The American Fork (UT) High boys made history by recording a national record in the 4x1600m relay, running 16:41.30 at Arcadia Invitational on Friday in California. 

The team had planned on this. They had been eyeing the former record held by Temecula Great Oak (Ca.) High, which was set last year at the same meet in 16:52.95. 

Splits for American Fork's 4 x 1600 National record: Carson Clinger 4:25.5, McKay Johns 4:08.2, Patrick Parker 4:05.4 & Casey Clinger 4:02.2

— Albert Caruana (@CCExpress) April 8, 2017

The American Fork boys shattered the former record and finished nearly a minute ahead of the next fastest team, Lone Peak (UT), who was second in 17:31.04.

Event 225 Men 4x1600 Meter Relay Invitational
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School Finals
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Finals
1 American Fork 16:41.30
2 Lone Peak - UT 17:31.04
3 Alexander 17:31.50
4 Neuqua Valley - IL 17:37.22
5 West Ranch 17:37.24
6 Rancho Cucamonga 17:45.20
7 Dublin 17:46.56
8 Ayala 17:47.36
9 Mission Viejo 17:49.52
10 Roosevelt SS 17:50.35

Originally published on MileSplit