Mia Maxwell, Le'Ezra Brown, Tate Taylor shine at World U20s and AAU Games

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Mia Maxwell, Le'Ezra Brown, Tate Taylor shine at World U20s and AAU Games
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This weekend, young athletes showcased their talent at the World Athletics U20 Championships at Hayward Field and the AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University. Mia Maxwell made history by winning both the 100m and 200m events, becoming the first American woman to earn the sprint double at the World U20s. Le'Ezra Brown tied the U20 World Record in the 110m hurdles, while Tate Taylor secured triple gold and helped Team USA set a U20 World Record in the 4x100m relay. Records also tumbled at the AAU Games, where 8-year-old Emeri Cotton broke multiple records in her age group. The impressive performances hint at the bright future of American track and field.

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  • Mia Maxwell wins both 100m and 200m at World U20s.
  • Le'Ezra Brown ties the U20 World Record in the 110m hurdles.
  • Tate Taylor claims triple gold and sets a 4x100m relay World Record.
  • Emeri Cotton breaks records in the 8 and Under categories at AAU Games.
  • Multiple world records were set this weekend at both events.
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Records fall at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Mia Maxwell, Le'Ezra Brown, and Tate Taylor Shine at the World Athletics U20 Championships at Hayward Field.

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