Day 6 of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games continued to deliver historic moments, and Aa’Ron Pruitt added his name to the record books with a standout performance on the national stage.
Competing against the top youth athletes from across the country, Pruitt showcased his speed and precision in the boys 13-year-old 100m hurdles, breaking an AAU Junior Olympic Games national record with a time of 13.20.
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The Desoto, Texas, standout attacked each hurdle with confidence, putting together a dominant race that highlighted his talent and potential as one of the nation’s top young hurdlers.
With another memorable achievement added to the growing list of historic moments at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games, Pruitt’s record-breaking run will stand out as one of the championship’s biggest highlights.
Boys 100m Hurdles Finals (13 Years Old) Results
- Aa'Ron Pruitt (DeSoto SWIFT) – 13.20 (JO Games, National, PB)
- Jacobi Love (Maximum OutPut Track) – 13.86
- Zabrein Taylor (Unattached) – 14.32
- Amari Lewis (Aurora Flyers Track) – 14.51
- Kenzo Woods (Stride Nation Elite) – 14.75
- Jeremaih Smith (Texas Titans Athletics) – 14.88
- Oliver Smith (Michigan Racers) – 15.14
- Kermit Barnhart III (Above Xpectations) – 16.64
Who Previously Held The Record?
The previous AAU Junior Olympic Games national record was held by Litchfield Ajavon, who ran 13.39 in 2014.
AAU Junior Olympic Games Schedule 2026 Day 6
Running Events
- 9:00 a.m. ET – 1500m Run (8&UG, 8&UB, 9G, 9B, 10G, 10B, 11G, 11B, 12G, 12B) – Timed Final
- 12:45 p.m. ET – 80m Hurdles (11G, 11B, 12G, 12B) – Final
- 12:45 p.m. ET – 100m Hurdles (13G, 14G, 13B, 14B, 15–16G, 17–18G) – Final
- 12:45 p.m. ET – 110m Hurdles (15–16B, 17–18B) – Final
- 1:15 p.m. ET – 100m Dash (All Divisions) – Semifinals
- 2:00 p.m. ET – 4x400m Relay (13–14G, 13–14B, 15–16G, 15–16B, 17–18G, 17–18B) – Semifinals
Field Events
- 9:00 a.m. ET
- Long Jump (13G) – Pit 1
- Long Jump (13B) – Pit 2
- Discus (17–18B)
- Javelin (15–16G)
- Turbo Javelin (12G)
- 10:00 a.m. ET
- High Jump (17–18G) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
- Pole Vault (15–16B) – Pad 1 (Flight One – Low Pit)
- 1:00 p.m. ET
- High Jump (17–18B) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
- 2:00 p.m. ET
- Long Jump (15–16G) – Pit 1
- Long Jump (15–16B) – Pit 2
- Discus (12B)
- Javelin (14G)
- Turbo Javelin (9G)
- Pole Vault (15–16B) – Pad 1 (Flight Two – High Pit)
- 4:00 p.m. ET
- High Jump (10B) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
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.
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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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