2018 National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Photo Gallery

by Steve Underwood

More than 100 photos from the induction ceremony of the inaugural class of the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame, founded by the NSAF and held at the New York Athletic Club on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
 

  
Opening remarks by the president of the New York Athletic Club, James Rafferty.

 

  
The NSAF's Josh Rowe welcomes the gathering at the NYAC.

 

  
Emcee Ian Brooks gives his opening remarks while attendees look on.

 

  
Hurdling legend Renaldo Nehemiah is honored as the first inductee of the evening, with trophy presented by Frederick Treseler.

 

  
Inductee Renaldo Nehemiah giving his acceptance speech.

 

  
Olympic decathlon champ Bob Mathis is inducted, with his daughter Romel Mathias accepting the award on his behalf.

 

  
Romel Mathias gives her acceptance speech on behalf of her late father, inductee Bob Mathias.

 

  
Emcee Ian Brooks prepares the audience for the next inductee while an attendee enjoys the proceedings.

 

  
Sprint legend Jesse Owens is inducted, with his granddaughter Gina Strachan accepting the award from the NSAF's Joe Lanzalotto.

 

  
Gina Strachan gives her acceptance speech on behalf of her late grandfather, inductee Jesse Owens.

 

  
Gina Strachan completes her acceptance speech on behalf of her late grandfather, inductee Jesse Owens, while inductee and current sprint great Allyson Felix looks on.

 

  
Long jump great Kathy McMillan is inducted, with trophy presented by the NSAF's Macka Jones.

 

  
Inductee Kathy McMillan giving her acceptance speech.

 

  
Distance-running legend Gerry Lindgren is inducted, with trophy presented by the NSAF's Tom Cuffe.

 

  
Inductee Gerry Lindgren giving his acceptance speech.

 

  
Attendees enjoying the festivities at the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame ceremony.

 

  

  
NSAF board members and more attendees enjoying the festivities at the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame ceremony.

 

  
Distance-running legend Lynn Bjorklund is inducted, with trophy presented by the NSAF's John Blackburn.

 

  
Inductee Lynn Bjorklund giving her acceptance speech.

 

  
T&F internet pioneer John Dye is inducted, with trophy presented by Runnerspace.com founder Ross Krempley.

 

  
At left, inductee John Dye finishes his acceptance speech. At right, sprint legend Frank Wykoff is inducted, with his granddaughter Tina Marie Wood accepting the award from the NSAF's Fred Steier.

 

  
Tina Marie Wood gives her acceptance speech on behalf of her late grandfather, inductee Frank Wykoff.

 

  
Hall of Fame inductee Mary Decker Slaney gives her acceptance speech via video.

 

  
T&F journalist Ed Grant is inducted, with trophy presented by Walt Murphy.

 

  
Inductee Ed Grant giving his acceptance speech.

 

  
Distance-running great Alan Webb is inducted, with trophy presented by Rita Finkel.

 

  
Inductee Alan Webb giving his acceptance speech.

 

  
High jump great Alice Coachman is inducted, with her niece Cassandra Grant accepting the award from Walt Murphy.

 

  
At left, Cassandra Grant gives her acceptance speech on behalf of her late aunt, inductee Alice Coachman. At right, shot put legend Michael Carter is inducted, with trophy presented by the NSAF's Jim Spier.

 

  
Inductee Michael Carter gives his acceptance speech.

 

  
At left, Michael Carter completes his acceptance speech. At right, distance legend Kim Gallagher is inducted, with her mother Barbara Gallagher accepting the award from Phil Zodda.

 

  
At left, Barbara Gallagher gives her acceptance speech on behalf of her late daughter, inductee Kim Gallagher.

 

  
At left, Barbara Gallagher finishes her acceptance speech on behalf of daughter Kim Gallagher. At right, Tom Newton starts his acceptance speech on behalf of his late father, legendary coach Joe Newton.

 

  
Tom Newton gives his acceptance speech on behalf of his late father, legendary coach Joe Newton.

 

  
Hall of Fame inductee Jim Ryun gives his acceptance speech via video.

 

  
At left, Emcee Ian Brooks prepares for the next inductee. At right, sprint legend Betty Robinson is inducted, with her granddaughter Brook Doire accepting the award from the NSAF's Joy Kamani.

 

  
Brook Doire gives her acceptance speech on behalf of his late grandmother, legendary sprinter Betty Robinson.

 

  
Distance great Steve Prefontaine is inducted, with his sister Linda Prefontaine accepting the award from the NSAF's Kristi Rieger.

 

  
Linda Prefontaine gives her acceptance speech on behalf of her late brother, legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine.

 

  
Sprint legend Chandra Cheeseborough is inducted, with trophy presented by the NSAF's Rob Jones.

 

  
At left, inductee Chandra Cheeseborough gives her acceptance speech. At right, legendary coach Don Norford is inducted, with trophy presented by Jack Pfeifer.

 

  
Inductee Don Norford gives his acceptance speech.

 

  
Inductee Allyson Felix awaits her induction announcement with NSAF board members Josh Rowe and Tracy Sundlun.

 

  
Inductee Allyson Felix is congratulated by Emcee Ian Brooks and receives her trophy from NSAF board member Tracy Sundlun.

 

  
Inductee Allyson Felix gives her acceptance speech.

 

  
Inductee Allyson Felix completes her acceptance speech.

 

Final remarks by Emcee Ian Brooks following the acceptance speech of the final inductee, Allyson Felix.

 

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