RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAlamosa senior Joshua Medina, left, wins the boys 3A 1600 meter run during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostNiwot抖阴ap Taylor James wins the girls 4A 200M dash during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMountain Vista鈥檚 Harrison Witt, center, wins the 5A boys 1600 meters during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMullen junior Agur Dwol wins the 4A triple jump during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood. She already claimed the long jump on Thursday with a mark of 18-11.25 that's top among all classes. Her top triple jump mark this spring is third best among high school girls in the nation. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMullen junior Agur Dwol wins the 4A triple jump during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood. She already claimed the long jump on Thursday with a mark of 18-11.25 that's top among all classes. Her top triple jump mark this spring is third best among high school girls in the nation.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostEaglecrest sprinter Sterling Brassfield, left, wins the 5A boys 100 during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostRegis Jesit抖阴ap Alec Barnes wins the boys 5A 200M dash during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver East senior Kyairra Reigh, left, finishes in second place behind Valor Christian鈥檚 Camille Peisner, right, in the 200M dash during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostEaglecrest sprinter Sterling Brassfield, left, wins the 5A boys 100 during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMountain Vista鈥檚 Harrison Witt looks back at Cherry Creek鈥檚 Parker Wolfe in the 5A boys 1600 meters during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood. Harrison Witt won the 5A boys 1600 meters state title.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMullen junior Agur Dwol wins the 4A triple jump during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood. She already claimed the long jump on Thursday with a mark of 18-11.25 that's top among all classes. Her top triple jump mark this spring is third best among high school girls in the nation. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostNiwot抖阴ap Taylor James, center, wins the girls 4A 200M dash during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostBeau Tate of Yuma high school, center, goes over a hurdle in the 2A 300 Meter Hurdles prelims during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostRiley Stewart of Cherry Creek high school keeps the lead ahead of Pomona's Emma Stutzman to win the 5A Girls 3200 Meter Run during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostBrandon Hills of Vista Ridge high school jumps 23-feet-two-inches to win the 5A Long Jump competition during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostBrandon Hills of Vista Ridge high school walks back to the staging are after a jump in the 5A Long Jump competition during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.Hills went on to win the competition with a 23 foot two inch jump.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostConnor Fitzhugh of Dakota Ridge high school competes in the 5A long jump competition during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021. He landed at 20 foot 8 inchs on the jump.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostParker Wolfe (1) of Cherry Creek jumps out to an early lead in the 5A Boys 3200 Meter Run during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021. Wolfe went on to win the race.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostGiavonna Meeks of Northridge high school is tended to after an apparent ankle injury during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostNate Early of Banning Lewis Prep Academy waits to compete in the 2A 300 Meter Hurdles competition during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostNate Early of Banning Lewis Prep Academy, center, goes over a hurdle in the 2A 300 Meter Hurdles prelims during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostNate Early of Banning Lewis Prep Academy, left, celebrates after finishing in the 2A 300 Meter Hurdles prelims during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostMargaret Gillett, right, of Niwot high school hugs teammate Taylor James after taking the best time in the 4A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay qualifier during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostMargaret Gillett of Niwot high school gets ready to start in the 4A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay qualifier during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostRiley Stewart (1) of Cherry Creek high school leads the pack to win the 5A Girls 800 Meter Run during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostRiley Stewart of Cherry Creek high school holds her shoes after winning the 5A Girls 3200 Meter Run during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostFabiola Belibi of Regis Jesuit high school jumps 17-feet-7.5 inches in the 5A Girls Long Jump competition during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021. Belibi won the competition with a previous 18 foot jump.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostHarrison Witt (1) of Mountain Vista high school takes a quick look back as he leads the pack to win the 5A Boys 800 Meter Run during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostEddie Kurjak of Longmont high school celebrates after clearing a 7 foot jump in the 4A Boys High Jump competition during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostEddie Kurjak of Longmont high school attempts a new 7-foot-2-inch record jump in the 4A Boys High Jump competition during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021. Kurjack was unable to clear the 7'2" bar.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostRiley Stewart (1) of Cherry Creek high school leads the pack to win the 5A Girls 800 Meter Run during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostSunny skies gave way to rain clouds and lightning delays during the state Track & Field championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDiscus competitor Avery Shunneson from Thomas Jefferson High School throws a record breaking 192 feet 6 inches in the discus during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday, June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDiscus competitor Avery Shunneson from Thomas Jefferson high school gets a hug from his grandfather Gene Heller after throwing a record breaking 192 feet 6 inches and winning the discus competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostNiwot high school's Stella Vieth (left) passes the baton to Madison Shults (right) in the Girls 4A 4x800 Meter Relay during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Niwot won the race with Lucca Fulkerson, Mia Prok, Stella Vieth, and Madison Shults competing.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostThe pack remained tight after the first lap of the Boys 4A 3200 meter run during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Zane Bergen of Niwot high school placed first in the event with Simon Saia of Niwot placing second.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostZane Bergen, (left) of Niwot high school celebrates placing first with Simon Saia of Niwot (right) as he placed second during the Boys 4A 3200 meter run during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostNiwot high school's Madison Shults (center #1) gets a hug from her teammates after the team won the Girls 4A 4x800 Meter Relay during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Niwot won the race with Lucca Fulkerson, Mia Prok, Stella Vieth, and Madison Shults competing.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostJaden Jordan of DeBeque high school makes his winning 21 foot 6.5 inch jump in the 1A Boys Long Jump competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostThompson Valley's pole vaulter Becker Ell goes up vaulting at 16 foot 3 inches attempting to break his own record of 16 feet he set earlier in the competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Ell missed the three attempts.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostThompson Valley's pole vaulter Becker Ell goes up vaulting at 16 foot 3 inches attempting to break his own record of 16 feet he set earlier in the competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Ell missed the three attempts.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDiscus competitor Avery Shunneson from Thomas Jefferson high school has his disc handed to him during prelims in the 4A discus competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDiscus competitor Avery Shunneson from Thomas Jefferson high school smiles toward the spectators during prelims in the 4A discus competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostMarin Simons of Coal Ridge high school goes over the bar in the 3A Girls High Jump competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Simons placed second in the event.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostAlicia Keyes of Faith Christian high school gets ready to start heat one of the girls 3A 800 Sprint Medly Relay during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostMegan Kelleghan of Silver Creek high school attempts to break her record of 13 foot 4.5 inches set earlier in the competition by vaulting 13 foot 9.5 inches during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Kelleghan missed the three attempts.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostGiavonna Meeks of Northfield high school talks to her coach Nathan Grooms during the girls 4A Discus Throw competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Meeks took first place.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostGiavonna Meeks of Northfield high school waits for her turn in the girls 4A Discus Throw competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostGiavonna Meeks of Northfield high school throws in the girls 4A Discus Throw competition winning with a distance of 141 feet two inches during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostCooper Seaman of High-Plains high school competes in the 1A Boys Shot Put competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Seaman placed fifth overall.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostWilliam Swennes of Simla high school competes in the 1A Boys Shot Put competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Swennes placed 8th overall.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostWyatt Ball of Cheyenne Wells high school competes in the 1A Boys Shot Put competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Ball placed third overall.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostJohn Hainer of Granada high school competes in the 1A Boys Shot Put competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Hainer took first place with a throw of 45 feet and 1/4 inch.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostWesley Ryan of DeBeque high school makes his second place 21 foot 3.5 inch jump in the 1A Boys Long Jump competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostWesley Ryan of DeBeque high school lands his second place 21 foot 3.5 inch jump in the 1A Boys Long Jump competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostNykole Meshew of Bayfield high school goes over the bar in the 3A Girls High Jump competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday June 24, 2021. Meshew placed third in the event.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostAnna Willis of Classical Academy clears a 12 foot 6 inch bar winning in the 3A Girls Pole Vault competition during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021.
LAKEWOOD, CO - JUNE 25: Harrison Witt (#1) of Mountain Vista high school leads the pack to win the 5A Boys 800 Meter Run during the State Track & Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood on Friday June 25, 2021. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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Alamosa senior Joshua Medina, left, wins the boys 3A 1600 meter run during the Colorado high school track and field championship at Jeffco Stadium on June 26, 2021 in Lakewood.
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The Colorado State Track and Field Championships kicked off on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. The competition continues through Saturday.
