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PHOTOS: 2024 D-I track and field state championships

The St. Johnsbury Hilltopper boys pose with the trophy after claiming the 2024 Division I track and field state championship at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The St. Johnsbury Hilltopper boys pose with the trophy after claiming the 2024 Division I track and field state championship at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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The start of the boys 4x800 relay at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The start of the boys 4x800 relay at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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BFA St. Albans' Lily Foisy rcompetes in the early rounds of girl's discus during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
BFA St. Albans' Lily Foisy rcompetes in the early rounds of girl's discus during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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South Burlington's Samantha Chittenden jumps for the sand during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
South Burlington's Samantha Chittenden jumps for the sand during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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CVU's Wade Nichols unleashes a discus throw during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
CVU's Wade Nichols unleashes a discus throw during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Mount Mansfield's Vivian Halladay puts it all into the throw during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Mount Mansfield's Vivian Halladay puts it all into the throw during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Essex's Max Lesny makes a successful vault during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Essex's Max Lesny makes a successful vault during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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The Brattleboro girls 4x800 relay team completes the hand off during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The Brattleboro girls 4x800 relay team completes the hand off during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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The Burlington girls 4x800 winning relay team at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The Burlington girls 4x800 winning relay team at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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St. Johnsbury and Mount Mansfield battle it out at the finish of the boys 4x800 relay at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
St. Johnsbury and Mount Mansfield battle it out at the finish of the boys 4x800 relay at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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The St. Johnsbury boys 4x800 winning relay team at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The St. Johnsbury boys 4x800 winning relay team at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Mount Mansfield's Raphael Campaile competes in the long jump during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Mount Mansfield's Raphael Campaile competes in the long jump during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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The runners negotiate the first set of hurdles in the boys 110 meter hurdles at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The runners negotiate the first set of hurdles in the boys 110 meter hurdles at the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Burr and Burton's Carson Gordon leaps towards the long jump pit during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Burr and Burton's Carson Gordon leaps towards the long jump pit during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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The CVU runners surge to the front in the girls 1500 meter run during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The CVU runners surge to the front in the girls 1500 meter run during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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CVU's Alice Kredell wins the girls 1500 meter run followed by three team members during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
CVU's Alice Kredell wins the girls 1500 meter run followed by three team members during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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CVU sweeps the first four places in the girls 1500 meter run during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
CVU sweeps the first four places in the girls 1500 meter run during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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St. Johnsbury's Andrew Thornton-Sherman wins the boys 1500 meter run during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
St. Johnsbury's Andrew Thornton-Sherman wins the boys 1500 meter run during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Mount Mansfield's Avery Gilbert wins the boys 110 meter hurdles final during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Mount Mansfield's Avery Gilbert wins the boys 110 meter hurdles final during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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North Country's Sabine Brueck wins the girls 100 meter hurdles final during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
North Country's Sabine Brueck wins the girls 100 meter hurdles final during the Division l track and field state championships at the D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Mount Mansfield's Finley Barker heads for the finish line as the Cougar 4 x 100 relay team wins the event at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Mount Mansfield's Finley Barker heads for the finish line as the Cougar 4 x 100 relay team wins the event at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Colchester's Eliza Severin explodes out of the blocks during the girls 400 meter race at the Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Colchester's Eliza Severin explodes out of the blocks during the girls 400 meter race at the Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
South Burlington's John Jackson competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
South Burlington's John Jackson competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
CVU's Mahoune Felix crosses the finish line in first with a narrow win over St Johnsbury's Brooke White in the 400 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
CVU's Mahoune Felix crosses the finish line in first with a narrow win over St Johnsbury's Brooke White in the 400 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Essex senior Kelton Poirier celebrates after winning the 400 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Essex senior Kelton Poirier celebrates after winning the 400 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Colchester's Brinlee Gilfillan leans over the finish line on her way to winning her second consecutive 100 meter state title at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Colchester's Brinlee Gilfillan leans over the finish line on her way to winning her second consecutive 100 meter state title at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
North Country's Sabine Brueck competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
North Country's Sabine Brueck competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Burlington's Ahmed Diawara (left) narrowly beats Brattleboro's Sean Von Ranson in a photo finish at the finish line of the 100 meter eveent at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Burlington's Ahmed Diawara (left) narrowly beats Brattleboro's Sean Von Ranson in a photo finish at the finish line of the 100 meter eveent at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
North Country's Sabine Brueck clears a hurdle on her way to winning the 300 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
North Country's Sabine Brueck clears a hurdle on her way to winning the 300 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Essex senior Carl Laverty competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Essex senior Carl Laverty competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
St Johnsbury's Andrew Thorton-Sherman (Left) and Mount Mansfield's Avery Gilbert (right) are in a dead heat down the stretch of the 300 meter hurdle final. Thorton-Sherman edged Gilbert in a photo finish to claim the win at the Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
St Johnsbury's Andrew Thorton-Sherman (Left) and Mount Mansfield's Avery Gilbert (right) are in a dead heat down the stretch of the 300 meter hurdle final. Thorton-Sherman edged Gilbert in a photo finish to claim the win at the Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
CVU's Deirdre Higgins in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
CVU's Deirdre Higgins in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
St Johnsbury's Emmett Johnson and South Burlington's Austin Simone battle for 1st place on the final turn of the 800 meter race at the Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Johnson won the race with a time of 1:56.81
St Johnsbury's Emmett Johnson and South Burlington's Austin Simone battle for 1st place on the final turn of the 800 meter race at the Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Johnson won the race with a time of 1:56.81
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South Burlington's Regina O'Leary competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
South Burlington's Regina O'Leary competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Colchester's Brinlee Gilfillan stretches her lead down the stretch on her way to winning the 200 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Colchester's Brinlee Gilfillan stretches her lead down the stretch on her way to winning the 200 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Runners take the fine turn of the boys 200 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Burlington's Ahmed Diawara and Desmond Snyder finished 1-2 in the race.
Runners take the fine turn of the boys 200 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Burlington's Ahmed Diawara and Desmond Snyder finished 1-2 in the race.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
St Johnsury's Brooke White competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024. White won the event with a jump of 11.34 meters.
St Johnsury's Brooke White competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024. White won the event with a jump of 11.34 meters.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Mount Anthony sophomore Ella Palisano competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Mount Anthony sophomore Ella Palisano competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
A pack of runners make the first lap of the girls 3000 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
A pack of runners make the first lap of the girls 3000 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
South Burlington's Alisa Mclean clears the bar during the pole vault event at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
South Burlington's Alisa Mclean clears the bar during the pole vault event at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Colchester's Ryan Fetters competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Colchester's Ryan Fetters competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
CVU's Lydia Donahue passes Rutland's Erin Geisler at the finish line to claim the 3000 meter crown at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
CVU's Lydia Donahue passes Rutland's Erin Geisler at the finish line to claim the 3000 meter crown at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
St Johnsbury's Aidan Brody competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
St Johnsbury's Aidan Brody competes in the triple jump at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
Essex senior Henry Nasse celebrates after a last second pass to claim the boys 3000 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Essex senior Henry Nasse celebrates after a last second pass to claim the boys 3000 meter race at the Division I track and field state championships at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
St Johnsbury's Andrew Thorton-Sherman crosses the finish line 1st in the 4 x 400 relays. The Hilltoppers won the event and the boys Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
St Johnsbury's Andrew Thorton-Sherman crosses the finish line 1st in the 4 x 400 relays. The Hilltoppers won the event and the boys Division I track and field state championship held at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
PAUL LAMONTAGNE/Special To The Free Press
The CVU Redhawk girls pose with the trophy after claiming the 2024 Division I track and field state championship at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The CVU Redhawk girls pose with the trophy after claiming the 2024 Division I track and field state championship at D.G. Weaver Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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