The weekend that saw four state records go down doesn't seem to be over yet. Just today, we saw two more records take the big plunge, in what could be called one of the best years for New York State Boys Track and Field ever.
With the first record is Aidan Tooker of Saratoga, who was a part of the now "Legendary Loucks 3200m." His first race back is a state record, returning to his roots in the Steeplechase. Not only does he hold the freshmen state record in the event, he now holds the junior state record as well, on top of being NY #5 All-Time. Check out the All-Time Steeple List by Clicking Here
3000 Meter Steeplechase
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8G: 9:48.02 Ron Markezich (Heim MS, Williamsville) 1981
Fr: 9:44.2 John Trautmann (Monroe-Woodbury, Cen Valley) 1983
9:44.37 Aidan Tooker (Saratoga) 2013 ** (May 28, Section 2-Group 1 Meet)</b>
So: 9:27.96 O.J. Kastberg (Granville) 1982
Jr: 9:17.62 O.J. Kastberg (Granville) 1983
9:14.57 Ryan McDermott (Chaminade) 2006 ** (Jun 10, NY States, St. Lawrence)</b>
9:06.37 Aidan Tooker (Saratoga) 2015 (May 19, Suburban Council Champs, Colonie)
Sr: 8:52.6 Jim Shields (Chaminade, Mineola) 1976 (Jun 9, AAU Jr Nat, Univ TN)
On top of that, Noah Tindale of Guilderland had already made waves this weekend, setting the 8th Grade State Record in the 800m. He returns three days later, cracking the mark set by James Burke, Indoor State Champ, to take down the 8th Grade 1600m State Record. Check out the All-Time Mile List by Clicking Here.
One Mile (and: m=1600 meters)
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8G: 4:32.3m John Catlett (Albany Academy) 1993
4:32.13m Brian Rhodes-Devey (Guilderland) 2003 (May 22, Sec II (Div I), Averill Park)
4:30.61m Otis Ubriaco (Burnt Hills) 2007 (May 24, Sec II Class BB, Averill Park)
4:26.71m James Burke (Port Jefferson) 2011 (May 7, St Anthony's Invite)
4:26.49y James Burke (Port Jefferson) 2011 (May 21, Eddy Meet)
4:23.14m James Burke (Port Jefferson) 2011 ** (June 4, Sec 11 StQual, Port Jeff)
4:22.80m Noah Tindale (Guilderland) 2015 (May 19th, Suburban Council Champs, Colonie)
Fr: 4:19.7m Mike Hedgecock (Wantaugh) 1984
4:21.92y Zac Shea (Columbia, East Greenbush) 1984
4:17.64m Charles White (Garden City) 2005 (May 14, Loucks Games)<b>
4:16.19m Charles White (Garden City) 2005 ** (Jun 4, NY States, Cicero)
So: 4:11.8m John Trautmann (Monroe-Woodbury, Cen Valley) 1984
4:13.60y Brendan Fennell (Pearl River) 2001 (Jun 17, AOC Nat, NC State Univ)
4:13.49y Brian Rhodes-Devey (Guilderland) 2005 (May 14, Eddy Meet, Niskayuna)</b>
Jr: 4:05.7m Mike Stahr (Carmel) 1982
4:07.0y Mike Stahr (Carmel) 1982
4:05.24m Nick Ryan (Fayetteville-Manlius) 2012 ** (Jun 9, NY State Champ, Cicero-N Syr)</b>
Sr: 4:02.7y Matt Centrowitz (Power Memorial, Manhattan) 1973 (Jun 23, AAU Jr Nat, Univ FL)