Mizzou HS Distance & Sprint Elite 2026

Columbia, MO

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Connor Kunze of D1 Tempo Run Club/Nevada, IA Wins 60 in 6.98
Connor Kunze of D1 Tempo Run Club/Nevada, IA Wins 60 in 6.98 Feb 07, 2026

D1 Tempo Run Club member and Iowa State commit runs Iowa #3 mark on season with 6.98 to edge 2nd and 3rd in 6.99 and 7.00. The senior and defending 3A State Champion in the 100, 200, and Long Jump with PRs of 10.57, 21.44, and 22-4.75, is shooting to break the state records in the 100 and 200. 

Eureka, MO. Sr Brooke Samuelson US#6 800 2:10.55, Air Force>
Eureka, MO. Sr Brooke Samuelson US#6 800 2:10.55, Air Force> Feb 07, 2026

Air Force Academy commit, Eureka High School senior, and Tallawah Track Club member Brooke Samuelson followed the paced then kept up the pace and left the rest of the field behind, getting a win by more than 4-seconds, surprising herself, and earning a US#6 time of 2:10.55 in the 800. 

Brian Burns dominates for US #3 1:50.81 800! Talks Journey
Brian Burns dominates for US #3 1:50.81 800! Talks Journey Feb 07, 2026

Bentonville, Arkansas High School senior, recent 2x All-American finisher at both NXN and Brooks XC Nationals, and former Southern Boone County, Missouri state champ, returned to Mid-Missouri and couldn't keep up with the pacer, but blew away the high school field behind him.