Cohen Gill wins turbo javelin at Junior Olympics Regional meet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
OlympicsCohen Gill claimed the championship in the turbo javelin event for the 8 and under age group at the Pacific Northwest Regionals Junior Olympics track and field meet held near Seattle. Gill secured victory with a throw of 20.56 meters and qualified for the national meet scheduled from July 27 to August 2 at Cerritos College in California. Additionally, Gill ranked sixth in the long jump and 14th in the 200-meter event. His brother, Titus Gill, also performed well, placing fifth in the high jump for his age group and qualifying for the national competition. Other athletes from Coastal Takeoff and Coos County Youth Track similarly qualified in various events, showcasing strong performances throughout the regional meet.
- •Cohen Gill wins turbo javelin with a throw of 20.56 meters.
- •Gill also finishes sixth in the long jump and 14th in the 200 meters.
- •Titus Gill places fifth in the high jump and qualifies for nationals.
- •Brothers Logan and Cooper Vinyard qualify for nationals in high jump.
- •Addison Cutting places third in aero javelin, adding to regional successes.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Gill wins Junior Olympics Regional title
"Cohen Gill, with ties to two South Coast track clubs, was champion in the turbo javelin at the Pacific Northwest Regionals Junior Olympics track and field meet. Gill, who is part of Coos County Youth Track and trains with Coastal Takeoff, won the event in the 8 and under age group in the regional meet near Seattle with a throw of 20.56 meters. The top five finishers in each event qualified for ...
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