RECORDS AND FUN FACTS FROM 2013 AAU JRO GAMES

Written by: AAU Track and Field  

2013 AAU National Championship Records Broken (total records) (34)

Day 1 (Saturday) (1) – 1 girls, 0 boys
1.  11 Years Old Girls 1500 Meter Racewalk – 7:17.80, Camila Vicens, Houston, TX, 7/27/2013.
    a. Old Record – 7:40.82, Ashley Jacobs, Arlington, TX, 7/28/2007.

Day 2 (Sunday) (1) – 1 girls, 0 boys
1.  17-18 Years Old Girls 3000 Meter Racewalk – 15:11.04, Brenda McCollum, Fall River, KS, 7/28/2013.
    a. Old Record – 15:59.93 Brenda McCollum, Fall River, KS, 7/29/2012.

Day 3 (Monday) (2) - 2 girls, 0 boys
1.  12 Years Old Girls 3000 Meters– 10:17.00, Tatum Castillo, Prosper, TX, 7/29/2013.
    a. Old Record – 10:17.1h, Heather Burroughs, Overland Park, KS, 1988.
2.  12 Years Old Girls Turbo Javelin – 105-7, Charlotte Maher, San Diego, CA, 7/29/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games)

Day 4 (Tuesday) (7) – 3 girls, 4 boys
1.  12 Years Old Boys Turbo Javelin – 140-11, Samuel Hankins, Olsburg, KS, 7/30/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games)
2.  13 Years Old Girls Pole Vault – 10-9, Anna Cathryn Griffith, Taylor, TX, 7/30/2013.
    a. Old Record – 9-6.25, Caley Barnard, Floyd, MN, 8/5/2009.
3.  11 Years Old Boys 1500 Meters – 4:37.24, Brandon Miller, O Fallon, MO, 7/30/2013.
    a. Old Record – 4:43.30, Mark Blackmon, Rock Hill, SC, 2004.
4.  14 Years Old Girls Pole Vault – 11-7, Carson Dingler, Ellijay, GA, 7/30/2013.
    a. Old Record – 11-6, Meagan Gray, Kyle, TX, 8/4/2011.
5.  11 Years Old Boys Shot Put – 48-11.25, Dylan Carter, Maryville, TN, 7/30/2013.
    a. Old Record – 48-1, Jon Allen, College Station, TX, 2004.
6.  11 Years Old Girls Shot Put – 40-5.75, Zoe Burleson, Rock Springs, TX, 7/30/2013.
    a. Old Record – 40-3.25, Addyson Smith, Madera, CA, 8/3/2010.
7.  10 Years Old Boys 400 Meters – 58.91, Tyler Mapson, Union City, GA, 7/30/2013.
    a. Old Record – 59.47, Willis Chambers, Cedar Hill, TX, 8/1/2006.

Day 5 (Wednesday) (9) – 4 girls, 5 boys
1.  11 Years Old Girls Turbo Javelin – 82-6, Rebecca Hampton, Stockton, CA, 7/31/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games)
2.  13 Years Old Boys Shot Put – 50-11.25, Verdis Brown, Chicago, IL, 7/31/2013.
    a. Old Record – 49-3, Jabari Bennett, Silver Springs, MD, 8/1/2012.
3.  9 Years Old Girls 800 Meters – 2:30.22, Makayla Clark, Raytown, MO, 7/31/2013.
    a. Old Record – 2:30.92, Quantikia Stepney, Baltimore, MD, 1998.
4.  10 Years Old Girls 800 Meters – 2:22.51, Sherrise Peterson, Philadelphia, PA, 7/31/2013.
    a. Old Record – 2:24.0h, Shalynn Carr, LaVerne, CA, 1986.
5.  11 Years Old Boys 800 Meters – 2:11.98, Brandon Miller, O Fallon, MO, 7/31/2013.
    a. Old Record – 2:16.92, Sadiki White, E Brunswick, NJ, 2002.
6.  14 Years Old Girls 800 Meters – 2:08.15, Daesha Rogers, Miami, FL, 7/31/2013.
    a. Old Record – 2:11.2h, Melissa Benner, Norristown, PA, 1986.
7.  9 Years Old Boys Turbo Javelin – 80-2, Thomas Darisse, Haverhill, MA, 7/31/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games)
8.  12 Years Old Boys Discus – 137-6, Zechariah Blake, Metairie, LA, 7/31/2013.
    a. Old Record – 134-7, Brian Kerr, Ft. Pierce, FL, 1998.
9.  11 Years Old Boys High Jump – 5-1.5, Tyus Wilson, Sterling, KS, 7/31/2013.
a. Old Record – 5-1, Stanley Broaden, Wilmington, NC (2004) and  James Searcy, Hagerstown, MD, 2012.

Day 6 (Thursday) (5) – 1 girls, 4 boys
1.  11Years Old Boys Turbo Javelin – 93-10, Madrid Miller, Vallejo, CA, 8/1/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games)
2.  13 Years Old Boys Long Jump – 20-8, Kevin Byrd, Bowie, MD, 8/1/2013.
    a. Old Record – 20-6.75, Mike Dash, Savannah, GA, 7/31/2008.
3.  12 Years Old Boys 80 meter Hurdles – 11.76, Litchfield Ajavon, Baltimore, MD, 8/1/2013.
    a. Old Record – 11.83, Kenny Lambe, Hilton Head, SC, 1997.
4.  10 Years Old Boys 200 meter – 25.61, Willie Washington, Hampton, VA, 8/1/2013.
    a. Old Record – 25.97, Walter Williams, Detroit, MI, 2003.
5.  9 Years Old Girls Turbo Javelin – 59-2, Mykhala Coleman, Marrero, LA, 8/1/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games)

Day 7 (Friday) (5) – 3 girls, 2 boys
1.  14 Years Old Girls 4x800 meter relay – 9:19.23, Mt. Airy TC, Philadelphia, PA, 8/2/2013.
    a. Old Record – 9:22.42, Mt. Airy TC, Philadelphia, PA, 8/3/2012.
2.  17-18 Years Old Boys 4x800 meter relay – 7:39.04, St. Louis Express, St. Louis, MO, 8/2/2013.
    a. Old Record – 7:40.90, Mt. Airy TC, Philadelphia, PA, 8/3/2007.
3.  8 & under Girls Turbo Javelin – 45-11, Sidney Lucas, Mableton, GA, 8/2/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games).
4.  10 Years Old Girls Turbo Javelin – 76-3, Sarah Marvin, Gaines, MI, 8/2/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games)
5.  8 & under Boys Turbo Javelin – 74-9, Taylor Collins, Des Moines, IA, 8/2/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games).
6.  15-16 Years Old Boys 4x800 meter relay – 7:57.73, Memphis Mustanges TC, Memphis, TN, 8/2/2013.
    a. Old Record – 8:01.05, Texas Stars TC, Dallas, TX, 8/4/2006.

Day 8 (Saturday) (4) - 1 girls, 3 boys
1.  10 Years Old Boys Turbo Javelin – 91-2, Mason Brock, O’Fallon, MO, 8/3/2013.
    Establishes new record in Turbo Javelin.  (1st year event contested in JO Games).
2.  10 Years Old Boys 100 meter – 12.45, Willie Washington, Hampton, VA, 8/3/2013.
    a. Old Record – 12.68, Terrance Sanders, Raytown, MO, 8/2/2008.
3.  10 Years Old Boys 200 meter – 25.48, Willie Washington, Hampton, VA, 8/3/2013.
    a. Old Record – 25.61, Willie Washington, Hampton, VA, 8/1/2013.
4.  14 Years Old Girls 4x400 meter relay – 3:47.28, Metro Dade TC, Miami, FL, 8/3/2013.
    a. Old Record – 3:47.92, Rate of Motion TC, 8/4/2011.

FUN MEET FACTS:
First Person to Register for JO Games:  Brittani Griesbaum, Lake Villa, IL, She will be competing in 15-16 years old Girls 100, 400, Long Jump and High Jump. 
Tatum Castillo, Prosper, TX, runs 10:17.00 to break a 25 years old record in the 12 years old girls 3000 meters.

Robert Griffin III, who is now the quarterback for the Washington Redskins, Heisman Trophy winner  and track star at Baylor University holds the record in both the Boys 15-16 years old400m hurdles (51.77 in 2006) and Boys 17-18 years old 400m hurdles (49.56 in 2007). 

Vasthi Cunningham, Las Vegas, NV, daughter of NFL Quarterback Randall Cunningham wins Girls 15-16 years old high jump with a mark of 5-11.  She attempted but missed the 1982 record of 6-0.25 held by Sherri Bruant of Indianapolis, IN.  

46 out of 50 states and Puerto Rico are represented at the 2013 JO Games in Detroit. Texas leads the way with 1437 athletes. 
In the 11 years old Boys 1500 meters, Brandon Miller of O Fallon, MO breaks record with a time of 4:37.24.  It is his second record in two years.  He broke the 10 years old 1500 meter record last year in Houston with a time of 4:49.53.   
Tyler Mapson, Union City, GA breaks the 10 years old boys 400 meet record at 58.91.  With this record Tyler now holds the record in the 400 meters for the 8 & under (1:03.44), 9 years old (1:00.4) and now 10 years old (58.91).  He also holds the record for the 100 meters for the 9 years old (12.97) and 200 meters for the 9 years old (26.46). 

Sherrise Peterson, Philadelphia, PA runs 2:22.51 to break a 27 years old record in the 10 years old girls 800 meters.

Daesha Rogers, Miami, FL runs 2:08.15 to break a 27 years old record in the 14 years old girls 800 meters.  She now holds (9) records at the JO Games.  8 & under 400 meters (1:07.21), 8 & under 800 meters (2:34.82), 12 years old 800 meters (2:13.30), 13 years old 800 meters (2:07.65), 14 years old 800 meters (2:08.15), 9 years old 1500 meters (5:08.05), 10 years old 1500 meters (4:54.59), 11 years old 1500 meters (4:45.65), and 13 years old 1500 meters (4:36.79).  

Willie Washington, Hampton, VA breaks 10 Years Old Boys 100 meters (12.45) record and broke 200 meters record in semifinals (25.61). 

Double Winners:
Jaellene Burgess, Homestead, FL wins 8 & under Girls 1500 meters (5:41.67) and 800 meters (2:38.13). 
Jeremy Mcduffie, Snellville, GA wins 15-16 years old Boys Long Jump (22-8.5) and Triple Jump (48-2.5).
Lucas Upton, Pendlton, IN wins 12 years old Boys 800 meters (2:08.73) and 1500 meters (4:30.32).
Lloyricia Cameron, Miami, FL  wins 17-18 years old Girls Shot Put (43-9.75) and Discus (144-8).
Justin Bowick, Smryna, GA wins 9 years old Boys 400 meters (1:04.26) and 800 meters (2:29.42).
Makayla Clark, Raytown, MO wins 9 years old Girls 400 meters (1:05.44) and 800 meters (2:30.22).
Sherrise Peterson, Philadelphia, PA wins 10 years old Girls 800 meters (2:22.51) and 1500 meters (4:55.40).
Tenae’ Grigsby, Riverale, GA wins 12 years old Girls 400 meters (56.47) and 800 meters (2:17.52).
Tatum Castillo, Prosper, TX wins 12 years old Girls1500 meters (4:48.05) and 3000 meters (10:17.00).
Sophia Myers, Cambria Heights, MD wins 13 years old Girls 200 meter hurdles (27.25) and Pentathlon (2821 pts).
Terry Simuel, Pickerington, OH wins 13 years old Boys 1500 meters (4:26.60) and 800 meters (2:04.25).
Charles Jones, Ferguson, MO wins 17-18 years old 1500 meters (4:03.29) and 800 meters (1:50.33).
Camille Trotman, Douglasville, GA wins 11 years old Girls 80 meter hurdles (13.23) and Pentathlon (2378 pts).
Willie Washington, Hampton, VA wins 10 Years Old Boys 100 meters (12.45) and 200 meters (25.48).  He was also second in the 400 meters (58.92).
Sydni Townsend, Collingdale, PA wins 13 Years Old Girls 400 meters (55.82) and 800 meters (2:15.80).
Azariyah Bryant, Cincinnati, OH wins 9 Years Old Girls 200 meters (28.54) and 100 meters (13.73).
Tamari Davis, Gainesville, FL wins 10 Years Old Girls 200 meters (26.55) and 100 meters (12.86).
Briana Williams, Miramar Optimist, FL wins 10 Years Old Girls 200 meters (25.91) and 100 meters (12.86).
Eliza Brooks, Wilmington, DE wins 13 Years Old Girls 200 meters (24.99) and 100 meters (12.26).
Hakim Ruffin, Franklin, LA wins 13 Years Old Boys 200 meters (22.87) and 100 meters (11.47).
Christian Brissett, Wyncote, PA wins 15-16 Years Old Boys 200 meters (21.72) and 100 meters (10.80).
Savannah  Roberson, Ypsilamti, MI wins 15-16 Years Old Girls 200 meters (23.89) and 100 meters (11.86).
Andrew Hudson, Cibilo, TX wins 17-18 Years Old Boys 200 meters (21.06) and 100 meters (10.48).

Triple Winners:
Brandon Miller, O Fallon, MO wins 11 years old Boys 800 meters (2:11.98), 1500 meters (4:37.24), and 3000 meters (10:14.11).
Rebekah Topham, Griswold, IA wins 17-18 years old Girls 3000 meters (10:05.51), 1500 meters (4:34.11) and runs leg of winning 4x800 meter relay (9:13.43).  Also is second in 800 meters (2:10.43).
Litchfield Ajavon, Baltimore, MD wins 12 Years old Boys 100 meters (11.96), 80 meter hurdles (11.76) and Shot Put (50-9.5).
Symone Mason, Miami, FL wins 14 years old Girls 100 meters (24.18), 100 meters (12.05) and runs leg of winning 4x100 meter relay (47.30).   
Rashaad Pollard, College Park, GA wins 14 years old Boys 100 meters ( 22.41), 100 meters (10.75) and runs leg of winning 4x100 meter relay (44.32).   
Daesha Rogers, Miami, FL wins 14 years old 1500 meters (4:36.22), 800 meters (2:08.15) and 400 meters (56.59).

Records broken since 2010:
2010 – 36 records
2011 – 41 records
2012 – 47 records
2013 – 34 records

Fun Daily Facts:
Day 1 (Saturday) - Total heats and flights – 124, Total entries (1,403)
Day 2 (Sunday) - Total heats and flights – 130, Total entries (1,457)
Day 3 (Monday) - Total heats and flights – 410, Total entries (4,034)
Day 4 (Tuesday) - Total heats and flights – 517, Total entries (4,863)
Day 5 (Wednesday) - Total heats and flights - 239, Total entries (2,892)
Day 6 (Thursday) - Total heats and flights – 186, Total entries (2,273)
Day 7 (Friday) - Total heats and flights – 236, Total entries (2,268)
Day 8 (Saturday) - Total heats and flights – 114, Total entries (1,335)

100 meter prelims – 193 heats in 133 minutes (2 Hours and 13 Minutes).  Doesn’t include 17-18 Girls and Boys 100s that will be contested during the opening ceremonies.  That is 43 seconds per heat.
200 meter prelims – 229 heats in 153 minutes (2 Hours and 33 Minutes) All age groups (8&under to 17-18). That is 40 seconds per heat.
400 meter Finals – 122 heats in 208 minutes (3 Hours and 28 Minutes) Age groups (8 & under to 12 years old).
400 meter prelims – 106 heats in 182 minutes (3 Hours and 2 Minutes) Age groups (13 years old to 17-18 years old).

Total teams attending: 677 Teams attending JO Games

Unattached athletes attending: 726 Unattached athletes

Total athletes attending: 10,040 athletes
 Multi-event athletes:  499 Multi event athletes
 Multi-event only athletes:  90 Multi only athletes

Athletes are in both multi-event and other events:  409 athletes

Number of relays in all relays: 1041

Athletes on Relay teams: 5131 

2013 AAU JO Games Track Officials by State:
30 - Texas
25 - Florida
18 - Louisiana
15 – Tennessee
14 - Michigan
12 - Ohio
10 – Georgia
6 – Arkansas, Maryland
4 – North Carolina, Pennsylvania
3 – California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey
2 – Delaware, Missouri, West Virginia
1 – Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, South Carolina

Joel Ferrell Awards: 
Multis:  
    Girls:  Kendall Williams, Kennesaw, GA
    Boys:  Steele Wasick, Medina, OH
Running Events:
    Boys:  Brandon Miller, O’Fallon, MO
    Girls:  Daesha Rogers, Miami, FL
Field events:
    Boys:  Jeremy McDuffie, Snellville, GA
    Girls:  Lloyricia Cameron, Miami, FL