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2008 AAU Junior Olympics - Detroit, MI
Congratulations go out to Kai Alexander, Alani Alexander, and Diquan Walker for their performances at the 2008 AAU Junior Olympics held in Detroit, Michigan, on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Having qualified for this prestigious meet, these three represented 727 TC very well.
The AAU Junior Olympic Games are held annually and bring together the best athletes from across the country. Athletes must advance through local, regional, and state competitions to reach the Junior Olympics.
727 Track Club athletes have represented themselves and the club very well in past years. This year was no exception.
Alani Alexander competed in both the shot put and discuss. Her first competition was the discus and Alani's best throw came out to 69' 2" which placed her 3rd in the competition. In the shot put, Alani threw 26'7", good enough to land her in 9th place.
Kai Alexander competed in the long jump and with her 10' 9.5" effort, Kai finished in 7th place.
Diquan Walker competed in both the 100m and 200m, advancing to the semi-finals of both races.
727 Track Club congratulates Kai, Alani, and Diquan for their performances in Detroit.
Congratulations to National Qualifiers
727 Track Club has 12 athletes qualify for the 2008 National AAU Junior Olympics
| Ivyon Cobbs - Long Jump | Kai Alexander - Long Jump |
| Alani Alexander - Shot Put, Discus | Olivia Welsh - Pentathlon, 80m hurdles |
| Hannah Welsh - Pentathlon, 100m hurdles, 200m hurdles | Jessica Maggio - 100m hurdles |
| Destiny Wade - Long Jump | Diquan Walker - 100m, 200m |
| Darius Daniels - Long Jump | Amaya Kier - 100m |
| Nakia Love - Long Jump, Triple Jump | Madalyn Stills - 800m 1500m, 3000m |
AAU National Club Championships
Disney's Wide World of Sports, Orlando, FL - June 28th through July 4th
With virtually no rest after the State Meet, 727 TC athletes began their competition at the AAU National Club Championships against other track clubs from across the US. Coming off the fine performances at the Region 4 State Championships, 727 Track Club athletes picked up right where they left off. This national caliber meet reflects the high level of performance that 727 Track Club athletes have prepared for all season.
Consider that 727 Track Club athletes:
- led the team to a 29th place finish overall, out of 139 teams competing
- set two national meet records
- won 4 gold medals
- won 3 silver medals
- won 5 bronze medals
Those athletes who finished in the top 4 qualify to compete at the AAU National Junior Olympic Games in Detroit from July 23rd to August 2nd, 2008.
For more details about the 2008 National Club Champtionships:
Complete meet results | Results by Athlete | Results by Event | More Photos
AAU Region 4 State Championships
Showalter Field, Winter Park - June 26th through June 29th
727 Track Club athletes who qualified for the AAU Region 4 State Championship Meet represented the club very well during the 4-day meet held at Showalter Field in Winter Park, Florida. Athletes who finish in the top 4 qualify for advancement to the National AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit in July. There were many fine performances and quite a few personal bests posted during the four days at the state meet.
The 727 Track Club is very proud to salute our 2008 STATE CHAMPIONS:
Diquan Walker - Two Time State Champion | Midget Boys 100m and 200m
Maddy Stills - State Champion | Young Womens 3000m
Alani Alexander - State Champion | Sub-Midget Girls Discus
Olivia Welsh - State Champion | Sub-Midget Girls 80m Hurdles
Congratulations to the following athletes for reaching the finals of the state championship competition:
Amaya Kier - 3rd place 100m, 6th place 200m
Kai Alexander - 2nd place Long Jump
Olivia Welsh - State Champion 80m hurdles, 3rd place Pentathlon,
Alani Alexander - State Champion Discus, 2nd place Shot Put
Mary Margaret Mason - 8th place 800m, 8th place 1500m
Hannah Welsh - 2nd place 100m hurdles, 2nd place 200m hurdles, 2nd place Pentathlon, 6th place 4x100m
Destiny Wade - 3rd place Long Jump, 6th place 4x100m, 5th place 4x400m
Donielle Foster - 7th place Shot Put, 5th place Discus
Daisha Brown - 6th place 4x100m
Jessica Maggio - 7th place 100m hurdles, 7th place 200m hurdles, 5th place 4x400m
Elizabeth Mason - 6th place 4x100m, 5th place 4x400m
Nakia Love - 2nd place Long Jump, 3rd place Triple Jump
Madalyn Stills - State Champion 3000m, 2nd place 1500m, 3rd place 800m
Diquan Walker - State Champion 100m, State Champion 200m
Cody Campbell - 5th place 400m, 6th place 800m
Darius Daniels - 2nd place Long Jump
Jayson Wine - 7th place Triple Jump
Without a doubt, 727 TC athletes showed up ready to compete and the many months of hard work, training, and dedication clearly showed in the results. Congratulations to everyone who competed and left it all on the track.
More information: Complete Boys Results | Complete Girls Results | 727 TC by Event | 727 TC by Athlete | Photos
Sunshine State Games 2008
727 Track Club Athletes Crowned SSG Champions over two days of competition
Over the course of two days, athletes representing 727 Track Club established superb performances and brought home a lot of medals. A competition open to all residents of the state of Florida, the Sunshine State Games brings together thousands of athletes in many different sports. The track and field competition was held at Winter Haven High School on June 13th and 14th. 727 TC athletes came prepared to perform, bringing home several first place finishes.
The champions that were crowned for this meet are:
| Alani Alexander | First Place, Discus (personal best 69-03.00) |
| Kai Alexander | First Place, LJ |
| Daisha Brown | First Place, 100m, 200m |
| Amaya Kier | First Place, 100m |
| Adreanna Crawford | First Place, LJ |
| Nakia Love | First Place, LJ, TJ |
| Madalyn Stills | First Place, 800m, 3000m |
| Destiny Wade | First Place 400m, LJ |
| Hannah Welsh | First Place, HJ, 100m hurdles |
| Olivia Welsh | First Place, 80m hurdles, |
For complete meet results, click here.
Meet Results
Florida Region 4 State Track Meet - Showalter Field, Winter Park - June 23/28
Complete Boys Results | Complete Girls Results | 727 TC by Event | 727 TC by Athlete
Florida Sunshine State Games - Winter Haven High School - June 13/14
Complete Meet Results | By Event | By Athlete
Tampa AAU District Qualifier - King High School - June 7th
Complete Meet Results | By Event | By Athlete | Photos
Central Florida Gliders Spring Classic - Lake Brantley High School - May 10th
Complete Meet Results | By Event | By Athlete | Photos
Running Soles Invitational - St. Petersburg High School - April 26th
Complete Meet Results | By Event | By Athlete
727 Track Club State Qualifiers
727 Track Club represented well at Tampa Qualifier Meet
Several 727 Track Club athletes qualified to compete in the AAU State Track Meet by finishing in the top 3 in their age group at the AAU District Qualifier Meet held Saturday, June 7th at King High School in Tampa. These athletes will compete at the AAU State Meet in Winter Park, Florida, on June 26th through June 29th.
Congratulations to all of the qualifiers! The 2008 state qualifiers are:
| Manolo Agalla | 100m, 200m |  |
| Shanice Akins | 400m, 400m hurdles, HJ | |
| Alani Alexander | Shot Put, Discus | |
| Kai Alexander | 100m, 200m, LJ | |
| Daisha Brown | 100m, 200m, 4x100m | |
| Cody Campbell | 400m, 800m | |
| Da'Rasha Capers | 100m, 200m, LJ | |
| Ivyon Cobbs | 100m, 200m | |
| Darius Daniels | 100m, 200m, LJ | |
| Donielle Foster | Shot Put, Discus | |
| Jayde Howes | 100m, 200m | |
| Amaya Kier | 100m, 200m, LJ | |
| Nakia Love | LJ, TJ | |
| Jessica Maggio | 100m hurdles, 200m hurdles, 400m, 4x400m | |
| Elizabeth Mason | 4x100m, 4x400m | |
| Mary Margaret Mason | 800m, 1500m, 4x400m | |
| Madalyn Stills | 800m, 1500m, 3000m | |
| Destiny Wade | 400m, 200m hurdles, LJ, 4x100m, 4x400m | |
| Diquan Walker | 100m, 200m | |
| Hannah Welsh | HJ, 100m hurdles, 200m hurdles, 4x100m, Pentathlon | |
| Olivia Welsh | HJ, LJ, 80m hurdles, Pentathlon | |
| Jayson Wine | TJ |
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