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\"Competitors<\/p>\n

Competitors in the 3200-meter relay are reflected in water on the track after a rain delay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Franklin<\/p>\n

Franklin High School\u2019s Michael Montoya yells as he edges out Red Oak\u2019s Braylon Brown at the finish to win the 1600-meter relay for his team on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Amelliah Birdow celebrates her time in the 400-meter hurdles during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Tech\u2019s Johnathan Crawford runs the second leg of the 400-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"IMG<\/p>\n

IMG Academy\u2019s Aurora Bertelsen Del Solar falls just feet from the finish line as Red Oak\u2019s Zahria Bernard passes her to take the win in the 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"IMG<\/p>\n

IMG Academy\u2019s Jaxon Jerabek reacts after clearing 5.47 meters for the best vault in the nation during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Buda<\/p>\n

Buda Johnson\u2019s Jayvonne Flores competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood lines up to run the first leg in the 400-meter relay finals on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Henrickson\u2019s<\/p>\n

Henrickson\u2019s Micah Carter competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Abigail Wolfe yells encouragement to teammate Holly Okuku after handing off the baton in the 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Discus<\/p>\n

Discus wait for use during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas, running for New Balance, wins the invitational section of the 100-meter dash on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes compete in the 3200-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"UTEP\u2019s<\/p>\n

UTEP\u2019s Zacarias Velasquez compete in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Neo Modibe runs the second leg of the 400-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell takes photos with fans after winning the invitational section of the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Rancho<\/p>\n

Rancho Cucamonga\u2019s Imani Watts looks for her team\u2019s time after running the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Washington\u2019s<\/p>\n

Washington\u2019s James Rhoads clears the bar while competing in pole vault on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Bayleigh Minor celebrates a win in the Sanya Richards Ross Invitational 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A spectator huddles under a rain poncho as conditions remain cold and rainy on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Highland<\/p>\n

Highland Park\u2019s Paisley Bassett reacts to her team\u2019s time in the 3200-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Kody Blackwood gets ready to run the first leg of the C. Price Jr. 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Chalk<\/p>\n

Chalk keeps pole vault competitors\u2019 hands from slipping on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas prepares to run the second leg of the 400-meter relay for The Buford Bailey Track Club on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Worthing\u2019s<\/p>\n

Worthing\u2019s Avonte Earl wins the 110-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas athletes talk to spectators after winning the invitational 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Franklin<\/p>\n

Franklin High School\u2019s Tyson Cotchery and Michael Montoya react to their winning time in the 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Elise Cooper runs the second leg of the Sanya Richards Ross Invitational 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"El<\/p>\n

El Cerrito\u2019s Micheal Boyer celebrates as he crosses the line to win the 800-meter relay, running the anchor leg for his team on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Tenshin<\/p>\n

Tenshin Yamazaki runs the first leg of the 400-meter relay for Chen University on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas runs the second leg of the 400-meter relay for The Buford Bailey Track Club on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell, running for Nike, wins the invitational section of the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Poles<\/p>\n

Poles rest on the track ahead of pole vault competition during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"IMG<\/p>\n

IMG Academy\u2019s Aurora Bertelsen Del Solar falls just feet from the finish line as Red Oak\u2019s Zahria Bernard and Franklin\u2019s Samaya Scranton pass her to finish first and second in the 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Tech\u2019s Sean Dixon clears the first hurdle in the 400-meter hurdles during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Bayleigh Minor flashes a \u201chorns up\u201d after running the anchor leg in the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Heats<\/p>\n

Heats of the 1600-meter relay prelims wait to race during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A rain delay closes the track on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Tarleton<\/p>\n

Tarleton State\u2019s Victoria Cameron wins the 100-meter dash in a 2026 NCAA leading time on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A rain delay closes the track on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"UT<\/p>\n

UT Arlington competes in the 3200-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes and spectators gather under the bleachers to shelter from heavy rain during a track closure, interrupting the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Dominic Savio\u2019s Chayse Madison-Haire wins the D1 100-meter dash in a time of 11.91 on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes and spectators gather under the bleachers to shelter from heavy rain during a track closure, interrupting the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"LBJ\u2019s<\/p>\n

LBJ\u2019s Louis Hickman Jr. wins the D1 100-meter dash in a time of 11.91 on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Thorndale\u2019s<\/p>\n

Thorndale\u2019s Bethany Preusse competes in the shot put on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Angelo<\/p>\n

Angelo State\u2019s William Opare passes Texas Longhorns\u2019 Conor Kelly to win that heat of the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"IMG<\/p>\n

IMG Academy\u2019s Jaxon Jerabek reacts after clearing 5.47 meters for the best vault in the nation during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Mansfield<\/p>\n

Mansfield Lake Ridge\u2019s Dominick Williams competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Argyle\u2019s<\/p>\n

Argyle\u2019s Zach Holt competes in pole vault during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Angelo<\/p>\n

Angelo State\u2019s William Opare celebrates winning his heat of the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"An<\/p>\n

An official watches athlete warm up during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes compete in the 1600-meter run during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Abigail Wolfe runs a national leading time in the 100-meter dash prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Houston 1600-meter relay time complete a shoe check after winning their heat in prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood celebrates his time in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Indian<\/p>\n

Indian Hills compete in the 3200-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Abigail Wolfe reacts to her result in the 100-meter dash, recording the fastest NCAA time in the country during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kelsey Daniel reacts to a flag up as he competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bay<\/p>\n

Bay City\u2019s Ty Schneider competes in the pole vault during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s Peter Hadlock carries the baton for his team in the 3200-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"LASA\u2019s<\/p>\n

LASA\u2019s Anna Ugarte, running unattached, competes in the invitational section of the 400-meter hurdles during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Houston\u2019s<\/p>\n

Houston\u2019s Michaela Mouton runs the baton for her team in the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Howard\u2019s<\/p>\n

Howard\u2019s Kelis Armstrong competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Javelins<\/p>\n

Javelins are lined up for athletes during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes race to the finish in the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"IMG<\/p>\n

IMG Academy\u2019s Jaxon Jerabek clears 5.47 meters for the best vault in the nation during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Glen<\/p>\n

Glen Oaks\u2019 De-Andre Dunn competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Caroline Peterson competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Waly Bathily runs the third leg of the 1600-meter relay in the prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Ramiah Elliott lines up to run the first leg in the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"ULM<\/p>\n

ULM and Western Texas run in the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorn\u2019s Kendrick Smallwood claps after his run in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"San<\/p>\n

San Marcos\u2019 Rowdy Proctor competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Spectators<\/p>\n

Spectators react as Texas Longhorns\u2019 John Rutledge crosses the line, anchoring the 400-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Northshore\u2019s<\/p>\n

Northshore\u2019s Grace Keene leads the pack in the 1600-meter run during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Kody<\/p>\n

Kody Blackwood leaps over the final hurdle to win the 400-meter hurdles during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"photoSara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Kody<\/p>\n

Kody Blackwood puts \u201chorns up\u201d after winning the 400-mter hurdles during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood competes in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Connally\u2019s<\/p>\n

Connally\u2019s Jase Watkins hands the baton to Malachi Arnett-Harmon in the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"LBJ\u2019s<\/p>\n

LBJ\u2019s Javarlyn Smith lines up to run the first leg of the 800-meter relay for his team during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"LBJ\u2019s<\/p>\n

LBJ\u2019s Louis Hickman Jr. wins the D1 100-meter dash in a time of 11.91 on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes from Little River Academy embrace after running for a second place finish in the 800-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Ramiah Elliott lines up to run the first leg in the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Elise Cooper takes the baton from Ramiah Elliott to run the second leg in the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes line up for the hand-off in the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Ramiah Elliott takes off at the start to run the first leg in the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"San<\/p>\n

San Marcos\u2019 Rowdy Proctor competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Kentucky<\/p>\n

Kentucky competes in the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"An<\/p>\n

An athlete from LASA lines up to run the first leg of the 800-meter relay for his team during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Vandegrift\u2019s<\/p>\n

Vandegrift\u2019s Thomas Buechler competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Manor\u2019s<\/p>\n

Manor\u2019s Amor Alexander carries the baton, running the first leg in the 800-meter relay for her team during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes competing in the 110-meter hurdles cross the line during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Brandon Gorski competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Hampton\u2019s<\/p>\n

Hampton\u2019s Kenidi Johnson runs in the 100-meter dash during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Anderon\u2019s<\/p>\n

Anderon\u2019s Colby Huntress competes in the 1600-meter run during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes compete in the 1600-meter run during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood runs the first leg of the 400-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Anderson\u2019s<\/p>\n

Anderson\u2019s Colby Huntress competes in the 1600-meter run during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Jonathan Hertwig-Odegaard competes in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Angelo<\/p>\n

Angelo State\u2019s William Opare passes Texas Longhorns\u2019 Conor Kelly to win that heat of the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Kinkaid<\/p>\n

Kinkaid School\u2019s Ethan Williams competes in high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Sihle Mahlangu takes off at the start to run the first leg of the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"UTSA\u2019s<\/p>\n

UTSA\u2019s Charlie Staddon smiles at his time after competing in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Holliday\u2019s<\/p>\n

Holliday\u2019s Noah Strohman, right, crosses the line to win the 1600-meter run while Anderon\u2019s Colby Huntress takes second and IMG Academy\u2019s Matthew Dodds takes third during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood crosses the line with the fastest qualifying time in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood competes in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Caroline Peterson competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Caroline Peterson speaks to her coach while competing in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Caroline Peterson competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Caroline Peterson competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Abigail Wolfe runs in the 100-meter dash, recording the fastest NCAA time in the country during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Mia Mason competes in the 100-meter dash during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Caroline Peterson competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Ramiah Elliott lines up to run the first leg in the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Holly Okuku takes the baton from Elise Cooper to run the third leg of the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Holly Okuku runs the third leg of the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Athletes<\/p>\n

Athletes hand the baton off in the 1600-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Houston<\/p>\n

Houston teammates congratulate their 1600-meter relay team after winning their heat in the prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Tarleton<\/p>\n

Tarleton State\u2019s Victoria Cameron crosses the line in the 100-meter dash during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Jonathan Hertwig-Odegaard competes in the 110-meter hurdle prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bloomington<\/p>\n

Bloomington Central Catholic\u2019s Isaiah Whitaker knocks the bar down attempting to clear 5.62 meters during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Waly Bathily hands the baton off to Conor Kelly in the 1600-meter relay in the prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Whitehouse\u2019s<\/p>\n

Whitehouse\u2019s Rylee Hale runs the baton for her team in the 800-meter relay prelims during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"IMG<\/p>\n

IMG Academy\u2019s Jaxon Jerabek knocks the bar down attempting to clear 5.62 meters during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Kinkaid<\/p>\n

Kinkaid School\u2019s Jayce Flowers carries the baton around the track for his team in the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kelsey Daniel competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Kelsey Daniel competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Decatur\u2019s<\/p>\n

Decatur\u2019s Caden Cobb carries the baton for his team in the 1600-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Oak<\/p>\n

Oak Ridge\u2019s Francisco Camacho competes in the pole vault during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Rouse\u2019s<\/p>\n

Rouse\u2019s Shaelyn Campbell takes off to run the first leg of the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Mathis Vaitulukina competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Homewood-Flossmoor\u2019s<\/p>\n

Homewood-Flossmoor\u2019s Mariyah Robinson hands the baton off to London Jarrett as they run the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s Olivia Burson-Segura crosses the line anchoring the 800-meter relay for her team during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Angleton\u2019s<\/p>\n

Angleton\u2019s Makenna Williams runs the baton for her team in the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Manor\u2019s<\/p>\n

Manor\u2019s Treasure Wilkins carries the baton for her team in the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Latexo\u2019s<\/p>\n

Latexo\u2019s Michael Woodard Jr. competes in the high jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"San<\/p>\n

San Marcos\u2019 Nellie Mauritz-Barboza carries the baton for her team in the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Vista<\/p>\n

Vista Ridge\u2019s Kaden Goldson hands the baton off after running his leg in the 800-meter relay during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"photoSara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"photoSara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"photoSara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"photoSara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Vandegrift\u2019s<\/p>\n

Vandegrift\u2019s Elizabeth Mustacchia competes in the 1600-meter run during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Amelliah Birdow races Kentucky\u2019s Vanice Kerubo Nyagisera over the final hurdle to win the heat of the 400-meter hurdles and post the top NCAA 2026 time of the season during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Kody<\/p>\n

Kody Blackwood crosses the line to win the 400-meter hurdles during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns\u2019 Amelliah Birdow crosses the line in the 400-meter hurdles to post the top NCAA 2026 time of the season during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Vista<\/p>\n

Vista Ridge\u2019s Kayla Scott throws the javelin during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Vandegrift\u2019s<\/p>\n

Vandegrift\u2019s Sophia Tupusheva throws the javelin during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Kody<\/p>\n

Kody Blackwood puts \u201chorns up\u201d after winning the 400-mter hurdles during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Vandegrift\u2019s<\/p>\n

Vandegrift\u2019s Keona Benford competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Vista<\/p>\n

Vista Ridge\u2019s Kayla Scott throws the javelin during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Smithville\u2019s<\/p>\n

Smithville\u2019s Briaynna Sampson competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Buda<\/p>\n

Buda Johnson\u2019s Johnny Beck competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bistro\u2019s<\/p>\n

Bistro\u2019s Kian Pucek competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bridgeland\u2019s<\/p>\n

Bridgeland\u2019s John Harden competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Buda<\/p>\n

Buda Johnson\u2019s Jayvonne Flores competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bloomington<\/p>\n

Bloomington Central Catholic\u2019s Isaiah Whitaker celebrates clearing 5.47 meters for the best vault in the nation during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Buda<\/p>\n

Buda Johnson\u2019s Johnny Beck competes in the long jump during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A rain delay closes the track on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Dominic Savio\u2019s Chayse Madison-Haire wins the D1 100-meter dash in a time of 11.91 on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Clemson\u2019s<\/p>\n

Clemson\u2019s Danielle Noble competes in the high jump on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Fort<\/p>\n

Fort Bend Christian\u2019s Kennesha Nabors competes in the shot put on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"BYU\u2019s<\/p>\n

BYU\u2019s Mae Johnson competes in the high jump on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"San<\/p>\n

San Marcos\u2019 Nellie Mauritz-Barboza talks to her coaches during the pole vault competition on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Indian<\/p>\n

Indian Hills Community College\u2019s Raynier Galvez celebrates after winning the 3200-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Highland<\/p>\n

Highland Park\u2019s Paisley Bassett passes St. Agnes Academy\u2019s Sophie Da Silva to take third place in the 3200-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Round<\/p>\n

Round Rock\u2019s Landon Fluckiger carries the baton for his team in the 3200-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Round<\/p>\n

Round Rock\u2019s Landon Fluckiger carries the baton for his team in the 3200-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Austin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s Rory Yonnone carries the baton for his team in the 3200-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood lines up to run the first leg in the 400-meter relay finals on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"IMG<\/p>\n

IMG Academy\u2019s Lucas Brighty celebrates as he crosses the line to win the 3200-meter relay after running the anchor leg for his team on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Houston\u2019s<\/p>\n

Houston\u2019s Louie Hinchliffe crosses the line to win the 400-meter relay after running the anchor leg for his team on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Naomi London crosses the line to win the 400-meter relay after running the anchor leg on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Junior<\/p>\n

Junior Ruo Eke crosses the line to win the 400-meter relay for Chen University on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Thorndale\u2019s<\/p>\n

Thorndale\u2019s Bethany Preusse keeps her shot dry as she competes in the shot put on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell, running for Nike, wins the invitational section of the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"King<\/p>\n

King High School\u2019s Eleanor Kazanjian gets out in front to win the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Woodlawn<\/p>\n

Woodlawn High School\u2019s Destiny Coleman gets over the final hurdle to win the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell, running for Nike, wins the invitational section of the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Worthing\u2019s<\/p>\n

Worthing\u2019s Avonte Earl wins the 110-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood wins the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas, running for New Balance, wins the invitational section of the 100-meter dash on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Tarleton<\/p>\n

Tarleton State\u2019s Victoria Cameron gets a high-fave from an official after running a 2026 NCAA leading time on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Sihle Mahlangu takes off from the start to run the first leg in the 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Clemson\u2019s<\/p>\n

Clemson\u2019s Daniel Kidd puts his arms out to celebrate winning the 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Chris Brinkley takes off the run the second leg of the 1600-meter relay for his team on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Anouk Krause-Jentsch takes off the run the second leg of the 1600-meter relay for her team on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Amelliah Birdow takes off the run the first leg of the Sanya Richards Ross Invitational 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

After opening her outdoor season Saturday at the Texas Relays<\/a> with a win in the 100-meter hurdles on at Mike A. Myers Stadium, Masai Russell hustled back to the start line and began doing the rounds.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Meeting fans one by one, the reigning Olympic champion and American record-holder in the high hurdles walked along the main grandstand, signing autographs and taking selfies for about 15 minutes. Her go-to move was a toothy smile and a peace sign.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI understand these people look up to me,\u201d said Russell, 25, who won an Olympic title in the 100-meter hurdles in 2024 in Paris. \u201cThey see me on YouTube, they see me online and they see me on TV. I feel like it\u2019s important to connect with the people who support you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell poses for a photo after winning the invitational section of the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

After an ankle injury last May limited her 2025 season for about two months \u2014 which came almost immediately after she set an American record in the 100-meter hurdles in 12.17 seconds \u2014 Russell returned to win a U.S. Championship and placed fourth at the World Championships in Tokyo. It was a good season.<\/p>\n

\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Bayleigh Minor celebrates a win in the Sanya Richards Ross Invitational 1600-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

MORE: How an NCAA championship eluded Texas basketball’s Vic Schaefer, Madison Booker | Golden<\/a><\/p>\n

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But the Maryland native wants to be the best in the world, so a re-set is always in store for a new season. Her start to 2026 began with a dominant win in 12.72 seconds Saturday \u2014 nearly four-tenths faster than second-place Rayniah Jones.<\/p>\n

Russell says it\u2019s only up from here.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was just knocking the dust off, seeing where I was at,\u201d she said. \u201cI know I\u2019m in a much better place than 12.7, but there was a lot going on on the track. I kept flipping the hurdles.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Olympic<\/p>\n

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell, running for Nike, wins the invitational section of the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

Harder for an Olympic champion, perhaps, is overcoming past success. Anywhere Russell competes, she remains one of the faces of American track and field. But for what it\u2019s worth, she welcomes that pressure. The more eyes on her, she says, the better. It means people care.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Olympics are gone, it\u2019s done,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s time to recreate new success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not long after Russell\u2019s performance, another Olympic champion took the stage.<\/p>\n

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In the women\u2019s 100 meters, Austin native Gabby Thomas<\/a> won her fourth title at the distance since 2022, clocking a time of 11.00 seconds. She also contributed to TBBTC’s time of 43.24 in the women’s invitational 400-meter relay.<\/p>\n

\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Kendrick Smallwood wins the 100-meter hurdles on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

Athletes put their stamp on final day of Relays<\/p>\n

After a rain swept morning and persistent wind throughout, the last day of the Texas Relays was less about records and more about enduring the elements.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Texas’ Kendrick Smallwood certainly knew how to take care of business, winning the men\u2019s 110-meter hurdles in 13.16 seconds. In the triple jump, Texas’ Kelsey Daniel followed with a 52 foot, 10 inch jump, doubling his win count after a victory in the long jump Friday.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0A day after setting the top NCAA mark in the 100 meters, Texas freshman Abigail Wolfe<\/a> struggled in the final, watching as Tarleton junior Victoria Cameron wowed with a wind-legal 11.01-second performance. Cameron is no secret to NCAA circles, but a performance like that on a suboptimal day gave her optimism for the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a little weird when you hit a lactic week and then you run a personal best,\u201d Cameron said. \u201cThat\u2019s a little weird. I was expecting 11.2, especially on a really cold day. But I can\u2019t change the Lord\u2019s plan at the end of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Texas\u2019<\/p>\n

Texas\u2019 Carleta Bernard takes off at the start of the 400-meter relay on Saturday afternoon during the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

\u2022 In the discus, Texas State’s Daniel Strooh nabbed a victory by an inch, launching a winning mark of 187-4.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Houston\u2019s 4008 relay team, working off its fastest prelim time Friday, closed with a winning effort of 38.69 on Saturday, leveraging a speedy anchor from former NCAA 100-meter champion Louie Hinchliffe.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Longhorns\u2019 foursome of Amelliah Birdow, Elise Cooper, Ramiah Elliott and Bayleigh Minor rounded out the meet with a win in the women\u2019s 1,600-meter relay in 3:27:74.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A future Longhorn navigating unique 2026 path<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not every year you see a high schooler dominate an invitational field at the Texas Relays. But after Thomas scratched and a few other notable athletes didn’t start the women\u2019s 200 meters, Humble Atascocita High School senior Mariah Maxwell won in a wind-assisted 22.25 seconds.<\/p>\n

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Texas coach Edrick Flor\u00e9al made sure to sneak a hug with the future Longhorn afterward.<\/p>\n

Her performance was no fluke. The 18-year-old, who’s running outside of the UIL season alongside her sister Mia with their club team, had already proven she could hang with any woman in the country. In March, she finished third in the U.S. Indoor Championships in the 60 meters. She was third in the 60 meters at the Millrose Games in February. More professional races are in store for 2026, including a visit to Florida in a few weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis season has been so crazy,\u201d Maxwell said. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely been a blessing, so it makes me excited for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

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