Multiple records broken at 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games, held from August 1 to 8 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, featured numerous records set by young athletes in track and field events. Records included new bests in the boys' and girls' divisions for running and field events, showcasing talent across various age groups. Events saw competitors such as Asher Denman break records in long jump and multiple sprint events. The final day of competition continues as athletes aim for personal bests and new records. Coverage of the games is available on FloTrack.
- •Numerous records have been broken from August 1-8, 2026.
- •Asher Denman broke the boys' 9-year-old long jump record.
- •Emeri Cotton set records in the 100m and 200m for 8 & Under girls.
- •Records also included team events like the 12 Girls 4x800m.
- •Drake Stadium in Des Moines has hosted the games multiple times.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Here's Every Record Broken At The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games
"Here's every record broken over the week at the AAU Junior Olympic Games 2026.
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