Back at the Track, Timing, and Brittany Owens’ Big Jump

Borah senior Brittany Owens soars to a meet record 20-00.25" long jump during the YMCA Track and Field Invite on April 28, 2012 at Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian, Idaho. The mark is the third longest high school jump in the nation for 2012 and easily exceeds her state meet record of 19-01.00 set in 2010. (Gregg Mizuta)

Brittany Owens soars to a meet record 20-00.25 in the long jump during the YMCA Track and Field Invite on April 28, 2012 at Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian, Idaho.

It’s been over a year since I made it to a track meet. A long dry spell for me. Like many things it’s all about timing. My first stop was the jumps area where I arrived just in time to see Borah senior Brittany Owens long jump 18-11. A big jump by Idaho High School standards. Probably one of the top 10 jumps in Idaho history. Her next jump – Boom! 20-00.25, looked effortless. Crushed her 19-01 state meet record set in 2010 and currently ranks as the seventh best high school mark in the nation for the 2012 season.

YMCA Track and Field Invite on April 28, 2012 at Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian, Idaho. (Gregg Mizuta) YMCA Track and Field Invite on April 28, 2012 at Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian, Idaho. (Gregg Mizuta)

It’s not often you get the opportunity to capture a record performance. Unfortunately what should have been the best frames were not – I was not in the right position to eliminate a distracting background, my depth of field was too deep, and my timing was off. The meet official holding the tape was kneeling down on almost all the other jumps. On this particular jump he elected to standup causing a major visual distraction in the image. I’m looking forward to getting another chance to get it right at the state meet.

Tim Severa, Jack Ward and a big group of volunteers put on another great meet. Thanks to head timer George Ragan for providing me with the results and roster info. It was fun to be back at the track taking pictures. Thanks for stopping by to take a look. -Gregg

Vallivue freshman Brooklyn Daylong follows through during the YMCA Track and Field Invite long jump event on April 28, 2012 at Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian, Idaho.Daylong finished fourth with a jump of 16-01.75. (Gregg Mizuta)

Vallivue freshman Brooklyn Daylong follows through during the YMCA Track and Field Invite long jump competition. She finished fourth with a jump of 16-01.75.

Columbia senior Alex Van Halder leads Idaho Falls' Micaila Minnix and Liberty Charter's Alivia Wachsmuth during the YMCA Track and Field Invite 100 meter finals on April 28, 2012 at Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian, Idaho. Van Halder won the race in 12.64, followed by Minnix (13.02) and Wachsumth (13.30). (Gregg Mizuta)

Columbia senior Alex Van Halder leads Idaho Falls’ Micaila Minnix and Liberty Charter’s Alivia Wachsmuth during the YMCA Track and Field Invite 100 meter finals on April 28, 2012. Van Halder won the race in 12.64, followed by Minnix (13.02) and Wachsumth (13.30)

YMCA Track and Field Invite on April 28, 2012 at Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian, Idaho. (Gregg Mizuta)

Timberline’s 4×800 meter relay team at the exchange zone.

To see more images from the meet click on the Track & Field – 2012 YMCA Invite photo gallery. Make sure to check back later in the week as additional images will be added. See you at the state meet. -Gregg

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