TRACK AND FIELD

56th Annual Cosmopolitan Invitational sees record breaking performance

The Cosmopolitan track meet has returned to William Fleming this weekend, continuing its longstanding tradition of greatness.

"I knew if I was able to get to the next level and I was able to have the coaching that I knew was needed, I would be able to do what I could."

This weekend and next week will mark a slice of sports history in the United States, one that might be hard to fathom.

William Fleming star athlete Micah Jones signed on Friday to run at the next level at George Mason.

Alaysia Oakes of Heritage added to her illustrious high school career with state gold in the VHSL Class 3 100-meter dash.

Jeff Johnson has spent 31 years leading the Patrick Henry track and field program but is ready to step down.

Patrick Henry girls claim the top spot in the 4 x 100 relay.

The Cosmopolitan track meet is back at William Fleming High School.

The Cosmopolitan track meet returned to the Roanoke Valley on Thursday, a tradition steeped in history, starting in 1966. 40 schools and more than 1800 student-athletes flock to William Fleming this weekend, with middle school, junior, and senior high school represented.

Heritage hosted a midweek indoor track meet on Tuesday.

She had the long and colorful nails. She wore the flashy outfits, including a neon, one-legged spandex bodysuit. Above all, she had the iconic nickname “Flo-Jo,” which just sounded fast.

The competition has produced inspiring moments that have gotten the world’s attention and embodied the Olympic spirit.

Thompson-Herah, seeking a second successive Olympics sprint double after bagging the 100m gold, matched her personal best from 2015 of 21.66 seconds.

Six finals including Sam Kendricks in the pole vault, Donavan Brazier in the 800m, Will Claye in triple jump and more from Day 4 of U.S. Track & Field Trials.

Franklin County's Kylie Cooper claimed gold in the Class 6 Girls 800 meter run.

Hobbs Kessler produced one of the greatest runs ever by an American high schooler.

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ROANOKE, Va. – Michael Albert was a VHSL champion in shot put and discus his senior season at James River. I didn’t want to settle for less because I always like to set my goals high,” said Albert. Albert competed in shot put, discus, weight throw and hammer events for the Mountaineers. “Each component breaks down and is so complicated that one small mishap can throw your whole day off,” Albert said. The biggest lesson he carried from his high school days, was patience.