Kamryn Cooper breaks AAU Junior Olympic 100m record in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kamryn Cooper set a new AAU Junior Olympic Games record by running 12.32 seconds in the 100m semifinals for the 11-year-old division. The event took place in Des Moines, Iowa, during the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Cooper's time broke a 20-year-old record of 12.45 seconds, which was previously held by Aliyah Brown since 2006. Her remarkable performance highlights the competitive spirit of young athletes at the event, which continues through August 8. This achievement marks a significant moment in Cooper's promising athletic career.
- •Kamryn Cooper clocked 12.32 seconds in the Girls 11-year-old 100m semifinals.
- •The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games are being held in Des Moines, Iowa.
- •Cooper's performance set a new national record, breaking Aliyah Brown's previous mark.
- •The competition will conclude on August 8, with various events scheduled.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — 20 Years Later, Kamryn Cooper Breaks AAU Junior Olympics 100m Record
"Kamryn Cooper broke a 20-year-old AAU Junior Olympic Games record in the Girls 11-year-old 100m, running 12.32 seconds in the semifinals.
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