The final day of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games has been full of record-breaking performances!
Clifford Pointer III and Kitai Jones added another historic moment to the final day, battling to the finish in the boys 9-year-old 400m final.
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Pointer III came away with the win in 58.70, breaking the previous AAU Junior Olympic Games record of 59.25. Jones was right behind in 58.95, also dipping under the former record and rewriting the record books in a thrilling final.
With both athletes finishing under the previous record, the 9-year-old boys 400m final delivered one of the most memorable races of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Boys 400m Finals (9 Years Old) Results
- Clifford Pointer III (Gately Park Athletic Club) – 58.70 (PB, JO Games, National)
- Kitai Jones (Run Hard University) – 58.95 (PB, JO Games, National)
- CURTIS BLACKWELL III (Str8 Smokin Track Club) – 1:01.42 (PB)
- Tyce Gladney (The Wings Track) – 1:01.88
- EMMANUEL DALLAH (Str8 Smokin Track Club) – 1:01.98 (PB)
- Jaxon Seals (Nexus Elite) – 1:02.02 (PB)
- Zeus Perry (Mainland Jaguars Track) – 1:03.36
- Jonah Odunlami (Southern Sprinters Elite Tra) – 1:03.42
Who Previously Held The Record?
Jonathan Simms previously held the AAU Junior Olympic Games record in the 9-year-old boys 400m, setting the mark at 59.25.
AAU Junior Olympic Games Schedule 2026 Day 8
Running Events
- 9:00 AM ET – 3000M (13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B) - Timed Final
- 1:15 PM ET – 4 x 100M Relay (All Divisions) - Finals
- 2:00 PM ET – AAU Coach of the Year Award / AAU Club of the Year Award
- 2:15 PM ET – 400M Dash (All Divisions) - Finals
- 3:00 PM ET – TIRR Exhibition Race
- 3:15 PM ET – 100M Dash (All Divisions) - Finals
- 3:45 PM ET – AAU Joel Ferrell Award Recognition
- 4:00 PM ET – 4 x 400M Relay (9-10G, 9-10B, 11-12G, 11-12B, 13-14G, 13-14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B) - Finals
Field Events
- 9:00 a.m. ET
- Long Jump (8&UB - Pit 1)
- Long Jump (8&UG - Pit 2)
- Discus (11B)
- Turbo Javelin (10B)
- Turbo Javelin (8&UB)
- 10:00 a.m. ET
- High Jump (9B - Pads 1, 2 & 3)
- Pole Vault (17-18B - Pad 1 Flight One- Low Pit)
- 1:00 PM ET:
- Turbo Javelin (11G)
- Turbo Javelin (10G)
- Long Jump (12G - Pit 1)
- Long Jump (12B - Pit 2)
- Pole Vault (17-18B - Pad 1 Flight Two- High Pit)
- Discus (14B)
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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