While there are many top athletes, who will be at USATF Junior Nationals this weekend in Eugene, there are many others who are not at the meet who would have certainly bolstered the field.
American high schoolers and college freshman battle at Hayward Field this weekend for top national honors!
See who is racing in Eugene, Ore. this weekend for a shot to represent Team USA at the Pan-American Championships
Kaley Ciluffo of Iowa, a 3rd place finisher in last year's USATF Junior Nationals 800 and New Balance Nationals All-American this past indoor season, survived a scary 50 foot fall while hiking over the weekend.
Green-Sea Floyd alumnus Calesio Newman talks about the sport and this weekend at USATF Outdoors.
The Mississippi State freshman caps a stellar season that included a third place finish at NCAAs with defense of his USATF Junior title. But Curtis Thompson is not done yet, as he will return at 3pm to compete in the senior-level competition.
Mader finished 9th but was the second high schooler in the field throwing 151'-11". Coming in to the competition she was ranked U.S.#5 with a throw of 164'-4".
The Tulsa recruit talks about being grateful for the opportunity to compete at Hayward Field before she enters college. Johnson, who hails from Missouri, is not done with her season yet, as she will compete on the summer track circuit, where she hopes to throw a PR of 170 feet before she enters college
Noennig followed up an All-American performance at New Balance last weekend with a 13th place finish at USATF Juniors. The Wisconsin junior is looking forward to competing at the World Youth Trials in Illinois next week with the hopes of qualifying for the IAAF Championship in Cali, Colombia.
The Oregon-bound senior pulled his groin on his first attempt, but battled through the pain to improve his throws on the second and third attempts. Van Vuren has competed at Hayward Field five times now, but still feels the magic of the legendary arena.
Showalter throw 160-8 in the Discus to be the first high school finisher in the field with a new personal record. The Colorado State Champ talks about the hammer throw coming up tomorrow (June 26, 2015) as she looks to defend her National title. Showalter also recaps her great four years in HS before heading to the University of Wisconsin in the fall to throw for the Badgers.
In only his first year throwing Tyler Hieb took 8th at the USATF Jr. Champs with a throw of 176'-8". He took second at the Oregon throwing his season PR of 192'-0".
The Brown freshman had a break out year finishing 16th at NCAA's throwing 168-7 good enough to earn second team All-American honors. The Colorado native earned 10th at USATF Jr.'s last year as a high school senior. The true freshman holds the Brown, and Ivy League record of 183-9.
Malvern Prep, PA junior Jaxson Hoey took 5th (4:00.28) in Heat 2 of the 1500m prelims to advance on time to the final on Saturday.
All-American Stanford freshman Harrison Williams leads the Jr. Men's field after Day 1 at the USATF Jr. Nationals. He hurt his ankle during the high jump but does not think it will affect his performance tomorrow, as he looks for another 8,000+ point total.
Haney won the first of two Jr. Boys 1500m Prelim Heats in 3:52.65. The University of Oregon runner just finished his freshmen year and placed 3rd at NCAAs. He talks about racing against some of the best high school milers like Grant Fisher and Drew Hunter.
Hunter took second overall in the 1500m prelims with a time of 3:53.29. He finished just behind college freshman Blake Haney. The rising senior has had two impressive weeks. He placed second in the Dream Mile to Grant Fisher, two weeks ago and then came back and beat him last weekend in the Brooks PR 2 Mile. His time of 8:42.51 was good for U.S.#9 All-Time.
Wetzel finished sixth overall taking first in heat two with a time of 3:59.90. Wetzel placed fifth in the dream mile two weeks ago running 4:04.60. This past weekend he anchored two of his teams relays to All-American finishes at New Balance Nationals Outdoor.
The University of Texas commit, Toliver is not only holding his own against the young collegians, but he is 5th after day 1 approaching some of his best events tomorrow. Toliver won the shot put in day 1 of competition and PRed in nearly all of his events.
Curtis Thompson was eager for another workout after winning the Jr. Nationals javelin first thing in the morning. The Mississippi State freshman, who was third at NCAAs, took sixth in the Senior Natls event. He threw nearly identical marks of 237-4 and 237-8 in both competitions.
Matthew Maton returns to the track for the first time since his sub-four minute mile to win in 14:47.
The Texas freshman redshirted this outdoor season but won in 16:28.04.
US #1 Clark wins his heat with ease in 10.40. The top three times in the next and final prelim were faster including Noah Lyles' 10.29. Lyles beat Clark in the 200m and 100m (Clark false started and was DQed) last weekend at New Balance Nationals. Clark says getting redemption from last weekend is all he's been thinking about this week.
Noah Lyles won the USATF Jr. Nationals Championship in the 200m with a wind legal 20.18 to break a 32-year-old meet record, which is also the fastest junior time in the world this year. He becomes the third fastest high schooler ever, and he equaled the fifth all-time U.S. Junior time and seventh all-time World Junior time.
Day one of the 2015 UASTF Jr. National Championships at the University if Oregon's Hayward Field
USATF Junior National Outdoor T&F Championships Day 2
USATF Junior National Outdoor T&F Championships Day 3
Photo coverage of the 2015 USATF Jr. National Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore.
Matt Katnik is one of several Golden State high-schoolers that will try to earn spots on Team USA for the Pan-Am Juniors in Canada later this summer.
Remember this guy? Cummings graduate Isaiah Moore will be competing against high schoolers and other college freshmen for a spot on Team USA at the Pan Am Juniors later this summer.
Green-Sea Floyd alumnus Calesio Newman talks about the sport and this weekend at USATF Outdoors.
Did you know Idaho and Georgia have a track and field connection? Check out USA Juniors this weekend.
Results, Interviews and Photos from Friday of the Outdoor Championship
Jimmy and Bryan preview the boys 1500m, 200m, and more at USATF Jr. Championships
View the start lists for the 2015 USATF Junior Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore.
Jimmy and Jake highlight some of the top female individuals competing at USATF Jr. Championships
Thursday marks the start of the 2015 USATF Junior National Championships at historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon and Florida will be well represented.
American high schoolers and college freshman battle at Hayward Field this weekend for top national honors
Highlights from day one of the USATF Junior National Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Get to know the No. 3 ranked high school miler in history in Matthew Maton, who returns to the track this weekend at USATF Junior Nationals after a two-month hiatus
Keeping you abreast of performances tied to Colorado...
Hear Fisher as he approaches the 1500m final at USATF Jr. Champs after placing 3rd in his prelim heat in 4:00.09. The sub 4:00 miler talks about facing stiff competition in Drew Hunter and Blake Haney
MileSplit counts down the Top 5 Moments from Day 1 in Eugene, Ore.
Andrew Hunter has been on a roll the past few weeks, hear what he had to say about today's prelim performance!
Travis discusses his prep as well as competition at USA Juniors.
Confident interview with Tolliver looking ahead to improving his rank in the final day of decathlon competition
Follow along as Texas athletes compete in Eugene to make the US Jr team at the Pan American Games.
Check back for more video interview coverage all day from Eugene, Ore.
Your go to spot to find all the interviews with Texas athletes at USATF Outdoor National Champs
The Charleston, S.C. native dedicated her win to the victims of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting
MileSplit counts down the Top 5 Moments from Day 2 in Eugene at the USATF Junior National Outdoor Championships
Noah Lyles runs 10.14 in the 100m for the fourth fastest time ever run by an American high schooler. This performance comes only a week after winning both the 100m & 200m at New Balance Nationals Outdoor
Teahna Daniels runs 11.24 beating a field of college athletes to win the 100m USATF Jr. National Title. She talks about what her training has been like and what she's most excited for at Pan-Ams and in college
View the start lists for Saturday Finals at Hayward Field for the USATF Junior National Championships