#aaujuniorolympics

Antwan Hughes Jr the fastest 16yr old in the United States. 💪🏿 Congratulations 🎉👏🏿#aaujuniorolympics #juniorolympics #race #running #runnersofinstagram #blackboy #blackexcellence #blerddynasty https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0IR7KpfsZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

YUUGE SHOUT OUT TO @rachelhomoly ・ AAU Junior Olympic National Champ!! height wise, today was not the day... but not every jump day is as good as you want it to be. this sport teaches me so much and helps me grow as an athlete each and every day! so thankful for such awesome opportunities! it’s been a great summer season, but there’s still one more meet left! let’s get it! 🤩🥇 #14yo #aaujuniorolympics #jonationals #borntofly #moretocome #flosports #polevault #champ #allGlorytoGod @vaultermagazine @milesplit @aausports https://www.instagram.com/p/B0q8mu0nzOo/?igshid=1iixvurae1dvx

@reposta.app_ — Got a double PR of 10’3” and 10’5.25”ft (3.18m)! I also won my age group at AAU Junior Olympics! Also congrats to @megan_kelleghan for an amazing day! @vaultermagazine @abovethebarpv @bouldermovementcollective #polevault #aaujuniorolympics https://www.instagram.com/p/B0kJmUSHMn2/?igshid=qcjz2eah3rmo

@jersey_girl64 ・ New gear arrived! @aimhighpvc @vaultermagazine #aaujuniorolympics #polevault #longjump https://www.instagram.com/p/B0U2J1vnnSY/?igshid=z4nqajerorol

Jets Barbell did it again! 5 individual gold medals in the combine! 5 events- bench press for reps/ med ball toss/ standing long jump/ power cleans for reps/ 40 yard sprint. Two of these athletes ran under 5! Noah had a 4.68, and Evan ran a 4.82! #jetsbarbell #aaujuniorolympics #usabs

After AAU Regionals, I gave Dakota a break from track. I believe balance is important, after all summer had started and I didn’t want to tire her out from being in track all year. So following the track meet I whisked her off to sleep away camp with one her her besties! I was sad to lose her for a week but also a little jealous ‘cause I’m such an outdoors chick and so is she, which I love! Upon picking her up she said she had the best time ever!! I’ll write about the actual camp another time… But for her, cabin camping surrounded by nature was awesome. She found swimming in a lake with fish, listening to the woodpeckers knock holes in the trees and even managing the critters that may make the faint of heart's skin crawl to be of the most ultimate adventure. At closing ceremonies, I learned that she was always eager to learn something new and did her best when participating. She even learned how to shoot a BB gun! Dakota was awarded for her enthusiasm and sportsmanship and her bestie received an award for happy and enthusiastic attitude. Taking this break proved to be healthy and renewed Dakota's energy towards her Jr. Olympic quest! It was a great way to reward her for her hard work...(it sold well) while further supporting her growth as an gutsy girl!

Pardon my process of stumbling through this but part of the point is to share my experience as a Neo. I welcome you to join me!