The 2024 Oregon Relays, steeped in rich history and sprinkled with the power of Hayward magic, once again welcomed back the very best in high school athletics to compete. The iconic meet, known for its storied tradition, is one of the most prominent track and field meets in the United States, also attracting athletes from various colleges and universities, as well as professional. This year, a contingent of high school athletes from British Columbia crossed the border to compete alongside their American counterparts. This was a great opportunity for them to showcase their talent and hard work on a big stage and get a taste of international competition.
A number of athletes finished within the top fifteen of their respective events - let's get into it!
Full results can be found here
Top Performances by BC's Best:
Elise Drake: 1st in the hammer throw with a throw of 54.40m
Lauren Curtis: 2nd in the hammer throw with a throw of 48.62m
3rd in the hammer throw with a throw of 46.33m
10th in the shot put with a mark of 10.97m
Alexa Dow: 2nd in the mile with a time of 4:50.01
Samuel May: 2nd in the 2000m steeplechase with a time of 6:09.20
Lawrence Man: 3rd in the hammer throw with a mark of 55.39m
3rd in the 200m with a time of 21.67 seconds
3rd in the 400m, with a time of 47.31 seconds, under the old meet record
Yemane Mulugeta: 2nd in the 2 mile with a time of 9:02.47
2nd in the 800m with a time of 2:09.50
6th in the 400m with a time of 57.42 seconds
Sofia Varma-Vitug: 3rd in the triple jump with a distance of 11.62m
5th in the 2 mile with a time of 10:37.68
8th in the mile with a time of 4:56.75
Spencer Blomerus: 7th in the 400m with a time of 48.18 seconds
Dominic Mikacevich Warholm: 8th in the hammer throw with a throw of 48.49m
Griffin Cole: 11th in the javelin with a mark of 49.97m
Ryan Lofstrom: 13th in the 100m with a time of 11.00 seconds
Bernardo Sada: 15th in the 800m with a time of 1:56.81
The 2024 Oregon Relays provided a platform for Canadian high school athletes to compete at the highest level. As they return home, these athletes carry with them a lot of momentum as they head into Championship Season with qualifying meets for the BC High School Championships fast approaching. Congratulations to all the athletes who represented their schools and communities with pride!