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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.
Outstanding competition has gone down in the early stages of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
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.
Caleb Winders reflects on his standout high school career and looks to end it with redemption at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Find out which two Louisiana athletes earned All-American status on Day Two of the AAU National Junior Olympics.
Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.
This is article contains part two of Jerry Byrd's conversation with Jesuit head coach Nick Accardo
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.
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
In this week's MileSplit Louisiana Coaches Conversation, Jerry Byrd visits with Jesuit's Nick Accardo, who is with his team in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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
Recapping last month's Region 11 AAU Track & Field meet held in Hammond, Louisiana.
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.
Check out four of the top overall performers from the USATF Region 6 Junior Olympic Championships!
Sha’Carri, Noah vs. Kenny, Lutkenhaus vs. Brazier, and more: a deep data dive into the storylines of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships.
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.
Highlighting the best track and field performances produced in Louisiana this past week (July 13-19) during Club Season competition by Girls from all age classifications and divisions combined.
In this week's Byrd's Eye View, Jerry Byrd takes a look back at some of the top performers on the girls' side during the 2026 track and field season.
Josh Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record with a historic 3:42.66 at the 2026 London Diamond League, becoming the fastest miler ever.
A sixth-man tie-breaker pushed an unheralded team from Corpus Christi to unseat perennial powerhouses and claim the state title. This is that team's story.
Find the full schedule and ticket information for the 2026 USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York.
On July 18, Josh Kerr will chase the WR in the mile, but he’s also chasing a feeling on the track. With Amazfit, he has become a data-driven athlete.
In the article below, you will be able to watch Part 2 of Jerry Byrd's Coaches Conversation with Ruston XC head coach Dustin Cochran.
In this week's MileSplit LA Coaches Conversation, Jerry Byrd visits with Ruston cross country head coach Dustin Cochran.
Former AAU Junior Olympic champion Reese Vannerson has become one of America's top young triathletes and is now chasing Olympic gold in Los Angeles.
Go behind Zacchaeus Brocks' historic 12.98 that broke the high school 110m hurdles record as he discusses faith, AAU, and Team USA.