By Senior Correspondent Marty Ogden, Editing and Graphics by Ron Knapp
Connecticut is a small state and is often overlooked in the world of track and field. While we might not be as strong as powerhouse states like Florida, California and Texas, the Nutmeg State definitely punched above its weight this weekend at New Balance Nationals Outdoors in Philadelphia. Twelve individuals/ relays earned All American honors and three state records were set over the past five days. Check back on MySportsResults previous two recaps and follow along as we recap Sunday’s performances.
Glastonbury has long been the standard of distance running excellence in Connecticut and the Guardians were able to pull out another state record in the Distance Medley Relay. Their time of 11:44.50 was the fastest time for a CT team since 2016 and they were able to break the 11-year old record anchored by Staples’ All American Hannah Debalsi by almost two seconds. They were led off by indoor State Open 3200m champion Lauren Parrett who split 3:38.88 and Class LL indoor 300m champion Audrey O’Hare who split a 400m PR of 58.13. Next came Indoor 4x800m All American Lila Garbett who ran 2:20.35 and state mile record holder and NBNI champion Brooke Strauss who ran 4:47.16.
Glastonbury All Americans Audrey O’Hare, Lauren Parrett, Lila Garbett and Brooke Strauss
“Both Seniors Lila Garbett and Brooke Strauss had bounce back performances. Their earlier events didn’t go as planned but they showed up and ended their careers at Glastonbury on a high note” expressed Glastonbury first year coach Brian Gaudreau. “Freshman Lauren Parrett had a great lead off leg while Junior Audrey O’Hare continued to move them in contention for a chance at All American. The girls always seem to pull off something special in the relays.”
Championship Shuttle Hurdle Relay Record Alerts
The day started off bright and early with the seldom run shuttle hurdle relays. Bloomfield boys team of Zion Banton, Shaun Lazenby, Jessie Singleton Jr. and State Open champion Delante Senior each ran110m hurdles back and forth on the homestretch of the track and won their heat and finished 3rd overall in a new state record of 58.36. Their CCC rivals East Hartford took 14th in 1:00.85, the 2nd fastest time in state history.
The girls 100m shuttle hurdles relay saw another state record when Windsor’s team of Jordyn Williams, Kayla Elder, LaSonya Campbell and Layla Harris finished 11th…
CLICK HERE to Read the Full Original Article at RunnerSpace News…