Right now, Malia Ellington (Community School of Davidson) is the state's best distance runner, male or female, after an exciting 3200 Friday night.
David Oliver Classic (JDL Fast Track, Winston-Salem)
Olympic and world champion hurdler David Oliver sponsored the meet, and was on hand to interact with athletes and coaches (and ring the bell for the final lap of many races, which apparently doesn't come naturally to him).
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Friday Highlights
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Jacklyn Howell (Southeast Raleigh) became the second girl in the nation to run under 8 seconds in the 55 Hurdles this winter. Her time of 7.97 tied her for US #1, and it is NC #5 all-time. Anna Cockrell (Providence Day), making her season debut, ran 8.04 to claim US #4 and NC #6 a...