Weekend in Review - 5/25

Adidas Grand Prix

On-Site Coverage

Ben Saarel wins Adidas Dream Mile

  Ben Saarel of Park City has a ferocious kick, and used it to destroy the field in a come from behind win Saturday at the Adidas Dream Mile. It truly was an all-star pack, with 9 athletes in the field breaking 4:10.  Ben had to go toe to toe with the likes of Foot Locker Champ Edward Cheserek, Arizona’s Bernie Montoya, Henry Wynne and more. Saarel’s winning time of 4:02.72 is the fastest ever run by a Utah athlete in High School, beating out Brad Nye's 4:03.04 from last year.  The win caps off a fantastic season for Ben, in which he set the all classification state record in the 800, 1600, and 3200m, as well as winning every race he entered except for his 3rd place finish at Mt. Sac.  He will take his talents to University of Colorado this fall where he will be a contender for an NCAA title for years to come.  

Brown Ready To Make Noise At Dream 100

The future Texas A&M Aggie has had a wonderful season in which she helped her anchored her relay mates in all-time record form.   The 4x100r cranked 46.10 to place fourth in the Penn Relays Championship of the America; the 4x200r rocked the IL state meet in 1:36.86.  

Florida Sends Eight To NYC For Dream 100, Dream Mile

The Sunshine State will be well reprsented this weekend in New York City. Florida sends eight runners for the Dream 100 and Dream Mile, as well as a relay team. Todd Grasley and Kyle Brazeil will be a part of our MileSplit Coverage team in the Big Apple and will have tons of photos, video interviews, as well as results from the event.

Andres Arroyo Discusses Dream Mile, Get To Know Andres Off The Track

Colonial superstar Andres Arroyo is coming off a senior season that saw him capture three state titles, and post some of the fastest times ever ran in the 800,1600, and 3200 that Florida has seen. This weekend he will compete against the top milers in the country in the Dream MIle in New York City. The goal: to break four minutes. We caught up with Andres before he flew out and asked him about his preparations and goals for the big race, and also found out what Andres is like off the track.

Whitfield Prepares To Defend His Dream 100 Title

Jones senior Levonte "Kermit" Whitfield comes into the Dream 100 as the reigning champion. Whitfield finished fourth in the event in 2011. With the nations' top sprinters in the field he believes it will take a lot of integrity as well as the perfect race to come out on top. He says defending his title would be very important. See how he prepares in the week leading up to the Dream 100 in this workout video.

In Her Own Words: Kendall Ellis

The Adidas Grand Prix. The Dream 100. The Dream Mile. All three names are prestigious in themselves and will take place this Saturday in New York. It’s one of those meets that I wish I specialized in the 100 or mile, but you know, I wasn’t really meant for that. As for me, I’m not competing in either of the two well known events but rather the 4x4, which ought to be exciting as well.

Adidas Dream Preview: Boys

Randall's Island, NY - The date many have been waiting for is finally on the horizon.  Fourteen of the best prep milers, and eight of the best short sprinters have been personally invited to compete in the city that never sleeps.  Both boys and girls have been hailed as some of the fastest in prep history, with numerous candidates holding a national record at one point in their prep prestigious careers.  MileSplit will be on-hand Saturday, May 25th, bringing you all the action live via twitter, and bringing the most comprehensive meet coverage around.  You don't want to miss this one.  And here's why, 

Adidas Dream Preview: Girls

Randall's Island, NY - The date many have been waiting for is finally on the horizon.  Fourteen of the best prep milers, and eight of the best short sprinters have been personally invited to compete in the city that never sleeps.  Both boys and girls have been hailed as some of the fastest in prep history, with numerous candidates holding a national record at one point in their prep prestigious careers.  MileSplit will be on-hand Saturday, May 25th, bringing you all the action live via twitter, and bringing the most comprehensive meet coverage around.  You don't want to miss this one.  And here's why,

NY Dream Mile Field Set with Jacob Thomson Running

NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2013)—Forty-six of the top high school athletes in the country make up the final rosters for the adidas Dream 100 and Dream Mile, to be contested at the adidas Grand Prix in NYC on Saturday.

Ways Punches Ticket To Dream 100

Ceolamar Ways was used to running the 400. Until the 2013 season it was his marquee event. The Nease High School senior decided to work on his versatility and focus on the shorter sprints, the 100 and 200 meter dash. He hoped it would culminate in a state title and a ticket to the Dream 100 in New York City.

Final Rosters Set for Saturday’s adidas Dream 100, Mile

NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2013)—Forty-six of the top high school athletes in the country make up the final rosters for the adidas Dream 100 and Dream Mile, to be contested at the adidas Grand Prix in NYC on Saturday. (Photo by Don Rich)

Son's Race at adidas Grand Prix Brings Burrell Full Circle

Leroy Burrell recalls that it was a beautiful day, warm and crisp and clear. He found a ball field on which to warm up, and a picnic table on which to stretch. He entered Downing Stadium, absorbing... (via adidasgrandprix.tumblr.com)

adidas Golden Stripes 2013

Golden Stripes 2013, adidas is bringing together the fastest high school athletes from around the country to compete as part of the Dream Mile and Dream 100 at the 2013 NYC Grand Prix. See the latest running videos on track and field events around the US and the world. Watch running videos and interviews with the greatest coaches and athletes. (via FloTrack)

Videos

Bernie Montoya's Sub-4 Ladder WOW The Fun Stuff: Andres Arroyo Off The Track Andres Arroyo Discusses Upcoming Dream Mile Workout Video: Whitfield Prepares To Defend His Dream 100 Title
Interview: David Rudisha Interview: Ben True Interview: Javier Culson Interview: Aayliah Brown - Dream 100
Interview: Kali Davis-White - Dream 100 Interview: Deanna Hill - Dream 100 Interview: Kaylin Whitney - Dream 100 Interview: Trayvon Bromell - Dream 100
Interview: Trentavis Friday - Dream 100 Interview: Kenzo Cotton - Dream 100 Interview: Kendal Williams - Dream 100 Interview: Hannah/Haley Meier - Dream Mile
Interview: Wesley Frazier - Dream Mile Interview: Cameron Burrell - Dream 100 Interview: Andres Arroyo & Bernie Montoya - Dream Mile Interview: New York's Fastest Kids
Interview: Kaylin Whitney - Dream 100 - Fifth Place Interview: Aaliyah Brown - Dream 100 - Fourth Place Interview: Kali Davis-White - Dream 100 - Third Place Interview: Mary Beth Sant - Dream 100 - Runner-Up
Interview: Ky Westbrook - Dream 100 - Champion Interview: Trentavis Friday - Dream 100 - Seventh Place Interview: Kendal Williams - Dream 100 - Sixth Place Interview: Ceolamar Ways - Dream 100 - Runner-Up
Interview: Cameron Burrell - Dream 100 Champion Interview: Trayvon Bromell - Dream 100 - Fifth Place Interview: Dee Dee Trotter - Womens 200m Interview: Veronica Campbell Brown - Womens 200m Champion
Interview: Warren Weir - Mens 200m Champion Interview: Blanka Vasic - Girls High Jump Champion Interview: Ben True - Mens 5000m - Fourth Place Interview: Hannah & Haley Meier - Girls Dream Mile - Second/Thir
Interview: Wesley Frazier - Dream Mile Champion Interview: Jacob Thomson - Dream Mile - 13th Place Interview: Andres Arroyo - Dream Mile - 8th Place Interview: Bernie Montoya - Dream Mile - Fourth Place
Interview: Bernie Montoya - Dream Mile - Fourth Place Interview: Ben Saarel - Dream Mile Champion Girls High School 4x400 Meter Relay Interview: St. Thomas Aquinas Girls 4x400m Relay - Third Place
Ben Malone - 6th Place Sabrina Southerland - Girls Dream Mile 12th Place Edward Cheserek - Boys Dream Mile 3rd Place Henry Wynne - 2nd Place Boys Dream Mile
Tyson Gay - 2013 World Leader, 100m David Rudisha - World Record Holder, 800m

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ECIC League Meet

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Section 1 Class A Championship

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Section 3 Class Champs

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Section 4 Class A-C Champs

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Section 5 Class Champs

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Section 9 Class Champs

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Section VIII County Championship

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