New Balance Indoor Nationals 2011

Eliana Yankelev 3rd in EE 60 meter hurdles

The Bethel girls ran one of the fastest flat track 4x400 meter relay times in the nation with their 3:51.96 victory at the state meet. The New Balance Nationals this upcoming weekend will be their first opportunity to run faster on a banked track (at the New York Armory), which has the Bethel quartet thinking of breaking their own school record (3:48.91 at 2009 Virginia Tech Invite) and potentially the Virginia high school indoor state record of 3:46.91 by the 2006 Landstown squad at the indoor nationals. (Photo by Ryan Kelly).    A list of all Virginian girls (links to athlete profiles) entered currently in this upcoming weekend's New Balance Indoor Nationals at the New York Armory. MileStat.com will be on-site with coverage from the Armory.

Marissa wins the emerging elite division with a new PR of 10:49 for two miles.

New Balance decked out the Armory with banners, signs, customize shoes, and even some surprises. Check it all out!

Finishes in 14th place 1:58

Watch as teams prepare for the 2011 New Balance Indoor Nationals.

Dendy won the long jump in 25-03.25

Gunnar set a new national record in the Pentathlon with a total point score of 4307.

Wilson won the 800 with a US#6 All-Time performance of 2:06.17.

Sean won a thrilling race with an incredibly close finish in a US#1 time of 47.91.

Darby blasted out of the gates to win the 200 meter dash title with a time of 21.24.

DeMatha looked strong on every leg as they won with a time of 3:15.23.

Lavong returns to cheer for family and friends in the Pentathlon and jumps. He is now at Adams State.

Rich D'Ambrosio 2nd place Pentathalon

Jordan Matthews 5th Place Long Jump

BOSTON, MA, December 8, 2010 – Global athletic leader New Balance is pleased to announce an official multi-year partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the New Balance Track & Field Center at the Armory in New York City in the New Balance Indoor Nationals. The event will bring together the best indoor track and field high school athletes from across the country for a weekend of intense competition.  

At the January Meeting of the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (KTCCCA) it was decided that any Kentucky high school athlete who chooses to compete at New Balance Indoor Nationals, New Balance Outdoor Nationals, or USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 2011 can seek reimbursement for some of their costs to compete.  Athletes who compete in one of the New Balances National Championships, which are being held on the east coast in New York and North Carolina, are eligible for up to $250.  USA Junior Nationals are in Eugene, Oregon this year and athletes can receive up to $500 back.  This is strictly a reimbursement based on the athlete supplying receipts showing their costs of staying overnight, eating, and traveling to the meet.    Entry Standards are at the link below: http://www.nationalscholastic.org/indoornats/guidelines/   More details on how to apply and who to contact will be put out at a later time.

Located in the Hall of Fame area at Abington High is a plaque hanging right next to the locker room entrance. It’s not just any plaque to the members of the boys’ track & field team.   (Photo courtesy of Brian Deck)

  NEW BALANCE INDOOR NATIONALS - ENTRIES NOW POSTED

The US#1 Lincoln-Sudbury DMR team will take a shot at their first national title Saturday at the Armory in New York.

Ahmed Bile of Annandale and Jeremy Greenwald of Grassfield (pictured above by Ryan Kelly) battled it out for the AAA state 1000 meter title two weeks ago with Bile winning in a thrilling race with both runners timed at 2:28. They will not be facing each other head to head at the indoor nationals, but in separate races will look to prove themselves as the best distance runners of the indoor season from Virginia with Bile in the fast section of the 800 and Greenwald in the fast section of the mile at the Armory.   A list of all Virginian boys (links to athlete profiles) entered currently in this upcoming weekend's New Balance Indoor Nationals at the New York Armory. Similar list for the Virginia girls to follow. MileStat.com will be on-site with coverage from the Armory.

Check out our highlights from the New Balance Indoor Nationals. MileStat.com interviewed many of Virginia's top performers at the national meet, while MileSplit US and ArmoryTrack.com's national coverage of the meet included photos and more.     Meet Page w/ Coverage Day 1 Highlights Day 2 Highlights Day 3 Highlights   

Shelby Ashe (GA) won the girls weight throw and improved her National Record mark to 68-02.50! Ajee Wilson & Zavon Watkins set US#6 A-T 800's in 2:06.17 and 1:50.84.  Medgar Evers set a US#6 A-T 4x4 in 3:42.67.   Aisling Cuffe went US#2 All-Time with a 9:56.85 in the 2 Mile.

  Photo by Don Rich

The Old North State is taking its talents to the Big Apple!

NEW YORK – Lukas Verzbicas didn’t get exactly what he wanted. But there isn’t much more he could ask for. The Carl Sandberg (Ill.) senior started his weekend record assault Friday at the New Balance Indoor Nationals by breaking his own national record in the 5,000 meters in 14:06.78.

 Kentucky New Balance Nationals Day One Action

Friday night Distance Medley Relay Splits.

NEW YORK – Christina Hillman stood next to the board that showed the best throw of her life – 14.88 meters.

NEW YORK – When Gunnar Nixon finally finished he walked over to the high jump mat, laid face-down and closed his eyes. He had to stop moving for just a minute.

NEW YORK – It is fact that Shelby Ashe is the best in the country in the weight throw. She’s the best ever.

NEW YORK – The best indication that Aisling Cuffe was on pace had nothing to do with time. The Stanford-bound senior wanted to listen to her body and she knew her legs would pass the message.