RECAP: 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games, Track and Field
08/16/2021
The 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games took place in Houston, Texas from July 28- August 7. The Track and Field portion saw 12,345 participants, marking it the third largest track and field event in the history of the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
55th AAU Junior Olympic Games
Dates: July 28 - August 7
Location: Houston, Texas
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HOUSTON, Texas - After 11-days of tough competition, the 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games drew to a close in Houston, Texas on August 7, 2021. The event, which brought more than 15,000 participants to Houston, unified the sports creating the nation’s largest multi-sport event for youth in the United States.
Thousands of athletes, parents, coaches and spectators filled the halls at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Cy-Fair Natatorium, Houston Sports Complex and Turner Stadium at Humble High School. Turner Stadium itself saw 12,345 participants from the AAU track and Field portion of the Games, marking it the third largest track and field event in the history of the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Thirty-three (33) records were smashed this year, 19 girls and 13 boys record, well and above the only five records broke in 2020:
1. 17-18 Years Old Girls Heptathlon – 5493, Ariel Pedigo, Baton Rouge, LA, 8/1/21.
a. Old Record – 5337, Trya Gittens, Nashville, TN, 7/30/16.
2. 9 Years Old Girls Triathlon – 1134, Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 8/1/21.
a. Old Record – 1099, Akari Marshall, Lake Worth, FL, 7/30/17.
3. 13 Years Old Boys Pole Vault – 11-9.75, Ben Haywood, Tomball, TX, 8/2/21.
a. Old Record – 11-8, Jackson Reilly, Kingwood, TX, 8/3/15.
4. 13 Years Old Boys Discus – 177-6, Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 8/2/21.
a. Old Record – 169-6, Kevin Adams II, Cedar Park, TX, 7/31/17.
5. 10 Years Old Boys 200m Prelims – 25.25, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/2/21.
a. Old Record – 25.48, Willie Washington, Hampton City, VA, 8/3/13.
6. 17-18 Years Old Girls 1500m – 4:22.91, Anastacia Gonzales, Boerne, TX, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 4:25.04, Gabrielle Wilkenson, Philadelphia, PA, 8/2/16.
7. 17-18 Years Old Girls Discus – 168-7, Chrystal Herpin, Houston, TX, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 164-0, Shebly Frank, Grand Folks, ND, 8/5/20.
8. 13 Years Old Girls 100m – 11.82 Prelims, McKenzie Rogers, Flourissant, MO, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 11.87, Tamari Davis, Clermont, FL, 8/3/16.
9. 10 Years Old Boys 400m Prelims – 56.58, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 56.68, Quincy Wilson, Chesapeake, VA, 8/4/18.
10. 15-16 Years Old Girls Pole Vault – 13-11.25, Sky Schuller, Coppell, TX, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 12-10, Carson Dingler, Bolingbroke, GA, 8/5/15.
11. 8 and under Girls 200m Semis – 28.29, Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 25.48, Kharisma Watkins, Lehigh Arces, FL, 7/31/18.
12. 13 Years Old Boys Shot Put – 57-11, Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 52-1.25, Kevin Adams II, Cedar Park, TX, 8/2/17.
13. 17-18 Years Old Girls 200m Semis – 23.01, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 23.49, Morolake Akinosun, Aurora, IL, 8/4/11.
14. 10 Years Old Boys 1500m – 4:46.84, Victor Jaimez-Solorio, Apple Valley, CA, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 4:46.94, Kieran Tyrrell, Mckinney, TX, 8/1/19.
15. 13 Years Old Boys Long Jump – 21-2, Navarsea Conner, Monroe, LA, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 20-8, Kevin Byrd, Bowie, MD, 8/1/13.
16. 13 Years Old Boys 100m – 11.09 Semis, Brayden Robinson, Red Oaks, TX, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 11.12, Tavares Duckett II, Grand Prairie, TX, 8/3/19.
17. 17-18 Years Old Girls 100m – 11.51 Semis, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 11.3h, Carla McLaughlin, Durham, NC, 1984.
18. 9 Years Old Girls Javelin – 86-9, Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 75-9, Sereana Raura, Stockton, CA, 8/1/19.
19. 17-18 Years Old Girls 4x400m Relay Prelims – 3:39.59, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 3:40.43, 5 Star Track Program, Virginia Beach, VA, 8/6/11.
20. 14 Years Old Girls 4x400m Relay Prelims – 3:43.69, Five Star General Athletics, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 3:47.28, Metro-Dade TC, Miami, FL, 8/3/13.
21. 8 and Under Years Old Girls 4x100m Relay Prelims – 56.65, My Sisters Keeper TC, Riverview, FL, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 59.79, Track Club of Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 8/3/19.
22. 17-18 Years Old Girls Pole Vault – 13-11.25, Heather Abadie, Baton Rouge, LA, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 13-7.25, Alina McDonlad, Pacolet, SC, 8/5/16.
23. 8 and under Girls Turbo-Javelin – 71-9, Savannah Davis, Miami, FL, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 68-1, Sydney Lucas, Kennesaw, GA, 8/1/14.
24. 17-18 Years Old Girls 4x100m Relay Prelims – 44.75, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 45.32, Aurora Flyers, Aurora, IL, 8/5/11.
25. 17-18 Years Old Girls 400m Prelims – 52.66, Christine Mallard, Fort Worth, TX, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 52.74, Kendall Baisden, Detroit, MI, 8/5/11.
26. 8 and under Girls Long Jump – 13-8.25, Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 13-7.75, Brianna Burrell, White Plains, NY, 8/5/17.
27. 12 Years Old Boys 4x100m Relay – 47.71, Desoto Nitro TC, Desoto, TX, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 47.93, Mercury TC, 8/6/16.
28. 10 Years Old Boys 400m Prelims – 55.74 Finals, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 56.58 prelims, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/3/21.
29. 11 Years Old Boys 400m – 55.51, Prentice Jones Jr., Long Beach, CA, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 55.83, Dominick Grullon, Miami Gardens, FL, 8/6/16.
30. 12 Years Old Boys 400m – 52.55, Lewis Murphy, Pearland, TX, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 53.17, Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX, 8/3/19.
31. 17-18 Years Old Girls 100m – 11.51 Semis, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 11.51 Final ties, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/7/21.
32. 17-18 Years Old Girls 4x400m Relay Finals – 3:37.01, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 3:39.59 prelims, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
33. 17-18 Years Old Boys 4x400m Relay Finals – 3:08.23, Jacobs Sports Academy, Manvel, TX, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 3:09.34, Willingboro TC, 2001.
Notes from the AAU Junior Olympic Games
Saturday, August 7
Isabella Edwards, Leadaner, TX, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins 3000m (10:36.62). She repeats as Champion in the 3000m. She won the 15-16 Years Old 3000m in 2020 with a time of 10:32.04 and she won the 15-16 3000m Racewalk (19:51.74).
Friday, August 6
Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL wins the 8 and Under 200m (28.62). She broke the 8 and Under 200m record (28.29) in semi-finals. She also wins the Long Jump (13-8.25) National Record. At the 2021 Primary Championships in Satellite Beach, She won the 8 Years old Girl Long Jump (13-10.5) Meet Record and 200m (28.96) Meet Record.
Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins Shot Put (48-5) and Discus (158-0). In 2020, Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl won the Shot Put (44-7.5). She repeats as National Champion. She won the 14 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (50-8.25). She won the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put (50-2.5) a meet record in 2018. She also won the14 Years Old Girl wins Discus (129-1) and Shot Put (51-1) both Meet Records at the 2019 Club Championships.
Carrington Harris, Buford, GA 10 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (27.49). She repeats as 200m National Champion. She won the 2019 8 and Under 200m (30.43).
Aiden Opore, Suwanee, GA 11 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (25.12). He won the 2019 9 Years Old Boys 200m (27.31) and Long Jump (15-7).
Tiana Welbon, Germantown, MI 12 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (25.19). She won the 2019 10 Years Old Girls 400m (59.37) and 800m (2:25.27).
Brayden Robinson, Red Oak, TX 13 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (22.51). He broke the 100m National Record in the semi-finals (11.09). He won the 2019 11 Years Old Boys 100m (12.01) and was on both 4x100m (48.26) and 4x400m (3:54.74) National Champion relay teams.
Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (23.34). She was also a member of the 4x100m relay team that broke the record in the prelims (44.75). She broke the 200m National Record in the semi-finals (23.01) and the 100m National Record in the Semi-finals (11.51). She won the 2019 15-16 Years Old Girls 100m (11.64).
Thursday, August 5
Anyla Robinson, Detroit, MI, 12 Years Old Girl wins the 1500m (4:50.91). She won the 2019 10 Years Old Girls 1500m (4:55.87).
Jasmine Hampton, Acworth, Ga, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the Javelin (149-3). She won the 2019 14 Years Old Girls Javelin (124.8).
Jayla Flemons, San Antonio, TX, 11 Years Old Girl wins 1500m (4:56.76). She won the 2019 9 Years Old Girls 1500m (5:15.85).
Sam Baker, Kalamazoo, MI, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 3000m (9:54.52) and 1500m (4:29.00). In 2020, He won the 11 Years Old Boys 800m (2:21.41).
Adrianna Haynes, Warner Robins, GA, 12 Years Old Girl wins the 80m Hurdles (12.39). She repeats as National Champion. She won the 2020 11 Years Old Girls 80m Hurdles (13.55) and in 2019 won the 10 Years Old Girls Triathlon (1159).
Kaleb Young, Philadelphia, PA, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 800m (2:10.45). He has also won the 2019 10 Years Old Boys 800m (2:23.96) and the 2018 9 Years Old 1500m (4:48.72).
Wednesday, August 4
Trina Hubert, Cypress, TX, 14 Years Old Girl wins Discus (133-2). She also won the 2020 13 Years Old Girls Discus (114-5) and Shot Put (38-11.5)
Faith Mitchell, Houston, TX, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (43-11.75). She also won the 2018 14 Years Old Girls Shot Put (47-9).
Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 13 Years Old Boy wins the Shot Put (57-11). It’s his 5th Shot Put title. He won the 8 and under Shot Put (31-10.25) in 2016, 10 Shot Put (38-11.5) in 2018, 11 Shot Put (45-2.25) in 2019, 12 Shot Put (56-7.5) in 2020 and was second in the 2017 9 Shot Put (30-6.5). He also broke the 13 Boys Discus National Record (177-6).
Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX, 14 Years Old Boy wins the 800m (1:57.32). He won 12 Year Old Boys the 800m (2:02.79) with a National Record in 2019. It’s his 4th consecutive win. He won 2016 9 years old 800m (2:19.43), 2017 10 years old 800m (2:16.44), 2018 11 years old 800m (2:11.58). All are national records at that age group.
Kaleb Young, Philadelphia, PA wins the 12 Years Old Boys 800m (2:10.45). He has also won the 10 Years Old Boys 800m (2:23.96) in 2019 and the 9 Years Old 1500m (4:48.72) in 2018.
Cyprian Reid, Ft. Myers, FL wins the 8 and under Boys 800m (2:32.45). He won the 8 and under Boys 400m (1:07.11) 800m (2:33.02) and 1500m (5:22.92) at the 2021 Club Championships in Satellite Beach.
J’Nia Simpson, Tampa, FL wins 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put (46-4.25) and Discus (117-9). At the 2021 Club Championships, She repeated as Shot Put Champion by winning the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put Champion (44-7) Meet Record. She won the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put in 2019 with a throw of 36-3. Her 2019 victory was also a meet record. She also won the 2019 11 Years Old Girls Discus (87-8) at the JO Games in Greensboro, NC.
Milan Moriniere, Norristown, PA, 12 Years Old Girl wins the Javelin (114-0). In 2020, She won the 11 Years Old Girls Discus (70-9).
Victor Jaimez-Solorio, Apple Valley, CA, 10 Years Old Boys wins the 800m (2:22.46) and 1500m (4:46.84). He repeats as National Champion. He won the 9 Years Old Boys 800m (2:21.09) and 1500m (4:42.97) in 2020. He also won the 8 and Under Boys 800m (2:32.47) and 1500m (5:07.14) in 2019 in Greensboro, NC.
Tuesday, August 3
Carson McInerney, Sioux City, IA, 14 Years Old Boy wins Discus (164-2). He won the 13 Years Old Boys Discus (140-7) in 2020 and 12 Years Old Boys Discus (115-10) in 2019.
Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl repeats as the Shot Put Champion (48-0.5). In 2020, she was the 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (44-7.5). She won the 14 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (50-8.25). She won the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put (50-2.5) a meet record in 2018. She also won the14 Years Old Girl wins Discus (129-1) and Shot Put (51-1) both Meet Records at the 2019 Club Championships.
Drew Johnson, Charlotte, NC, 13 Years Old Boys wins the 1500m (4:19.92). He won the 2019 11 Years Old Boys 1500m (4:28.41).
Charlize-Trinity McKenzie, Cedarburg, WI, 14 Years Old Girl repeats as 1500m Champion (4:35.18). She won the 2020 13 Years Old Girls 1500m (4:45.36).
Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (36-3). Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (90-8). She broke the 11 Years Old Discus record at the 2021 Club Championships in Satellite Beach with a mark of 77-7 and also broke the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put at the Club championships with a mark of 37-3. This also was a Club Championships meet record. She repeated as National Champion. She has now won the 2018 8 and under Girls Shot Put with a meet record (28-5.75), 9 Years Old Girls Shot Put (29-2.5) and this 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75). At The Club Championships, she has won the 9 Years old Turbo-Javelin Champion. Her 2019 9 Years Old Shot Put win is also the 9 Years old Shot Put record (28-1.5). She won 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75).
More All in the family, Three Herpins from Houston, TX are National Champions. Chris Herpin, 15-16 Years Old Boy wins Shot Put (51-4.25), Chrystal Herpin, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins Discus (168-7) and Kylie Herpin, 13 Years Old Girl wins Discus (110-7).
Bryce McCray, Richmond, TX repeats as 17-18 Years Old Boys 400m Hurdle Champion (51.18). He won the event in 2020 with a time of 52.36.
Makeriah Harris, Maringouin, LA wins the 15-16 Years Old Girls 400m Hurdles (58.08) and 100m Hurdles (13.85). In 2020, she won the 14 Years Old Girls 200m Hurdles (26.94), 100m Hurdles (14.06) and 200m (24.78).
Shakayla Lavender, Cheasapeake, VA wins the 11 Years Old Girls 200m Hurdles (26.96) and 100m Hurdles (14.06). In 2020, she was a double winner: 13 Old Girl wins the 200m Hurdles (28.16) and 100m Hurdles (14.69).
Monday, August 2
Decil Kellam, Deer Park, TX, 9 Years Old Boy repeats as Shot put Champion (31-1). He won the 2020 8 and under Years Old Boys Shot Put (30-5).
Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 13 Years Old Boy repeats as Discus Champion (177-6) National Record. He won the 2020 12 Years Old Boys Discus (131-3) and 12 Years Old Boys Shot Put (56-7.58).
Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (90-8). She broke the 11 Years Old Discus record at the 2021 Club Championships in Satellite Beach with a mark of 77-7 and also broke the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put at the Club championships with a mark of 37-3. This also was a Club Championships meet record. She repeated as National Champion. She has now won the 2018 8 and under Girls Shot Put with a meet record (28-5.75), 9 Years Old Girls Shot Put (29-2.5) and this 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75). At The Club Championships, she has won the 9 Years old Turbo-Javelin Champion. Her 2019 9 Years Old Shot Put win is also the 9 Years old Shot Put record (28-1.5). She won 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75).
Sunday, August 1
All in the family, Three brothers from Columbia, MO win racewalk titles. Preston Schweikert (12 Years Old) wins 1500m racewalk (9:59.19), Kaleb Schweikert (15-16 Years Old) wins 3000m racewalk (16:56.41) and Kevin Schweikert (17-18 Years Old) wins 3000m racewalk (16:38.40). Kevin Schweikert, Columbia, MO, 15-16 Years Old Boy won the 3000m Racewalk (17:17.38). He repeated as National Champion. He won the same event in 2018 with a time of 16.05.66.
Heather Durrant, Elgin, IL wins 15-16 Years Old Girls 3000m racewalk (15:06.96). In 2019, Heather Durrant, Elgin, IL won the 14 Years Old Girls 3000m racewalk (17:26.86). She repeats as National Champion. In 2018, She won the 13 Years Old Girls 3000m racewalk (15:07.85). Her time was a National Record.
Collin Wise, Columbia, MO wins his 5th racewalk title in the 14 Years Old Boys 3000m racewalk (16:27.30). He has won titles in 2019 (12 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 8:24.94), 2018 (11 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 7:34.02), (10 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 8:14.35), and (9 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 9:29.72).
Sky Schuller, Coppell, TX wins 15-16 Years Old Girls Heptathlon (4864). She won the 14 Years Old Girls Pentathlon in 2019 with 3193 points, the 13 Years Old Pentathlon in 2018 with 2750 points.
Taylor Gross, Odenton, MD wins 11 Years Old Girls 1500m Racewalk (9:03.63). She won the 2019 10 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (8:45.87).
Isaiah Edwards, Leander, TX wins 12 Years Old Boys 1500m Racewalk (9:17.33). He won the 2020 11 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (8:25.30) and in 2018, he won the 9 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (10:21.67).
Saturday, July 31
D’Asia Duncan, Clemont, FL 13 Years Old Girl repeats as Pentathlon Champion (3318 points) and 80m Hurdles (14.43). She won the 2020 12 Years Old Girls 80m Hurdles (12.76). She won the 2019 11 Years Old Girls Pentathlon (2740 point) and 80m Hurdles (13.07). In 2020 the pentathlon was not contested. She is also the 2021 Club Champion in the 13 Years Old Girl 100m Hurdles (13.78), and Long Jump (17-5.25). Both were Club meet records.
Double Winners:
Sky Schuller, Coppell, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins Pole Vault (13-11.25) National Record and Heptathlon (4864).
Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 9 Years Old Girl wins Triathlon (1134) National Record and Shot Put (27-8.5).
Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (36-3) and Discus (90-8).
Jahmaikel McKenzie, Leander, TX, 9 Years Old Boy wins the Triathlon (664) and 800m (2:30.74).
Drew Johnson, Charlotte, NC, 13 Years Old Boy wins 800m (2:03.08) and 1500m (4:19.92).
Anthony Wood II, Louisville, KY 17-18 Years Old Boy wins the Long Jump (24-4.5) and Triple Jump (49-7.25).
Kylie Herpin, Houston, TX, 12 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (110-7) and Shot Put (43-2.25).
Victor Jaimez-Solorio, Apple Valley, CA, 10 Years Old Boys wins the 800m (2:22.46).
Sam Baker, Kalamazoo, MI, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 3000m (9:54.52) and 1500m (4:29.00).
Navarsea Conner, Monroe, LA 13 Years Old Boy wins the Long Jump (21-2) National Record and 100m Hurdles (13.76).
Jaylen Gilmore, Farmington, MI 14 Years Old Boy wins the Pentathlon (2895) and 100m Hurdles (13.78).
Makeriah Harris, Maringouin, LA 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the 100m Hurdles (13.85) and 400m Hurdles (58.08).
Khloe Washington, Wichita Falls, TX, 11Years Old Girl wins Pentathlon (2611) and Long Jump (15-3.5).
Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins Shot Put (48-5) and Discus (158-0).
Savannah Davis, Miami, FL, 8 and Under Girl wins the Shot Put (25.6.25) and Turbo-Javelin (71-9) National Record.
Kennedy McCarter, Wichita Falls, TX ,10 Years Old Girl wins Triathlon (1112) and Long Jump (14-11.25).
Shamar Heard, Macomb, MI, 15-16 Years Old Boy wins the Long Jump (23-9) and 200m (21.53).
J’Nia Simpson, Tampa, FL, 13 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (117-9) and Shot Put (46-4.25).
Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 13 Years Old Boy wins the Shot Put (57-11) and Discus (177-6) Both National Records.
Addison Moore, Versailles, KY, 13 Years Old Girl wins 1500m (4:42.84) and 3000m (10:21.62).
Aiden Fitzgerald, Friendswood, TX, 13 Years Old Boy wins 3000m (9:33.53) and 4x800m Relay (8:51.19).
Trace Calhoun, Deer Park, TX, 11 Years Old Boy wins the Discus (103-11) and Shot Put (41-8).
Micah Blomker, Mission, KS, 15-16 Years Old Boy wins the 1500m (4:01.14) and 3000m (8:53.82).
Hudson Breaux, Manvel, TX, 9 Years Old Boy wins the 200 (26.75) and 4x100m Relay (51.47).
Ethan Feaster, Desoto, TX, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (24.21), and 4x100m Relay (47.71).
Aneesa Tietchen, Houston, TX, 8 and Under Girl wins the 400m (1:06.12) and 800m 2:37.93).
Cyprian Reid, Ft. Myers, FL, 8 and Under Boy wins the 400m (1:05.30) and 800m (2:32.45).
Gabrielle Wright, New Llano, LA, 9 Years Old Girl the 400m (1:03.99) and 800m (2:34.76).
Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 10 Years Old Boys wins 400m (55.74) National Record, and 200m (25.44).
Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX 14 Years Old Boys wins the 400m (48.64), 800m (1:57.32).
Christlyn Collins, Houston, TX, 9 Years Old Girl wins the 100m (13.89), and 200m (28.47).
Aiden Opore, Suwanee, GA, 11 Years Old Boy wins the 100m (12.49) and 200m (25.12).
David Barrett, Pearland, TX, 14 Years Old Boy wins the 100m (11.26) and 200m (22.33).
Torrence Walker, Stafford, VA, 17-18 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (21.44) and 4x100m Relay (40.28).
Lewis Murphy, Pearland, TX, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 400m (52.55) National Record and 4x400m Relay (3:50.02).
Nasya Williams, Desoto, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (24.14) and 4x400m Relay (3:45.54).
Triple Winners:
Ariel Pedigo, Baton Rouge, LA, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the High Jump (5-7), Javelin (143-5) and Heptathlon (5493) National Record.
Shakayla Lavender, Cheasapeake, VA wins the 11 Years Old Girls 200m Hurdles (26.96), 100m Hurdles (14.06) and 4x100m Relay (47.68).
Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 8 and Under Girl wins the Long Jump (13-8.25) National Record, 100 (14.31) and 200 (28.62).
Chael Williams, Tampa, FL, 8 and Under Boy wins the 200m (28.12), 100m (13.69) and 4x100m Relay (56.62).
Kennedy Jackson, Desoto, TX, 11 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (25.12), 100m (13.17) and 4x100m Relay (50.76).
Tiana Welbon, Germantown, MD, 12 Years Old Girl wins the 400m (56.18), 100m (12.56) and 200m (25.19).
Brayden Robinson, Desoto, TX, 13 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (22.53), 100m (11.35) and 4x100m Relay (43.35).
Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the 100m (11.51), 200m (23.34) and 400m (44.79).
4 Time Winner:
Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 9 Years Old Girl wins Triathlon (1134) National Record, Javelin (86-9) National Record, High Jump (4-3.25) and Shot Put (27-8.5).
Joel Ferrell Award Winners
Outstanding performances garnering the prestigious Joel Ferrell Award in track and field were Ariel Pedigo, from Baton Rouge, LA, won 17-18 Years Old Girls’ High Jump (5-7), Javelin (143-5) and Heptathlon (5493) National Record; Brock Lewis, from Boerne, TX, won the 17-18 Years Old Boys’ Decathlon (6767); Jackson Cantwell, from Columbia, MO, won the 13 Years Old Boys’ Shot Put (57-11) and Discus (177-6) (Both were National Records); Brielle Hudson, from Cornwall, NY, won 9 Years Old Girls’ Triathlon (1134) National Record, Javelin (86-9) National Record, High Jump (4-3.25) and Shot Put (27-8.5); Omar Thomas, from Pompano Beach, FL, won the 10 Years Old Boys’ 400m (55.74) National Record, 200m (25.44) and 2nd in 4x100m Relay; Kaila Jackson, from Detroit, MI, won the 17-18 Years Old Girls’ 100m (11.51), 200m (23.34) and 400m (44.79).
A full list of results can be here: https://www.aauresults.org/jogames/re_jogames_dnk.php?s=207&lkid=&y=2021
Full list of results for each sport:
Baton Twirling
Field Hockey
Jump Rope
Karate
Pickleball
Sport Stacking
Swimming
Taekwondo
Track and Field/Multis
Trampoline & Tumbling
Congratulations to all participants in this year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games and a big thanks our partners the Houston Sports Authority for a fantastic event. Next year the 56th edition of the Games will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 27 - August 6, 2022.
Dates: July 28 - August 7
Location: Houston, Texas
Results | Photo Galleries
HOUSTON, Texas - After 11-days of tough competition, the 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games drew to a close in Houston, Texas on August 7, 2021. The event, which brought more than 15,000 participants to Houston, unified the sports creating the nation’s largest multi-sport event for youth in the United States.
Thousands of athletes, parents, coaches and spectators filled the halls at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Cy-Fair Natatorium, Houston Sports Complex and Turner Stadium at Humble High School. Turner Stadium itself saw 12,345 participants from the AAU track and Field portion of the Games, marking it the third largest track and field event in the history of the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Thirty-three (33) records were smashed this year, 19 girls and 13 boys record, well and above the only five records broke in 2020:
1. 17-18 Years Old Girls Heptathlon – 5493, Ariel Pedigo, Baton Rouge, LA, 8/1/21.
a. Old Record – 5337, Trya Gittens, Nashville, TN, 7/30/16.
2. 9 Years Old Girls Triathlon – 1134, Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 8/1/21.
a. Old Record – 1099, Akari Marshall, Lake Worth, FL, 7/30/17.
3. 13 Years Old Boys Pole Vault – 11-9.75, Ben Haywood, Tomball, TX, 8/2/21.
a. Old Record – 11-8, Jackson Reilly, Kingwood, TX, 8/3/15.
4. 13 Years Old Boys Discus – 177-6, Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 8/2/21.
a. Old Record – 169-6, Kevin Adams II, Cedar Park, TX, 7/31/17.
5. 10 Years Old Boys 200m Prelims – 25.25, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/2/21.
a. Old Record – 25.48, Willie Washington, Hampton City, VA, 8/3/13.
6. 17-18 Years Old Girls 1500m – 4:22.91, Anastacia Gonzales, Boerne, TX, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 4:25.04, Gabrielle Wilkenson, Philadelphia, PA, 8/2/16.
7. 17-18 Years Old Girls Discus – 168-7, Chrystal Herpin, Houston, TX, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 164-0, Shebly Frank, Grand Folks, ND, 8/5/20.
8. 13 Years Old Girls 100m – 11.82 Prelims, McKenzie Rogers, Flourissant, MO, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 11.87, Tamari Davis, Clermont, FL, 8/3/16.
9. 10 Years Old Boys 400m Prelims – 56.58, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/3/21.
a. Old Record – 56.68, Quincy Wilson, Chesapeake, VA, 8/4/18.
10. 15-16 Years Old Girls Pole Vault – 13-11.25, Sky Schuller, Coppell, TX, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 12-10, Carson Dingler, Bolingbroke, GA, 8/5/15.
11. 8 and under Girls 200m Semis – 28.29, Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 25.48, Kharisma Watkins, Lehigh Arces, FL, 7/31/18.
12. 13 Years Old Boys Shot Put – 57-11, Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 52-1.25, Kevin Adams II, Cedar Park, TX, 8/2/17.
13. 17-18 Years Old Girls 200m Semis – 23.01, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/4/21.
a. Old Record – 23.49, Morolake Akinosun, Aurora, IL, 8/4/11.
14. 10 Years Old Boys 1500m – 4:46.84, Victor Jaimez-Solorio, Apple Valley, CA, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 4:46.94, Kieran Tyrrell, Mckinney, TX, 8/1/19.
15. 13 Years Old Boys Long Jump – 21-2, Navarsea Conner, Monroe, LA, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 20-8, Kevin Byrd, Bowie, MD, 8/1/13.
16. 13 Years Old Boys 100m – 11.09 Semis, Brayden Robinson, Red Oaks, TX, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 11.12, Tavares Duckett II, Grand Prairie, TX, 8/3/19.
17. 17-18 Years Old Girls 100m – 11.51 Semis, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 11.3h, Carla McLaughlin, Durham, NC, 1984.
18. 9 Years Old Girls Javelin – 86-9, Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 75-9, Sereana Raura, Stockton, CA, 8/1/19.
19. 17-18 Years Old Girls 4x400m Relay Prelims – 3:39.59, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 3:40.43, 5 Star Track Program, Virginia Beach, VA, 8/6/11.
20. 14 Years Old Girls 4x400m Relay Prelims – 3:43.69, Five Star General Athletics, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 3:47.28, Metro-Dade TC, Miami, FL, 8/3/13.
21. 8 and Under Years Old Girls 4x100m Relay Prelims – 56.65, My Sisters Keeper TC, Riverview, FL, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 59.79, Track Club of Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 8/3/19.
22. 17-18 Years Old Girls Pole Vault – 13-11.25, Heather Abadie, Baton Rouge, LA, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 13-7.25, Alina McDonlad, Pacolet, SC, 8/5/16.
23. 8 and under Girls Turbo-Javelin – 71-9, Savannah Davis, Miami, FL, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 68-1, Sydney Lucas, Kennesaw, GA, 8/1/14.
24. 17-18 Years Old Girls 4x100m Relay Prelims – 44.75, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 45.32, Aurora Flyers, Aurora, IL, 8/5/11.
25. 17-18 Years Old Girls 400m Prelims – 52.66, Christine Mallard, Fort Worth, TX, 8/6/21.
a. Old Record – 52.74, Kendall Baisden, Detroit, MI, 8/5/11.
26. 8 and under Girls Long Jump – 13-8.25, Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 13-7.75, Brianna Burrell, White Plains, NY, 8/5/17.
27. 12 Years Old Boys 4x100m Relay – 47.71, Desoto Nitro TC, Desoto, TX, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 47.93, Mercury TC, 8/6/16.
28. 10 Years Old Boys 400m Prelims – 55.74 Finals, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 56.58 prelims, Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 8/3/21.
29. 11 Years Old Boys 400m – 55.51, Prentice Jones Jr., Long Beach, CA, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 55.83, Dominick Grullon, Miami Gardens, FL, 8/6/16.
30. 12 Years Old Boys 400m – 52.55, Lewis Murphy, Pearland, TX, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 53.17, Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX, 8/3/19.
31. 17-18 Years Old Girls 100m – 11.51 Semis, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
a. Old Record – 11.51 Final ties, Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 8/7/21.
32. 17-18 Years Old Girls 4x400m Relay Finals – 3:37.01, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 3:39.59 prelims, Track Life University, Detroit, MI, 8/5/21.
33. 17-18 Years Old Boys 4x400m Relay Finals – 3:08.23, Jacobs Sports Academy, Manvel, TX, 8/7/21.
a. Old Record – 3:09.34, Willingboro TC, 2001.
Notes from the AAU Junior Olympic Games
Saturday, August 7
Isabella Edwards, Leadaner, TX, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins 3000m (10:36.62). She repeats as Champion in the 3000m. She won the 15-16 Years Old 3000m in 2020 with a time of 10:32.04 and she won the 15-16 3000m Racewalk (19:51.74).
Friday, August 6
Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL wins the 8 and Under 200m (28.62). She broke the 8 and Under 200m record (28.29) in semi-finals. She also wins the Long Jump (13-8.25) National Record. At the 2021 Primary Championships in Satellite Beach, She won the 8 Years old Girl Long Jump (13-10.5) Meet Record and 200m (28.96) Meet Record.
Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins Shot Put (48-5) and Discus (158-0). In 2020, Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl won the Shot Put (44-7.5). She repeats as National Champion. She won the 14 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (50-8.25). She won the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put (50-2.5) a meet record in 2018. She also won the14 Years Old Girl wins Discus (129-1) and Shot Put (51-1) both Meet Records at the 2019 Club Championships.
Carrington Harris, Buford, GA 10 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (27.49). She repeats as 200m National Champion. She won the 2019 8 and Under 200m (30.43).
Aiden Opore, Suwanee, GA 11 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (25.12). He won the 2019 9 Years Old Boys 200m (27.31) and Long Jump (15-7).
Tiana Welbon, Germantown, MI 12 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (25.19). She won the 2019 10 Years Old Girls 400m (59.37) and 800m (2:25.27).
Brayden Robinson, Red Oak, TX 13 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (22.51). He broke the 100m National Record in the semi-finals (11.09). He won the 2019 11 Years Old Boys 100m (12.01) and was on both 4x100m (48.26) and 4x400m (3:54.74) National Champion relay teams.
Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (23.34). She was also a member of the 4x100m relay team that broke the record in the prelims (44.75). She broke the 200m National Record in the semi-finals (23.01) and the 100m National Record in the Semi-finals (11.51). She won the 2019 15-16 Years Old Girls 100m (11.64).
Thursday, August 5
Anyla Robinson, Detroit, MI, 12 Years Old Girl wins the 1500m (4:50.91). She won the 2019 10 Years Old Girls 1500m (4:55.87).
Jasmine Hampton, Acworth, Ga, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the Javelin (149-3). She won the 2019 14 Years Old Girls Javelin (124.8).
Jayla Flemons, San Antonio, TX, 11 Years Old Girl wins 1500m (4:56.76). She won the 2019 9 Years Old Girls 1500m (5:15.85).
Sam Baker, Kalamazoo, MI, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 3000m (9:54.52) and 1500m (4:29.00). In 2020, He won the 11 Years Old Boys 800m (2:21.41).
Adrianna Haynes, Warner Robins, GA, 12 Years Old Girl wins the 80m Hurdles (12.39). She repeats as National Champion. She won the 2020 11 Years Old Girls 80m Hurdles (13.55) and in 2019 won the 10 Years Old Girls Triathlon (1159).
Kaleb Young, Philadelphia, PA, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 800m (2:10.45). He has also won the 2019 10 Years Old Boys 800m (2:23.96) and the 2018 9 Years Old 1500m (4:48.72).
Wednesday, August 4
Trina Hubert, Cypress, TX, 14 Years Old Girl wins Discus (133-2). She also won the 2020 13 Years Old Girls Discus (114-5) and Shot Put (38-11.5)
Faith Mitchell, Houston, TX, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (43-11.75). She also won the 2018 14 Years Old Girls Shot Put (47-9).
Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 13 Years Old Boy wins the Shot Put (57-11). It’s his 5th Shot Put title. He won the 8 and under Shot Put (31-10.25) in 2016, 10 Shot Put (38-11.5) in 2018, 11 Shot Put (45-2.25) in 2019, 12 Shot Put (56-7.5) in 2020 and was second in the 2017 9 Shot Put (30-6.5). He also broke the 13 Boys Discus National Record (177-6).
Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX, 14 Years Old Boy wins the 800m (1:57.32). He won 12 Year Old Boys the 800m (2:02.79) with a National Record in 2019. It’s his 4th consecutive win. He won 2016 9 years old 800m (2:19.43), 2017 10 years old 800m (2:16.44), 2018 11 years old 800m (2:11.58). All are national records at that age group.
Kaleb Young, Philadelphia, PA wins the 12 Years Old Boys 800m (2:10.45). He has also won the 10 Years Old Boys 800m (2:23.96) in 2019 and the 9 Years Old 1500m (4:48.72) in 2018.
Cyprian Reid, Ft. Myers, FL wins the 8 and under Boys 800m (2:32.45). He won the 8 and under Boys 400m (1:07.11) 800m (2:33.02) and 1500m (5:22.92) at the 2021 Club Championships in Satellite Beach.
J’Nia Simpson, Tampa, FL wins 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put (46-4.25) and Discus (117-9). At the 2021 Club Championships, She repeated as Shot Put Champion by winning the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put Champion (44-7) Meet Record. She won the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put in 2019 with a throw of 36-3. Her 2019 victory was also a meet record. She also won the 2019 11 Years Old Girls Discus (87-8) at the JO Games in Greensboro, NC.
Milan Moriniere, Norristown, PA, 12 Years Old Girl wins the Javelin (114-0). In 2020, She won the 11 Years Old Girls Discus (70-9).
Victor Jaimez-Solorio, Apple Valley, CA, 10 Years Old Boys wins the 800m (2:22.46) and 1500m (4:46.84). He repeats as National Champion. He won the 9 Years Old Boys 800m (2:21.09) and 1500m (4:42.97) in 2020. He also won the 8 and Under Boys 800m (2:32.47) and 1500m (5:07.14) in 2019 in Greensboro, NC.
Tuesday, August 3
Carson McInerney, Sioux City, IA, 14 Years Old Boy wins Discus (164-2). He won the 13 Years Old Boys Discus (140-7) in 2020 and 12 Years Old Boys Discus (115-10) in 2019.
Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl repeats as the Shot Put Champion (48-0.5). In 2020, she was the 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (44-7.5). She won the 14 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (50-8.25). She won the 13 Years Old Girls Shot Put (50-2.5) a meet record in 2018. She also won the14 Years Old Girl wins Discus (129-1) and Shot Put (51-1) both Meet Records at the 2019 Club Championships.
Drew Johnson, Charlotte, NC, 13 Years Old Boys wins the 1500m (4:19.92). He won the 2019 11 Years Old Boys 1500m (4:28.41).
Charlize-Trinity McKenzie, Cedarburg, WI, 14 Years Old Girl repeats as 1500m Champion (4:35.18). She won the 2020 13 Years Old Girls 1500m (4:45.36).
Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (36-3). Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (90-8). She broke the 11 Years Old Discus record at the 2021 Club Championships in Satellite Beach with a mark of 77-7 and also broke the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put at the Club championships with a mark of 37-3. This also was a Club Championships meet record. She repeated as National Champion. She has now won the 2018 8 and under Girls Shot Put with a meet record (28-5.75), 9 Years Old Girls Shot Put (29-2.5) and this 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75). At The Club Championships, she has won the 9 Years old Turbo-Javelin Champion. Her 2019 9 Years Old Shot Put win is also the 9 Years old Shot Put record (28-1.5). She won 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75).
More All in the family, Three Herpins from Houston, TX are National Champions. Chris Herpin, 15-16 Years Old Boy wins Shot Put (51-4.25), Chrystal Herpin, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins Discus (168-7) and Kylie Herpin, 13 Years Old Girl wins Discus (110-7).
Bryce McCray, Richmond, TX repeats as 17-18 Years Old Boys 400m Hurdle Champion (51.18). He won the event in 2020 with a time of 52.36.
Makeriah Harris, Maringouin, LA wins the 15-16 Years Old Girls 400m Hurdles (58.08) and 100m Hurdles (13.85). In 2020, she won the 14 Years Old Girls 200m Hurdles (26.94), 100m Hurdles (14.06) and 200m (24.78).
Shakayla Lavender, Cheasapeake, VA wins the 11 Years Old Girls 200m Hurdles (26.96) and 100m Hurdles (14.06). In 2020, she was a double winner: 13 Old Girl wins the 200m Hurdles (28.16) and 100m Hurdles (14.69).
Monday, August 2
Decil Kellam, Deer Park, TX, 9 Years Old Boy repeats as Shot put Champion (31-1). He won the 2020 8 and under Years Old Boys Shot Put (30-5).
Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 13 Years Old Boy repeats as Discus Champion (177-6) National Record. He won the 2020 12 Years Old Boys Discus (131-3) and 12 Years Old Boys Shot Put (56-7.58).
Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (90-8). She broke the 11 Years Old Discus record at the 2021 Club Championships in Satellite Beach with a mark of 77-7 and also broke the 11 Years Old Girls Shot Put at the Club championships with a mark of 37-3. This also was a Club Championships meet record. She repeated as National Champion. She has now won the 2018 8 and under Girls Shot Put with a meet record (28-5.75), 9 Years Old Girls Shot Put (29-2.5) and this 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75). At The Club Championships, she has won the 9 Years old Turbo-Javelin Champion. Her 2019 9 Years Old Shot Put win is also the 9 Years old Shot Put record (28-1.5). She won 10 Years Old Girls Shot Put (31-3.75).
Sunday, August 1
All in the family, Three brothers from Columbia, MO win racewalk titles. Preston Schweikert (12 Years Old) wins 1500m racewalk (9:59.19), Kaleb Schweikert (15-16 Years Old) wins 3000m racewalk (16:56.41) and Kevin Schweikert (17-18 Years Old) wins 3000m racewalk (16:38.40). Kevin Schweikert, Columbia, MO, 15-16 Years Old Boy won the 3000m Racewalk (17:17.38). He repeated as National Champion. He won the same event in 2018 with a time of 16.05.66.
Heather Durrant, Elgin, IL wins 15-16 Years Old Girls 3000m racewalk (15:06.96). In 2019, Heather Durrant, Elgin, IL won the 14 Years Old Girls 3000m racewalk (17:26.86). She repeats as National Champion. In 2018, She won the 13 Years Old Girls 3000m racewalk (15:07.85). Her time was a National Record.
Collin Wise, Columbia, MO wins his 5th racewalk title in the 14 Years Old Boys 3000m racewalk (16:27.30). He has won titles in 2019 (12 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 8:24.94), 2018 (11 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 7:34.02), (10 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 8:14.35), and (9 Years Old 1500m racewalk: 9:29.72).
Sky Schuller, Coppell, TX wins 15-16 Years Old Girls Heptathlon (4864). She won the 14 Years Old Girls Pentathlon in 2019 with 3193 points, the 13 Years Old Pentathlon in 2018 with 2750 points.
Taylor Gross, Odenton, MD wins 11 Years Old Girls 1500m Racewalk (9:03.63). She won the 2019 10 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (8:45.87).
Isaiah Edwards, Leander, TX wins 12 Years Old Boys 1500m Racewalk (9:17.33). He won the 2020 11 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (8:25.30) and in 2018, he won the 9 Years Old 1500m Racewalk (10:21.67).
Saturday, July 31
D’Asia Duncan, Clemont, FL 13 Years Old Girl repeats as Pentathlon Champion (3318 points) and 80m Hurdles (14.43). She won the 2020 12 Years Old Girls 80m Hurdles (12.76). She won the 2019 11 Years Old Girls Pentathlon (2740 point) and 80m Hurdles (13.07). In 2020 the pentathlon was not contested. She is also the 2021 Club Champion in the 13 Years Old Girl 100m Hurdles (13.78), and Long Jump (17-5.25). Both were Club meet records.
Double Winners:
Sky Schuller, Coppell, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins Pole Vault (13-11.25) National Record and Heptathlon (4864).
Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 9 Years Old Girl wins Triathlon (1134) National Record and Shot Put (27-8.5).
Laila Jones, Clemmons, NC, 11 Years Old Girl wins the Shot Put (36-3) and Discus (90-8).
Jahmaikel McKenzie, Leander, TX, 9 Years Old Boy wins the Triathlon (664) and 800m (2:30.74).
Drew Johnson, Charlotte, NC, 13 Years Old Boy wins 800m (2:03.08) and 1500m (4:19.92).
Anthony Wood II, Louisville, KY 17-18 Years Old Boy wins the Long Jump (24-4.5) and Triple Jump (49-7.25).
Kylie Herpin, Houston, TX, 12 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (110-7) and Shot Put (43-2.25).
Victor Jaimez-Solorio, Apple Valley, CA, 10 Years Old Boys wins the 800m (2:22.46).
Sam Baker, Kalamazoo, MI, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 3000m (9:54.52) and 1500m (4:29.00).
Navarsea Conner, Monroe, LA 13 Years Old Boy wins the Long Jump (21-2) National Record and 100m Hurdles (13.76).
Jaylen Gilmore, Farmington, MI 14 Years Old Boy wins the Pentathlon (2895) and 100m Hurdles (13.78).
Makeriah Harris, Maringouin, LA 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the 100m Hurdles (13.85) and 400m Hurdles (58.08).
Khloe Washington, Wichita Falls, TX, 11Years Old Girl wins Pentathlon (2611) and Long Jump (15-3.5).
Carlie Weiser, Giddings, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins Shot Put (48-5) and Discus (158-0).
Savannah Davis, Miami, FL, 8 and Under Girl wins the Shot Put (25.6.25) and Turbo-Javelin (71-9) National Record.
Kennedy McCarter, Wichita Falls, TX ,10 Years Old Girl wins Triathlon (1112) and Long Jump (14-11.25).
Shamar Heard, Macomb, MI, 15-16 Years Old Boy wins the Long Jump (23-9) and 200m (21.53).
J’Nia Simpson, Tampa, FL, 13 Years Old Girl wins the Discus (117-9) and Shot Put (46-4.25).
Jackson Cantwell, Columbia, MO, 13 Years Old Boy wins the Shot Put (57-11) and Discus (177-6) Both National Records.
Addison Moore, Versailles, KY, 13 Years Old Girl wins 1500m (4:42.84) and 3000m (10:21.62).
Aiden Fitzgerald, Friendswood, TX, 13 Years Old Boy wins 3000m (9:33.53) and 4x800m Relay (8:51.19).
Trace Calhoun, Deer Park, TX, 11 Years Old Boy wins the Discus (103-11) and Shot Put (41-8).
Micah Blomker, Mission, KS, 15-16 Years Old Boy wins the 1500m (4:01.14) and 3000m (8:53.82).
Hudson Breaux, Manvel, TX, 9 Years Old Boy wins the 200 (26.75) and 4x100m Relay (51.47).
Ethan Feaster, Desoto, TX, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (24.21), and 4x100m Relay (47.71).
Aneesa Tietchen, Houston, TX, 8 and Under Girl wins the 400m (1:06.12) and 800m 2:37.93).
Cyprian Reid, Ft. Myers, FL, 8 and Under Boy wins the 400m (1:05.30) and 800m (2:32.45).
Gabrielle Wright, New Llano, LA, 9 Years Old Girl the 400m (1:03.99) and 800m (2:34.76).
Omar Thomas, Pompano Beach, FL, 10 Years Old Boys wins 400m (55.74) National Record, and 200m (25.44).
Jonathan Simms, Plano, TX 14 Years Old Boys wins the 400m (48.64), 800m (1:57.32).
Christlyn Collins, Houston, TX, 9 Years Old Girl wins the 100m (13.89), and 200m (28.47).
Aiden Opore, Suwanee, GA, 11 Years Old Boy wins the 100m (12.49) and 200m (25.12).
David Barrett, Pearland, TX, 14 Years Old Boy wins the 100m (11.26) and 200m (22.33).
Torrence Walker, Stafford, VA, 17-18 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (21.44) and 4x100m Relay (40.28).
Lewis Murphy, Pearland, TX, 12 Years Old Boy wins the 400m (52.55) National Record and 4x400m Relay (3:50.02).
Nasya Williams, Desoto, TX, 15-16 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (24.14) and 4x400m Relay (3:45.54).
Triple Winners:
Ariel Pedigo, Baton Rouge, LA, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the High Jump (5-7), Javelin (143-5) and Heptathlon (5493) National Record.
Shakayla Lavender, Cheasapeake, VA wins the 11 Years Old Girls 200m Hurdles (26.96), 100m Hurdles (14.06) and 4x100m Relay (47.68).
Lilyanna Duvra, Ocoee, FL, 8 and Under Girl wins the Long Jump (13-8.25) National Record, 100 (14.31) and 200 (28.62).
Chael Williams, Tampa, FL, 8 and Under Boy wins the 200m (28.12), 100m (13.69) and 4x100m Relay (56.62).
Kennedy Jackson, Desoto, TX, 11 Years Old Girl wins the 200m (25.12), 100m (13.17) and 4x100m Relay (50.76).
Tiana Welbon, Germantown, MD, 12 Years Old Girl wins the 400m (56.18), 100m (12.56) and 200m (25.19).
Brayden Robinson, Desoto, TX, 13 Years Old Boy wins the 200m (22.53), 100m (11.35) and 4x100m Relay (43.35).
Kaila Jackson, Detroit, MI, 17-18 Years Old Girl wins the 100m (11.51), 200m (23.34) and 400m (44.79).
4 Time Winner:
Brielle Hudson, Cornwall, NY, 9 Years Old Girl wins Triathlon (1134) National Record, Javelin (86-9) National Record, High Jump (4-3.25) and Shot Put (27-8.5).
Joel Ferrell Award Winners
Outstanding performances garnering the prestigious Joel Ferrell Award in track and field were Ariel Pedigo, from Baton Rouge, LA, won 17-18 Years Old Girls’ High Jump (5-7), Javelin (143-5) and Heptathlon (5493) National Record; Brock Lewis, from Boerne, TX, won the 17-18 Years Old Boys’ Decathlon (6767); Jackson Cantwell, from Columbia, MO, won the 13 Years Old Boys’ Shot Put (57-11) and Discus (177-6) (Both were National Records); Brielle Hudson, from Cornwall, NY, won 9 Years Old Girls’ Triathlon (1134) National Record, Javelin (86-9) National Record, High Jump (4-3.25) and Shot Put (27-8.5); Omar Thomas, from Pompano Beach, FL, won the 10 Years Old Boys’ 400m (55.74) National Record, 200m (25.44) and 2nd in 4x100m Relay; Kaila Jackson, from Detroit, MI, won the 17-18 Years Old Girls’ 100m (11.51), 200m (23.34) and 400m (44.79).
A full list of results can be here: https://www.aauresults.org/jogames/re_jogames_dnk.php?s=207&lkid=&y=2021
Full list of results for each sport:
Baton Twirling
Field Hockey
Jump Rope
Karate
Pickleball
Sport Stacking
Swimming
Taekwondo
Track and Field/Multis
Trampoline & Tumbling
Congratulations to all participants in this year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games and a big thanks our partners the Houston Sports Authority for a fantastic event. Next year the 56th edition of the Games will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 27 - August 6, 2022.
