RECORDS, RECORDS, RECORDS, RECORDS
by MIKE BYRNES
This has been one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory, and for me, a recent victim of something called "Transient Global Amnesia", that's not saying much. But to those of you 'normal' folks, it's like WOW! But the intriguing part of this spring is not only what's happened but what MIGHT happen. Let's take a look at the current high school records (hsr) and do some prognosticating and outright guessing. Please realize, some of my guess's and predictions are predicated upon the athlete competing in the NIKE OUTDOOR NATIONALS and/or the USATF JUNIOR NATIONALS and for those who make the team, the Pan-American Games. Records are usually set when there's absolutely no pressure (see indoor 1000m) and, paradoxically, where the competition is intense. So let's examine the current situation and have some fun. Should any of you wish to get in your two cents worth, fmbyrnes@aol.com.
| BOYS | CURRENT RECORD | CURRENT USL | BREAK IT? |
| 100 | 10.01 | 10.30 | No chance |
| 200 | 20.13 | 20.58 | No chance |
| 400 | 44.69 | 45.71 | Slight, VERY slight |
| The Elite kids rarely have competition until post-season. Anything could happen. | |||
| 800 | 1:46.45 | 1:48.97 | Slight, VERY slight |
| USL Elijah Greer is skipping the NON so misses a good shot. | |||
| Mile | 3:53.43 | 4:06.37 | No chance |
| 2 Mile | 8:34.40 | 8:55.3 | No chance |
| 110H | 12.9 | 13.48 | Very doubtful |
| 400H | 49.38 | 35.71 — 51.89 | Reggie Wyatt, 35.71 |
| Wyatt is totally dominant but will lack meaningful competition. Still… | |||
| 2000ST | 5:43.9 | 5:58.88 | Slight |
| 4x100 | 39.76 | 40.54 | Always possible |
| Most teams are Texans, very early state meet, then spring football. Doubtful | |||
| 4x200 | 1:23.31 | 1:25.20 | Good chance |
| New Bern is, perhaps, the finest hs relay team ever. Great speed and range. | |||
| 4x400 | 3:07.40 | 3:12.82 | Slight |
| Again, New Bern. They did it indoors but to drop almost 6 seconds…? Look for 3:10+ | |||
| 4x800 | 7:30.67 | 7:30.67 | DONE DEAL DUDE |
| Question: Could we have a NEW record? MORRIS HILLS, NJ — 7:31.60 — It's been a long season but if they meet at NON, both feel they are the #1 team in the US. | |||
| 800m MEDLEY | 1:28.43 | 1:30.34 | Slight |
| 1600m MEDLEY | 3:19.58 | 3:19.58 | New Bern AGAIN! |
| DMR | 9:49.78 | 10:01.13 | No chance |
| HJ | 7-07 (2.31) | 7-05.75 (2.28) | IT WILL GO! |
| BUT…USL James White has a slight injury. If he's 100% - look out! | |||
| PV | 18-03 (5.56) | 18-0.25 (5.49) | IT WILL GO! |
| LJ | 26-09.25(8.16) | 25-03.75(7.58) | Slight |
| TJ | 54-10.25(16.72) | 52-06.25(16.00) | Doubtful |
| SP | 81-03.5(24.77) | 72-06.25(22.11) | No chance |
| D | 236-06(72.10) | 236-06 | DONE DEAL DUDE |
| Ham | 260-00(79.26) | 256-09(78.27) | No chance |
| McCullough won't be at the meet. No one else is close | |||
| Jav | 241-11(73.75) | 235-03(71.71) | Quite Possible |
| 5000 | 13:37.91 | 14:33.96 | No chance |
