Eva Armstead sets state records in final track meet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
FootballEva Armstead capped off her high school track career with a historic performance at the state meet in Gulf Shores on July 2. Armstead set a new Class 4A outdoor state record in the 400 meters with a time of 53.31 seconds, surpassing the previous record by over 2.5 seconds. She also won titles in the 200 meters and 100 meters, bringing her total to 13 state championships. After graduating in May, Armstead is set to continue her athletic career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
- •Armstead won the 400-meter event with a record time of 53.31 seconds.
- •She also claimed victory in the 200 meters and 100 meters.
- •Her total of 13 state championships exceeds the number of her fingers.
- •Armstead graduated in May and plans to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Armstead's historic career ends with more championships
"Jul. 2—A young Eva Armstead walks through the Hazlewood gym. Her eyes drift to the rafters, where banners, plaques and photos tell the story of Hazlewood's past. NFL stars look down at her: Kerry Goode, Antonio Langham among other Hazlewood legends whose accomplishments earned them a place on those walls. Among them, Armstead sees an empty space waiting for her own story. " I remember telling ...
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