top 3 in your event at that qualifier, you are heading to Cornell. Cehck out below if you have made the list, then check back tonight to catch some live meet updates.
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An incredibly deep field is assembled for the United States XC Championships. The field boasts a handful of NCAA Qualifers, All-Americans from both NXN and Foot Locker, and the ACC Freshman of the year. With so many names, here are some of the top runners to look out for this weekend. The field is competing for the coveted spots on the United State XC Team for the IAAF World Championships in Poland. Two New York Alum are in the mix (while one withdrew), and look to represent the Empire State well.
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MileSplit HQ - We'll be heading up to Boston this weekend to catch the great New England vs. New York rivalries being played out on the Reggie Lewis Oval, but that doesn't mean there isn't some action back home. Despite the meet focusing on the collegiate, the New Balance Collegiate meet will showcase some of the next great athletes on the high school scene. The entire fields can be listed by their US ranked performances this year, meaning the competition will be top-of-the-line. Also included will be two athletes from Canada, who could very well pull out the win. Every race has something to get excited about, and it will not be suprising to see the leaderboards rewritten after this weekend. Check out al the matchups below.
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Manhattan NY - It was no doubt the most action the Armory has seen all year. State, US, and World leading marks were being set almost every hour, and records were falling four at a time. We were on site all day, and have some of the top stories to tell.
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Manhattan, NY - We've braved the traffic, we've braved the snow; nothing was going to stop us from getting to this meet. Our biggest team yet will be on-site to call all the action for the New Balance Games. Need a reminder of what the action might look like? Be sure to check out our preview article,
right here. We'll have live updates, pictures going up mid-meet, interviews of all your winners, and live updates for the twitter-informed. And be sure to check back tomorrow, as we'll have the full meet video rewind, tons of interviews, and all the action that's fit to print.
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It looks to be a huge day tomorrow in the Big Apple, and we'll be on site bright and early. The meet will be highlighted by several invitational events, which could pull some record times and record numbers. Here is just a glimpse of what you may see.
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