2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games

30-Year-Old Record Broken! Team D1 Elite Sets New AAU Junior Olympic Games Record

30-Year-Old Record Broken! Team D1 Elite Sets New AAU Junior Olympic Games Record

A 30-year-old record falls at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games as Team D1 Elite Track Club sets a new girls 12 4x800m record in 9:38.34.

Aug 7, 2026 by Margaret Nassuna
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2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games - Youth Girls' 4x800m Relay, Semi-Finals 1 - Age 1212:12

On Aug. 7, fans saw the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games Day 7 get off to a historic start as the very first race delivered a record-breaking performance. 

Team D1 Elite Track Club made history in the girls 12 4x800m, setting a new AAU Junior Olympic Games record and taking down a mark that had stood for three decades. The team crossed the finish line in 9:38.34, breaking the previous record of 9:41.03 and establishing themselves as the newest record holders in the event.

Leading the charge for Team D1 Elite were Presley LeFlore, Delilah Walters, Claudia Knox, and Aurelia Ruffin, who combined for a memorable performance on the national stage.

The new record marked another major achievement at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games, where athletes continue to make history across the track and field events.

Girls 4x800m (12 Years Old) Results

  1. Team D1 Elite Track Club – 9:38.34 (JO Games, National, SB)
  2. HTOWNHURRICANES – 10:20.12
  3. The Wings Track – 10:21.69
  4. Texas Titans Athletics – 10:23.58
  5. Heart of Houston Track and F – 10:44.19
  6. san antonio blazers – 10:59.37
  7. AOC Ambler Track Club – 12:09.70

AAU Junior Olympic Games Schedule 2026 Day 7

Running Events 

  • 9:00 a.m. ET – 4 x 800M Relay (11-12G, 11-12B, 13-14G, 13-14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B) – Timed Final
  • 11:15 a.m. ET – 200M Dash (ALL DIVISIONS) – Finals
  • 12:00 p.m. ET – 400M Dash (13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B) – Semi-Finals
  • 1:45 p.m. ET – 4 x 100M Relay (All Divisions) – Semi-Finals

Field Events

  • 9:00 a.m. ET  - 
    • Long Jump (11B) – Pit 1
    •  Long Jump (11G) – Pit 2
    •  Discus (15-16G)
    • Javelin (17-18B)
    • Turbo Javelin (11B)
  • 10:00 a.m. ET
    • High Jump (15-16B) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
    • Pole Vault (17-18G) – Pad 1 (Flight One - Low Pit)
  • 1:00 p.m. ET
    • High Jump (14B) – Pads 1, 2 & 3
  • 2:00 p.m. ET
    • Long Jump (10B) – Pit 1
    • Long Jump (10G) – Pit 2
    • Discus (13G)
    • Javelin (17-18G)
    • Turbo Javelin (8&UG)
    • Pole Vault (17-18G) – Pad 1 (Flight Two- High Pit)
  • 4:00 p.m. ET 
    • High Jump (11G) – 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.

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.

Don’t Miss A Second Of The 2026 AAU Junior Olympics

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Where To The 2026 AAU Junior Olympics?

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