14. Adam Kelly (RI) - Boys Hammer Throw Champion
The two-time national champ indoors in the weight throw, Adam Kelly finally won his first outdoor title in the hammer. He had to defeat his Barrington (RI) junior teammate Bobby Colantonio, who had his number for much of the spring as well as the US #1 mark in the event at 243'7".
Kelly launched a five foot personal best mark in the hammer throw down in Greensboro improving upon his US #2 performance with a throw of 241'7" to win the New Balance Nationals competition and lead a top 6 state which included 5 from his home state of Rhode Island.
MileSplit counts down the top 15 boys individual performers from the 2015 New Balance Nationals:
#15. Jack Jibb (NY) - Steeplechase Champ
#14. Adam Kelly (RI) - Hammer Throw Champ
#13. Matthew Novak (VA) - Mile Champ
#12. Chris McBride (GA) - Long Jump Champ
#11. Carter Blunt (TX) - 2 Mile Champ & Mile Runner-up
#10. Paulo Benavides (TX) - Pole Vault Champ
#9. John Lewis (PA) - 800m Champ
#8. Will Lauer (SD) - 5K Champ
#7. Jaron Brooks (KY) - High Jump Champ
#6. Josephus Lyles (VA) - 400m Champ
#5. Willie Morrison (KS) - Shot Put Champ
#4. Tyrese Cooper (FL) - 8th Grader Runs 46.44 400m
#3. Rai Benjamin (NY) - 400m Hurdles Champ
#2. Chad Zallow (OH) - 110m Hurdles Champ
#1. Noah Lyles (VA) - 100m & 200m Champ