In rainy conditions, athletes battle in the first heat of the Class 5A 1600m Sprint Medley Relay. Photo by Blake Wood.
Kelly Salas: Friday's Championship Day 1 was a test of courage for everyone in attendance, that's for sure. What began deceivingly as a comfortable day, ended with a total tally of four lightning delays and a final call at around 8pm to postpone the remaining events (Boys/Girls 200 Meters, Girls 3200 Meters, and Mile Relays), beginning Saturday morning at 8:30 am with the Girls 3200m. My understanding is that the 200 meters and mile relays will be re-seeded timed finals tomorrow, I assume at their regularly scheduled times.
Athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators were all faced with the challenge of enduring the wind, rain, and cold temps, especially toward the end of the meet. Everyone seemed to move like clockwork with each evacuation call, moving smoothly and quickly to cars, campers, and busses, with full cooperation. And just as quickly as the stadium was le...
