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The 2025 adidas Indoor Track Nationals energized Virginia Beach with thrilling performances as athletes competed for glory. The two-day event saw incredible displays of speed and skill across various divisions. Highlights included record-breaking performances in events like the 200m and the mile, as well as fierce competition in relays and field events. Young athletes showcased their talent, culminating in an unforgettable celebration of indoor track and field.

Virginia Beach Hosted Fast-Paced Action on Day Two of the 2025 adidas Indoor Track Nationals

Virginia Beach was alive with excitement as the 2025 adidas Indoor Track Nationals unfolded at the vibrant Virginia Beach Sports Center. This thrilling two-day event marks the finale of the indoor track and field season for both middle and high school athletes, bringing together talents from all corners of the United States and Canada. They competed as either unattached athletes or representing various club teams, all aiming for the ultimate glory.

A Day of Champions

The atmosphere was electric, with four different divisions of competition, including Championship, National Elite, Freshman, and Middle School divisions. As the day progressed, champions rose to the occasion with spectacular performances, leaving the crowd cheering loudly.

Speed on Display in the 4x400m Championships

In the boys’ 4x400m Championship, the Carolina Track Hawks from Raleigh, NC, sprinted their way to glory, finishing with a blistering time of 3:14.51. Their impressive splits of 49.95, 48.45, 48.61, and 47.51 showcased their strength and teamwork. Hot on their heels, the Louisville Xtreme brought home second place with a solid time of 3:19.64. The girls’ race was equally thrilling as Spire Academy from Ohio clinched first place in the 4x400m with a swift time of 3:51.83, outpacing the BrookeLane Striders from Maryland.

Field Events Ignite the Competition

The long jump events were equally competitive. In the girls’ long jump, D’Anna Cotton from Cummings, NC, leaped to victory with a jump of 20-1.25, fending off fierce competition from Tori Goodson of Atlee, VA, whose jump measured 19-3.25. On the boys’ side, Lucas Polkinghorn from Maumee, OH, soared to a winning jump of 22-11.75.

Meet Records Set Amidst Racing Action

The excitement soared in the boys’ 200m Championship where Dominic Harper of Garner, NC, set a new meet record with a time of 20.94, which tied the North Carolina Indoor State Record. In the girls’ 200m Championship, Kadia Rock, also from Spire Academy, celebrated victory with a striking finish of 23.94, breaking the coveted 24-second barrier.

Another highlight of the day was in the Boys’ Mile Championship, where Caleb Ten Pas from Des Moines Christian, IA, made history with a breathtaking meet record of 4:09.00. The girls’ mile showcased thrilling competition as Jessica Abbott from Manalapan, NJ, crossed the finish line in 5:03.31, securing the win under enormous pressure from her rivals in the final moments of the race.

Medley Relays That Captivated All

For those captivated by team spirit, the boys’ 1600m sprint medley relay saw Iona Preparatory School from New York take home the win in 3:31.12, while the girls’ team from Eastern Regional, NJ, broke the previous meet record, finishing with a time of 4:00.48.

Impressive Performances in Combined Events

In the girls’ pentathlon Championship, Michailyn Rose from FIA Ambassadors, VA, earned the title with a total score of 3572 points, showcasing her vast athleticism across events. Not to be outdone, Hannah Grace from Coastal Christian, NC, soared over the bar at 13-9.25 in the pole vault, while Natalie Brown from Weddington, NC, set a new meet record in the shot put with an impressive throw of 46-5.75.

Fastest Dashers and Fiercest Hurdles

Speed demons proved their mettle in the dash events where Jordan Gross from Butler, OH, clocked in at 6.77 seconds in the boys’ 60m dash finals, and Zyon Alston from Hillside, NC, won the girls’ race with a time of 7.49 seconds. The hurdles had their champions with Isaiah Washington from Prince George, VA, winning the boys’ event in 7.82 seconds, while Tori Goodson showed her athletic prowess with a girls’ win at 8.43 seconds.

Exciting Race Walks Steal the Show

In the race walking competitions, Matthew Wombacker claimed victory in the boys’ one-mile race walk with a time of 7:53.88, while the girls’ race was highlighted by Summer Familio from Commick, NY, who dazzled everyone with a new meet record of 7:51.94 as she crossed the finish line.

With memorable performances showcased across the track and field, Day Two of the 2025 adidas Indoor Track Nationals truly celebrated the spirit and energy of these remarkable young athletes.

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