Jack Whitt Junior National Champion 17.0275

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Jack Whitt Junior National Champion 17.0275

Unread postby kev44000 » Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:02 am

Jack won the Junior National Championship in Eugene with a 17.0275 jump.

Jack's season
24 meets 24 wins
21 meets over 17.00
11 meets over 17.06
3 meets over 17.10
1 meet over 18.00
Set 16 meet records
6th high schooler ever over 18.00
Jumped 18.00 while 18 years old
Oklahoma state record holder broke 28 year old record
Oklahoma track athlete of the year
Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year
Jim Thorpe track athlete of the year
ESPN Rise athlete of the week two times
Been in Track and Field News
Sports Illustrated
Vype High School Sports magazine

Big Big Thanks Tim McMichael You got him here
Joe Dial
Steve Chappel Spirit Poles
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Re: Jack Whitt Junior National Champion 17.0275

Unread postby vaultmd » Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:44 am

Don't forget the officials at his pit in Reno!

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Re: Jack Whitt Junior National Champion 17.0275

Unread postby AVC Coach » Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:38 am

What a year! Congratulations! Jack is not only an incredible athlete, but a class act as well! Everyone involved in his development should be proud! :yes:


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