The weather during the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials was the hottest ever for Eugene as the temperature reached 100 degree on the final day. Despite the weather a number of outstanding performances were recorded including two World records.
The weather during the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials was the hottest ever for Eugene as the temperature reached 100 degree on the final day. Despite the weather a number of outstanding performances were recorded including two World records. 2016 Rio shot put gold medalist Ryan Crouser exceeded fellow American Randy Barnes' 31-year-old record by 25 centimeters with a 23.37-meter throw - 76 feet, 8 1/4 inches to establish a new World record. Sydney McLaughlin established a new World record in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 51.90 lowering Dalilah Muhammad record of (52.16) who place 2nd in 52.42.
A number of Ohio athletes will be going to the July 23- August 8 Tokyo Olympics. Clayton Murphy (Tri-Village H.S.) won the 800 meter Trials in a World leading time of 1:43.17. Murphy who trains in the Cleveland area also won the 2016 US Olympic Track & Field Trials and was the bronze medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Reggie Jagers (Solon H.S.) placed 2nd in the discus with a toss of 205’ 5” to make the Olympic team. Three Ohio State athletes will be competing in the Olympics. Adelaide Aquilla (Rocky River Magnificat) earned her ticket to the Olympics placing 3rd in the shot put with a distance of 62’ 2 ¼”. Christina Clemons finished 3rd in the 100 meter hurdles with a time 12.53. Annavia Battle makes the Olympic team finishing 3rd in the 200 meter with a time of 21.95.
Congratulations to all athletes who competed in the Trials and good luck to all American athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
This year’s Ohio High School Athletic Association 113th annual Boys and the 46th annual Girls Track & Field Championship looked a lot different, as the meet was not held at the OSU Jesse Owens Stadium. Instead, it was held at the following three locations: Division I at Hilliard Darby High School; Division II at Pickerington North High School; Division III at Westerville North High School.
Jeff McGowan Memorial 5K In Memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey
At this time we hope to offer an in person 5K Run at the Scioto Audubon August 1 - Scioto Audubon Metro Park and a Virtual 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Virtual Run/Walk. Join the Columbus Running Company and RUNOHIO for this eighth annual event in memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey. Register online -https://runsignup.com/jeffmcgowan5k
Mark your calendar for three races in Circleville this summer/fall. The Roundtown Classic 5K/5 Miler July 17th, Dog Days 5K August 7th and the 34th annual Circleville Classic 5 Miler October 23rd
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Circleville Classic 5 Mile Run in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan
At this time we hope to offer an in-person 5 Mile Run as well as a Virtual 5-Mile Run/Walk, Virtual 5K Run/Walk, and a Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk. If the in-person running of the 34th annual Circleville Classic 5 Mile in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan is not able to be held, entries will be transferred to the Virtual 5 Mile.
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Saturday, July 17
2021 USATF Women’s 6K Championship presented by Toyota and Women's 6K Festival Run/Walk, Canton, Ohio https://www.womens6k.com
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John Glenn Centennial 7 Miler
On July 17th celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Glenn. The race is a point-to-point race. It will start in Cambridge, John Glenn's birthplace and finish in New Concord in front of his boyhood home, now the John and Annie Glenn Museum. https://www.raceplace.com/events/98528/john-glenn-centennial-7-miler
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Bryn Du Summer Cross Country 5K
Thursday, July 15 and 29 - Run around the Granville Bryn Du Great Field and Mansion on July 22 and July 29 in these fun summer evening cross-country runs. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.- Matt McGowan, P.O. Box 238, Granville, OH 43023 (740) 587-0376
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Columbus 10K
The Columbus 10K started as the Citizen Journal 10K. For over a decade RUNOHIO’s Matt McGowan, who was the winner of the inaugural race, oversaw the event. Since 2009 the event has been directed by Andy Harris with help from the Columbus Running Company. This year’s race will be held June 6th. https://www.columbus10k.com
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For nineteen years I have been a member of the Granville Village Council, for two years I served as the Vice Mayor and for two years I served as the Mayor. While I was the Mayor the Village purchased the Bryn Du Mansion.
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Pan-American Masters Games
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games will be held in Cleveland during the Summer of 2024
Circleville City Schools recognized and thanked the McGowan family for their generous donation to the track facilities at the CHS Track Invitational last month. In honor of their continued support, the facility will now be known as The McGowan Family Track.
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