Iowa City High and Johnston ran the fastest boys’ 3,200-meter relay race in state history Thursday morning. City’s Ammon Smith, Ayman Noreldaim, Ford Washburn and Truman Thompson zipped to an all-time Iowa best in 7 minutes, 37.66 seconds.
Thursday’s Class 4A state track and field roundup: Linn-Mar’s T.J. Jackson and Iowa City High’s Matt Schaeckenbach both cleared 6-11 in the high jump, with Jackson the winner on misses.
Photos from Thursday’s first session of the 2023 Iowa high school state track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, featuring Class 1A and Class 4A competitors.
The 2023 Iowa high school state track and field meet kicks off Thursday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Follow The Gazette’s live blog for updates and results throughout the day.
The 2023 Iowa high school state track and field meet runs from Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines with boys’ and girls’ events in four classes. Here’s a look at the schedule and viewing guide.
State track and field: Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Swartzendruber twins join forces on two title-hopeful relays, but first, there’s a 400 duel in which the stakes are higher than their old first-to-the-mailbox sprints.
The Iowa high school state track and field meet begins at 9 a.m. Thursday. Here are the top individuals and teams in the boys’ field, along with The Gazette’s championship picks.
The Iowa high school state track and field meet begins at 9 a.m. Thursday. Here are the top individuals and teams in the girls’ field, along with The Gazette’s championship picks.
The list of area girls’ qualifiers for the 2023 Iowa high school state track and field meet.
The list of area boys’ qualifiers for the 2023 Iowa high school state track and field meet.
All the action from the Class 4A state-qualifying track and field meet at Linn-Mar.
Track and field: Linn-Mar’s boys look every bit like a Class 4A state-championship title contender after a steller state-qualifying meet Thursday.
Track and field: Nobody jumps or throws better than Linn-Mar’s field-event crew, who will pile up the points at Thursday’s state-qualifying meet.
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