In an effort to honor the top track and field performers from Kentucky, KYtrackXC.com will have a weekly set of Athletes of the Week. There will be Middle School, High School, and College awardees. FormerKentuckyHigh School Track and Field athletes currently running in college are eligible for the College award, even if he or she attends a school out-of-state.
Taylor, a junior at Danville, won the Long Jump at both meets she competed in this past week.At the Danville All-Comers on Tuesday she hit a new personal best when she leaped 17-11.On Friday she ran a 13.44 in the 100m Dash to win at the Pulaski County Invitational.
Greenwood, a junior at Greenwood, ran two personal best marks this week.On Tuesday at the Warren City-Countyhe won the 1600m and 3200m.His time of 9:30.40 in the 3200m was a new best and the #1 time in Kentucky right now.On Saturday at the Mobile Challenge of Championshe finished 3rd in the Invitational Mile with a new best time of 4:19.57.
Bunch, an eighth grader at LincolnCounty, won the 800m and 1600m at the Tates Creek Open Saturday.Her time of 5:43.18 for the 1600m Run currently leads the state.She ran a 2:37.43 in the 800m Run.
Mahoney, an eighth grader at CampbellCountyMiddle School, won the 400m Dash at the Tichenor Trojan Classic Wednesday with a new best time of 57.64.He also placed 3rd in the Long Jump with a jump of 16-03.
Durham, a 2005 Owensboro graduate vaulted a new University of Kentucky Outdoor Record with a vault of 12-01.75 at the Florida Relays.She placed 17th with that performance on Saturday.
Lopez, a 2008 John Hardin graduate finished 2nd in the 800m Run at the Centre Invitational Saturday running a 1:56.37.Two weeks ago at the 49er Classic he ran a new career best time of 1:54.38.
KYtrackXC.com Athletes of the Week
In an effort to honor the top track and field performers from Kentucky, KYtrackXC.com will have a weekly set of Athletes of the Week. There will be Middle School, High School, and College awardees. FormerKentuckyHigh School Track and Field athletes currently running in college are eligible for the College award, even if he or she attends a school out-of-state.