Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
Photo by Coach Jared Turner Hannah Rapp, killed at age 26, was a standout on the track before becoming a world class boxer.
MileSplit will debut a new weekly Podcast with Billy "The Toad" Cvecko and Trabuco Hills Coach JT Ayers.
Find out which Louisiana youth stood out during Day Four of the AAU National Junior Olympics.
Hear what Catholic head coach Sean Brady had to say about winning the 2026 USTFCCCA National Coach of the Year Award.
2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games: Top Boys Performances So Far
08/04/26
08/04/26
Outstanding competition has gone down in the early stages of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Why You Should Be Doing Strides
08/04/26
08/04/26
What are strides? Why are they important for distance runners? How should you incorporate them into your training? Here's everything you need to know.
Track-ish: Caleb Winders Seeks Redemption at AAU JOs
08/03/26
08/03/26
Caleb Winders reflects on his standout high school career and looks to end it with redemption at the AAU Junior Olympics.
NOLA Rush Racewalkers Earn All-American Status in Des Moines
08/03/26
08/03/26
Find out which two Louisiana athletes earned All-American status on Day Two of the AAU National Junior Olympics.
Track-ish: Cayla Hawkins Chases Another AAU 400m Title
07/29/26
07/29/26
Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.
COACHES CONVERSATION: Jesuit's Nick Accardo (Part 2)
07/29/26
07/29/26
This is article contains part two of Jerry Byrd's conversation with Jesuit head coach Nick Accardo
5 Breakthrough Performances from the U.S. Championships
07/29/26
07/29/26
With many top pros sitting out this year's U.S. Championships, upstart talent had its chance to shine. Here's who stood out, and who to keep an eye on.
How Many Miles Should High School Runners Run Each Week?
07/27/26
07/27/26
Is there a more personal question in distance running than "What's your mileage?" This MileSplit guide explains how high school runners can safely build mileage
COACHES CONVERSATION: Jesuit's Nick Accardo (Part 1)
07/27/26
07/27/26
In this week's MileSplit Louisiana Coaches Conversation, Jerry Byrd visits with Jesuit's Nick Accardo, who is with his team in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Reaction Time: London Diamond League
07/24/26
07/24/26
Experience the London Diamond League highlights. See how Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record and get expert race analysis on the 800m and 400m event
Noteworthy Performances: AAU Region 11 - Hammond Recap
07/23/26
07/23/26
Recapping last month's Region 11 AAU Track & Field meet held in Hammond, Louisiana.
COACHES CONVERSATION: Teurlings Catholic's Kelly LaMaison
07/23/26
07/23/26
Jerry Byrd caught up with Teurlings Catholic head coach Kelly LaMaison in Baton Rouge at the LHSCA Clinic this week. Hear what she had to say below.
Recap: Top Performers From The USATF South Region
07/22/26
07/22/26
Check out four of the top overall performers from the USATF Region 6 Junior Olympic Championships!
The 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships Preview
07/21/26
07/21/26
Sha’Carri, Noah vs. Kenny, Lutkenhaus vs. Brazier, and more: a deep data dive into the storylines of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships.
LA's Top Club Track Marks This Past Week: Boys Overall
07/21/26
07/21/26
Highlighting the best track and field performances produced in Louisiana this past week (July 13-19) during Club Season competition by Boys from all age classifications and divisions combined.