Treasure Valley track and field athletes of the week (May 15 to 21)
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See the winners, and all the nominees, below.
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BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
Seth Nelson, Boise: Broke the all-class state meet record in the pole vault twice, establishing a new record of 16 feet, 8 inches.
Tyler Sainsbury, Rocky Mountain: Racked up first-place finishes in the 800 meters (1:52.82) and the 1,600 (4:09.37), and helped lead the Grizzlies’ 4x800 relay (7:48.22) to a gold medal. He also was second in the 3,200 (9:12.78).
Jacob Webster, Centennial: Finished first in the 5A 200 (21.67), led the Patriots to a gold medal in the 4x100 (41.88) and took home second in the 100 (10.76).
Victor Byaundaombe, Capital: Broke out for the 5A triple jump state title at 47 feet, 11.75 inches, the best jump in all of Idaho this spring.
Ethan Hammer, Columbia: Set a new 4A pole vault record, clearing 15 feet, 7 inches for a state championship.
Cam Davis, Bishop Kelly: Won 4A state titles in the long jump (23-3) and high jump (6-4) to lead the Knights to another team championship.
Augustas Haynes, Ridgevue: Continued his season-long domination in the hurdles, bringing home 4A state titles in 110 (14.37) and 300 hurdles (38.18).
Brayden Walker, Weiser: Won the 300 hurdles (39.65) and led Weiser’s 4x400 relay (3:28.93) to the top of the podium.
Braden Ankeny, Marsing: Swept the 100 (11.25), 200 (22.33) and 400 (49.51) titles at the 2A state meet.
McKoy Richardson, Melba: Ran the fastest 300 hurdles in all of Idaho this season (37.76) for the 2A state title.
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GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Allie Bruce, Boise: Finished first in the 1,600 (4:55.87) and led Boise’s 4x800 relay (9:15.21) to a state title. She was also third in the 800 and fifth in the 3,200.
Ashlyn Sandow, Timberline: Repeated as the 5A state triple jump champ at 37 feet, 5.75 inches, more than a foot past the second-place finisher.
Tatum Richards, Emmett: Captured her third straight 4A state title in the pole vault, clearing 11-6 to win the event.
Adeline Wimer, Columbia: Blew away the competition for a 4A state championship in the 400 (56.67 seconds). She finished more than 10 meters ahead of second place for the best time in Idaho this season.
Kaylee Wuest, Ridgevue: Added a 4A state title in the discus to her resume with a throw of 120 feet, 6 inches.
Lydia Lindsey, Fruitland: Brought home four gold medals from the 3A state meet, winning the 100 (12.76), 200 (26.01) and long jump (17-4.5) individual events. She also led Fruitland to gold in the 4x100 relay (49.55).
Kailee Lerew, Weiser: Finished first in the 400 (59.36) at the 3A state meet and led the Wolverines’ 4x400 relay (4:07.91) to another win.
Olyvia Denison, Payette: The freshman made a splash at her first 3A state meet, finishing first in the triple jump at 37-6.
Meya Young, Melba: Wrapped up her high school career with four state titles. She earned individual titles in the 100 (12.59) and long jump (18-7.25), and her long jump was the best mark in Idaho this year. She also led the Mustangs’ 4x100 (49.55) and 4x200 relays (1:44.79) to first-place finishes.
Anna Dixon, Greenleaf: Won the 800 (2:15.33) and 1,600 (5:20.20) state titles at the 1A state meet.
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This story was originally published May 22, 2023 at 3:55 PM.
