The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games have been filled with standout performances and unforgettable moments across every age division, and Day 4 was no exception.

Among the day's biggest highlights was Asher Denman of Lightning Force Athletics, who delivered a historic performance in the 9-year-old boys long jump. Denman soared 5.17 meters to win the national title while breaking both the AAU Junior Olympic Games record and the age-group world record.

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Boys Long Jump 9 Years Old Results

1. Asher Denman – Lightning Force Athletics – 5.17m (JO Games, National)
2. Zion Mcintosh – Mt Airy Track – 4.64m
3. Tatum Carrier – Houston Pace Setters – 4.52m
4. Kaleb Clark – Unattached – 4.37m
5. Jordan Carpenter – Charlotte Heat Track – 4.35m
6. Jaxon Satterwhite – Northside Youth Sports Acade – 4.14m
7. Jett Scott – ST.ILL – 4.11m
8. Messiah Lagrone – Desoto Nitro Track Club – 3.99m
9. Jose Zenon Jr – Bergen County Xpress – 3.90m
10. Maddox Mays – Austin Striders Track Club – 3.87m

ASHER DENMAN?! WHAT?! 🚀🚨

🚨 Moments after setting the World Record in the Age 9 Long Jump, Asher Denman jumps on the track and goes 12.75 in the 100m prelims (+0.7) to tie the AAUJO and AAU National Record.

What else can he do?!

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Watch Asher Denman Set The New Long Jump Record At The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Here's the full clip of Asher Denman making history at the Junior Olympic Games on August 4.

AAU Junior Olympics Schedule August 4

Running Events

• 9:00 a.m. ET – 1500m Run (13 Girls, 13 Boys, 14 Girls, 14 Boys, 15–16 Girls, 15–16 Boys, 17–18 Girls, 17–18 Boys) Timed Final
• 12:00 p.m. ET – 400m Hurdles (15–16 Boys, 17–18 Boys, 15–16 Girls, 17–18 Girls) Finals
• 12:00 p.m. ET – 200m Hurdles (13 Girls, 13 Boys, 14 Girls, 14 Boys) Finals
• 12:30 p.m. ET – 100m Dash (All Divisions) Quarterfinals
• 3:00 p.m. ET – 400m Run (8 & Under Girls, 8 & Under Boys, 9 Girls, 9 Boys, 10 Girls, 10 Boys, 11 Girls, 11 Boys, 12 Girls, 12 Boys) Semifinals

Field Events

• 9:00 a.m. ET – Long Jump (9 Girls) – Pit 1
• 9:00 a.m. ET – Long Jump (9 Boys) – Pit 2
• 9:00 a.m. ET – Discus (17–18 Girls)
• 9:00 a.m. ET – Shot Put (10 Girls) – Rings 1 & 2
• 9:00 a.m. ET – Shot Put (10 Boys) – Rings 3 & 4
• 9:00 a.m. ET – Turbo Javelin (12 Boys)
• 10:00 a.m. ET – High Jump (13 Boys) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
• 10:00 a.m. ET – Pole Vault (13 Girls) – Pad 1
• 1:00 p.m. ET – Discus (12 Girls)
• 1:00 p.m. ET – High Jump (11 Boys) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
• 1:00 p.m. ET – Triple Jump (13 Girls) – Pit 1
• 1:00 p.m. ET – Triple Jump (13 Boys) – Pit 2
• 1:00 p.m. ET – Shot Put (11 Girls) – Rings 1 & 2
• 1:00 p.m. ET – Shot Put (15–16 Boys) – Rings 3 & 4
• 2:00 p.m. ET – Javelin (13 Boys)
• 2:00 p.m. ET – Pole Vault (14 Girls) – Pad 1
• 4:00 p.m. ET – High Jump (9 Girls) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
• 4:00 p.m. ET – Shot Put (15–16 Girls) – Rings 1 & 2
• 4:00 p.m. ET – Shot Put (11 Boys) – Rings 3 & 4
• 4:00 p.m. ET – Triple Jump (14 Girls) – Pit 1
• 4:00 p.m. ET – Triple Jump (14 Boys) – Pit 2

AAU Junior Olympics Age Classifications

• 8&UG – 8 and Under (2018 & After)
• 8&UB – 8 and Under (2018 & After)
• 9G – 9 years old (2017)
• 9B – 9 years old (2017)
• 10G – 10 years old (2016)
• 10B – 10 years old (2016)
• 11G – 11 years old (2015)
• 11B – 11 years old (2015)
• 12G – 12 years old (2014)
• 12B – 12 years old (2014)
• 13G – 13 years old (2013)
• 13B – 13 years old (2013)
• 14G – 14 years old (2012)
• 14B – 14 years old (2012)
• 15–16G – 15–16 years old (2010–2011)
• 15–16B – 15–16 years old (2010–2011)
• 17–18G – 17–18 years old (2008–2009)
• 17–18B – 17–18 years old (2008–2009)

2026 AAU Junior Olympics Heat Sheets

With thousands of athletes competing, it can be difficult to sort your way through the heat sheets and find certain competitions.

This is full list of athletes competing at the 2026 AAU Track and Field Junior Olympics.

How To Watch The Track And Field AAU Junior Olympics 2026

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Where Are The Track And Field AAU Junior Olympics 2026 Taking Place?

The 2026 AAU Junior Olympics are streaming live on FloTrack from Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. 

The games were previously held in Des Moines in 2023. Iowa has hosted the games six times in it's history.

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