New York high school track and field athletes posted personal bests across multiple events during the week of April 13.
Rajeeve Brown (James Monroe, Rochester) ran 22.04 in the 200 meters at RCAC Outdoor Week 2, improving from his previous best of 24.77 set in April 2026. The junior won the event and now ranks #17 in New York and #3 among juniors statewide. The mark set a school record.
DeMario Smith (Lansing) cleared 6-3 in the high jump at the Square Deal Invite, bettering his previous personal record of 5-8 from April 2026. The sophomore placed second and ranks #38 in the state and #1 among sophomores. The height established a new school record.
Dion Knight (Monticello) threw 145-5 in the discus at Trotter's Track Carnival, improving from his previous best of 107-2. The junior won the event and ranks #35 statewide and #7 among juniors. The throw set a school record.
Joshua Shanahan (Lansingburgh, Troy) put the shot 47-7.5 at the Ravena-Mohonasen-Holy Names-Cohoes-Lansingburgh meet, improving from 41-1.5. The senior won the event and ranks #66 in New York and #40 among seniors.
Kenhejah Hayden (Ramapo, Spring Valley) ran 51.36 in the 400 meters at the Ossining Dual, improving from 53.92 set in May 2025. The junior placed second and ranks #122 statewide and #39 among juniors.
Elliot Stowe (Xaverian, Brooklyn) ran 9:19.81 in the 3200 meters at the New York Relays, improving from 9:46.36. The junior placed third and ranks #18 in the state and #4 among juniors. The time set a school record.
Timothy Dodd (Eastport-South Manor, Manorville) ran 9:39.13 in the 3200 meters at the Red Raider Relays, improving from 10:06.27 set in February 2026. The junior placed fifth and ranks #77 statewide and #23 among juniors.
New York high school track and field athletes posted personal bests across multiple events during the week of April 13.
Rajeeve Brown (James Monroe, Rochester) ran 22.04 in the 200 meters at RCAC Outdoor Week 2, improving from his previous best of 24.77 set in April 2026. The junior won the event and now ranks #17 in New York and #3 among juniors statewide. The mark set a school record.