A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos. 

The World Throws Center is happy to announce that our 2013 Midwest Throws Camp will be held at Tiffin University in Ohio. Thanks to Coach Ray Robinson we are looking forward to another great camp this summer!  Tiffin University is once again demonstrating it’s dedication to the sport of track and field, and Coach Robinson is sure to be an incredible host.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.  

This is the fourth installment of Ohio MileSplit's At The Line.  We will continue to produce these videos throughout the outdoor season every couple of weeks.

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.  

The second Ohio MileSplit Hammer Championship will take place June 9th, 2013 on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus in Delaware, Ohio.  The meet is designed for any athlete that is interested in throwing the hammer to get a chance compete, but to also showcase the elite hammer throwers that the state continues to produce.  Ohio currently has five athletes in the top 15 in the hammer throw in the nation according to hshammer.com. On the boys side Max Lydum (Defiance) is ranked 13th with a throw of 199-7, Aaron Zedella (St. Edward) is ranked 14th with a throw of 198-2, and Dylan Dyke of Waverly is ranked 15th with a throw of 196-5.  For the girls, Erica King (Cuyahoga Falls) is ranked 4th with a throw of 171-2 and Gabby Figueroa is ranked 8th with a throw of 164-2.

LANCASTER — Former Lancaster High School standout and Ohio State University football player Barry Walker died Friday morning of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 49.  Walker died about 2:15 a.m. Friday, friend Phil Reese said. Reese has been organizing a fundraiser for Walker since finding out Walker was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.(via www.lancastereaglegazette.com)

This is not your average track camp. You’ve probably been to MASSIVE overnight track camps before. Surrounded by hundreds of other athletes. EVERY event (running, jumping, throwing) is covered. The SAME old coaches you’ve seen before. Chaotic, drawn out, and WAY TOO GENERAL.  WE’RE PUTTING AN END TO THAT RIGHT NOW!! LEARN PROPER THROWING TECHNIQUES AND DRILLS, FROM THE TOP COACHES IN THE AREA, AT AN OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR THROWERS ONLY! Attention Shot Putters, Discus Throwers, and Javelin Throwers: If you are like a lot of athletes I have helped at throwing camps around the country, you want to be the best. You want to learn from the experts. You want to take your throwing to the next level: Become the Best Thrower in Your County Qualify for the State Championship Meet Throw at the National Championship Meet Earn a College Scholarship Like a lot of athletes out there, you love throwing but need more coaching to get your technique straight.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.

Honors and historical success suggest there is a weight of expectations on Alexis Thomas, whose specialty involves twirling in a circle four times and throwing a 20-pound ball attached to a wire. (via Buckeye Xtra Sports)

This year’s Mason invite appears to be shaping up to be a distance showdown on both the girls and the boys side of things.  The Mason teams appear strong, but so too do the challengers, especially the Wayne girls along with Gahanna Lincoln.  On the boy’s side, the LaSalle squad has a lot of strong pieces, as do the Wayne and Westerville teams and never count out Saint Xavier as they come off of their State Championship XC season.  The most complete team appears to be Centerville, but they are still holding their cards until the post season as is their tradition.  Overall, both the girls and the boy's competition appears to be loaded, and should provide a great post season test as these squads gear up for the end-of-the-season run.

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.   

A knee injury is keeping Derrick Anderson out of this week’s Big Ten track and field championships, but the Ohio State hurdler has never felt healthier in more important respects. Anderson has been at peace since last summer, when he came out as gay to his parents and friends back home in Arlington, Texas, after living in shadows since his sophomore year of high school. (via Buckeye Xtra Sports)

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.

If there is one constant on Mentor's track team year after year, it's the distance crew, which can always be counted on to pick up points. (via The News-Herald - Serving Northern Ohio)

It’s been a pleasure having the opportunity to interview some of Ohio’s and the Nation’s best Cross Country and Track & Field Athletes.  Most have moved on to pursue their educations and to compete at the next level.  We reached out to our interviewee’s and asked them what their experience has been at the next level.  Many have gotten back and shared their athletic experiences to date, as well as what their expectations were, some recommendations and also the realities of competing at the next level.

The 2013 Wayne Invitational will be another true balance of sprints, hurdles, distance and field events.  The team championship is truly up for grabs, for both boys and girls.  The talent includes state champions, state placer, and state qualifers.  The potential for a state record is always a possibility.  The Wayne Invitational has been the place for state records set in the Girls Division 2 long jump, Girls divison 3 pole vault, boys Division 1 discus and boys Hammer throw.  Will another be set this year?  Come down May 2nd and May 3rd and find out.  

This is the third installment of Ohio MileSplit's At The Line.  We will continue to produce these videos throughout the outdoor season every couple of weeks.

The 2013 Wayne Invitational will be another true balance of sprints, hurdles, distance and field events.  The team championship is truly up for grabs, for both boys and girls.  The talent includes state champions, state placer, and state qualifers.  The potential for a state record is always a possibility.  The Wayne Invitational has been the place for state records set in the Girls Division 2 long jump, Girls divison 3 pole vault, boys Division 1 discus and boys Hammer throw.  Will another be set this year?  Come down May 2nd and May 3rd and find out.

One would think just surviving life would be difficult enough when one is blind. It is, yet that hasn’t stopped Arizona teen Aria Ottmueller from challenging herself to do things that most fully-sighted human beings would find remarkably difficult on their own; Ottmueller qualified for the Arizona track and field state championships in the pole vault. Continue reading → (via Yahoo! Sports)

Chardon's Stephanie Ferrante, as a Junior,  is more confident and more explosive.   It shows, as she currently has the State's best time in the 100 (11.94),  is ranked 2nd in the 400 (56.87) and has the 3rd fastest time in the 200 (12.07).  She went out for track as a 7th grader, but didn't like it.  She went back out again as a Freshman.   Success was slow to come, but her dedication in the off season, including three day a week weight training, has her postioned as one of Ohio's premier lady sprinters.  Her goal for the upcoming championship season is to compete in the 100, 200, 400, and the long jump.  Her motivation is to get better every single day, with every rep and in everything that she does.

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.    

The early part of the Eastern Relays was led off by impressive depth in the 3200 last night at the University of Louisville.

The Eastern Relays gets under way tonight at the University of Louisville.  Annually this the top meet in Kentucky and it continues to grow more each year.  Last year saw the huge Boys 3200m Run on Friday night with Jacob Thomson cracking 9 in the 3200 (first person on KY soil to do so) and a 39 runners going under the 10 minute mark. Tretez Kinnaird set a new pr in the 800 going under 1:50 for the first time.  Danielle Pfeifer and Brannon Kidder from Ohio put up great displays in the 800 and 1600m.  Katherine Receveur rolled in the 1600, Ronnie Baker 10.59/47 400 and that does not even cover the field events.   That was all last year and this year could top that.

It’s been a pleasure having the opportunity to interview some of Ohio’s and the Nation’s best Cross Country and Track & Field Athletes.  Most have moved on to pursue their educations and to compete at the next level.  We reached out to our interviewee’s and asked them what their experience has been at the next level.  Many have gotten back and shared their athletic experiences to date, as well as what their expectations were, some recommendations and also the realities of competing at the next level.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.

PLAISTOW — He could finish up his senior season of track at the University of New Hampshire, or he could give the season up and have an opportunity to save someone’s life.It was a no-brainer.Lyle will be donating his bone marrow to an anonymous recipient on April 24. As a result, he will have to miss the final two meets of his career, including the America East Championships, where he was hoping to throw shot put .(via m.eagletribune.com)

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.   

This is the second installment of Ohio MileSplit's At The Line.  We will continue to produce these videos throughout the outdoor season every couple of weeks.

It’s been a pleasure having the opportunity to interview some of Ohio’s and the Nation’s best Cross Country and Track & Field Athletes.  Most have moved on to pursue their educations and to compete at the next level.  We reached out to our interviewee’s and asked them what their experience has been at the next level.  Many have gotten back and shared their athletic experiences to date, as well as what their expectations were, some recommendations and also the realities of competing at the next level.

We have all been shocked and devastated by the events at the Boston Marathon on Monday.  People have been calling and asking how they can help and what can they do? Running specialty stores and their vendor partners have come up with a way to show your support for Boston.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college. 

Area track and field fans are already well versed in Stephanie Ferrante's skill set in the 100- and 200-meter dashes as a returning Division I state qualifier in both events.  They should probably grow accustomed to hearing about the Chardon junior in the 400, too.(via The News-Herald - Serving Northern Ohio)  

Bellevue Senior Matt Rowland has been vaulting since the 5th grade.  He once struggled with getting inverterted.  This year he is pushing the 17' barrier with his sights set not only on his third straight D2 State title and  the D2 record of 16-04 set in 1986 by Medina Buckeye's John Coyne, but also on Jake Blankenship's All-Time Ohio mark of 17-02.  He has the State's leading vault of 16-4.75  and now is undoubtedly, the best high school vaulter in Ohio. 

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos. 

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.  

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.  

Last June the Board of Directors of the Ohio High School Athletic Association approved the addition of four wheelchair events to the State Track and Field Tournament, which will be held at Jesse Owens Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University on June 7-8. For the first time in Ohio's history, "wheelers" will be able to compete in this tournament. The four events are the 100, 400 and 800 meters, along with shot put. (via www.recordpub.com)

It’s been a pleasure having the opportunity to interview some of Ohio’s and the Nation’s best Cross Country and Track & Field Athletes.  Most have moved on to pursue their educations and to compete at the next level.  We reached out to our interviewee’s and asked them what their experience has been at the next level.  Many have gotten back and shared their athletic experiences to date, as well as what their expectations were, some recommendations and also the realities of competing at the next level.

CUYAHOGA FALLS: The moments spent thinking about what if are canceled out by the moments of dealing with what is for Cuyahoga Falls senior Chris Harris. Dealing with adversity and personal tragedy has been a harsh reality for Harris, a standout two-sport athlete. (via www.ohio.com)

In 2011, the United States won its sixth straight IAAF World Youth title in Lille, France. The 2013 WYC are in Donetsk, Ukraine. The U.S. team will be selected. June 25-26 at the USATF National Youth Championships in Edwardsville, Il. Photo by Image of Sport.

As the boys and girls cross country coach at Anna High School the past three decades, Dean Stewart and his runners have their share of successes, including state cross country titles in 1994 and 1995 (via www.marionstar.com)

Solon Senior and Oregon signee Therese Haiss is the defending D1 Outdoor State champion in the 800 and the State runner-up in the 1600.  She was recently 3rd in the 800 at the Brooks PR Invitational and won both the 1600 and 800 at the OATCCC Indoor Championships.  She is going for the double again this year at State and describes herself as a "transformed runner."  Her goals this Spring are to just simply run faster than last year.  That includes running sub 4:50 in the 1600 and sub 2:08 in the 800!

It’s been a pleasure having the opportunity to interview some of Ohio’s and the Nation’s best Cross Country and Track & Field Athletes.  Most have moved on to pursue their educations and to compete at the next level.  We reached out to our interviewee’s and asked them what their experience has been at the next level.  Many have gotten back and shared their athletic experiences to date, as well as what their expectations were, some recommendations and also the realities of competing at the next level.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.

2013-04-20 at Caravel Academy in Bear (via MileSplit)

With a roster comprised of some of the top pole-vaulters in the state, Midpark Head Coach Rick Mack has high hopes for his boys and girls track and field teams in the school’s last year before merging with Berea. (via Sun News - cleveland.com)

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.

In 2011, the United States won its sixth straight IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France. The 2013 WYC are just months away in Donetsk, Ukraine. The U.S. team will be selected. June 25-26 at the USATF National Youth Championships in Edwardsville, Il.

This is the first installment of Ohio MileSplit's At The Line.  We will continue to produce these videos throughout the outdoor season every couple of weeks.

A UCLA study last month found signs of a protein linked to football-related brain damage in the brain scans of five former NFL players. About three weeks earlier, Mike Nelson, Marquette’s cross country coach, tweeted about the dangers of football and made a minor splash among some members of the track and field community. (via The Marquette Tribune)

It’s been a pleasure having the opportunity to interview some of Ohio’s and the Nation’s best Cross Country and Track & Field Athletes.  Most have moved on to pursue their educations and to compete at the next level.  We reached out to our interviewee’s and asked them what their experience has been at the next level.  Many have gotten back and shared their athletic experiences to date, as well as what their expectations were, some recommendations and also the realities of competing at the next level.

Are you the best freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior? Where do you stack up against your peers? Find out in a new rankings feature we like to call Head Of The Class.

Are you the best freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior? Where do you stack up against your peers? Find out in a new rankings feature we like to call Head Of The Class.

Are you the best freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior? Where do you stack up against your peers? Find out in a new rankings feature we like to call Head Of The Class.

Top Returning Teams (2012 State Places) Girls - Grosse Pointe South (#2 MI), Akron SVSM (#1 DII), Centerville (#2 DI), Springboro (#7 DI), Oakwood (#10 DII)   Boys - Akron SVSM (#6 DII), Oakwood (#12 DII), Summit Country Day (#5 DIII)   Top Returning Individuals  Girls - Jacquelyn Crowe (DI State Champ), Mary Kate Vaughn (DII State Champ), Rachel Iacofano (DII State Runner-Up)

As all of you know, last June the Board of Directors of the Ohio High School Athletic Association approved the addition of four wheelchair events to the State Track and Field Tournament. This approval came after nearly three full years of research and development by some very dedicated and knowledgeable persons associated with not only high school track and field, but also those who specialize in the specific events involving Paralympic athletes.  (via www.ohsaa.org)

WOODMORE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD THROWS CLINIC, Elmore Ohio Sunday, April 14, 2013,   9:30 – 4 p.m. (rain or shine) SPECIAL GUEST: Brian Oldfield – Former American & World Record Holder (shot put), First Man to throw 73’, 74’, 75’ in the shot put  

The University of Cincinnati department of athletics will reinstate and increase funding to its Olympic sports scholarship programs, ensuring they are able to compete at the highest level nationally, director of athletics Whit Babcock announced Tuesday. (via www.gobearcats.com)

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.

Rain or Shine, because its track season, the day of registration begins at 11:00am at the SSU Track room which can be accessed between Rhodes Athletic Center and Waller Gymnasium, West parking lot which Front Street dead ends to (near US Grant Bridge). Weight Room Training Camp is from 12:00 to 12:40pm at the Shawnee State Weight Room. Throwing camps start at 12:45pm at Spartan Municipal Stadium, Portsmouth Ohio 45662. Camp fee is $20.00. Please bring your implements.

OATCCC Indoor State Championship- Time Schedule

In 2011, the United States won its sixth straight IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France. The 2013 WYC are just months away in Donetsk, Ukraine. The U.S. team will be selected. June 25-26 at the USATF National Youth Championships in Edwardsville, Il. 

2013 OATCCC Indoor State Championship- Heat Sheets / Live Results (via MileSplit)

Not all youth runners are excited about heading off to running camp. Many parents are faced with a dilemma. They have the good intention to help develop their son or daughter into the best runner they can possbily be. And summer running camp is an ideal way to stimulate their running, kick them into gear to prepare them for the upcoming cross-country season.

Dr. James Andrews, one of the most acclaimed orthopedic surgeons in the world, is issuing warnings to youngsters, parents and coaches about being pushed too hard and too far. (via The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com)

This is just a quick look at the predicted team scores from the OATCCC Indoor State Championship if all athletes and relays performed to their rankings in the performance lists. These rankings were calculated by scoring the rankings as a meet.We took the individual rankings and relay rankings and scored them as a normal meet: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.  

A week after spending most of his time in bed attempting to shake off flu-like symptoms, Steele Wasik showed no signs of being sick Saturday afternoon at the New Balance Indoor Nationals in New York City. The Medina resident and St. Edward High junior placed fifth in the pentathlon to earn All-American status in front of a packed crowd at the New Balance Armory. (via The Medina County Gazette)

A quick link to the OATCCC Performance lists for both Division 1 and Division 2/3

Gahanna Lincoln Senior Riak Reese is motivated by strong competition and the thought of not reaching his full potential.  He is one of Ohio's standout 100 and 200m runners and has the State's leading 60 and 200m indoor times.  He was on the podium in the 200m last Spring, finishing 6th, and has used  the summer and the off-season to improve his core strengths.  He has lofty goals and when set, each goal is a temporary one that he uses as a stepping stone to the next.  He is on a mission and we just may see him atop the podium in a couple of weeks and this June..

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.  

NEW YORK - Last year the storylines swirled fast and furious around Erin Finn, Dior Hall, and the girls of Grosse Pointe South (Michigan).  Can they rekindle the magic this year? (Photo by Don Rich)

NEW YORK – History was made less than three weeks ago at the Armory in New York City - site of this weekend’s New Balance Indoor Nationals - by a runner that seems to break records nearly every time he laces up his track spikes. (Photo by Don Rich)

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.

A quick link to each of the remaining meets that are doing entries through MileSplit for the remainder of the indoor season. (March 1st - March 17th).

Can't wait for all the great MileSplit coverage of the 2013 NBIN?! Check out all the great coverage we put up last year including photos, videos, interviews and stories galore!

KYtrackXC.com is still accepting entries for the KYtrackXC.com 5K Showdown on March 22nd at Christian Academy in Louisville.

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.   

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Harrison Dillard is one of four athletes being inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame's 2013 class. Dillard led East Tech to three state track championships before winning four gold medals at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics.(via highschoolsports.cleveland.com)

Kettering Fairmont Senior Natalie Uy, the 2012 winner of the Arnold Sports Festival Columbus Rotary Scholarship, is a very versatile athlete, competing in the hurdles, high jump, long jump and the pole vault.  She has excellent marks in all of her events and qualified for last years D1 championships in the long jump and the high jump.  She placed 7th in the long jump and 13th in the high jump. This indoor season she has concentrated more on the pole vault and has the State's leading jump of 12-0.  She is motivated by knowing that she can continue to improve. She has set ambitious, but obtainable goals and we just may see her on the podium this June in more than one event.

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – SPIRE Institute has been officially designated a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, one of only three facilities nationally with this distinction, as announced today by the United States Olympic Committee.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with National Football Scouting, part of the group that runs the NFL Scouting Combine, confirmed to The Sports Xchange that fully automated timing, used in a secret experiment last year, are not being utilized in the popular 40-yard dash event that began Saturday morning. (via Yahoo! Sports)

The U.S. Olympic Committee on Friday will announce an agreement making Spire its 13th independent Olympic training site, sources have told The Plain Dealer. (via The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com)

GENEVA, Ohio --  The SPIRE Institute in Geneva has been designated a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site.  It's one of only a handful of facilities nationwide to have this distinction. (Via wkyc.com)

Big Ten Indoor Championship at Spire February 22nd & 23rd

Ever wonder how your old high school teamate is doing in college?  Or how about that stud sprinter from your rival high school?  Well, MileSplit and OHRunners is going to make following your favorite State of Ohio Alumni that much easier.  All you have do is check out the Alumni Report and you can see how former Ohio High School athlete has been doing in college.  

A quick look of the meets from the past week, including top times and links to any results, articles, videos, interviews and photos.

The Buckeye State will be represented in Seattle at the end of the month when Antwon Smith of John F. Kennedy-Cleveland heads out to the prestigious Brooks PR Invitational.   Select elite athletes were sent a golden ticket and invited to the event to compete against the nations top performers. Theodore will compete in the 400m Dash along with six of the nations top quarter-milers.