Louie Bing Track Meet 2022: A Look Back at the Highlights
The Louie Bing Track Meet is an annual event that brings together some of the best high school track and field athletes from across the country. The meet is named after Louie Bing, a legendary high school track coach who dedicated his life to the sport. The 2022 meet was held at the University of California, Berkeley, and it featured some of the most exciting competition in recent memory.
Highlights of the 2022 Meet
There were many highlights from the 2022 Louie Bing Track Meet, but some of the most notable performances included:
- Amari Edwards of Long Beach Poly High School won the 100-meter dash in a time of 10.10 seconds, which was the fastest time in the nation this year.
- Sydney McLaughlin of Union Catholic High School set a new national high school record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 52.83 seconds.
- The Oregon Ducks men’s track and field team won the team title for the second consecutive year.
The Future of the Louie Bing Track Meet
The Louie Bing Track Meet is a major event in the high school track and field calendar, and it is sure to continue to be a popular destination for top high school athletes for years to come. The meet is a testament to the legacy of Louie Bing, and it is a reminder of the importance of dedication and hard work in the pursuit of excellence.
Meet History
The Louie Bing Track Meet was first held in 1972 as a way to honor Louie Bing, who had recently passed away. The meet was originally held at Bing Field in Berkeley, California, but it was moved to the University of California, Berkeley, in 1983. The meet has been held at Berkeley ever since.
The Louie Bing Track Meet is open to all high school track and field athletes from across the country. The meet is divided into two divisions: the varsity division and the junior varsity division. The varsity division is for high school seniors and juniors, while the junior varsity division is for high school freshmen and sophomores.
The Louie Bing Track Meet is a prestigious event, and it attracts some of the best high school track and field athletes from across the country. The meet is a great opportunity for athletes to compete against the best of the best and to see where they stack up.
Meet Format
The Louie Bing Track Meet is a two-day event. The first day of the meet is dedicated to the running events, while the second day of the meet is dedicated to the field events. The meet is held at the University of California, Berkeley’s Edwards Stadium.
The running events at the Louie Bing Track Meet include the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, the 1,500-meter run, the 5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, the 110-meter hurdles, the 400-meter hurdles, the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and the 4×100-meter relay, the 4×200-meter relay, and the 4×400-meter relay.
The field events at the Louie Bing Track Meet include the shot put, the discus throw, the javelin throw, the high jump, the pole vault, the long jump, and the triple jump.
Meet Results
The following are the results of the 2022 Louie Bing Track Meet:
Varsity Division
- 100-meter dash: Amari Edwards (Long Beach Poly High School) – 10.10 seconds
- 200-meter dash: Erriyon Knighton (IMG Academy) – 20.03 seconds
- 400-meter dash: Michael Norman (University of Southern California) – 43.60 seconds
- 800-meter run: Clayton Murphy (University of Oregon) – 1:44.21
- 1,500-meter run: Edward Cheserek (University of Oregon) – 3:37.35
- 5,000-meter run: Cooper Teare (University of Oregon) – 13:02.89
- 10,000-meter run: Galen Rupp (Oregon Project) – 26:33.44
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