This season we've witnessed a variance of all-time great distance running beyond one mile. Focusing specifically on the 3000m and 3200m, we take a look at the nation's top production and then place where those athletes fit within their respective classes.
Saratoga Springs (NY) High's Kelsey Chmiel produced a national sophomore class record in the 3000m in May at the Eddy Games, going 9:18.09. In the boys field, Alex Maier's 8:52.30 and its conversion to 2-miles is just a few seconds shy of the sophomore class record.
Take a look at the leaders in each class in both races:
Class-By-Class Leaders in 3000m
Girls
Senior: Jessica Lawson, Corning (NY) High, 9:29.33 - [Top 50]
Junior: Anna Hostetler, Mid-Prairie (IA) High, 9:47.52 - [Top 50]
Sophomore: Kelsey Chmiel, Saratoga Springs (NY) High, 9:18.09 - [Top 50]
Freshman: Marie Hostetler, Mid-Prairie (IA) High, 9:52.50 - [Top 50]
Boys
Senior: DJ Principe, La Salle Academy (RI) High, 8:16.60 - [Top 50]
Junior: Ryan Lockett, Poolesville ...
