Miles Nesmith repeats as Gatorade Tennessee Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Miles Nesmith of Memphis Central has been named the Gatorade Tennessee Boys Track and Field Player of the Year for the second consecutive year, as announced on June 26, 2026. The senior jumper's achievements this season include winning state championships in both the Class AAA long jump and triple jump. He also excelled at the USA Track & Field Under-20 championships earlier this month., Nesmith set a state record at the Penn Relays with a triple jump of 53 feet, one inch, the highest mark among high school athletes this season. He maintains a GPA of 3.38 and has committed to Kansas State University for further athletic and academic pursuits.
- •Nesmith is the first repeat winner in this award category since last year.
- •He won state championships in long jump and triple jump this season.
- •His record-setting jump at the Penn Relays is the best in the U.S. for high schoolers.
- •He has a GPA of 3.38 and is involved in community service at local track meets.
- •Nesmith will continue his athletic career at Kansas State University.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Central's Miles Nesmith named Gatorade Tennessee Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
"Memphis Central senior Miles Nesmith repeats as the Gatorade Tennessee Boys Track and Field Player of the Year.
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